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Maggie: Here. Victor: Ah. Maggie: Good morning. Brady: Hi, have you seen tate? Maggie: I thought he was with the nanny. Brady: No, the nanny thought that he was with me. Victor: Well, he can't be too far. Brady: Well, the stroller's gone, and she thought that I had taken him for a walk. I don't even know where the hell he is. Maggie: Well, did you check with henderson? Brady: Henderson doesn't know where he is. Someone took my son! Where is he? Paul: There's a kidnapping. John: Yeah. John: Cheating wife. Cheating husband. Another cheating husband. Well, I'd say kidnapping's at the top of the list, unless we go with the cheaters, which I would know something about. John: Whoa, whoa, whoa, slow down, kid. Slow down, slow down. Paul: No, I'm ready to go. I mean, I just got to hop in the shower, and I'm out the door. John: Hey, hey, what's going on with you anyway? Why are you so wired? Paul: Well, the more that I keep busy, then there's no time to think about what's going on between sonny and will. Marlena: And this is your aunt belle, all the way from hong kong. I thought we could have breakfast together. Belle: I just-- I never thought that I'd get a chance to hug you again. I know, I know, not a clue, right? That's okay. We're gonna put a denver omelet in front of you and talk about all the great times we've had, and who knows? Maybe you'll just be back to your old self. Marlena: Shawn-douglas, thank you so much for keeping an eye on ciara. I'm sure she won't be happy about it, but, you know what, I don't care. Too bad. Yes, I do, I have them right here, so she won't be popping out on any more joy rides. Oh, lord, wait a second. Hold on. Please lock up the rest of the car keys. Yes, she was exactly-- she is exactly like you were at this age--well, sort of. All right, honey, thank you. Yeah, I won't be too long. Eli: Hey. Hope: Hi. Eli: I didn't expect to see you here. Hope: Why, because I was fired? Eli: Look, I really enjoy working with you. Sorry the way things turned out. Hope: Thank you. Me too. Eli: So, you here clearing out your desk? Marlena: Done that. I'm looking for rafe. I just came from my--his office, and he--well, he's not there. Eli: Actually, I was looking for him too. Being that he's the new commissioner, I'm out of a partner. I'd like to know who I'm gonna be working with. Hope: Yeah. Usually he's the first one in. Eli: Well, maybe something came up. Hope: I'm sorry about this. I didn't mean to-- Rafe: Hope, I know. Hope: No, you don'T. You don't know, you don't, you don'T. You are the most-- please, wait. Rafe: Hope... hope. Hope. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Brady: Let's not jump to any conclusions. Brady: Hey, granddad, tate's missing. There's only one conclusion to make. Maggie: Maybe adrienne took him for a walk. She is so smitten with that little boy. Brady: Maggie, maggie, maggie, adrienne left this morning. I'm calling the police. I can't believe this. Eli: Well, there's no reason you have to wait around. I can give rafe a message for you. Hope: Thanks, but it's personal. Eli: Everything okay? Hope: Just a bit concerned. Rafe didn't--well, we didn't-- we weren't together last night, and gabby said that he didn't make it home. I was wondering where he could have gone, but most importantly, is he okay? Rafe: I'm sorry-- I'm sorry I called you hope. Sami: It's okay. I've been called worse. Look, I'm really glad you're here, you know, and I appreciate having a friendly face to wake up to before I face the firing squad today. Rafe: [Chuckles] That's what friends are for. Sami: The sex wasn't bad either. Rafe: Oh, my god. Sami: Stop, come on, stop. Don't beat yourself up about this. Seriously, rafe, you did not cheat on hope, okay? You really didn'T. She gave you back the ring. You are apart, and unfortunately-- you and me, we're just friends. Rafe: I missed that-- your ability to just wrap reality around your finger. Sami: Stop. It usually works too. Oh, come on. Let's just stay in bed all day, and we could order room service, and we could binge watch tv. Oh, yeah. Perfect. Rafe: Right. If that's what you want to do. Sami: It's better than facing the mess I've made. Rafe: Yeah, you really did do something special this time, huh? Sami: Yeah, right. Rafe: Letting loose a serial killer to go after your son. Sami: Ah. Okay, it was too far. I--I see that now. And I understand that I owe everyone an apology, so I have to get up, and get dressed, and apologize to my son, and my mother, and my father, and john, of course lucas, and anyone else in salem who wants to line up. Rafe: There you go. That's the spirit. Sami: What about you, commissioner hernandez? You got to get up. Go find hope. Make things right with her. Rafe: As if. Sami: What? Rafe: There's things that were said that can't be unsaid. Who am I kidding? I doubt she ever wants to speak to me again. Sami: Hey, look at me. If that is true, that's her loss. [Phone ringing] Rafe: It's hope. Sami: Well--answer it. That's good. What? What is wrong with you? Why did you do that? Brady: All right, I'm gonna search the grounds till the police get here. Eve: Well, good morning, everyone. Brady: Oh, god. Hey, buddy, hey! Where the hell have you been, huh? Eve: Hey, language, brady. Brady: Answer the question. Where have you been? Eve: Well, we went to the park. Tate wanted to see the ducks. Isn't that right, big boy. Brady: Hey, how you doing? Did you see the ducks? How you doing? You okay? Eve: Of course, he's okay, gosh. Why are you acting like I'm some kind of baby snatcher? I mean, he's had a wonderful time. Didn't you, pumpkin head? Yes, you did. Brady: Thank you. Maggie: Why, I'll bet you that someone built up an appetite feeding the ducks. Why don't we go and see shat cook's made us for breakfast, huh? Brady: Yeah, get some pancakes in that belly, huh? What the hell do you think you're doing- Eve: Ooh. Maggie: Taking my son out of the house without checking with me? Eve: I think someone woke up on the wrong side of a bloody mary. Brady: You trying to provoke me? Eve: No, look, I just did what any aunt would do. I took him to the park. Brady: Yeah, well, I'm his father, I'm his father. You don't take him anywhere without my permission. You don't touch him without my permission. Eve: Oh, my gosh. You know, when teresa left, you were desperate for me to help you raise that boy. Now, what? I can't even touch him? Brady: I guess that was when I felt sorry for you, eve, when you had nothing, and you had no one. I was stupid enough to feel sorry for you. Eve: You know, if tate weren't alone, there might have been someone that I could have asked permission. Brady: Okay, what are you-- are you insinuating that my son's neglected? Eve: How long did it take you to realize that he was gone, brady, huh? How long? Eli: So-- what exactly is the problem? Brady: There's no-- thank you, thank you for responding so quickly. I want to report a kidnapping. Paul: I mean, I love sonny so damn much, but what if-- what if he and will-- what if they get back together? And even if they don't, I'm still the idiot who knew will was alive and didn't say anything, which sonny will probably never forgive me for. And you know what? I don't blame him. John: Will you knock it off? You came forward. You did the right thing. Paul: Eventually, but the damage is done. I mean, every time sonny looks at me, he's gonna see the man who lied to him. The man who almost kept him from will. John: Nah, you know, I don't see it that way. No, sonny loves you, paul. I know it. Paul: Yeah, well, love may not be enough. You know, I've heard that saying all of my life, but now-now-now, I get it. John: Yeah, well, you know what? I prefer, "love conquers all." I think you need to trust in that. You need to trust in what you and sonny have. Paul: I just wish that I would have trusted enough in our relationship to be honest from the beginning because whatever happens with will, there may be a real chance that I've ruined any hope that sonny and I had to get back to what we had-- to what we were. Belle: So after ciara took off on that motorcycle and copped an attitude, she's basically been on lockdown with shawn, and I cannot wait for you to meet her--again. [Laughter] Will: That sounds great. Marlena: Yeah, why don't you two get reacquainted? I've got to check in with john. Excuse me. Belle: I didn't think you liked french toast. Will: Oh, it's a new thing-- apparently. Belle: Mmm, well, at least you're not hurling it at me. Will: What? Belle: Oh, well, you were-- what, four, I think, and I was babysitting you, and I wanted you to clean your plate, so, naturally, you tossed all of your french toast right at me, and then you laughed. Will: Are you serious? Belle: Yes. Will: I'm sorry. I was a brat. Belle: Yes, you were, but you were also hopped up on maple syrup, so. Will: Yeah. I got to say, you--you, um-- you're very nice. Belle: You're surprised. Will: No, well, just you're-- you're nothing like sami. Belle: Yeah, well, sami can take a little getting used to, but, you two-- you were really close. Will: You know, I can't even begin to wrap my head around how that was possible. Belle: Oh, well, I know my sister can be controlling, and we've certainly had our fair share of disagreements, but there's nobody that's more loyal than sami brady, and she loves you so much, will. Will: Yeah, you know, she loves me so much that she almost got me killed yesterday. Sami: Okay, so step one in getting the woman you love to take you back is that you have to answer the phone when she calls you. Why did you do that? Rafe: I don't know, because there's a naked woman sitting next to me who happens to be my ex-wife? Sami: You are making it sound way worse than it is. We're... just friends, right? This was just about comfort. Rafe: Yeah, I'm pretty sure she wouldn't see it that way. Sami: Of course, she wouldn't see it that way-- Rafe: Yeah. Sami: Because she's never going to find out. Please tell me you're not planning some sort of confession. Rafe: Look, my relationship with hope is based on truth, trust, and honesty. Sami: Rafe, seriously, if you tell hope about-- about this, are you kidding me? Your chances of getting her back go up in flames. Rafe: I don't feel comfortable lying to her. Sami: Oh, my god! Would you stop being so... you? Rafe, promise me you're not-- [Knock on door] Hope: Sami? Sami, are you in there? Sami: Oh, my god. Somehow we always leave Sami: Oh, my god. What is she doing here? Rafe: I don't know. Sami: Shh! Rafe: Well, might as well let her in and get it over with. Sami: What are you talking about? Are you insane? She'll kill me, and then she'll kill you. [Knock on door] Hope: Sami? Sami: If we just ignore her she'll go away. Rafe: It's hope we're talking about. Sami: No! Damn it. Hope: Come on, sami. I know that you're in there. I realize you probably don't want to talk to anyone right now, but please, it's really important. It's about rafe. Sami? Sami, please. Sami: Hope, hey. Come in. Will: So, anyway, sami swears it was all "under control." A madman strangling me while my loving, loyal mother is just watching. What could possibly go wrong? Belle: Ah. Well, thank god, you're okay. Will: Yeah, you know why? Because ben lost his nerve. Yeah, it got too real for the psychopath serial killer, but sami-- but my mom-- she was mad. She was angry. "Oh, you didn't go far enough." In her mind, if I would have just been two, three seconds closer to death, then I would remember everything. Belle: Will, I-- I am so sorry you had to go through that. Will: Like I would want to remember that bitch of a mother now. Belle: Listen, yes, sami went way too far. Absolutely. But really, that is just who sami is, you know? Never give up. Never back down. Never stop fighting for the people she loves. Will: Do you have kids? Belle: Yeah, I do. I have a daughter, claire. Will: Would you sic a serial killer on her? Belle: No, of course not. Will: No, you know why? Because you're a normal human being. You're normal. Sami's not normal. Sami's a monster. Belle: Sami is not perfect. She's not, but who is? I mean, I've definitely made my fair share of mistakes, and, you know what? You made a pretty big one too. John: So when was the last time you talked to sonny? Paul: I've been giving him space since we got back. John: Space. Paul: Space. John: Okay, so let me ask you this-- how's that "space" working out for you, paul? Paul: I've done enough damage to will and sonny. There's no way that I'm gonna interfere with their relationship. John: What about your relationship? Paul: I meant every word of the vows that I said to sonny. Nothing has changed for me, but everything has changed for him. John: Well, like I said before, sonny still loves you. Paul: Well, he says he does, but our relationship is on hold until will gets his memory back, and there's nothing I can do except wait. John: I don't know about that. You can fight. You and sonny are engaged. You planned a future together. You have every right in the world to fight for that, son. Paul: A life with sonny's all I want. John: Then, damn it, stand up for yourself and your relationship. Paul: What about will? I mean, he's your family too. I don't want you to feel like you're having to take sides. John: You are my son. I will always be on your side. Eli: All right, I'll need a description of the child, a recent photograph-- Eve: Detective, that won't be necessary. Brady: Excuse me, tate was taken from the nursery by this woman, eve donovan. Eve: Kiriakis. Eli: And yet, you're here. Do you know where the child is? Eve: Well, you know what? As a matter of fact, I do. Maggie: Tate just ate three waffles and a half a container of blueberries. Victor: And here we go. Eli: Tate? The child that's been kidnapped? Eve: Mm-hmm. Maggie: Kidnapped? Eli: You were ready to file a false report? Brady: No, there's nothing false about it. She took my son out of this house without my permission. I want her arrested. Eve: You know what, detective? Why don't we look inside this diaper bag here, right, and check it? See if an amulet has been planted, should we-- Victor: This is nonsense. There's nothing to see here, officer. Eli: With all due respect, mr. Kiriakis, I'll be the judge of that-- and it's detective. Victor: I stand corrected. Please feel free to carry on with the rest of your day. Detective. Eli: You accused her of murder, and now you're accusing her of kidnapping. Brady: I overreacted, all right? I apologize for that, I do. Listen, there's got to be other things you want to do with your day, so can i show you out, detective? Eli: You know, last time I was here these gentlemen were trying to kick you out and yet you still seem to be living here. Eve: Well, brady and his grandfather have suddenly decided, actually, that they were gonna treat me very, very nicely. Isn't that right, boys? Victor: It's a big house. Too much trouble to fight her when it's just as easy to avoid her-- most of the time. Brady: Again, I'm sorry that you came on a false alarm. Eli: Well, I'm relieved that your son is all right. Brady: Thank you. Eli: But, actually, I was already on my way over here when I received the call-- for another reason. I'm here to get your statement about your uncle deimos's murder. Brady: I'd be happy to give you a statement about deimos' death, but I don't see how I can be of help. Eli: You pointed us in the direction of mrs. Kiriakis. You accused her of his murder, and you led us to the amulet that was found in her bag. Eve: That's right. The police seemed to think that whoever murdered deimos must have taken the amulet, and whoever has possession of it must be the murderer. Isn't that right, detective? Eli: Mrs. Kiriakis has a rock-solid alibi, which suggests that the amulet was planted in her bag as she claims. Victor: I don't appreciate you singling out my grandson. A lot of people live in this house. To say nothing of staff, gardeners, workers who have access. Eli: I doubt any of them have both motive to both eliminate deimos and frame his wife for the crime. Eve: I know, right? Eli: Unless you have a plausible explanation on how that amulet was found in her bag, you're the main suspect in deimos kiriakis' murder. Belle: Just forget I said anything. Will: No, forgetting is what got me here in the first place. Everyone is so eager for me to remember my past. Well, this is your shot. What are you--what did I do? Belle: It's really not my place to tell you. Will: Okay, come on. Marlena: Anything exciting happen while I was gone? Will: Yes, actually. Marlena: Oh. Will: Belle was telling me that in my past I made a huge mistake. Belle: Um, I was out of line. Will: Oh, come on. Don't shut down now. Marlena: Look, maybe we should let this go till another time. You're, you know, you've been overloaded, haven't you? Will: You think? I mean, I have a mother who has been lying to me about who I was for the last two years, but now I have another crazy mother who will probably lie to me for the rest of my life. I also have a husband and a daughter that I don't remember a single thing about, so whatever you are going to say, I think I can handle it at this point. So go for it. Belle: You cheated on your husband. Will: What? I thought that-- I thought we were in love. Why would I-- why would I cheat on him? Marlena: Honey, it's complicated. Will: It doesn't sound complicated. I was married, and I slept with another guy-- I'm assuming it was a guy, right? Belle: Yes, it was. Will: Okay. So who did I cheat on sonny with, not that I know him? Marlena: You do know him. It's john's son, paul. John: So what are you waiting for? Call sonny, right now. Paul: He and will could already be back together. John: I know for a fact they haven't seen each other. Marlena wanted to help will regain his memory one step at a time, slowly reacquaint himself with his old life-- but sami kind of blew that all to hell. Paul: What did she do? John: Oh, she busted ben weston out of the loony bin so he could strangle will all over again. Hope: Thank you. Sami: You say it's about rafe? Hope: Yeah, I've been looking for him all morning, and I can't find him. I thought-- I thought maybe you could help. Sami: I just woke up. Why would you think I know where rafe is? Hope: Well, because you and rafe have been spending a lot of time together since you got back. I thought maybe you'd been in touch with him. Sami: Did you try calling him? Hope: Voicemail. Sami: Well, maybe he's at work. Oh, wait--he works for you, so you should know where he is. Hope: But I'm not his boss anymore; I was fired. I guess you don't know. Rafe's the new commissioner. Sami: Hope, that's terrible. I'm-I'm so sorry. Uh, look, I can see that you have a lot that you have to deal with, but so do I, so-- Hope: Sami, please. Sami, please just give me a second, okay? Rafe and I had a really big fight last night, and I haven't heard from him since. It started out about my job, then it turned into something very ugly and very wrong, and I need to find him. I need to talk to him right away, so if you have any idea where he might be, anywhere, I just--please, tell me. Copd makes it hard to breathe. Sami: So I haven't heard from rafe. I mean, if I had I would tell you. Have you tried gabi? Hope: Yeah, I have. She hasn't heard from him either, and he didn't crash at the station last night. I even checked here to see if he got a room. I'm really starting to worry about him. I hope he's okay. Do you think he's okay? Sami: Yeah, no, I'm sure he's gonna turn up when you least expect it. Hope: Yeah, well, sorry to have bothered you. Thanks. Bye, honey. Sami: No problem. You know, everybody fights, and, hope, I'm sure it's not as bad as you think. Hope: He broke off our engagement. Sami: What? I'm so sorry. But you're trying to find him, right? So does that mean you want to make up with him? Hope: Well, I said some things that-- well, I think there was just a lot of miscommunication and... I'm sorry to take up your time. It just- it probably is too late anyway. Sami: No. It just comes down to one thing: Do you love him? Hope: Like crazy. Sami: Then it's not too late. You can make things right. Hope: I don't think so. I'm--he's refusing my calls, so that probably means that he, well, he doesn't want to talk to me. Sami: That is the furthest thing from the truth. Hope: How can you be so sure about that? Paul: Is will all right? John: Physically, yeah, but emotionally, no. He's pretty trashed. Paul: What the hell was sami thinking? John: Well, she was under the impression if she could recreate the traumatic event, that will would regain his memory. Paul: By having ben strangle him. John: Yeah, yeah. Paul: That's insane. John: Yeah, yeah, it's a little over the top, even for sami. Paul: How did she even break him out of the asylum? John: Well, once sami gets something in her head, there's no stopping her. It's left up to us to pick up the pieces. Paul: Tell me ben's back where he belongs. John: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. No one's the wiser. Paul: Oh, my god. Will must be a mess. John: Well, you know, he's been struggling ever since he got back to salem, and all sami did was just push him closer to the edge. Will: I slept with paul? The same guy who's now engaged to my husband? Marlena: There were extenuating circumstances. Will: Like-- like I'm an ass? Like I'm the kind of person who cheats on someone who loves me? Marlena: No, no, no, no, honey. You just don't understand what happened. Will: To hell with this. To hell with will horton. I mean, I may live with a fake mom and a freaking elvis impersonator, but at least I knew who I was. Belle: Will, please, don't go. I'm sorry. Will: You know what? I'm happy that you told me because sonny said that we had this perfect marriage, and we had this amazing love. Marlena: You did. Will: Until I cheated on him? Marlena: Honey, we'll talk about all this. Will: You know, I got to go. Marlena: Let--let-- let me drive you, okay? Will: I'll walk, thanks. Marlena: Why did you tell him that he cheated on sonny? Brady: I'm the main suspect in deimos's murder? That's ridiculous. You have no evidence whatsoever. Eli: There is a very good chance that whoever planted that amulet to cast suspicion on mrs. Kiriakis, is, in fact, the murderer. Brady: It wasn't me. Eve: You know, maybe you should take him downtown for questioning. Coffee's lousy, and they have no sense of humor. Eli: Mrs. Kiriakis, please. It would be easier for all of us if you'd just cooperate. Brady: You can give me a lie detector test, detective. I didn't do it. Eli: Then, who did? Victor: Oh, for god's sake. He didn't kill deimos. I know that for a fact. Sami: Hope, I know rafe better than a lot of people, and I know he loves you, and I have seen you with him and, hope, you-- you are so happy with him, and I know you make him happy too, so you should go find him. Talk to him. Make him listen. I know he wants that. Hope: Thank you. I'll do that. Sami: Good, all right, maybe try the pub or the gym. He might be taking it out on a weight machine as we speak. Hope: Thank you so much. I love you, bye. Sami: I love you too. Rafe: Okay, that was-- Sami: Brilliant? I know. Being a good liar can be useful. Rafe: Yeah, when you use your powers for good. Sami: I always use my powers for good. Rafe: Hmm. Sami: It's just that other people don't always see it that way. Rafe: Yeah, well, thank you for what you said. Sami: I was listening. She wants you. Rafe: Well. Sami: Bad. So you should go find her. Rafe: Thank you, thank you. Sami: I don't like seeing you miserable, rafe. You don't deserve that. Well, since I don't have a chance at love anymore, you got to go find hope, make this right and be happy-- for both of us. Okay? Rafe: Okay. Sami: Call her. Rafe: That's--yeah. Belle: Will called sami a monster, and I just wanted him to understand that nobody's perfect. Marlena: Then say that. Don't tell him that he cheated on his husband. Belle: He's gonna find out eventually. Marlena: You know what? There are times and ways for will to find things out. Belle: Will is walking around here thinking that he and sonny were madly in love, when they were tragically parted, and that's just not even true, and that's not fair to sonny. That's not fair to will. And it's definitely not fair to paul either. Victor: Brady's alibi is just as ironclad as eve's, and the police already know about it. You'd know that if you checked. Eli: Enlighten me. Victor: Brady was home all night, recuperating from heart surgery. Eve: Hm, do you have a time stamped photo for proof, victor? Victor: Brady has witnesses. I'm one of them. I was home with him all night. Eve: Come on. They are in cahoots. Why don't you just take them both downtown for questioning? Eli: As eager as you are to help solve this case, I doubt that an octogenarian and a heart patient could sneak into a party, stab deimos, and get out unseen. Victor: Exactly. Ask your aunt; she knows we were here all night. Maggie wouldn't lie. Maggie: That's true. Eve: They hired someone. The kiriakises never do their own dirty work. I mean, you should know that by now. The amulet got in this house somehow, and if they didn't kill deimos-- well, they certainly know someone who did. Victor: Obviously, my brother's widow is hysterical. The grief and all. Sorry we couldn't have been more help. Eli: I want a list of everyone who lives in and has access to this house. Maggie: We'll be happy to put that together. Eli: I'll be in touch. Victor: What in god's name is wrong with you? Eve: Just trying to see justice served. Victor: Justice? If there were any justice, you'd be out on your ass. Eve: Oh, you know what? You started this, you and brady. And you, you're living with a couple of murderers. Brady: Well, that was a nightmare. Victor: One of your own making. First you accuse her of murder, then kidnapping? Would you please stop being stupid? Maggie: What aren't you telling me? Now, I know neither of you had anything to do with deimos's death, but you know something, don't you? Fine, I'll go check on tate. Brady: I've made a mess, haven't I? Victor: You certainly have. Brady: Well, at least our list of current residents doesn't include nicole. I mean, out of town, out of mind, right? She's not gonna be on any list of suspects. Victor: If the noose gets any tighter, that may have to change. [Knock on door] Sami: You. Belle: That's how you greet me? Sami: I thought you were gonna be will. Belle: Oh, well, I'm sorry to disappoint. Sami: What are you doing back in town? Belle: Where else would I be? Will's alive. I had to come and see him for myself. I'm just so happy for you! Sami: Wait a second. Belle: What? Sami: Don't even give me this, like, fake act like you care routine after what you did to me. [Scoffs] Rafe: Hi. Hope: Hi. Rafe: Thanks for-- for meeting me. Hope: Thanks for calling. Rafe: It's great that ciara's back, isn't it? That's--yeah. Hope: It is. Rafe: If you want to be with her right now, we can-- you know, we can do this later, if that works better for you. Hope: This is where i want to be right now. You and me, a chance to talk. Rafe: Okay. Hope: I was really worried about you. I looked everywhere. Rafe: Yeah. Hope: Where were you last night?

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Jason: This is a bad time, Carly. Carly: It's about Sonny, Jason, ok? [Phone rings] Jason: Yeah? No, I already left five messages for him. What is so important that he can't call me back? One minute you're telling me he's on a boat, the next minute you say he has this meeting. Is he in trouble? I don't care that he told you he cannot be disturbed, I need to talk to him. It's urgent, ok? You tell him if he doesn't call me back, I'm flying down there myself. What's your problem with Sonny? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: We'll be landing soon and I'll go to the hospital, and you'll -- you'll go home and, and we'll start pretending to live separate lives. Almost like Spain was a dream. Sonny: Hey, hey. I'm glad it wasn't. Right? Emily: Me, too. [Emily sighs] Sonny: What are you thinking about? Emily: Oh -- Sonny: The trip? Emily: Yeah. Sonny: Huh? Emily: I'm wondering when we can -- can be alone again. [SCENE_BREAK] Diego: Hey, let go. Let me go. Man: This is what happens to snitches. Diego: Agh! Oh! Come on! What! Agh! Georgie: Get off of him! Diego: Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I'm not in the mood, Ric. Ric: Well, Jason didn't want to hear it, either, Sam. But Kristina's in danger. And you saved her once before. You can do it again. Sam: Where is this coming from? Ric: Manny was talking to Kristina outside of Kelly's this afternoon. Now, I told this to Jason, but he seems to be more concerned with being angry at Alexis and myself than he is in keeping Kristina safe, so I thought that -- Sam: Now, why the hell should I clean up Alexis' mess, after everything she's done to destroy my life? [SCENE_BREAK] Diego: Get out of here, Georgie! Georgie: Get off of him! Diego: No, no, no, no! Get away! Georgie: Leave him alone! Leave him alone! Diego: Georgie, get out! Agh! Get off! Georgie: Oh. Diego: Oh! Georgie: Ah! Diego: Let her go! Man: This isn't your fight. Oh! Diego: You ok? Georgie: Yeah, I'm fine, are you? Diego: You sure? You sure? Georgie: Yeah. Yes. Diego: You want to tell me what the hell that was about? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I'm hoping that we can discuss how I can visit John. Jax: No, there's no discussion, ok? You're not allowed to see John. If you don't mind, I have work to do. Nikolas: Listen -- listen, I know that I have been antagonistic towards you. But I can assure you -- Jax: I made my position clear. Nikolas: John is the child that -- that Courtney always wanted; the one she gave her life up for. And I'm just trying -- I'm just trying to stay connected to the woman I loved. Jax: That's not going to happen, so you can forget it. Nikolas: Jax, you said so yourself the night that Courtney died. She would want her son to know the man that she was going to marry. Jax: I won't take chances with my son. You're not allowed to see him. Nikolas: Just like that, huh? Jax: I have my own grieving to do. Nikolas: This -- grieving? This isn't about grieving. This is about jealousy. You can't stand that Courtney divorced you and was going to marry me. Jax, Courtney wanted me to be a part of John's life. You know that as well as I do. But you don't care, do you? You don't care because I took Courtney away from you. And you won't be happy till you take something away from me. Courtney's baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You know, things were so easy in Spain. We were free. Sonny: Yeah, well, we'll plan another trip soon, all right? Emily: Where shall we go? Sonny: Let's see. Anyplace but my island. Emily: That's funny. That was just the place that I was thinking that I wanted to go. Sonny: I told you I want everything to be different with you. Emily: What's different is us. It's not our surroundings. Sonny, I don't want us to hide from your past. Sonny: I'll think about it. Emily: Ok. Well, that's a start. Sonny: All right. Emily: And in the meantime, we're going to have to find reasons to be together. Sonny: Right. But this is temporary. Once things settle down, we'll be able to be honest about how we feel. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I think I'm the reason that Sonny's not calling. Jason: Why, what happened? Carly: No -- nothing. I just wanted Sonny to cancel his trip so he could take the boys, but he left sooner than I thought he was going to leave, so I called down there. I left tons of messages. Must have sounded pretty ticked off, and he probably just deleted them all, along with yours. So can I -- you don't need to get in the middle of me and Manny fighting. I'll just talk to you later. Jason: Ok, hold on. Carly: What? Jason: You said that we'd both been lied to. What did you mean? Carly: Nothing, I was just being Carly and mouthing off. Jason: Carly, what are you -- what are you not trying to tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: You tried to kill Manny yourself. He survived and caused a train wreck, which almost killed your wife and your unborn child. And then you and Alexis went to court and got him set free. Now that he's back on the streets again, you're back to wanting him dead. Ric: The irony hasn't escaped me, believe me. The point is, what do we do now? Sam: What exactly has Manny done? Ric: I told you before, he was talking to Kristina. Sam: Talking? Threatening her? Hurting her? What? Ric: No, it's just a feeling I got, Sam. Sam: Oh, really? Like the feeling I had in the holding room when Manny ripped my blouse off and threatened to rape me? Ric: I cannot change the verdict, all right? I just don't want the man around my children. Sam: I never wanted him around, period. But you and Alexis twisted what I did in court and got it turned against me and got Manny set free with a slap on the wrist. Ric: You still want him gone. Jason can make that happen. Sam: No, Jason will do what he wants, when he wants. Ric: Sam, Kristina is Sonny's daughter. If Jason can grasp the fact that she is in danger, then maybe -- Sam: If you are so worried, why don't you finish the job you started and kill Manny yourself? I am sure that your wife will get you acquitted. And if you want to protect your children, pack them up with your hypocritical wife and get out of town. I would be happy to help you with that. Alexis: Oh. Are you working for a travel agent now? -Can I talk to you for a second? [SCENE_BREAK] Manny: No, mira, hermano. I was passing by and I heard a fight. I wanted to help you. Diego: Yeah, sure you did. Manny: Listen, you've been away. I'm a different man now. Georgie: He had an operation and it changed him Manny: Everyone deserves a second change, right? I'm no one's enemy now. Just ask your father. Ask your father. Diego: You buy that? Georgie: Oh, no, I still think he's creepy, but ever since he's had the operation, he's been acting all repentant and sorry for what he did, so I guess I just have to go with it. Ah, Diego, you're bleeding. Diego: Georgie, what are you doing here alone? Georgie: Dillon and I were headed to the movies when he got a call from a couple of people in film class, and their lighting guy quit; they begged him to fill in. Now I'm really glad that it happened. We need to call the police. Diego: No, no, no, no, no. No, we don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Look, I was mad at you because you sent Max to spy on me and Jax, and I assume that order came from Sonny. But obviously you haven't spoken to Sonny and you're in a really bad mood, so I'm out of here. Jason: That's pretty far-fetched even for you, Carly. Carly: Wow. Thanks for the vote of confidence. It happens to be the truth. And you know what? Speaking of the truth, you and Sonny are completely wrong about Jax. He happens to be a very nice guy. Jason: Ok, time to go. Carly: Look, I know that you hate him -- Jason: No, I don't care about Jax one way or the other. Carly: Well, he is Little John's father and I have to care about him, so I am trying to get to know this man, keep an open mind, and I suggest you and Sonny do the same thing. Jason: Ok, that is the end of discussion. Carly: He can be a great guy. Jason: Ok, let's go. Let's go. Carly: You know what? Jax has a hundred reasons not to trust me, but he's giving me the chance, he listens to me, he listens to my opinion, and he respects me, and that makes me feel really good. Jason: Ok, send me a wedding invitation, ok? Carly: You know what? He asks me questions about Little John. He listens to all of my stuff. Jason: Ok, thank you, Carly. Goodbye. Carly: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Good timing. We have a legal problem and we need a professional opinion. Alexis: "We"? Sam: Yes. Manny has been sniffing around Kristina. Alexis: What happened? Ric: He was outside of Kelly's this afternoon. Kristina dropped her doll, he picked it up, and he was talking to her. Alexis: All right, well, we can't allow that to happen. Sam: Allow what, exactly? Let's look at the facts here. You like facts, don't you? I mean, from a legal standpoint anyway. Has Manny broken any laws? Alexis: I don't know, Sam. What did he do? What happened? Ric: He was chatting. He was being friendly. Alexis: Was she scared? Ric: Well, understandably so, Alexis. She was wary. I mean, he's a complete stranger. Sam: Why don't you just answer the question -- has Manny broken any laws? Alexis: What is your point? Sam: The rule of law is the only point. Isn't that what you believe? What has Manny done? He hasn't threatened, assaulted anyone. He was just there, and as a good mother -- and we all know what a great mother you are -- Alexis: Oh -- Ric: Don't, don't. Sam: Of course you wouldn't want your child around a murdering freak. But since you put the law above everything else -- even the safety of your own children -- you will not presume guilt without proof. After all, you did successfully defend Manny in court, correct? Alexis: Why don't you just tell me how this all started? Sam: When your husband asked me to ask Jason to kill Manny. Alexis: Huh? Sam: "Huh?" Yes. There are all kinds of justice, Alexis. I sure hope -- thank you -- you get what you deserve, both of you. Ric: It was my first instinct to go to Jason. Alexis: A, Do we have to worry about Manny hurting the children? B, How do we stop him? Ric: We don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: You could've been killed, Diego. Why don't you want to report that? Diego: Look, this happened because of what I did in prison, ok? I stopped a murder, now the guys -- apparently they're coming after me. Georgie: Exactly, Diego. They're going to try again. Diego: Georgie, I'll handle it, it's fine. Georgie: But wait, we could talk to my dad. He could get some kind of -- Diego: Georgie -- Georgie, listen to me. It's my problem, ok? I'll figure it out. Lorenzo: Hey. I got a call after the fact. What happened to you? Georgie: Diego was attacked by -- Diego: I was mugged, dad. It's fine. Georgie tried to help. Georgie: Manny Ruiz helped, too. He helped Diego run the guys off. Lorenzo: You need to be protected. There is security at my house -- Diego: Dad -- dad, dad, dad! We talked about this, ok? Lorenzo: Yeah, I know we talked about it. Diego: I said no before. Nothing's changed. Lorenzo: Would you leave me alone with my son, please? Please. Diego: It's ok. It's ok. It's ok. Georgie: All right, ok, I'll see you later. Diego: Ok. Lorenzo: This was no mugging and you know it. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: You were kind of rough there, Manny. Manny: Well, you know, I had to make it look convincing. But you earned your money. And I'll be in touch. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: No, I wouldn't worry about Georgie. She's pretty levelheaded. She'll be ok. Maxie: Yeah, I just wish she didn't have such a soft spot for Diego. Jesse: There's no accounting for taste. You met me as a fugitive, a father's worst nightmare -- especially your dad's. Maxie: Yeah, but there's a difference. I was right about you, and now my dad thinks you're terrific. Jesse: Hey, I'm -- I'm sorry that I've been unavailable. It's not easy for me to open up, but I'm learning, thanks to you. Maxie: I just -- I hope I haven't been too pushy or forward. Jesse: Maxie, I have cared about you since the moment I saw you. And we both survived this epidemic, and you made me realize how precious life really is. And I can't waste any of the time that I get with you. Maxie: Well, I want to be with you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I understand you're worried, and I'm sure it won't be a problem. All right, I'll let you know. Nikolas: Hello, Elizabeth. I'm here to see John. Elizabeth: You can't. I just hung up with Jax, and he left specific orders not to let you see his son. And if you ignore it, I'm supposed to call security. Nikolas: But you won't. Jax is at home. I'm here. Just tell him you never saw me come in. Elizabeth: Oh, Nikolas, I'm not defending Jax, I'm not saying I agree with him, but he has the right to do this. Nikolas: Jax is a vindictive ass. All I want is to stay connected to Courtney's child. He's all I have left of her. Elizabeth: Courtney wouldn't want her baby subjected to the stress of you and Jax fighting. Emily: Hey. What's going on? Elizabeth: Oh, good. Maybe you can get through to him, and maybe you'll be smart enough to let her. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Hey. So, Ric came to see me. He said he asked you to kill Manny, but you were reluctant. And then he wanted me to talk you into it. Jason: And what did you say? Sam: I said, clean up your own mess. And then Alexis -- excuse me, my mother -- came in and she was all in a twist because evil Manny is after Kristina and I wanted to scream at the hypocrisy. But I didn't because we both agreed that it's best that I do not tell her that I am the child she gave up. But every time I look at that woman, I get a knot in my stomach. [Phone rings] Jason: Hello? Sonny: It's me. Jason: Where are you? I've been trying to reach you. Sonny: I'm -- I'm back in town. Sorry. You know, I've been out of touch. Jason: All right, I'll be over there in half an hour -- maybe a little more, but we have a lot to discuss. I understand, I do, that this -- this whole thing has been hard for you, but you know that you're going to run into Alexis whether you like it or not. Sam: I have to find a way to deal with this. Jason: And I think there's one other person who we should tell that Alexis is your mother. He has a history with both of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I bought the kids presents. They're in the car. Can you -- Max: I can't do this. Sonny: What's that? Max: Jason's been leaning all over me trying to find out where you were. And then Carly -- I don't even know where to begin, so I'm not going to start. Look, you know I'm loyal to you, boss. I follow your orders, I watch your back, I'll even take a bullet for you. But you got to figure out your personal life on your own or I quit. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Carly: Ok, time's up. Jax: Hi. Carly: You have got to buy the house next door before somebody else snatches it up. Jax: Carly, I told you I'm not in a rush. Carly: Wow. There is not a whole lot we can salvage here -- this reeks of single adult male -- but lucky for you, I'm a decorator and I can have the new house fixed up as soon as possible. Jax: Hold on just one -- I love this furniture, ok? It's been with me for a really long time. Carly: Look, the bedroom in the front is bigger, but the one in the back has a beautiful view of the garden, and Little John's room can be right next door as a nursery. Jax: Why does it have to be today? Carly: Well, Little John isn't going to be in the hospital forever, and he has to have a house to come home to. I know a perfect place to buy baby furniture, and Michael can help me pick things out so he won't feel left out. God knows he's been feeling enough of that lately with his father, so -- Jax: You know what? This isn't about the house. This is not about John. So why don't you just take a deep breath and -- and tell me what's really going on? Carly: Do you remember when I said that -- um -- the next time I kissed you -- if I kissed you -- it would be because I wanted to? Jax: Yes. Oh, you know what? Carly, we can't do this. Carly: I know. I'm sorry -- I don't know what I was thinking. You're not over Courtney and you don't want to be here, starting something with me. Jax: Oh, don't -- hold on a second. Don't put words in my mouth. Yes, I loved Courtney. But, you know, I don't know how much longer I can be a gentleman if you keep this up. [Jax sighs] Carly: Not to put words in your mouth, but you probably think that I'm on the rebound from Sonny. Jax: Well, that's a given. Carly: No. See, the question is, would I be sitting here right now with you if there were no Sonny, and the answer is yes, amazingly enough. And I kind of realized that earlier and I've been thinking about it the whole way over here and I just haven't really quite made sense of it yet because I used to think that you were totally contemptible. Jax: Oh. Right back at you. Carly: Cute, but contemptible. And then with, you know, loving Courtney and wanting to be a part of her son's life and doing all that with you and then trying to take over with Little John and you not telling me to get lost -- and then watching you want to be such a great father and wanting me to help, I just kind of started to see why Courtney was attracted to you and then I kind of found myself liking you and, God help me, wanting you, and I can't believe I'm sitting here telling you all this. Jax: Carly? You're an amazing woman. You really are. But, you know, we've both been so busy with Little John. I mean, I've barely had time to come up for air and -- Carly: Yeah, I -- it's just, it's too much too soon and it's kind of -- Jax: Right. Carly: Crazy and you probably feel like you are betraying Courtney's memory, so you know what? I'm just going to back off, I am. I'm going to back off. I'm going to go and we're just going to keep everything about little john and I'm just going to back off, ok? Jax: Carly, wait. Come here. I don't know what this is. It certainly took me by surprise but, you know, maybe it's -- maybe it's loneliness or, I don't know, maybe this is about Courtney and her loss, but I don't know. Let's just -- let's just see where this takes us. Ok? As long as it's not to spite Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: This should give us some privacy, huh? Nikolas: Yeah. I know I've said this a thousand times before, but you're the last person I should be unloading on. Emily: Or maybe the best. Nikolas. We've seen each other through so much over the years. Nikolas: Yeah. Emily: I know that this has been a really terrible time for you. Nikolas: Feel like I'm in a free-fall. Started -- started even before Courtney died. Started when our marriage fell apart. I -- I used to be in control, Emily. I used to know who I was and what I was doing. I didn't -- I didn't slam into churches and make a public spectacle of myself. Emily: Things are going to get better, Nikolas. Nikolas: You know, I look at you now and you have a calm and a happiness about you that hasn't been there in a really long time. You've obviously found a way to get your life back in order. Emily: I have, and you will, too. Nikolas, of course you lost it for a while -- I mean, anybody would. But you're a survivor. You've overcome terrible things in your life and you're going to get through this, too. Nikolas: I wish I had your faith. Emily: I believe in you, Nikolas. I always have. I'm always here if you need to talk to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Now, I got this for you because I missed you and I looked at the window. It was right there, and you know what? I said, "This is perfect for Morgan." What do you think? Morgan: Mm-hmm. Sonny: You like that, huh? See, he loves it, Max. [Morgan hums] Sonny: I'll tell you what, buddy -- why don't you go upstairs? We'll play with it later, ok? Morgan: Gee, thanks. Sonny: All right, all right. Go ahead, go upstairs. Max: See you later. Ahem. Sonny: How about a drink, Max, so we can discuss this. Max: No, that's all right. No, thank you. Sonny: Ok, I put you in a bad position and I know that you've got a secret on your hands you don't feel good about, but I'm just asking you, for me -- hang in there a little while longer. Max: I think I need a vacation. Sonny: Emily and I are adults. We're not doing anything wrong, Max. Max: Except lying to her brother and your best friend. Sonny, Jason's going to find out. And when he does, all hell is going to break loose. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Ok, you want to tell Sonny that Alexis is my mother? Jason: I think he deserves to know. Sam: I guess you're right. Jason: Ok. What about you? Are you -- are you going to tell Alexis? Sam: I don't want to. But it's all I can do not to because I keep getting pushed to this brink where I just want to blurt it out. And the main reason is to hurt her the way she's hurt me. But the truth is, Jason, it wouldn't really hurt her at all -- Jason: I don't know -- Sam: Because I don't think she'd really care. Jason: I'm not so sure about that. Sam: And -- come on. She won't even care. She will blame everyone else, pull up excuses, and I don't want to hear any of that. Jason: So are you just going to let it go? Sam: I have to. But the question is how, when Alexis is always around? [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Manny needs to be watched. Alexis: Is that all? Listen, you can't make a move on him right now, because if it involves Sonny and you put Kristina right in the middle. Ric: Well, she's already there, Alexis. Otherwise, Manny wouldn't have taken the time to notice her. Alexis: What was he talking to her about? Ric: You. Alexis: Me? Ric: Yeah. He said to Kristina how he owed his life to you and how the next time she sees you that she should say hi to you for him. I got a really bad feeling about it and I think he knew it. Alexis: Well, if Jason tries something and he fails, the next time that he approaches Kristina, we're really going to have something to worry about. Manny: Miss Davis. Hey, it's good to see you. Alexis: Hi, Manny. Ric: Hi, Manny. Alexis: How are you? Ric: Just talking about you, about how friendly you were to Kristina. Manny: Oh, yeah. She's a lovely girl. You must be really proud. See you. Alexis: Bye. Just ignore him. Ric: Huh. Alexis: Just ignore him and let's hope that Jason does the same thing, because the last thing we need to do right now is provoke Manny. [SCENE_BREAK] Diego: I can take care of myself. Lorenzo: Diego, you are in over your head. Diego: Can you please have a little faith in me for once? Lorenzo: You fingered a guy in prison and now you're a target. I know how they think. Diego: If they wanted me dead, I would be. Lorenzo: I'll find out who these guys are and who they are connected to. Diego: What if they're connected to you, pop? Lorenzo: Look, if it has something to do with me and my business, then I need to protect you, but I cannot help you if you won't let me. Diego: I watch my own back. Why don't you focus on that baby you and Skye are having? [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Thank you. Hey, Georgie. Treat you to a cup of coffee? Georgie: No, thanks, but I need your help. Lucky: Ok, oh -- wait, what is it? Georgie: Diego stopped a murder in prison and somebody wants to get even. He was mugged at the docks. Jesse: He told you about it? Georgie: I walked in on it. The muggers ran off and I'm ok, but -- but Diego could've been killed and I'm really worried about him. Jesse: You should be. Lucky: Ok, listen. Just give us a description of the attackers and we'll try to find them. Georgie: Thank you. One more thing -- don't tell Dillon about this. He's not exactly thrilled about Diego being out of prison or that he's living across the hall. Jesse: You know, Dillon's got a point -- you should stay away from Diego. Everyone seems to have forgotten that he stalked girls on campus and photographed them naked. Georgie: Jesse, I haven't forgotten what Diego's done or that he saved my life. But he paid his dues, and aren't people supposed to get a fresh start when they get out of prison? Lucky: All right, well, you just try to be careful, ok? Georgie: I will. Dillon, you're done! Dillon: Yeah. Georgie: Tell me all about it. Dillon: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Somebody wants payback against Diego. Jesse: And they don't give a damn about anyone that gets in their way. [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: I heard you helped my son run off his attackers. Manny: Yeah. Your son was in trouble. I'm glad I was passing by, Alcazar. Lorenzo: Did you recognize any of the men? Manny: No. Lorenzo: You think this has anything to do with the prison incident? Manny: Prison is a complex society, no? A huge network behind bars -- and on the outside. But I'll ask around. Lorenzo: You know, it's funny -- yesterday I tell you my son has a problem, ask you to look out for him. One day later he's in trouble, and you happen to be there. I'm not ungrateful, just curious. Manny: I wouldn't cross you. We have an understanding, right? Lorenzo: I understand you trying to blackmail me for what I did during the epidemic. Manny: Listen, I know something about you, and you know something about me. And neither one of us are going to tell, right? I mean, if we can't trust each other, who can we trust? [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Hey. Lucky: Diego, hey. Hey, we -- we heard you were in some trouble. Jesse: And Georgie's worried about you. Lucky: Yeah, who'd you turn snitch on in prison? Diego: Well, why don't you ask the warden? It's in my file. Lucky: No, no, no, no. You think there's a connection with the attack tonight? Diego: No. Jesse: You're stonewalling. What are you trying to hide? Diego: Look, I don't want it to get out that Georgie was there, ok? I'm only going to be causing trouble for her. Jesse: You care? Diego: Yeah, I care. She's my friend. Jesse: Ok, we'll keep Georgie's name out of it if you tell us what happened. Diego: I was beaten up, ok? Why don't you let it go? [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: So I'm watching this director and he's making one bad call after another and I'm thinking, why aren't I behind that camera? Georgie: Dillon, you'll get your chance. Dillon: All right. Maybe someday. Georgie: Hopefully, soon. Dillon: Oh, shocking -- Diego's out of prison for two seconds and he's already getting grilled by the cops. Georgie: Maybe they're just talking. Dillon: Georgie, do you believe that, really? Georgie: Dillon, why do you always assume the worst? Dillon: Just -- he's trouble. Stay away from him, please, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Well, I'm starting to think that you're attracted to me because of my connection with Sonny. After all, you keep bringing him up. Jax: Well, you don't give yourself a lot of credit. Carly: Ok. So what if I was only Courtney's friend? Would this have happened? Would we have been kissing on the couch? Would you be standing there telling me that a part of you is attracted to me? I don't think so. I am Sonny's ex- wife. That's got to add to the attraction, Jax. Jax: No, Sonny doesn't -- Carly: It's like possessing something that used to be his. Jax: No, Sonny doesn't carry that kind weight with me. Carly: You have a record, you know? Brenda? Little John is Sonny's nephew? You married his sister. Jax: That's all -- it's all in the past, ok? You're making way too much out of all of this. Carly: Ok, then simplify it for me. Jax: You and I -- we've had our own history. Now, we may have met through Sonny, and we never really liked each other, but that just made the attraction -- I don't know -- more interesting. Carly: Forbidden? Jax: Well, I don't know the meaning of that word. Carly: Stop dodging and answer the question. You think this is all about Sonny because you feel that it is? Jax: Cards on the table? I've always thought that you're an attractive woman, but things have changed. Carly: Why? Jax: Because this is the first time I've ever come close to trusting you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I -- I really need to see Sonny about some stuff, but I don't -- I don't want to leave you alone. Sam: I promise you I will not hunt Alexis down with a machete, ok? Jason: No, I'm not talking -- I'm talking about Manny. He's out there, too. Sam: I know. Look, I feel perfectly safe here, ok? You've got guards outside and in the lobby. I'm just going to sit here and study. It's going to take a lot of hard work from going high school dropout to practicing attorney. Jason: Ok, whatever -- whatever you do -- Sam: Do it for myself -- Jason: Just -- yeah. Sam: And not for Alexis. Sonny's going to freak when he finds out Alexis is my mother. Jason: Yeah. We have a lot we need to get settled. Sam: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey. Emily: Hey. Sonny: I thought you were going to the hospital. Emily: I -- I did. I -- I picked up my assignment, and before I sit down to study, I thought I'd come and see the boys. I -- I didn't know you were going to be here, but I'm glad that you are. Sonny: Morgan loved his present, you know? Emily: Yeah? If this is a bad time, I can -- Sonny: Well, the problem is that Jason called. Emily: Oh. Sonny: And he's on -- he wants to come see me because he wants to talk to me about something, you know? Emily: Does he know about us? Sonny: Well, I think he wants to talk about business, but -- Emily: Still, if I'm here, I'm not going to -- you know, we're not going to be able to hide how we feel. Sonny: No, he'll know. I mean, I should -- I should be telling you to go, but I just -- you know, we got a little -- I don't know. You know, we got -- [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Either you cooperate, or we bring Georgie in for questioning. Lucky: All you have to do is come down to the station, look at a lineup and some photos. Diego: Fine. Fine, I'll come in. Lucky: Ok. Jesse: Yeah, but as hard as you try, you're not going to make a positive match, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: You're making way too big of a deal out of this. Dillon: Well, humor me, ok? I -- I don't like the way that he plays on your sympathies. Georgie: Ok. Diego's out of prison now and he doesn't need support or sympathy. So if it makes you feel any better, I promise I won't even talk to him. How's that? Dillon: Better. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Nikolas. Nikolas: Hello, Maxie. Maxie: Sorry, I came up for some fresh air. What are you doing? Nikolas: Oh, just contemplating the meaning of life. Maxie: How's that going? Nikolas: No deep insights so far, though I have counted eight pigeons, four jumbo jets, and one yellow balloon. Maxie: But nothing philosophical from that, like "Wouldn't it be great if we could all fly?" Nikolas: Right now I'd just settle for one foot in front of the other. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Alexis: I'm here to apologize. Ric overreacted. It was very hypocritical of him to condone anything unfortunate happening to Manny. Sam: Got it -- you're scared, bye. Alexis: Sam, something else we need to address and I think that we should do just that. I know that you blame me for what happened to your brother and I know that you blame me for what happened to your baby. Sam: Oh, I don't really think you want to get into this right now, Alexis. Alexis: And I realize that you and I are never going to be friends. However, we do live in the same town, we are going to run into each other from time to time, and I'm hoping that we might manage to be civil in public. Sam: What do you want from me, Alexis? Alexis: Peace. Law school, huh? Sam: It's just a thought. Alexis: I think it's a great idea. It's a lofty goal. It's very ambitious of you. I can tell you it's an arduous process. Sam: Oh, what, are you suggesting that I'm not smart enough? Alexis: No -- I -- Sam: Well, I -- I would just like you to know that it's actually in my genes. My mother happened to a brilliant woman, not to mention a selfish, patronizing bitch. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: You know, I've also seen how you operate, and you can be very destructive. Carly: So can you. Jax: Right. So we should just do the -- do the smart thing here and -- and just stay away from each other. Carly: Yeah, we could do that. Jax: Yeah. Carly: Yeah. Jax: That's good. Carly: Or we could look at the big picture. Jax: Which is? Carly: How much fun we could have. Jax: Hmm. Just -- Carly: But you're not quite sure what to think about me. So I guess this won't be going any further. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey, like I told you, I'm not going to give you up. Emily: Then whatever we face, we'll face it together. You know, it'll take time, but Jason loves us both, and I have to believe that he's going to find a way to accept us. Sonny: I'm not so sure about that, but -- Emily: Ok. Then I'll go. [NEXT_ON] Patrick: Aren't you off right away? Robin: This is your charming way of asking me out to dinner? Patrick: I am trying to save your life! Noah: I didn't ask you to! Alexis: It was a mistake. Sam: No, you know what? You wanted in, and you're not leaving until I've had my say.

Alexis fears Manny's anger

Sharon: Oh, my God, Nick, you're home! Oh, it's so good to see you, to feel you in my arms again. I missed you so much. Nick: I missed you, too. Sharon: So you hungry? Did you eat anything? Nick: No, I ate something on the jet. Sharon: Oh. Nick: Where's Noah? Sharon: Um, he, uh, went out to dinner after practice with his friend Harry, and then they went to a movie, but he'll be home soon. Nick: Good. I can't wait to see him. Sharon: He is gonna be so excited you're back. So it's over, right, the search for Daniel? You finally caught up with him. Nick: Yeah, he's in custody now. As far as I know, L.A.P.D.'s still hashing it out. Sharon: And that's good, right? I mean, now we can just leave all that in their hands. Nick? [SCENE_BREAK] Mac: So you're just gonna walk away from me now? J.T.: Mac, there's nothing left to say. Mac: Yes, there is, J.T. you owe me an explanation. J.T.: For what? Mac: What do you think? I keep telling myself that this thing between you and Brittany has nothing to do with me and that you're just trying to do the right thing. J.T.: I am. Mac: But you obviously care for her. I see the two of you together, and it makes me wonder if you ever cared for me at all. J.T.: Don't do this. Mac: Did I do something wrong? Was I not good enough? J.T.: No, you were great, but Brittany and I are gonna have a baby together. What you and I had, it can't compete with that. Mac: So you get her pregnant, and suddenly you have feelings for her. Do you love her, J.T.? [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: All right, so tell me. The name obviously means something to you. Who is he? Who is Vinny Trabuco? Bobby: He's just a guy I know. So what? Nikki: So what? Well, I've seen him around at the club. I've seen him staring at Brittany and J.T. and when I asked him about it, he acted very strange. Bobby: Whoa, whoa, you asked him? Nikki: Yes, I asked him. I'm curious. He clearly doesn't belong there. Bobby: Look, Nikki, do us both a favor. Don't ask any more questions and forget you ever saw that guy. Nikki: I can't do that, so just tell me what's going on. Bobby: Vinny and I were friends from when I had the club. We started hanging out again. Nikki: Wait a minute. You're not telling me... Bobby, you said you would never go back to that life. Bobby: Things change. Nikki: Things can't have changed that much. My God, you have other friends. Bobby: Like who? Nikki: Like me. Bobby: Nikki, you've got too much going on in your life. I couldn't ask you. Nikki: You don't have to ask me. I'm there for you. Don't you get that? I even brought you and Brittany into my own home. Bobby: Yeah, but that's when I thought I could be a different person. I thought that I could fit into Brittany's world. After what's happened, I see that I'm just kidding myself. It's time for me to go back where I belong. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: Hello, Victor. Victor: Hello, Gloria. Gloria: You know, things just haven't been the same at Jabot since you left. Victor: Really? Gloria: Mm. Victor: I'm sure they're humming along just fine. Gloria: Oh, I suppose they are, but I have to admit, I've missed our little talks. Victor: (Chuckles) you still interested in the business? Gloria: Absolutely, although john has been my main priority lately. Victor: Oh, of course he has. How's he doing? Gloria: Almost good as new, hardly needs to use the cane at all anymore. Victor: Well, I'm glad to hear that. Maybe one day I'll run into him on the golf course. Gloria: You know, speaking of running into people, I had the pleasure of speaking to your wife right here this morning. Victor: Really? Gloria: Uh-huh. And she has offered to help me plan Michael's wedding. Victor: Did she now? Gloria: Yes. I mean, she has such a reputation of being a fabulous hostess-- I mean, I was thrilled to run my ideas by her. Victor: I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job, and I'm looking forward to being at the wedding. Gloria: Well, thank you. And I'm sure Michael will be thrilled to hear you say that. You know, he does consider you something of a mentor, Victor. Victor: Well, he is a damn good lawyer and somewhat of a good friend, you know? Gloria: Yeah. You know, Victor, since you and Michael are close, I know that he would be thrilled if you would agree to be in his wedding. Victor: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So with any luck at all, Daniel and Lily should be back in town very soon, once they clear up that mess in L.A. Michael: Nobody honestly believes they actually killed that clerk? Paul: Well, be that as it may, the L.A.P.D. still thinks they're the prime suspects. Michael: That boy can sure show up at the wrong place at the wrong time. Paul: Yeah, he sure can. I am keeping my fingers crossed that once I'm able to examine the car, I'll be able to find the evidence to prove that Cassie was driving. Michael: Well, if anyone can do it, Paul, you can. Daniel and Christine are lucky they've got you on the case. Paul: (Laughs) okay, Baldwin, what's the deal? Why are you trying to butter me up? Michael: I'm just giving credit where credit's due. Paul: Why do I have a hard time believing that? Michael: You tell me. Paul: All right, maybe it's me. Forget I said anything. You know, I'm pretty upset that Weber's giving me a hard time about examining Daniel's car. I apologize. Michael: It's understandable, though there is something you can help me with. Paul: I knew it. Michael: I need you to tell me everything you know about Lauren's son Scotty. [SCENE_BREAK] Brittany: Lauren! Lauren: Hi. Brittany: Hi, this is a surprise. Lauren: Yeah, I... I heard you broke up with Bobby, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Brittany: Yeah, well, I'm as okay as I can be. Please, come in. Lauren: Thanks. Brittany: So you know why, why the two of us split up, don't you? Lauren: It's true, J.T. is the father? Brittany: You probably think I'm a terrible person. Lauren: People make mistakes, Brittany. I've made so many of my own. I'm not here to judge you. Brittany: Wow, you know, you're the first person who hasn't totally blasted me. I swear, people think I'm the scum of the earth. Lauren: Oh, I'm sure you've upset a few. Brittany: Well, at least J.T. is willing to do the right thing. Lauren: And there's no way you can patch things up with Bobby? Brittany: No, no, he kicked me out. Besides, I think the baby should be raised by his real father, shouldn't he? Lauren: Well, I think J.T. should definitely be involved in the baby's life, but I don't think you should stay with him if you don't want to. Brittany: Where would I go? Lauren: I don't know, but if there is any chance that you can patch things up with Bobby, if you still love him, don't give up. Marriages survive infidelity. It's not easy, but they do. Brittany: Well, in our case, it's a little more complicated. Bobby's gone back to his old friends, and they're all a bunch of thugs. And I don't want that for my baby. Lauren: And you shouldn't. Nothing is more important than keeping your child safe. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Mac, just let it go, please. Mac: No, I deserve an explanation. Are you in love with Brittany? J.T.: Yes, yes, I love her, okay? I love Brittany. Mac: Then why did you waste so much time on me? There were a hundred other girls out there if all you wanted was sex. J.T.: You're not just some other girl, Mac. You're like my best friend, you know? And there's always been something between us. I just... I don't know. I thought if I gave it a chance, it might develop into something. Mac: So all this time, I was just a stand-in for Brittany? J.T.: Mac, I'm sorry, but you shouldn't get caught up in this mess. You need to move on. You need to put this behind you. Mac: You know what? You're right, J.T. that's exactly what I need to do. Good-bye. Kevin: Hey, hey... okay, okay, go change. I'll meet you outside. Hey, I don't know what the hell your problem is, but let me tell you one thing. Mac can do a hell of a lot better than you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Bobby, those people are animals. You don't belong there. Bobby: I spent my whole life there. Nikki: So what? You can change. Do you realize that you could be hurt, you could be killed? Don't do this. Don't destroy everything that you have built just because you're hurting. You have fought too damn hard to change your life! Bobby: Yeah, I fought, and I lost. Nikki: Oh! Bobby: Look, when I met Brittany, I thought that I could change. I wanted to change. I wanted to go completely legit. Nikki: Okay, well, if that's what you want, why are you running back to them? Bobby: 'Cause I was completely wrong. Look, let's face it. No matter what I do or where I go, I'm always gonna have Vinny's boys right there behind me. I'm no better than they are. Nikki: But you are, you are! Bobby: I'm not as strong as you think I am. Look, I can't forget that, in their eyes, I used to be somebody. I used to have plenty of cash and a comfortable lifestyle. Nikki: So what? What are you saying? You can't survive without all that stuff? Bobby: What I'm saying is that without Brittany and the baby, I don't have to be any better than I am. Nikki: I don't believe that. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I'm flattered that you should ask, but I'm sure that Michael will want his brother to be his best man. Gloria: Oh, well, he does, but there will be several groomsmen. Victor: Well, I will have to think about that, okay? Gloria: Before you go, can I ask you one more thing? Victor: Mm-hmm. Gloria: You and Lauren go way back, I know. Victor: Mm-hmm. Gloria: Does she have any friends or family that I need to include on the guest list? Victor: I have no idea. You should ask her that. Gloria: Well, I did, but she didn't tell me much of anything. Victor: Well, in that case, I suggest you stay out of it. You have a good night. Gloria: Hmm. You too, Victor. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Why would you want to know about Scotty? Michael: I'm marrying the woman. I ought to know a little about her family. Paul: Oh, well, why don't you ask Lauren? Michael: I did. It's a sensitive subject. Paul: Ah, well, maybe you should respect that. Michael: The boy's gonna be my stepson. I should know something about him. Paul: Michael, there's not much I can tell you. I haven't seen Scotty since he was a kid. Michael: And? What was he like? Paul: Well, I don't know. He seemed like a well-adjusted young boy. Michael: That's it? There's no deep, dark secret? Paul: No. Why would you think that? Michael: Uh, probably because I kept my family a secret for so long. Paul: So naturally you assume the worst? Michael: I even asked Lauren if he were a mental patient or a convict. Paul: Oh, my God. Well, I can assure you nothing like that is going on. Michael: I thought you said you hadn't seen Scotty since he was a child. Paul: I haven't. Michael: Then how do you know something bad hasn't happened to him since then? Paul: You know something? This is really a conversation you should be having with Lauren. Michael: I'm having it with you, and you obviously know something, and you're damn well gonna tell me what it is. [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: Do me a favor, Fisher. Back off. And stay away from Mac, too. She doesn't need anybody taking advantage of her. She needs a friend, a shoulder to cry on. Kevin: Yeah, yeah, not someone who's gonna use her and take advantage of her, right? J.T.: I don't want her getting hurt, man. Kevin: Don't worry. I can't do anything worse than what you did. [SCENE_BREAK] Brittany: I didn't mind living in a crummy apartment or having no money, at least it was honest. But now that he's gone back to those people... Lauren: So what are you gonna do now? I mean, have you and J.T. talked about how you're gonna care for this child? Brittany: I don't know. J.T. only works part-time for Paul, and it's just so expensive to raise a kid these days. You wouldn't happen to have any openings at the boutique, would you? Lauren: Well, yeah, but, honey, you'd be on your feet a lot. Brittany: I'll do whatever I have to. My doctor gave me a clean bill of health. Lauren: Well, sure, sure. I'll make room for you. Brittany: Really? Lauren: Yeah. Brittany: Oh, thank you! Gosh, I really appreciate it. Lauren: Listen, Brittany, if you ever need to talk, you call me, all right? I don't want you going through this alone. Brittany: Oh, thank you. Gosh, it feels so good to know there's somebody else on my side, someone who cares. I'll never forget it, Lauren. Lauren: Absolutely. All right, I'll call you soon. Take care. Brittany: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Baldwin, I don't owe you any explanations. Michael: There are other ways for me to find out what you won't tell me. Paul: Yes, there are. Why is it so hard for you to respect Lauren's wishes? Michael: Because what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. She just can't come down on me for not being open enough and then clam up about her own family. Paul: I see. So this is so important to you, it's worth jeopardizing your entire relationship? Michael: I need answers. Paul: Well, you're not gonna get 'em from me. Michael: Williams! Paul, put yourself in my shoes. Paul: Michael, you're just gonna have to be patient. You asked Lauren all your questions. Now you're going to have to wait until she's ready to answer you. Paul: You know, if you truly love her, you will give her that time. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Hey, you. How you holding up? Mac: Better. Kevin: Well, I just gave J.T. a piece of my mind. Mac: Kevin, I don't need you to fight my battles for me. Kevin: Mac, we're friends. Friends are supposed to stand up for each other. Um, I know you probably don't want to hear this now, but I think you dodged a bullet with him. Better you find out now what kind of guy he is before things get too serious. Mac: They already were too serious. Little did I know, he wished I was Brittany the whole time. Kevin: Stop wasting your time on him. He's not worth it. Mac: I thought that he was. But you're right. I'm tired of feeling angry and depressed all the time. I have to stop dwelling on it. Kevin: Good. Mac: There's one thing, though. I need your opinion. Kevin: On what? Mac: Me. What does Brittany have that I don't have? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Iced tea? Nick: Thanks. Sharon: You're welcome. Nick: You look good. Sharon: Thanks. So do you, just tired. Nick: Yeah, I'm pretty drained. Sharon: Well, you want me to run you a bath? You can soak in the whirlpool, unwind. Nick: Maybe later. Sharon: Okay. Nick: So how are things around here? Sharon: They're all right, I guess. Nick: It's kind of hard to say, isn't it? Sharon: Yeah. Things are, uh, okay. It's just... it doesn't feel right. Nick: How's Noah doing with his baseball? Sharon: He's good. He's doing real good. You'd be proud of him. Nick: So when's his next game? Sharon: Uh, Friday. Nick: Good. Sharon: You gonna be there? Nick: Of course. Where do you think I'd be? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Mac, the only thing that Brittany has over you is her bitchy attitude. Mac: Look, Kevin, you don't have to be nice. I mean, there's gotta be some reason that Brittany always gets the guy. Is it 'cause she's blonde or she's got sexier clothes or what? Kevin: Mac, believe me, you are superior to her in every way. You're prettier. You're smarter. Mac: Then why am I always getting my heart broken? Kevin: Um, because... because girls like Brittany are obvious. Yeah, it's like she's carrying this sign that says, "I'm the hot girl. Fall for me." And most guys are dumb. They fall for her act. But any guy who does any thinking for himself would rather have a girl like you. Okay, it's like this. It's like, um... she's like the summer blockbuster, and you are the small art-house film that blows everybody away. So she gets the crowds, but you get the awards. And 50 years from now, you're a classic. Isn't that better? Mac: I guess it's just too bad that J.T. has such lousy taste in movies. Kevin: Blah. You know, its past dinnertime. We should order some food. Mac: Um, yeah, I'm not hungry, and my grandma's expecting me. I should probably go. Kevin: Well, maybe I'll see you tomorrow? Mac: Yeah, maybe. Thank you, Kevin, for everything. Kevin: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] (Playing chords) Brittany: Working on a new song? J.T.: No, I'm not working on anything. Brittany: Well, it sounded interesting. J.T., is there something wrong? J.T.: I ran into Mac at the gym. She wanted an explanation. Brittany: For what? J.T.: What do you think? I had to convince her that the whole time I was with her, I really wanted you. So now she thinks I didn't care about her at all. Brittany: Well, I'm really sorry. I can imagine what she said when you told her that. J.T.: Oh, that's the thing. She didn't yell or scream. You know, I wish she'd slapped me or cussed me out or something. I could've dealt with that a lot better than seeing how hurt and confused she was, wondering how the hell somebody she cared about could treat her like that. Brittany: Look, J.T., it's only temporary. Soon you'll be able to explain everything to her. J.T.: Oh, like that's gonna solve anything. Brittany: It might. J.T.: Even if Vinny and his crew go down tomorrow, there's no way Mac's gonna forget what I said. There's just some things you can't take back, Brittany. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: So how did everything go with Mac? Are you two back together again? Kevin: We were never together in the first place, Mom. Can we please talk about something else? Gloria: Oh, there's Lauren. Lauren, hmm! Oh, isn't this wonderful? My lovely family together. All we need is Michael. Lauren: Yeah, if only. Gloria: Oh, honey, you're gonna love my ideas for your wedding. If I do say so myself, they are great. But they're gonna have to wait for tomorrow, because right now I do need to see your fiancé, because I have some terrific news for him. Now, honey, don't you worry about Mac. You take it from your mother. It is only a matter of time. Kevin: Yeah, thanks, Mom. Lauren: So what's going on with Mac? Kevin: Nothing. Mom is just being Mom. Lauren: I think I know what she's going through, because I just came from seeing Brittany. Kevin: What? Well, I hope you told her off. Thanks to her, Mac's life is a nightmare right now. Lauren: You know what? She's not the only one to blame here. She made a mistake and if anything, I think I feel sorry for her. Kevin: Hey, is that why you look so down? Lauren: Do I really? Don't answer that. I know. I... it's a lot of things. Kevin: You and Michael aren't having problems, are you? Lauren: You know what? We're having a disagreement, and I'm not sure we're ever gonna see eye-to-eye on this. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: As hard as it may be for you to believe, your marriage may not be over. Victor and I have overcome worse. Bobby: Well, maybe I'm not made up of the same stuff he is. Nikki: Come on! Bobby: For me, it's over. That's it. Nikki: Why? Why does it have to be it? Don't you miss Brittany? I know how in love you were. Bobby: You're right. There's not a minute that goes by that I don't think about her. And I wish more than anything that we could be the family that I wanted, but it's just not gonna happen. It's too late. Nikki: What do you mean by that? Bobby: I've already made my choice. Nikki: Don't tell me that you're in too deep already. Bobby: Nikki, you can't save me. You can't put my life back together, and I'm not gonna be your charity case. Nikki: Damn it, don't you say that! Don't you dare say that you are a charity case. You are my friend. You're my dear friend, and I want to help you! Bobby: But you can't! Maybe you went from working at a strip joint to high society, but not me. I had my shot, and I missed. I just gotta be happy with what I've got now. Nikki: Why? That is not true! Bobby, if you keep going down this path, you're gonna have nothing. Don't you see that? Bobby: And so what? I'll be right back where I started. Nikki, have a nice life. Forget about me. We got nothing more to say to each other. Nikki: Bobby! Nikki: Oh, my God! [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Oh, you know what? I have some pictures of Noah's all-star game. Sharon: Harry's mom took them, and she couldn't get too close, but that's Noah at bat. Nick: (Chuckles) Sharon: And then this is just right after he had hit a double, and he was sliding into second. Nick: Thatta boy. Sharon: (Laughs) and then this one was when he had just missed a line drive. It was hit right to him, and he was so upset. Nick: (Chuckles) what's, uh... what's this? Sharon: Um, that's 4th of July. Nick: You were with Abby? Sharon: The Abbotts had a pool party. Nick: And they invited you? Sharon: Actually, um, Brad Carlton did. Nick: Brad? Sharon: Yeah. Noah had a really wonderful time playing with Abby. Nick: I gotta go to the office. Sharon: Now? You're going to the office? Nick: Yeah, I'm sorry, but there's just so much I need to catch up on. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: This isn't about the wedding, is it? Lauren: It's deeper than that. Kevin: Um, Lauren, listen, whatever it is, it shouldn't matter. You guys love each other. You're getting married. That's all Michael cares about. Talk to him. Just talk to him. Make him understand why you're upset. You can't let some little disagreement ruin what should be the happiest day of your life. Gloria: You will never guess who I ran into at the club-- Victor and Nikki Newman. And they are so excited about your wedding. Michael: You talked to them about it? Gloria: Of course I did! Why, Nikki's practically a legend in this town when it comes to throwing parties. Of course I want her advice. Michael: I wish you hadn't done that. Gloria: Why, Michael? Don't you want your wedding to be special? Michael: Of course I do, but my definition of "special" is more along the lines of elegant and tasteful. You would make Liberace blush. Gloria: Shame on you, Michael. I have a been a member of one of Genoa City's leading families for some time now, and I know how to act in those circles, so it's high time you stopped treating me like I'm some embarrassment! Michael: Still, I would feel a whole lot better if you would resist speaking out on my behalf. Gloria: Well, we'll see how you feel when you hear about my conversation with Victor. Michael: I don't like the sound of that. Gloria: Oh, come on, lighten up, Michael. Victor Newman is going to stand up for you. He is going to be in your wedding! [SCENE_BREAK] J.T.: You know what the worst part is? Mac thinks I don't want to be friends with her anymore. And I can't tell her she's wrong, because, you know, if she comes over here, and she's around us, she's not gonna be safe. Brittany: Well, if it helps at all, you're doing the right thing. J.T.: I keep telling myself that, but, you know, lying to somebody you care about... Brittany: Look, I know it's tough, but just focus on the big picture. If Mac is that torn up about seeing us holding hands, that means Vinny definitely bought our act. That means the plan is working, news is getting around. Lauren Fenmore even came to see me to see if the rumors were true. J.T.: Oh, I bet that was a real pleasant conversation. Brittany: Actually, she was surprisingly understanding. She might even give me some hours at the boutique. Brittany: J.T.-- J.T.: Brittany, look, I'm really... I'm really glad things are working out for you and your baby, and protecting you is what this is all about. And I'm glad that Vinny and everyone else is buying this act, but right now all I can think about is Mac. Do you have any idea what this is doing to her? Do you? Brittany: I know what it's doing to you. J.T.: 'Cause she's gonna do what I told her to do. She's gonna move on. She's gonna get over me, and you know who's gonna be there to pick up the pieces? Kevin Fisher. Brittany: Maybe it's good that he's there. J.T.: No, it's not good that he's there. He's only there to take advantage of her. Brittany: J.T., Kevin is Mac's friend. From what I've seen, he's been nothing but good to her. J.T.: There are so many other people she could have turned to. She doesn't need him in her life. Brittany: She doesn't, or you don't? J.T.: Okay, look, I am not gonna lose her to him. The minute he gets too close, this charade's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Bobby: What are you looking at? Kevin: I heard about what happened with you and Brittany. Sorry about that. Bobby: I'm not in the mood. Kevin: Look, you know, maybe we don't like each other very much, but what J.T. did, not cool. Bobby: Well, as far as I'm concerned, they deserve each other. Kevin: Yeah, I'm trying to get Mac to see it that way, too. Bobby: That Mac's a good kid. Stay away from her. Kevin: Why? Bobby: You know why. You think I forgot about what happened with you down at the club? Kevin: Bobby, I'm not like that anymore. Besides, everything that went down at Marsino's wasn't my fault. It was your stupid mob buddies trying to frame me. Bobby: Those guys are my friends. Kevin: Oh, really? They are? Hmm, 'cause I heard that you had 'em put in jail. Bobby: Well, times have changed. I'm back in business. Unless you want to end up in a body cast, shut your mouth. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You did not. You did not ask Victor to be in my wedding. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Yeah, and he agreed. Michael: Do you have any idea how inappropriate that was? Do you know how mortified I am? Gloria: Michael, he's open to the idea. Michael: This is my wedding! I will pick who's in it, not you! Gloria: And I think he should be one of the groomsmen. Michael: What groomsmen? Who said anything about groomsmen? Gloria: Everyone has groomsmen. Michael: Not me. I don't want any groomsmen. I don't want you going around town asking everybody to the wedding like I'm some 5-year-old who needs his mommy's help to make play dates! Gloria: Then stop overreacting like a 5-year-old. Michael: I'm gonna make this perfectly clear. You will restrict yourself to picking the flower arrangements and booking the band. Nothing more. Gloria: Mm-hmm, anyone else would be grateful to me. Anyone else would be thrilled to have Victor Newman in their wedding, and I suppose you're gonna take his side on this. Lauren: Oh, I'm not getting involved in this at all. Gloria: You're a very clever girl, because I give up, and I don't know how you put up with him. Michael: Sometimes I ask myself the same thing. Lauren: So what do you say we figure this one out together? [SCENE_BREAK] Brittany: J.T., I'm sure once this whole thing gets straightened out, Mac will come back to you. I believe that with all my heart. J.T.: Really? Brittany: Yes! You two have had a connection for years. She's always had a soft spot for you. J.T.: (Chortles) not anymore. Brittany: Will you stop being so pessimistic? So what if there are obstacles? Mac doesn't get involved with just anyone, and if you're worried about Kevin Fisher, don't be. He's no match for you. J.T.: I hope you're right, Brittany, 'cause every day that passes, this thing keeps getting bigger and bigger, and all our friends and everybody we know keeps getting sucked into it, too. Brittany: J.T., just remember, this is the real reason we're doing this. It's about saving this baby, and I can't thank you enough for all the sacrifices you've made for us, for Joshua. What you're doing, it's what keeps me going. You give me the strength to hold it together. We will get through this. And in the end, it will all be because of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: About our last conversation, I didn't mean to pressure you. You can tell me about Scotty or not whenever you want to. Lauren: Thank you for understanding, but, you know, your questions really weren't that unreasonable. Michael: Does that mean I'm gonna get some answers? Lauren: Let's not go there, okay? We disagreed, and I got upset. It's happened before. Michael: It's bound to happen again. Lauren: Exactly. So let's just chalk it up to the fact we're both passionate people and move on. Michael: And I'm sure my insatiable curiosity doesn't help, but, you know, I'm working on it. Lauren: So is the wedding still on? Michael: I never thought it was off, though I hope you don't mind if I ship Gloria off to Siberia until after the ceremony. Lauren: I think it's a very interesting choice to have Victor Newman in your wedding party. Michael: We'll see how you feel when Gloria calls Buckingham Palace and gets the queen to be your matron of honor. Lauren: I love you, Michael. Michael: So we're made up? Lauren: Almost. There are a few other things you can do to completely make up. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: You have to go into work now? Nick, you just got home. Can't this wait until tomorrow? Noah: Dad, you're back! Nick: Hey, buddy. Noah: I'm so glad you're back. I don't ever want you to go away again. Nick: I'll tell you what. If I do, I'm taking you with me. Noah: And Mom, too? Nick: You bet. Noah: Good. I like it when we're all together. Sharon: Me too, Noah. Noah: And even though Cassie's not here, we're still a family, right? Sharon: Of course we are. Nick: Of course we are. Sharon: And we always will be. Nick: And Cassie will always be a part of us. [NEXT_ON] Phyllis: My son is not a criminal, and everyone in town is gonna know that. Nick: About the company... Victoria: Look, I hope we're not gonna argue about this. Bobby: I think the best way out of this is for you to let me rough you up a little.

Gloria is fired.

Victor: Oh, boy. Here we go. Chelsea: Adam! Oh, God! Thank God! Adam: Yeah. Be careful with him, all right? He's hurt pretty bad. Paul: I-I got him. Victor: Put him down slowly. Paul: All right. Let's get him down slowly. Victor: Put him down slowly. Here we go. Here we go. Ashley: [Coughs] Victor: Are you okay? Paul: Okay. Chelsea: I thought I'd lost you. Paul: Can you hear me, stitch? Stitch? Hold on. Ashley: Ben? Abby: Oh, God. Ashley: Ben. Paul: All right. Stitch? Can you hear me? Sage: I should see him... hold him. His whole life... I never held him. [Whimpers] I just can't bear the thought of seeing our precious baby cold and... lifeless. [Crying] I-I can't do it. Nick: You don't have to see him that way. Sage: [Sobs] Nick: Christian knew that we loved him. He knew. Sage: I told him a few hours ago. Do you think he...knew? Do you think he heard me? Nick: Yes. Sage: You won't go in there, will you? Nick: I won't go in there if you don't want me to. Sage: I don't want you to. Nick: Okay. Our beautiful boy -- he fought so hard. Sage: [Sobbing] Nick: That's what we'll remember. Al Dr. Anderson: Sharon? Sharon? Hey. It's late. What are you doing out of bed? Sharon: Um, I-I heard the alarms earlier. Dr. Anderson: Well, it's -- it's quiet now. You can go back to your room. Sharon: But the staff are still whispering, and -- and I thought I heard -- never mind. Dr. Anderson: Sh-Sharon, where are you going? Sharon: To see patty. I-I think I heard one of the orderlies talking about her. Dr. Anderson: Sharon, I-I didn't want to upset you with this tonight. Sharon: Did something happen to patty? Dr. Anderson: Patty's been resisting treatment. She broke out of her room. Sharon: She left? Dr. Anderson: Look, there's certainly nothing you can do to assist in the situation now, and since we don't know where patty went... Sharon: [Groans] She went to see Dylan. Dylan: I'm sorry. I wish I had better news. Jack: There's got to be something we can do! Ashley and Abby are still in that building! Dylan: With the fire and the structural instability, there's just nothing that anybody can do. I'm sorry. Nikki: Listen, a lot of us are alive tonight because of you, so try to remember that. Joe: Lily. Lily: I told cane that I didn't think he should be around the kids. How could I say that to somebody who stood by me through cancer and gave me two beautiful children? And for my last words to be so...cold to him, I -- I love him. I love him. I do. Joe: I'm so sorry. Lily: [Crying] Paul: He's barely got a pulse. Adam: All right. Let's get him out of here. Come on. Paul: No, no, no! Don't move him! This is the chief. I need EMTs in the lobby ASAP. I've got more survivors, and one's in bad shape. Roger that. Victor: Are you okay? Ashley: I'm okay. Ben saved my life. Ben? Ben! Nurse Stephens: Do you need more time? Nick: No. Nurse Stephens: We'll take care of him. Sage: [Crying] No, please! Please! Don't -- don't take him to a cold and dark place. Please? I want him. I want my baby. Please, nick? I want my baby. I don't want him to go. [Sobbing] I want him. Nurse Stephens: I'll find a doctor for your wife. Sage: [Wailing] I want my baby! I want him! I want him! I want him! I want my baby! Dr. Anderson: What do you mean? Sharon: You said patty left. Dr. Anderson: Patty spoke to you about this? She said she was gonna see Dylan? Sharon: She needed to talk to him. Dr. Anderson: About what? Sharon: I don't know. Dr. Anderson: Sharon, this could be really important. Exactly what did patty say to you? Sharon: [Sighs] I can't remember. Maybe I should call Dylan. Dr. Anderson: No. We don't want to disturb him unnecessarily. It's late. Sharon: I can call him at any hour. He won't mind. It's been such a long, long time since I've talked to him. Dr. Anderson: Because that's what's best for you and your treatment, remember? Now, the call can wait till tomorrow. Besides, it's time for your next dose of meds. Sharon: I don't like how the medicine's making me feel. Dr. Anderson: Well, that's a common complaint, but, Sharon, the medicine is good for you and your baby. Sharon: I said no. Joe: Maybe he's in an ambulance on his way here. He'll be okay, lily. Lily: You don't know that. He left me a message saying he was in the building. Well, it's been evacuated, and he's not here. A million things could have happened to him in there. Joe: We don't know that. Lily: What I do know is that cane is not here right now. Adam: Now listen to me. I don't want anything about my escape landing on Michael, okay? It's not his fault. I forced him into it. Paul: Yeah. Don't worry about Michael. You got bigger problems right now, pal. Adam: Well, you know what? It was all worth it. I had to make sure that my wife and my son were okay. Chelsea: You have to see a doctor. Adam: Yeah. Victor: Let us have someone look at you, all right? Paul: After you see the doctor, I want to hear the whole story. Adam: Well, I can tell you part of the story right now. I know who started the fire. Paul: You saw someone? Adam: Ian ward. Cane: [Coughs] Lily: [Gasps] Cane! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Joe: I'm glad you made it out. Lily: What happened?! Cane: Where are the kids? I just want to see the kids. Lily: They're here. They're here. Don't worry. They're fine. They're not injured at all. I'll take you to where they're being watched. Oh, wait. You need to see a doctor. Cane: I don't want to see a doctor. I just want to see my children. That's all I want to do. Lily: Okay. Come on. Chelsea: I thought Ian went back to prison. Adam: Yeah, well, unfortunately, we're not that lucky. Paul: So, where did he go? You think he got out? Adam: I mean, the flames were pretty intense. He was hurt. I don't see how he could have made it out of there, but there's no way to be certain. Billy: What about Ashley and Abby? Did you see them? Victor: Ashley and Abby got out, too. Jack: Wait, you're sure? Phyllis: They're really okay? Victor: Considering the circumstances, they're all right. Phyllis: Where are they? Victor: They're with stitch. He got the worst of it. He needed medical attention. But if it hadn't been for Adam -- he saved them all -- I don't think any of them would have survived. Billy: Well, that doesn't change the fact that he should be behind bars. Victor: Listen to me. That's not what we need to hear right now! He did not try to escape sentencing, as you so publicly ranted about! You owe him an apology, a large "thank you"! Adam: Oh, look -- here comes my "thank you." Christine: Adam Newman, you are now facing additional charges for your escape from custody. Go ahead. Chelsea: Oh, come on. You've got to be kidding. Victor: What are you doing? Adam: I've done this before. Chelsea: You can't be serious. Abby: Is he gonna be all right? They -- they said his breathing was, um, labored. Barton: I can't answer questions right now. You're gonna have to leave. Abby: But I'm his fiancée. We just got engaged. Barton: Congratulations. Out of the room now. Intubation kit. We're gonna have to place an E.T. Tube and put him on a ventilator. Barton: Monitor him closely. Let me know immediately if there's a change. Ashley: How is he? Abby: Can we see him now? Can we -- can we go back in there? Barton: Dr. Rayburn is in critical condition. Ashley: Yeah, we know that. Barton: He's got numerous injuries as a result of the explosion, in addition to respiratory problems. Abby: Because of the smoke? Barton: And gas inhalation, yes. Abby: Is that why he's on a ventilator? Barton: Well, that's what's keeping him alive at this point. Abby: But -- but he's gonna be okay, right? Barton: We'll do everything that we can. Abby: What does that mean? Barton: It means that he's got a long way to go. Abby: You know what? Let me tell you something, Dr. Shelby. If you can't help stitch, then I assure you I will find a doctor who can. Ashley: Abby, Dr. Shelby is just -- Abby: Mom, we are talking about the man that I'm gonna marry! Barton: Who also happens to be one of the best residents that I've ever had. You don't think I won't do everything in my power to help him? I can't tell you what you want to hear, ms. Newman. Now, you're more than welcome to seek out another doctor, but it won't change the facts. We'll continue to monitor stitch very closely. Ashley: And your prognosis is...? Barton: The next 24 hours will tell us a lot. If you'll excuse me, there are other injured patients I need to see. Chelsea: What are you doing, handcuffing my husband? He's injured, Christine! Adam: I'm all right, baby. Victor: Christine, what is this about? This is totally unacceptable! He needs medical treatment! Christine: I am well aware of his condition. He'll go right to the prison hospital. Chelsea: No! No, no, no. Paul: Wait, wait, wait. May I talk with you a moment? Christine: [Scoffs] Paul, tell me you're not pulling me away to ask me to go easy on Adam. Come on! Paul: He just pulled people out of a burning building. Christine: He escaped custody. He is obviously a flight risk. Paul: And when he had a chance to flee, he didn't. Christine: Oh, Paul. Nonetheless, he is still -- Paul: Listen, admittedly, he ran in that building first to save his own wife and child. But in the process, he ended up saving several other lives, and if it weren't for Adam Newman, this place would be filled with -- with people grieving the loss of a loved one. Trust me. I lost my sister. I know what it feels like. Christine: I know. I know. I'm so sorry about patty. Paul: So, what do you say? Christine: I-I can't ease up on him. I can't give him the chance to escape again. Paul: All I'm asking is for him to be treated here at memorial before he's transferred. Please. It's the right thing to do. Christine: Take the prisoner to a room where he can be examined before his transfer. Chelsea: Thanks, Christine. Victor: Thank you. Dylan: Hey. I was thinking -- uh, I was thinking about patty. You know, since the others got out, maybe there's a chance -- Paul: Yeah, I was -- I was hoping for a miracle, but, according to jack, uh... she never had a chance. Sharon: The drugs make me feel...out of it, foggy. Dr. Anderson: Look, as I explained, it's -- Sharon: I know it's a common reaction, doctor, but I just -- I'm forgetting things, and I don't want to feel this way anymore. Dr. Anderson: You're sure? Sharon: Yes. I'm going off the drugs. Dr. Anderson: Fine. If you want to go back to acting erratically, potentially putting the baby in jeopardy, not to mention your relationship with Dylan... Sharon: No. That's not what I'm trying to do. Dr. Anderson: Well, then what do you want, Sharon? Sharon: [Voice breaking] I just feel so out of control. I miss my family. If I could just see them or even talk to them -- Dr. Anderson: We agreed that while you're being treated, it's best -- Sharon: No, but I don't think that it's working anymore. I feel like I'm getting worse, not better. Dr. Anderson: Sharon, you've been struggling with this disorder for so long that you can't see what I see. You have never been stronger or more together. Sharon: I don't know. How could that be? I-I-I'm sleeping all the time. I'm struggling to put my thoughts together. Dr. Anderson: You have to believe me. Sharon, you are making great strides. But you have never been more capable of being a partner in a lasting relationship or being a good mother to your child and to faith. Sharon: Faith. I miss her. Dr. Anderson: I know you do. And you'll see her soon. Sharon... that's all I want for you, is to be a good mother. It's behind everything I do. Don't you know that? Dylan: [Sighs] Hey. No news from the site. You could have stayed with sage and Christian. If I hear anything, I'll come down there and -- Nick: [Sighs] Dylan: What is it? Nick: Sage isn't with Christian. Victoria: Nick. Nikki: Honey? What's wrong? Is it the baby? Nick: He's gone. Victor: What? Nikki: No. Oh, honey, no. Oh, my God. Nick: There were, uh -- there were complications. We came back to the hospital to see him, and... his isolette was empty. Dylan: I'm sorry, man. Nikki: Just remember that... Victor: Come here, my boy. Oh, I am so sorry. I am so sorry. Nikki: We all love you, sweetheart. And we love sage, too. She's one of us now. And you have your other children, and they love her, too, which is a blessing, because sage is really gonna need our support right now. Nick: I just want to be alone right now. Nikki: Okay. Victor: [Sighs heavily] Nikki: Oh, my God. Victor: It's too terrible to imagine. [Both sigh] Victor: Come here. [Sighs] Billy: Poor nick. And we've been through this more than once -- losing a child. Victoria: I think everyone was trying to be supportive of nick. They were trying to say all the right things. Billy: And what about nick? Victoria: He wanted to be grateful for their words. I think he wanted them to make him feel better. Billy: [Sighs] All those well-meaning words don't mean a damn thing when you're in the middle of it. You know that better than anybody. Victoria: So do you. Billy: You should go be with your brother. Victoria: I love you so much. Victor: Do you think their marriage will survive this? Nikki: Sage and Nicholas? [Sighs] Yes. Their marriage... cannot end like this. Nick: I've been here before. I'm supposed to know how to act, what to say. I wish I had the words... [Voice breaking] To take the pain away. If only it were that easy. Lily: You know, you should really get checked out. Cane: I don't need to be checked out. There were people who were hurt worse than I was. Lily: Well, you should see a doctor anyway, and then we can go home. Cane: But I don't live there anymore, do I? Lily: [Sighs] Cane, look, when I -- when I heard that they might have stopped the search, that I thought I could have lost you, all I could think of was, "I wish we had more time"... that we didn't end things this way, so distant with each other, like we were strangers. I just -- [Sighs] I want you to come home. Cane: No, I can't do that, 'cause it would only confuse the children, wouldn't it? Lily: What are you talk-- it's not gonna confuse them. They'll be thrilled! Cane: Lily... Lily: Look, we can try this like two people who care about each other. Cane: Do we still care about each other? Lily: What are you talking about? Cane: I can't do this. Lily: Cane, we can try. Cane: I can't come home and pretend everything's okay after the way you turned on me. And I can't be with you if you don't trust me. I can't. Chelsea: Adam could have run tonight. He could have let everyone believe that he died in that fire. But he didn't. He didn't run. Christine: And so what? Do you think he deserves an award for that? Chelsea: I think he deserves a little bit of credit, yeah. He stayed. And he helped people. And he didn't run when he could have, Christine. You know he could have. And now you're trying to deny him proper medical attention? Christine: The doctors at the prison are perfectly capable. Chelsea: You are punishing him for doing the right thing! Christine: But he did the wrong thing two years ago. Look, the fact is he shouldn't have been at Newman tower tonight. He should have been in prison. Chelsea: All right. Then stitch and Abby and Ashley -- they all could have died tonight if it wasn't for Adam. Christine: [Scoffs] Chelsea: Hey, what is wrong with you?! Don't you have an ounce of humanity? Chelsea: Adam didn't take a life. A beautiful child died in a tragic accident after she ran out into the road. Christine: Okay, and instead of just coming forward and admitting what he did -- Chelsea: Yes, Adam made mistakes, just like we all have. But the only crime he committed tonight was wanting to be with his wife and his son. That's what drove him to get out of that hospital bed. He just wanted to make sure we were safe, Christine. Christine: You don't know that's what he was thinking, and neither do I. He lied to you and everyone else for months. He changed his identity. Chelsea: Yes, and then he ultimately did the right thing, just like he did today. Christine: And a jury of his peers found him guilty. Chelsea: Yes. Yes. They convicted him. We know all about it, Christine. We were all there. They followed your letter of the law, the letter of the law that you laid out for them. What if someone feels remorse for what they did? What if somebody is trying to live a better life now? Do you really think Adam showed up here thinking everyone would just forget what he did, that the charges would be dropped? Is that what you think? Christine: No, I don't think that. Chelsea: No, 'cause that's not what happened. He came back here, knowing he was still gonna miss out on the next 10 years of his son's life. He came back. [Voice breaking] Doesn't that matter for anything? Don't you have some compassion in your heart? Christine: [Sighs] Chelsea: He risked his life to get out of that hospital bed, to go to that tower, to climb those stairs. He -- he went through the smoke. He went through the fire to help people, to save people. And then you allow him a quick once- over before you ship him back off to prison? We all know he deserves better than that. And somewhere, in the corner of your heart somewhere, I think you know that, too. Jack: [Grunts softly] Phyllis: Ashley and Abby are doing well. I'm sure she'll call us as soon as she hears something about stitch. Jack: I don't want to leave just yet. Phyllis: You want to wait for Adam to come back to say goodbye? Jack: Yeah, I'd like to say goodbye. I'd like to say thank you. I think he deserves a "thank you." Don't you? Phyllis: What's bothering you? Jack: I've been standing in this room, thinking that... somehow, my family managed to all make it out of that building safely. Phyllis: You're upset we couldn't get patty out. Jack: It was the most difficult thing I think I've ever done -- telling Paul we left his sister behind. Phyllis: Jack... I want you to hear me. Patty attacked me tonight. She was not well. She hasn't been well. Jack: Yeah, I know all of that is true. Phyllis: So why can you not let this go, honey? Why can't you let this go? Jack: There was just one moment there... where patty seemed lucid, where she seemed to know what she was saying. She told us she came to warn Dylan about something. Paul: My sister died in a fire at Newman tower tonight. Dr. Anderson: I am so sorry. Paul: Save your sympathy. I want answers. You want to explain to me how a patient under your care could sneak out of here? Dr. Anderson: Every precaution was taken. Paul: Oh, don't give me that crap! Dr. Anderson: We even placed patty in solitary after an extremely volatile therapy session. Paul: You know what? My sister was very resourceful. But even she couldn't get out of a locked room in a secure facility without help! Dr. Anderson: Unfortunately, patty convinced a sympathetic orderly, who has since been fired, to help her. Paul: Oh. Well, that's not very comforting, doctor. I want to know why she was so determined to look for Dylan that she would run in to a burning building to find him! Dr. Anderson: I understand you're upset, that you're in shock, even, and that you need to find answers to this. Paul: She was making progress. Dr. Anderson: She was, and I was very encouraged. But her behavior became increasingly violent and volatile. It is the nature of her illness, something that you have been well aware that patty's been struggling with for years. I wouldn't be surprised if it was patty who started the fire. Paul: We know who started the fire, and it wasn't patty. Dr. Anderson: I-I see. Paul: So tell me why you would accuse her. Dr. Anderson: Well, I was merely trying to illustrate the dramatic turn that patty took, and, given her history, it's not -- Paul: Oh, my sister's done a lot of terrible things. But sh-- she's very loving, and she was full of promise. That's why she was here -- so she could get some help. She was sick. It wasn't her fault. Dr. Anderson: Look, if there's someone you want to talk to, I can recommend someone. Paul: Well, I have a recommendation for you, doctor. You find a good attorney, because you're gonna need one. This isn't over. Abby: I just keep thinking about if I had gotten to you and stitch sooner, that -- Ashley: You would have been stuck in the explosion, too. Honey, you can't think that way. Just forget what Dr. Shelby said. Ben is not gonna die -- not after saving my life. He wouldn't make me live with that, not after -- Abby: After what? Ashley: After everything we went through. We thought we were gonna die. Abby: It must have been awful. Stitch: Let me say this. I love you. Ashley: [Gasps] Stitch: [Chuckles] Yeah. Yeah. Abby: What did you talk about? What did he say? Ashley: We talked about... you. Ashley: The only thing on Ben's mind... was you. He told me how happy you made him... how thrilled he was that... Abby: [Chuckles softly] Ashley: ...He had finally found true love. He told me all about his hopes and dreams that he had for the two of you and your life together. Abby: Well, I am very happy that you were there for him... and that he was there for you. You know, when you basically forced me to go get help... I knew that you were saving me, that you didn't think I'd make it back in time for you and stitch, but I did. I did make it back. And we have come this far, and I know, after everything that you've told me, that the reason why stitch has come this far, that he's fighting and that he will keep fighting and come through this, is because he knows what's here waiting for him. Joe: I saw cane leave. Lily: [Scoffs] All I wanted was for us to be a family again, for him to come home. I mean, I was willing to look past all the evidence against him and the questions about Hilary, and -- and he's mad at me? Oh, my God. Listen to how I sound. I'm still talking like he's guilty. No wonder he walked away. Barton: I've patched up Mr. Newman and given him some pain meds for his transport. Christine: Uh, thank you, Dr. Shelby, but... that won't be necessary. We won't be transporting Adam tonight. Adam: Really? Nick: I've been trying to pray. All I feel is... Victoria: Emptiness. Nick: I know I'm not the only person that went through this. I'm sorry if I made it sound like... Victoria: You're the one that this is happening to right now. Nick: Are you here to comfort me? Victoria: I don't know if that would do any good. I know it's hard to accept comfort when you're still falling into emptiness and you've got nothing to grab on to, nick. Nick: I just wish sage could have held our baby just once. Victoria: Sometimes I wonder if that would have helped... or if it would have made things worse. Nick: You never got to hold eve? Victoria: No. I only saw her one time, through the NICU window. Then I remember I felt like sage. I was angry, and I was really, really sad that I didn't get to hold my baby. But now I realize that there's really no right way to handle this. Feel what you feel, nick. [Cell phone rings] Cane: [Sighs] [Sighs] Joe: Hey. Any luck? Lily: No. And who can blame him? I basically acted like I was doing him a favor by asking him to come home. This is my fault. I pushed him away. Joe: Look, this has been an emotional, terrifying night. Give cane some space. He'll come around. Lily: I hope so. Joe: Look, I was right about him coming out alive, right? Want some help getting the kids home? Lily: Yeah. Thank you. Joe: Look, everything's gonna turn out all right. You got to trust me, lily. Abby: You'll get better. And [Sniffles] We will get married. [Chuckles] But you have to get better. You know, um... my mom told me... what you talked about... when you were trapped and imagining the worst, and that love that you talked about... you can still have it. All you have to do is come back to me. [Sniffles] [Sighs] Chelsea: Not smart, Adam Newman... running into a burning building in your condition. Adam: Come here. Hey. Chelsea: What were you thinking? Adam: I was thinking that my entire world was in there. Had to get you two out of there, or die trying, anyway. Come here. Chelsea: Let's all get together, huh? Oh-ho-ho-ho. Mm. Adam: [Chuckles softly] Nikki: We're a family, sage. You and Nicholas will get through this. Victoria: I saw the look on your face when everybody in the family was trying to comfort you. Nick: I know they were coming from a good place. Victoria: I know. They mean well. But they don't know, nick. They're gonna tell you that life goes on. They're gonna tell you not to dwell on the loss. Nick: That's the thing about grief. You can't -- [Sighs] You can't run from it. Sage and I are gonna have to deal with this together. We're gonna have to grieve together and be there... support each other... and never forget that beautiful little soul. Christine: Oh, hi. I-I was so worried. I even sent Dylan out to look for you. Paul: Oh. Uh, I just felt that I should call Todd and Steve and, uh... tell them about patty. Christine: You were just gone for a really long time. Paul: I went to see Dr. Anderson. I wanted to know what the hell happened. But all I got was excuses on why patty was able to walk right out of there. Dylan: Paul. Glad you're back. Christine: He went to Fairview. So, how'd it go? Paul: [Sighs] I don't know what I was expecting. I mean, nothing that woman could say is gonna change anything. Patty's gone. Christine: I know. I'm so sorry. Jack: Paul, I wish I could have done more. Paul: [Sighs] Thanks, jack. I just, uh -- I'm -- I'm grateful that you were there and tried to help. Jack: You're a great brother. You were put through a lot, and you stood by her all through it. Paul: I appreciate you saying that. You know, Dr. Anderson said that even though she looked like she was improving... she suddenly took a turn for the worse. Dylan: In what way? Paul: Uh, she wasn't too specific. She just said that, uh... she became completely and utterly irrational. I mean, after all, she did run in a burning building, trying to find you... for a reason now none of us will ever know. Jack: Paul, that's the thing. The last words she said -- and she seemed very lucid at the time -- was a message for you, Dylan. "He can't trust her," she said. Dr. Anderson: Rest, Sharon. Everything will be all right. Soon your beautiful baby will arrive. [NEXT_ON] Billy: What did happen between you and stitch in that building? Hilary: I don't feel anything for you. Dylan: How did patty Williams escape and end up dead?! Dr. Anderson: What happened to patty has nothing to do with Sharon or the treatment she's receiving.

Chelsea and Victor are happily reunited with Adam after he carries Stitch out of the burning building

Katie: Are we, um, allowed to be in here? Thorne: Well, obviously we're expected. Katie: [ Sighs ] Right. I mean, if we want to keep the proceedings private to keep it out of the press... Thorne: I'll get the door. Katie: Okay. Bill: Katie. Have you seen the judge? Katie: No. Carter: Did you know about this? Katie: What? Carter: The revised witness list. Katie: My sister, bill? Liam: Is there where we're supposed to be? Wyatt: Maybe we should wait outside. Ridge: I need to talk to you a second. Justin: Hey, hey, that's not gonna happen. Carter: Ridge -- Ridge: You subpoenaed my wife so you can pit her against her sister -- again. Bill: Why are you even here? Ridge: You know why I'm here. Excuse me. Ridge: Really? Nothing? Who let you people in? Judge mcmullen: Sorry, folks. There was a hold up at the metal detector this morning. Would you all have a seat, please. Court is now in session, the honorable craig mcmullen presiding. Judge mcmullen: At the request of both parties, I've agreed to hear these matters in chambers today. Given the close quarters here, i think we can relax on some of the formalities. All right. [ Sighs ] We're here today to, uh, consider a position by the plaintiff, ms. Logan. Carter: Uh, your honor? Carter walton for the plaintiff. My client's legal name is katie logan forrester. I brought a copy of the marriage license. Justin: Filed what, an hour ago? Judge mcmullen: Congratulations, mrs. Forrester. Your motion seeks to set aside the agreement for joint custody of your son with the defendant, mr. William spencer jr., And asks this court to grant you sole custody, physical and legally, of the boy, revoking mr. Spencer's custodial rights. Is that correct? Katie: Not with regard to visitation. Judge mcmullen: That's a secondary question that can only be answered after the first. Now, who are all these other people, bailiff? Anyone who was asked or received a subpoena to testify, please wait outside until you're called. Carter: My client and the defendant are amicably divorced. Anger and vindictiveness are not what brings us here. Our petition simply recognizes that, for the better part of a year, mr. Spencer failed in meeting his joint- custody obligations. And, second, his erratic parental behavior makes it imperative that the boy's mother should have the authority to curtail it. For the child's welfare. Thank you. Judge mcmullen: Mr. Barber. Justin: [ Clears throat ] Your honor, good morning. Judge mcmullen: Good morning. Justin: All of us, at some point in our lives, find ourselves in the humiliating position of failing to keep our commitments. Mr. Spencer acknowledges that has, for a time, failed to meet the terms of the custody agreement. The sad irony is that his good-faith efforts to correct this failure were met with this attempt to strip away his custodial rights. Kids get mad at their dads. Maybe even throw tantrums. But does really believe that the solution is to strip the boy's father from his life? Ridge: So you're here. Loyal to daddy, aren't you? Wyatt: [ Scoffs ] Liam: Uh, I don't think we're supposed to discuss the case. Thorne forrester. Thorne: Yes. Ridge: Okay. So, what, he's dangling the keys to the kingdom? How many sports cars do you need, wyatt? Brooke: There's nothing wrong with loyalty, ridge. Ridge: No, there's not. So where is your loyalty to katie? Wyatt: I'm not against anyone. Ridge: And you real ly think justin barber's gonna allow you to be switzerland? Or you? Carter: Mr. Forrester, how long have you known your stepson? Thorne: I've not seen much of will before this year, but we've spent a lot of time together since spring, I guess. Carter: Because your relationship with his mother became more romantic. Thorne: Partly. And partly because I saw there was, uh, no male role model in the child's life. His brothers weren't around much, and his father wasn't around at all. Justin: May I ask when you proposed to your new bride? Thorne: About a week ago. Justin: [ Whistles ] Quick trip from the ring box to the altar. Then from the altar to this hearing. Has it even been 24 hours? Thorne: Not quite. Justin: But you wanted to present yourself to this court as a warm, traditional, loving, two-parent family home. Why not? Could be a winning strategy. Thorne: We married for ourselves. I know it doesn't make me will's father. Justin: You're just no longer mommy's boyfriend. Thorne: That's right. I love will. He's a great kid. He's full of energy and ideas. Except for when his father comes around and demands attention. He regresses. Justin: And your ideas of fatherhood come from...? Thorne: I had a daughter. She's deceased. Justin: Sorry. I know that's probably a sensitive subject matter. Perhaps your daughter had some mental-health issues. Thorne: Ali had emotional problems, yes. Justin: Nothing to do with the way she was raised, I imagine? Thorne: I know exactly when it started. She lost her mother at a young age. Justin: Yet you don't think that losing his father would have a similar effect on will? Thorne: Not sure how you can compare the two. Her mother is dead, and will's father is sitting right there. Justin: No further questions. Judge mcmullen: [ Clears throat ] Who will be ne xt, mr. Walton? Carter: I would like to call ridge forrester. Ridge: I know you were just assigned a case. It would mean the world to me if full custody went to the mother. Ridge forrester. Please raise your right hand. You do solemnly state the testimony you may give in the case before this court shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you god? Ridge: I do. Carter: Mr. Forrester, how long have you known katie? Ridge: I've known katie since she was 16 years old. Carter: And mr. Spencer? Ridge: About 10 years. Carter: And in that time, have you formed an opinion of them as parents? Ridge: One of the main reasons we reinstated daycare at forrester is because katie insisted on bringing her boy to work. So I saw a lot of those two running around the hallways. And bill, I don't think I've ever seen him with his son. Not a lot of people have. But I do know his eldest boy, liam, used to be my son-in-law, until bill destroyed their marriage. Justin: Objection, your honor. The witness can hardly testify to the private workings of a marriage he has no party to. Judge mcmullen: Agreed. Ridge: [ Sighs ] So you're only looking for direct experience I've had with this gentleman? What about attempted murder? He threw me out of a helicopter. Justin: Your honor -- Ridge: And I think you were the one flying it. Am I right about that? Justin: We wish to strike these outrageous accusations from the record. Carter: Surely mr. Spencer's violent acts are relevant in a court of law. Judge mcmullen: As a result of this -- this incident, were there any criminal charges filed against mr. Spencer? Ridge: [ Sighs ] It happened outside the country, so no. Judge mcmullen: M otion to strike is granted. Move on, mr. Walton. Carter: Mr. Forrester, is it fair to say that you and your brother have had animosity over the years? Ridge: Yeah, that is fair to say. Carter: So, given your experience with these two men who you don't get along with, who do you believe is most likely to represent stability for a child? Ridge: There is nothing stable about that guy. He's arrogant. He's erratic. He starts to yell and scream and throw stuff -- or worse -- when he doesn't get his way. So, you know what, maybe it was a blessing for the little kid to be abandoned by him. And my brother, he is even-mannered, and he always puts his family before his career. And when his wife died, when his daughter died, I thought he was gonna crumble. But he didn'T. He... became even more sensitive to people's feelings, and their needs. I think he's gonna be an incredible step-dad. And the little boy will blossom... if your honor sees fit to make the right choice. Carter: You weren't raised by your father. Liam: Uh, no. I-I didn't even know who he was. My mother didn't want me to. Carter: And when you two finally did meet? Liam: We didn't get along. And then we did. And then we didn'T. And so on and so forth. Carter: And now? Liam: Uh, we're not exactly on speaking terms. Carter: Why is that? Liam: Not much to say, I guess. Carter: Does your father, as a parent, believe in physical punishment? Liam: I don't know. You'd have to ask -- Carter: Has he ever struck you? Bill: He's not a child. He tried to steal my company! Judge mcmullen: Mr. Spencer, one more word and you'll be escorted out of here. Answer the question. Liam: Yeah, he's struck me. It didn't have much to do with parenting, but he's struck me. Carter: You've recently become a father yourself, haven't you? Liam: Yeah, I have. I got a phone full of baby photos to prove it. Carter: Were you happily married at the time? Liam: I was happily married. Um... my wife and I split up before the baby was born. Carter: Care to tell us why? Liam: I found out that my father slept with my wife. He wanted me to think that it was an ongoing affair. That -- that turned out to be a lie. It was just the one time. But, um... he now says he's done pursuing her. Carter: So is it fair to say that your father neglected his youngest son for months while chasing his eldest son's pregnant wife? Liam: Well, it would be true. I don't know if it's fair. Just -- Carter: I think that's all. Thank you. Liam: Actually, can I -- am I allowed to say something else? Judge mcmullen: To me, yes. Liam: You know, we're asking about how my father treats will, how he treated me, and all of that is appropriate, but... the father/child relationship, I-it's not a one-way street. Clearly my dad loves will. Clearly he wants to spend more time with him. And...I just think it's worth asking what good the two of them could do for each other. Wyatt: Dad's gonna lose, isn't he? Brooke: Maybe. I just don't see how anybody could keep him from his son. Wyatt: My mother did. Brooke: And when you found out, did you thank her? I would hate for katie to have that day of reckoning with will. Katie: I have been keeping track of, uh, the days where bill was supposed to take will. Um, I-I -- I have a calendar, actually. Thorne, could you hand that to me? Thank you. Carter: And, for the record, what are we looking at? Katie: Uh, this is a calendar that hangs in my kitchen. I put all the dates down on this, all of our commitments, as well as my laptop. It kind of gives will an idea of where he's supposed to be. For instance, we have, um, swimming twice a week. A few months ago, we had soccer three times a week, that sort of thing. Judge mcmullen: Why is the third week in january all whited out? Katie: That was a week that he was supposed to spend with bill, and I-I didn't want my son to dwell on it. I started kind of crossing weeks off, and by summer I-I just stopped writing down bill's days, because, um, I felt like it made my son feel forgotten. And I was hoping that maybe -- that maybe bill would -- heh -- show up with ice cream or -- or -- or a toy. You know, some kind of surprise. But that surprise never happened. Carter: Is it accurate to say that you're only asking the court to recognize the de facto situation? You are will's sole custodial parent? Katie: Uh, I-I -- I don't know -- Carter: Let me put it another way -- Katie: No, no, no, no. No. Let me. I just want to be really clear about this. This is a last resort. [ Sighs ] The expectations of joint custody [Sighs] Are really tough on my kid. Especially since bill can't fulfill those expectations. Now, thorne and I, we can give my son a safe, happy, stable home. Where he's not waiting around for somebody who's not gonna show up. Carter: With visitation. Katie: Yes. Of course. Absolutely. Carter: And what if nothing changes? Mr. Spencer makes visitation plans and doesn't show? Katie: Well, then, if I have sole custody, I will have some sort of recourse. Carter: Are you aware that mr. Spencer subpoenaed your old medical records for this hearing? Katie: No. Carter: Apparently, your doctors at the time told you you'd be unable to conceive. Katie: I'm a heart-transplant recipient, and my doctors thought that the anti- rejection drugs that I was on, um, would make it impossible. Clearly, they were wrong. Carter: And when you discovered you were pregnant, mr. Spencer did not want you to have the child, did he? Katie: He was concerned. Carter: In fact, he wanted you to abort it. Katie: [ Sighs ] He was scared. Um, my doctors thought that if I carried the baby to term, that it might -- it might end my life, it might kill me. And, in fact, it almost did. And... bill pleaded with me. He, um, tried to intimidate me, and he even -- he cried. But, um, at the end of the day, ultimately, he realized that it was my choice. It was my body and my decision, and he supported it. [ Sighs ] There are moments in this life where you feel truly loved and truly supported, and... and that was one of my moments. Carter: Nothing further. Judge mcmullen: Anything for the witness, mr. Barber? Justin: I just want to say, katie, I was very touched by your defense of bill. Katie: Well, it was only the truth. Justin: Always thought you two had a rare understanding. Katie: We did. Until we didn'T. Justin: In fact, you don't want to be here, do you? Katie: No. No, I don'T. Justin: In fact, this quickie marriage, this play for custody, are you sure you're not being used by the forrester brothers in a vendetta against -- Katie: Okay. All right. Let's just stop right there. Let's stop. Because I am -- I am tired of some people in this room thinking that I don't know my own mind. I'll tell you why I'm here. I am here for one reason and one reason only -- my responsibility to my son. That responsibility truly is the only thing -- the only responsibility I have in my life, really. I mean, the other responsibilities, you choose, right? To your job, to your f riends, to you family, to yourself. But your commitment to your child and his well-being, that is unbreakable. And anything or anyone who gets in the way of that, I will not tolerate it. I will fight against it. My son is a child right now. But, oh, man! [ Scoffs ] We're gonna blink... we're gonna blink, and he's gonna be a man. [ Sobs ] And I want that man to know how to trust. I want that man to be able to receive love. And to feel -- to feel like he deserves it. Of course I have thought about the consequences. But I know exactly what I'm doing. I am here to protect the well-being of my child. It is being threatened, and I'm sure as hell gonna do something about it. If you let me.

Thorne arrives with Katie and Carter at the custody hearing

Emily: Did you get a hold of Ashley? Jack: Yeah. There's nothing we can do. Abby's in jail for the weekend. It looks like they won't be able to arraign her until Monday morning. Emily: Well, maybe a weekend in jail will do her some good. Jack: I just wish my niece wasn't so hell-bent on humiliating herself. Is--is that Patty's diary? Emily: It is. Yeah, I found it in the pool house with some of her things. Jack: Did you read it? Emily: Well, I've been skimming through it. Jack: It's total gibberish. Emily: It's an insight to what she was going through back then. Jack: That diary was the clincher... the straw that convinced me that she was impersonating you. Emily: She should have it back. Jack: After everything she put you through, I am amazed you even care. Emily: I know. I know. But it might help her. Jack: Yeah, I guess a little compassion could go a long way, now that she's confessed to Hightower's murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Hong Kong just opened. The Soon merchant is up 9. Skye: Did I tell you? Adam: How do you do this? I mean, you got it down to the exact number. It's-- you're a frickin' genius when it comes to the market. It's unbelievable. Skye: Oh, you--you know it. Adam: Listen, I, uh, I gotta meet with Vance for drinks. Skye: Now? Adam: Yeah, he just got back from New York, and I gotta see him when I can. Skye: Uh, make it a fast one. Your lawyer's a pro at racking up billable hours. Adam: That shouldn't be a problem. Patty confessed to the murder, so I'm sleeping a lot better these days. [SCENE_BREAK] [Patty dreaming] (Cat meows) Patty: (Gasps) Cat. (Sighs) How did you get in here? I've missed you. Patty: A tree. Maybe there are apples, huh? Cat? Oh, don't leave me. Come back. Hello? Cat? Hello? Can you hear me? Cat? Cat? Aah! (Grunts) (Breathing heavily) Oh, God. (Sighs) (Breathing rapidly) Adam: Murderer. Patty: (Gasps) Adam: Murderer. Patty: (Breathing rapidly) Patty: Adam? Where are you? Aah! Is that you? Man: (Growls) Patty: How did you do that? You can't be two places at once! Aah! Aah! No! No! No! No! No! No! There can't be two of you. No! Aah! Aah! Aah! (Gasps) Patty's voice: You didn't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Patty: (Gasps) [SCENE_BREAK] Nina: Where's Chance? Chloe: He's with Meeks and the D.A. I can't believe this is happening again. Nina: Someone planted those drugs on him. Chloe: I know. Just like the night that they were planted when he was attacked in the Christmas tree lot. Nina: (Sighs) Heather: Where is he? Chloe: They're investigating him right now. Nina: Can you help him? Heather: I mean, it's ridiculous. He's innocent. Nina: You're his partner. What do you know about this? Ronan: I know that Chance is in a lot of trouble. I'm not sure how much help I can be for you. Heather: I wouldn't count on Ronan if I were you. Nina: Why? Do you think he has something to do with this? Chris: Have you talked to Chance? Nina: No, he's being questioned. Thanks for coming. Listen, if he needs a lawyer, would you-- Chris: Yeah, I-I-I'm here. Heather: Christine? Chris: Yeah. Heather: Um, I thought so. I-I'm--I'm Heather. I'm Paul's daughter. Chris: Oh, my God, it's been years. Hi. Heather: Yeah, I know. Hi. Um, uh, he told me that you were back in town. Chris: Yeah, and you're working for the D.A.'s office. Heather: Yeah, that's right. Chris: Where is Paul? Nina: Uh, he's checking in with Patty. I left a voice mail, but I guess his phone is turned off or something. Heather: All right, excuse me. I-I should go check in with them. It's really good to see you. Chris: You, too. Chloe: Hi, Christine. I want to introduce myself. I'm Chance's fiancée. Chris: Esther's daughter Katie, right? Chloe: Yeah, I go by Chloe now. Chris: Well, nice to meet you, Chloe. I'm sorry it's under these circumstances. Chloe: So do you think that you could help him? Nina: Did you not just hear her say she can help? Chris: I-I'm sure we'll get everything straightened out. Chloe: This case has been a nightmare from the start, and I'm just ready for it to be over with. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Chance: Somebody broke into my car, and they planted the drugs on me, Sid. Sid: There's no sign of a break-in. Chance: Fingerprints. Sid: The crime lab's on it. Chance: (Sighs) Sid, you've got to believe me. Somebody is setting me up here. Owen: All right. You have any idea who might be framing you? Chance: Yeah, I do. It's the same guy who's been out to ruin this case since he got on board-- Detective Malloy. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Hey, Patty. Hey, I know it's late, but, uh, I wanted to stop by and see you. I have a new case. So, uh, I might not be able to drop by every day. How are-- what's wrong? What's wrong, Patty? Patty: Cat went down the rabbit hole. Paul: Uh... Kitty Kitty's fine. Uh, Kitty Kitty's with me, remember? Patty: Mnh-mnh. And I followed-- I followed him-- I followed him into the, uh, hole, and--and I fell in. Paul: That sounds like a dream, Patty. Patty: No, then--Pauly-- Paul: Sounds like a bad dream. Patty: Pauly, then-- then I ended up in the basement with that man, the man that was murdered. Paul: Well, what-- what basement? You mean--you mean Hightower? Patty: I didn't do it. Why did I tell them I did it? Why did I tell that man that I was killer? Paul: Are you talking about the D.A.? Are y-you saying you lied-- that you lied to the D.A.? Patty: No! No, I didn't lie. I don't lie. Paul: No, I know you don't lie. No, I-I mean-- Patty: I-I-I-I said I killed him. I-I-I guess I did. I don't-- I just... Paul: No, but, Patty, you're saying you have doubts, right? You're telling me that you're not so sure. Patty: Pauly, I don't know. I don't know. I don't-- I don't know what's real anymore. Paul: Okay. Okay, okay, okay. Patty: (Sighs) Paul: Um... uh, y-you need to-- you need to have someone help you sort through this, right? So I want you to sit tight. I'm gonna get Dr. Fowler. Patty: No. No. No. Please--please don't. I don't like him. He doesn't care about me. Paul: P-Patty, Sweetheart, you need to talk to someone. Patty: Am I a murderer? Did I do it? I don't remember. I just don't remember. Paul: I know. Patty: (Sighs) Paul: I don't know. I don't know. Patty: You'll help me? Like you always do? Paul: Of course I'll help you. I will help you. We will sort through this together. Okay? I'll be right back. Patty: Okay. Paul: It's gonna be fine. I'll be right back. Patty: Okay. Paul: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: (Sighs) Emily, its Paul Williams. Uh, well, I'm not sure. I'm with Patty. She is extremely upset, and, uh, she may be remembering, uh, the events of the Hightower murder. She may not have done it. I know. I-I suggested that, but she doesn't want to talk to Dr. Fowler. I know tha-- I-I know she does. Um... listen, you have every reason in the world to say no. But if you could find it in your heart to come down here to the hospital and--and talk to my sister, I-- Emily: Paul, I don't know if that's a good idea. (Whispers) He wants me to come and see Patty. Jack: Tell him no and hang up. Emily: (Normal voice) Did she ask for me specifically? Then if you're right, no. I--if she's innocent, then... okay. Tell Dr. Fowler and if he has a problem with it, have him call my cell phone. I'll see you shortly. Bye. Jack: Em, you're making a mistake. You've been over there once. This is not healthy for you or for Patty for you to get involved again. Emily: Okay, Jack, this will be my last time, okay? Jack: Are you sure? I hate to see you get sucked back into this. Emily: (Sighs) Patty's having second thoughts about her confession, and you said yourself you thought that Adam might have killed Hightower. So what if Patty's just another one of his victims? You really want me to turn my back on her? Jack: (Sighs) How do I fight that? Emily: You don't. Jack: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Nina: This is the second time someone's tried to plant drugs on Chance. Chris: Did they find out who did it the first time? Chloe: No. Nina: Can they suspend him from the force? Chris: If there's any truth to these charges-- Nina: Oh, everybody who knows my son knows he's trustworthy and honorable. Tell her. Chloe: He is. He is trustworthy. He is honorable. And I don't think that those drugs were his, but he has been acting very strange lately. Nina: Stra-- are you kidding me? Chris: Well, do you think it has something to do with this? Nina: No! Chloe: Before he was arrested, he had a really hard time telling me something, and I don't know what it was. Nina: Well, I promise you, it had nothing to do with drugs. Chloe: I don't think that it's drugs, either. But I think that it's a very weird coincidence. Nina: He has done everything he can to crack this case. S-someone is setting him up, and we're gonna prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: Chance, do you have anything to back up this accusation? Chance: Why don't you ask him how he interfered with Frank Ellis? Sid: Malloy wasn't even in town the first time we found drugs on you. Ronan: Its okay, Sid. I know why this is happening, why Chance is standing here pointing the finger at me. We've never exactly seen eye-to-eye on this case, have we? Chance: No. That's because you blew it with my informant. Ronan: Chance is a naive rookie. But does that make me a dirty cop that's trying to ruin your career? No. You're doing a fine job of that all on your own, Chance. Chance: You have been trying to stop me every move I've made from the get-go. In fact, I'm pretty sure he tipped off the jailhouse about the drug bust. Ronan: It just as easily could have been you. Heather: Why would Chance risk a jailhouse sweep if he were involved in a drug ring? Ronan: To take suspicion off himself and to put it on me. Chance: I've had death threats against myself. Heather here was almost killed in her own car. You think I planted that bomb? Ronan: Did you? Heather: That's crazy. Ronan: Have you ever thought that maybe the reason Chance slept with you was to make you feel like you could trust him? Sid: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: (Sighs) Paul: And if there are any doubts about Patty's confession, it-- Emily: Well, it means that the killer is still out there somewhere. Paul: You know, to be perfectly honest with you, I-I didn't think that, uh, you would come. But you are the one person she trusts. Emily: Paul, I don't know if it's gonna do any good to talk to her, but I will try, okay? Emily: Hello, Patty. Patty: Dr. P. You're here. Did--did Paul call you? Emily: Yes, he did. I was gonna come by this week and give you this. I thought you'd like to have it. Patty: My diary. Maybe if I write what I'm thinking, it will all make sense. Emily: Uh, what will? Patty: Who I am. If I'm a murderer like the devil said I was. Emily: Okay, when you say "Devil," you mean Adam? Patty: Which one? There were two Adams at the masquerade ball. Paul: So, Patty, did-- did anyone else see the two Adams? Patty: I don't know. I heard voices. It--it was dark in there. I was so certain that I m-- I-I murdered him. Emily: But you're not anymore? Patty: Shh. Shh. (Whispering) He could be listening. Emily: (Whispering) Who? Patty: Adam. If I tell you something, you promise you won't tell Dr. Fowler? Emily: I promise. Patty: Adam can walk through walls. He can be invisible. And he comes to me, and he whispers bad things while I'm sleeping. Emily: Um... (Normal voice) The last time I was here you were certain that you murdered Hightower. Patty: Yeah, but wh-what if the devil was-- was using Adam to trick me into thinking that I-I'd--I'd done it? Emily: Do you remember the last conversation we had? Patty: Yeah. Emily: What changed? (Stammers) Are your remembering things from that night? Emily: I don't know. Maybe. (Normal voice) It was just-- there was just blood. There was blood everywhere. There was blood... (Sighs) Paul: It's okay. It's okay. We'll help you sort through this. Just relax. Patty: And Dr. P., too? Emily: Yes, of course, Patty. Patty: Why... why would you want to help me after all the things that I did to you? Emily: Because I care about you, Patty. All right? I need to speak with your brother for a minute. Will you excuse us? Patty: Yes. Paul: We'll be right back. Okay? Paul: So what do you think? Emily: I mean, it's impossible to know. But what's clear is her so-called confession is looking more questionable than we thought. (Sighs) But I better call, uh, the D.A. and alert him. I mean, this could change everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Vance: With Patty's confession on record, the D.A.'s got nothing to go on. Adam: What about the earlier charges-- fraud, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy? Vance: Your Mr. Pomerantz knows I'll make mincemeat out of him in front of a jury. With a little push, he'll drop the charges. Adam: Hey, you know, my father, he doesn't, uh, he doesn't quit without a fight. Vance: Hmm. That "Restless Style" article proved you were victimized. He's got no case. Adam: Well, the two of you are gonna have to remind me to send Jill a dozen roses. Vance: With luck, you'll be a free man in a matter of weeks. Adam: Vance, my dearest friend, how do I thank you? Vance: Pick up that check. Shake my hand. Adam: Absolutely. Vance: It was a pleasure, Darling. Skye: Thanks. Adam: Can you imagine the town's reaction when the D.A. drops the charges? Jack: Don't get ahead of yourself there, Sport. See, I would partner with Victor Newman to see that you take your rightful place behind bars. Half this town would want to help us. [SCENE_BREAK] Heather: You sick bastard, eavesdropping on us. Chance: Ronan, this is between you and me. This has nothing to do with Heather. Leave her out of it. Owen: No, it's too late. You two broke protocol. You had relations with a woman you were supposed to protect. Chance: It's my fault, and I accept responsibility for that. But right now, that is not the focus of this inquiry, is it? Sid: I'm afraid it is. Internal affairs will want to conduct their own investigation. I'm sorry, but I'm gonna need your badge and your gun. You're suspended without pay. Heather: That's not right. Owen: You be careful, Miss Stevens. You're on very thin ice. Sid: It's for your own protection. Chance: Protection. This is bull. Nina: Hey, what happened? Chloe: Chance? Chance: Later. Later. Chloe: Chance, wait. Nina: What happened? Heather: Chance was suspended without pay. There's gonna be an internal investigation. Nina: (Scoffs) He didn't anything. Chris: It's usual protocol. Nina: They knew he was set up the first time. Why don't they believe him now? Heather: Ask him. Ronan: There's evidence against him. Nina: That my son was guilty? No, I don't think so. Heather: He threw Chance under the bus. He even went so far as to suggest that everything Chance did was a smoke screen to take suspicion off himself. Nina: You're his partner. He's supposed to be able to rely on you. Chris: It will all get straightened out. Nina: (Sighs) We welcomed you into our home. We--we tried to make you feel comfortable. Now I know that you and Chance don't agree on everything, but he bent over backwards to accommodate you. Ronan: I'm a cop. It's my job to uphold the law... Nina: (Scoffs) Ronan: Aside of my personal feelings for my partner. Heather: Yeah, don't hide behind your badge, Detective. You haven't exactly been squeaky clean. I wouldn't put it past you to frame an innocent man. Nina: If that's true, then you are the most despicable man I've ever met. I hope you rot in hell. Chris: No, Nina, stop. Stop it. I Nina: After what he did to chance? Chris: No. We don't know all the facts. I don't want you saying something you'll regret. Nina: I don't regret one word. Paul: Nina, I just got your message. Is Chance okay? Nina: No, they suspended him. Heather: They found drugs in his car. He's being framed. Nina: Apparently by his partner. Ronan: That's not true. Paul: And who is watching over you? Heather: Guess. Paul: I don't want you anywhere near my daughter. Understood? Chris: All right, just calm down. We still don't know who's framing Chance. Ronan: Instead of standing around here throwing out accusations, how about we all wait until this case is investigated? Paul: Okay, that's fine. I just don't want you guarding my daughter. Ronan: Well, I am, and I'm going to continue to guard your daughter until my superiors tell me otherwise. But I need to assure you that Miss Steven's safety is my top priority. Heather: Mm-hmm. Well, sure, you'll say that now in front of all them. What happens when we're alone? Huh? I don't trust a man who turns on his partner. Ronan: (Chuckles) Paul: So I'm not letting the two of you out of my sight until I get you thrown off this case. Nina: I think off the force would be better. You crossed the line going after my son. You're gonna pay for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: (Sighs) I can't believe you got suspended. Chance: Yeah, well, it's Ronan again. It's always Ronan. He's behind everything! Chloe: Doesn't Meeks get that? Chance: (Sighs) I have no proof, Chloe. I have no proof at all. The guy has taken over all of my cases, and what's worse is that he's now in charge of taking care of Heather who I think he's also trying to kill. Chloe: Okay, honestly, I'm glad that you're not guarding her 24/7. I obviously don't want anything bad to happen to the girl, but if you think that... Chance: (Scoffs) Chloe: Ronan is such a bad guy, then why don't you go and get the proof? Chance: How? Hmm? They took my badge. They took my gun. I'm off the case. I have nothing. I have no interaction with them. I can't get to my files, info, nothing, Chloe. I have nothing. Chloe: Baby, Baby, you're resourceful. There are other ways to get information. Chance: (Sighs) Maybe. May--maybe. I-I don't--I don't--I-- Chloe: Listen to me. Listen. Chance: (Sighs) Chloe: You didn't do anything wrong. And your life does not completely suck. You have me, right? I'm not goin' anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Look at this. Shivering with fear. Don't you ever get tired of making empty threats over and over, Jackie? Now wonder nobody in this town takes you seriously. Jack: You know, you may actually get away with murder. But for what you did to Ashley and Sharon-- Adam: I've got two words for you, Jack. Vance Abrams. Jack: Your hot-shot lawyer isn't gonna be able to save you. Adam: Oh, he thinks he can. Life is good. Now I got a new beautiful bride, new business venture. Jack: Well, enjoy it while you can. Your time is coming sooner than you think. Adam: You keep telling yourself that, Jack. (Sighs) Skye: (Sighs) He's an ass. Adam: So much for my fellow crimson alum. Skye: I better get back to the room, see how the market is doing. Adam: Okay, go ahead. I'll sign the bill. I'll be up there in a second. Skye: Mm-hmm, okay. Adam: (Sighs) Emily: (Sighs) Owen: So is Patty's confession solid or not? Emily: I have to say not after meeting with her today. Owen: (Sighs) Well, did she recant it? Emily: She said she might not have done it. She is a very confused woman. Owen: Well, how do we un-confuse her? Emily: Well, I-I recommend that you meet with her. Owen: All right, first thing in the morning. If--if Patty didn't kill Hightower, it changes the entire course of my investigation. Emily: I know that. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: (Sighs) Paul is gonna get to the bottom of this. Chance: Thank you. That's great, but what am I supposed to do in the meantime? Chloe: We could plan our wedding. Chance: (Chuckles) Chloe: Or not. Chance: (Sighs) Chloe: You're gonna get through this, okay? The truth always wins out. Chance: Not if the people framing me are the ones leading the investigation, Chloe. (Sighs) Chance: What if I can't clear my name? Chloe: You are innocent, aren't you? Chance: I can't believe you'd ask me that. Chloe: I-I'm sorry. It's just that, you know, you've been acting really strange lately. Chance: (Sighs) I know things have been confusing for you lately, haven't they? Chloe: Well, you were trying to tell me something before. I--does this have anything to do with it? Chance: No. No, no. No, I-it, uh, it has nothing to do with it. I-I don't do drugs. I don't sell drugs. I don't deal around drugs. I-- Chloe: Okay, well... Chance: (Sighs) Chloe: You were having a hard time what it was before, so why don't you just tell me? We will get through this together. Nina: Chance? (Sighs) We're gonna get you out of this mess, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: You really need to tell your dad to back off. He's putting himself in danger. Heather: Mm. Ronan: If something goes down, if there's some trouble, he's gonna be in the way. Heather: I-I think it's sketchy that you don't want Paul around. Chance would have welcomed backup. Ronan: Yet another reason that he never should have been assigned to you in the first place. You never put other people at risk. Heather: (Sighs) Where is Paul? He was right behind us in the parking lot. Did one of your goons stop him? Ronan: One of my goo-- you know, you're ridiculous. Heather: (Chuckles) Ronan: You know-- don't go without me. Let me walk first. Heather: Let go of my arm. Ronan: I'm just saying. We've talked--we've talked about this. Heather: Let go of me. Ronan: Let me walk-- Paul: Stay away from my daughter. Ronan: (Grunts, laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: I thought you were coming right up. Adam: Houston, we have a major problem. Skye: What is it? Adam: Patty Williams is waffling on her confession. If I don't do something to stop her, I am screwed. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Hi. Emily: Hi. Jack: Just pouring myself a drink. You want one? Emily: Yes, please. (Sighs) Jack: So? Emily: So... Jack: How'd it go? Emily: It was really hard to see her so broken. Working with her in Minneapolis, she was troubled, but not like this. She can't separate reality from fiction. Jack: Well, won't that impact her confession? Emily: (Clears throat) I can't go into details, but yes. Yes, it could. Jack: What? Emily: (Sighs) I'm gonna work with Patty again and help her make sense of all this. I know. Jack: Well, I thought you said this was a onetime thing. Emily: I know, Jack, but she needs me. Jack: What's wrong with the doctor she has? Emily: She trusts me, Jack, and what I've learned f-from being in a psychiatric hospital is that a patient needs someone to make them better, not just give them sedatives. Jack: I want Patty to get better, too. I just don't want you treating her. Emily: I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: A bond to update the state mental hospital? Adam: The best bond that never passed, as far as I'm concerned. Skye: I don't get it. Adam: See the link? Skye: To what? Blueprints? Adam: Of the hospital. That is how I get to Patty. Skye: I hate to rain on your parade, but if anything happens to Patty, you're gonna be suspect numero uno. Adam: And that is why we are heading to the Indian gaming casino. Skye: That makes sense. Gaming casino? Adam: Skye, my dear, you are my alibi. [SCENE_BREAK] Nina: What the hell is wrong with your sergeant? You're the best detective that he has on the force. How can he let this Ronan Malloy joker just waltz in and take your case? It doesn't make sense. Chloe: It's because he thinks that he's God's gift to Genoa City. Nina: No, I knew there was something off about that guy the moment I met him. Paul doesn't want him anywhere near Heather. He's gonna try and get him off the case. Chance: Okay. Okay, Mom. Just stop. Just... (Sighs) I will handle it, all right? I will deal with this. Just-- Nina: You're gonna need some help. Someone's trying to set you up. The truth is gonna come out. Chance: (Chuckles) How can I ever lose when I've got you both in my corner, you know? Nina: (Sighs) How did you turn out so levelheaded? Chloe: (Chuckles) Chance: (Chuckles) You notice she was giving me a compliment, but actually, she was paying herself one. Chloe: Yeah, I could actually learn a lot from your mom. Nina: Thank you, Chloe. Chloe: (Chuckles) Chance: Mom... Chance: I love you. Nina: Oh, I love you, too. Chance: But I need some privacy with Chloe, please? Nina: Of cour--yeah. Yeah, sure. Chance: Thank you. Chance: (Sighs) There's something I need to talk to you about. Chloe: Want to bet that we're gonna get interrupted again? (Chuckles) Chance: Please sit down. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Are you okay? Heather: Yeah, I'm--I'm fine. I'm--I'm glad you came when you did. Chris: What happened? What-- Paul: He was manhandling her. Ronan: I was protecting her. Paul: I want you to stay away from my daughter. I told you that. Heather: You know what? I'm calling Owen. I have every right to approve who watches over me. Ronan: I have been assigned to you to protect-- Heather: Ronan, get it through your head. I don't like you. I don't trust you, and I sure as hell don't want to spend another second alone with you. Chris: No, H-Heather, wait. You're making a big mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You are not Patty's only option. Emily: (Sighs) What, you want me to abandon her, Jack? Jack: You know what I want? I-I... I want you to talk to another professional about this. Emily: You know how important my work is to me. Jack: (Sighs) Emily: I am the woman at Christmas who won't take time off because of her patients, remember? Jack: Yeah, and I'm the one that talked you into taking time off on the holidays for you. Remember? Emily: I understand your concern, Jack. I do. But Patty's counting on me. Jack: It's not that I don't feel compassion for Patty. But I would be fine, after everything she put us through, with her spending the rest of her life behind bars. You're making a mistake. Emily: Well, if I am, then it's my mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: What's the plan once you're inside the hospital? Adam: To make sure Patty cannot take back her confession. Skye: Do I want to know what that means? Adam: Do you? Skye: No. Adam: You all set? Skye: Download of the blueprints. Skye: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Chance: (Sighs) Chloe: (Sighs) Chance: (Sighs) Chloe, I fell in love with you from the moment I first saw you, right here. Actually, I couldn't let go of your hand. Chloe: Hmm. Chance: You were funny. You're smart. You're beautiful. You're stunning, feisty. Chloe: Okay, okay. (Sighs) Just tell me-- are you canceling the wedding? Chance: No. No. No. No, I'm--I'm not. Chloe: Okay. (Sighs) Chance: I'm not canceling the wedding. I just--I-I-I need you to know that I love you more and more every day that I am with you. Chloe: (Chuckles) Good. You know I feel the same way about you. Chance: Yeah. Yeah, I know. But... you might not feel that way after you hear what I have to say. (Sighs) Chloe: Um... did you sneak into a second movie after you saw that first movie the other night? Chance: No. Chloe: What did you do? Chance: No. Chloe, I love you. I always have. But I made a mistake, one that I wish I could take back. One that I regret. Chloe, I cheated on you. I slept with Heather. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Do you know something about this case? Chris: More than you realize. Ronan: I can handle this. Chris: No, I-- they need to know the truth before this blows up even more. (Sighs) Ronan isn't a dirty cop. He's here to protect Heather. Heather: By getting Chance kicked off the case? You can't possibly believe-- Chris: He's working undercover. You can trust him, Heather. I give you my word. Paul: And how do you know this? Chris: The case came across my desk and the justice department. I'm involved, and trust me when I tell you the people we're after are bigger and more dangerous than you could ever imagine. Paul: So is that the real reason you came back to Genoa City? Chris: Yes. To protect your daughter. [NEXT_ON] Chloe: Well, you wanted Chance, and you sure as hell got him. And now you get to deal with me. Adam: And you will die here if you don't do exactly as I say. Heather: So you're saying that Chance is still in danger and we can't tell him? Ronan: Yes.

Adam and Skye marvel at the rise in the stock prices and how Skye can figure it right down to the number

Brody: How was your New Year's? Charlie: It was quiet. Really. Brody: Good. We still need a plan, Charlie. Charlie: For what? Brody: How you're going to stop drinking. Charlie: I did. It's under control. Brody: Is that what you thought at Christmas? Charlie, if you had gotten past the guard at the hospital, you could have killed Mitch. Charlie: Yeah, and the whole world would smell sweeter today if I did. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] [Dorian sighs] Dorian: Hmm. Dorian Lord. Mitch: Love the headline. I'm just sorry I missed the party. Dorian: How do you keep getting access to a phone? Mitch: Be glad I do. I'm the only person you can gloat with. Dorian: I took no pleasure in following your orders. Mitch: But you did get to ruin Bo's life and humiliate Nora. I mean, that had to be worth a few laughs. Dorian: We're done, Mitch. I did what you wanted; now leave me and my family alone. Mitch: Soon, my darling, but we're not done with Bo Buchanan quite yet. [SCENE_BREAK] [Loud knocking on door] Bo: Come in. Rex: Well, hallelujah. Bo: What are we celebrating? Rex: You're here. I was hoping that rag was lying. Bo: Well, not exactly. Dorian fired me, but my attorneys tell me that it was an unlawful act. I should stay put, keep doing my job. Rex: Hell, yes. You'd better fight back. Bo: Mm-hmm. Rex: What can I do to help? Bo: No, you don't have to do anything. Rex: If you want somebody investigated, you can't use people here on the force. Call me. Bo: Look, I don't want to drag anybody down with me. Okay? Rex: Let me handle that. Bo: Balsom, thank you. I appreciate it. Now, forget all that. Just -- give me some good news. How are you and Gigi? Rex: Next question? [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Hey. Schuyler: Hey. You're here. [Gigi laughs] Gigi: Did you think I was going to sneak off in the middle of the night? Stop. Do you really think that? Schuyler: Well, I'm not really thinking right now. Gigi: Me, either. This -- this feels too good. Schuyler: Yeah? Gigi: Yeah. Schuyler: You're not freezing? [Gigi giggles] Gigi: Um -- no, not anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Oliver: What are you looking at? Kyle: My boyfriend. Oliver: I like the sound of that. "I can't hang out with you tonight because I have plans with my boyfriend. My boyfriend, the doctor." Kyle: Yeah, I am a good catch, aren't I? [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Oh, Dorian, I am so glad I didn't vote for you. You're already a witch. And it ain't Halloween again for months. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: You can't bleed me forever, Mitch. Mitch: You have one more little task with Bo Buchanan. Dorian: The man is fired. His life is ruined. Your work here is done. Mitch: It doesn't look good if he doesn't stay fired. He was terminated for personal reasons. That may not hold up. Dorian: I worked with what you gave me, Mitch. Mitch: And I love it when you're obedient, Dorian. So does God. Dorian: That's it. Mitch: There's a package on its way to you. Dorian: What have you done? Mitch: Covered your backside. You're about to get some very official, very damning evidence against Bo Buchanan. Use it. Dorian: What do you have? What? John: Who are you talking to? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Is someone there? Mitch! What's going on? Viki: Well, that's a very good question. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Housekeeper! Whoa! Kyle: Roxy, you knock much? Roxy: Look at you gorgeous hunks. You know, I got this fantasy going. What if I were the pizza delivery girl. Boom chicka wa-wa -- [Roxy laughs] Roxy: Hey, relax. The only thing I'm serving is a big slice of bad news. Your boss got canned last night. Oliver: What? Kyle: Bo Buchanan was fired? Oliver: You're kidding me. Roxy: No, I'm not. Dorian humidified him in public, and she fired his butt. How much you want to bet that Johnny McBain is going to take over his job? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Hi, who's this? Viki: Why are you talking to Mitch Laurence? John: Hello? Dorian: Hello. This is Mayor Dorian Cramer Lord. Who is this speaking? John: John McBain. Dorian: Would you like to tell me why Llanview's most dangerous criminal is getting a hold of a phone which he is using to harass me? John: Yeah, I'm about to find out. Dorian: Good! You do that. And you make sure that nothing like this happens again. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So you know the mayor, huh? Mitch: Oh, yeah. We go way back. John: Did she give you the phone? Mitch: No, I found it in the drawer there. It's disposable. Prepaid, they tell me. Yeah. John: Shocking. Mitch: Well, I thought it was hospital issue, you know? John: Hmm. So why are you calling Dorian Lord? [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Why is Mitch Laurence calling you? Dorian: You barge into my house, and now you dare to interrogate me? Viki: No -- okay, fine. We won't talk about that. We do have to talk about Bo Buchanan. Dorian, you can't fire him! Dorian: I am mayor. I'm completely -- Viki: But it is a stupid, stupid move! Dorian: You don't know anything about the circumstances! Viki: Dorian, we are trying to keep a dangerous and high profile criminal behind bars. Dorian: Yes, tell me something I don't know. Viki: Then why on earth would you fire the most trusted and efficient commissioner we've ever had? And why do I find you on the phone with that same criminal? Dorian: How dare you question -- Viki: I think my readers might be very interested to find out what your motives are. Dorian: Great. Why don't you even question my judgment while you're at it? You'll only end up sounding like a bitter wanted-to-be. I am mayor, you are not. You resigned. Viki: Well, I did that to protect my family. I had to. Dorian: So do I. Viki: Oh. Oh. Dorian, has Mitch threatened you? Dorian: I don't scare that easily. Viki: Then what are you talking about, Dorian? How are you protecting your family? [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: You think it'd be good if you killed Mitch? Charlie: I don't know anybody who'd cry about it. Brody: Your wife? She'd be sorry to see you go to prison. Is that what you want? Charlie: I don't want anything, Brody. That's the problem. Brody: You want me to shut up about what you're doing? Charlie: Yeah. Maybe that, yeah. [Charlie chuckles] Brody: It's your life, Charlie. Your business. But we can't cover for you anymore. Charlie: Well, you won't have to. Brody: Do you want to stop? Well, don't tell me it was only the one time. That's what you told Jessica, too. [Charlie sighs] Brody: Let's go to a meeting. Charlie: There's no point. Brody: Those meetings got you sober after years of being a drunk. Yeah, yeah. I listened when you talked. The program pulled you out of a very deep hole. Charlie: Yeah, not really. Because in the end, it didn't work. Brody: Well, what will? Charlie: I don't know. Brody: So talk to Viki. Charlie: Look, that is the last thing that I need. Brody: She loves you. Charlie: And that's why I can't let her see me like this! Brody: Well, I can't keep it a secret from Jessica. And I can't promise she won't tell her mother. Charlie: Well, you could if you tried. But you want Viki to know, and you're going to make sure she does. [SCENE_BREAK] [Nora sighs] Nora: Hi. Jessica: Tell me this is not true. Nora: Well, the details are off. Natalie: Only the details? Nora: Bo and I never wanted to hurt Clint. Natalie: So it's true? Nora: Yes. Clint and I have split up, and I'm back with Bo. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: What's going on with Gigi? Rex: Nothing, compared to you losing your job or getting Nora back. Please tell me that part's true, anyway. Bo: Well, it is, it is. We haven't had a chance to enjoy it yet. Rex: But you will. Because you were meant to be together. I have to believe that. Bo: All right, Balsom, you could say the same thing about you and Gigi. Rex: Yeah, I hope so. Bo: What's going on? Rex: Gigi moved out. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Oh. So, uncle? Gigi: Yeah, it's cold. We need a fire. Schuyler: Okay. I'm going to get some wood. Gigi: I'll start breakfast. Schuyler: Oh -- okay. Ooh. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Why did Gigi move out? Rex: Gigi needs to figure out this thing she has for Schuyler Joplin. Bo: And you want her someplace else while she's doing that? Rex: She wasn't really with me, Bo. I mean, she admitted it. This -- this Schuyler thing was getting in our way, and I didn't want it to hurt Shane, too. Bo: Okay, so, you're separated? Rex: No! It's more like a -- vacation. Short break. This way, Gigi has time to -- to pull herself together, and I get huge sensitive guy points. Right? Bo: Sure. Rex: Or did I just push Gigi into this jerk's arms? [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Hi, Shane. Shane: What are you doing here? Schuyler: I'm visiting. Shane: Hey, Mom. Gigi: Hey. Uh, are you okay? What -- something happen? Shane: Looks like. Gigi: What's -- what's wrong? Shane: I came here to wish you Happy New Year. Gigi: Um -- how did you get here? Shane: I took a cab. Gigi: Your dad just let you take a cab? Shane: He doesn't know. He thinks I'm at Justin's. I was going to bring you back home as a surprise. Gigi: Oh, boy. Schuyler: Uh -- I'm -- I'm going to -- I'm going to -- I'm going to go upstairs. Sorry, Shane. Gigi: Um -- ahem -- so, your dad has no idea where you are? Shane: Well, who cares? You leaving us? Gigi: I would never leave you, Shane. Shane: Are you dumping Dad for Schuyler? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: How could you do this to Dad? Nora: No one meant to do anything. Natalie: Oh. Oh, okay, so you accidentally had an affair? Jessica: Natalie, come on. Nora: We had no affair. Natalie: No, how could you defend this? Nora: We didn't have an affair. Natalie: Dad would do anything for you. Nora: I know, sweetie. I know. Natalie: Did you ever love him? Nora: Yes. Of course I did. I still do. I just fell back in love with Bo, and -- it would have been a bigger insult to Clint to pretend, so -- look, if you want to talk about this later, we can. But I have to deal with Mitch right now. Jessica: What about Mitch? Nora: Just some paperwork that I really need to make sure is right. Natalie: You're not letting him out? Nora: This is about Mitch having stabbed himself and us closing the case. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Come on. You like to talk. What are you and Dorian up to? Mitch: Well, I just wanted to congratulate her on firing Bo Buchanan. John: There's no call log. Even a disposable should record the calls. Mitch: Well, technology is beyond me. But take it with you. Have it checked out, and let me know what you find out, okay? John: You're having fun, aren't you? Mitch: Not at all. I lie here every day afraid for my life. Afraid that you will come back and finish the job. John: You stabbed yourself, Laurence. The case is closed. John: Do you really believe anyone's going to think that I want to die? John: That's the theory. You were babbling on. You weren't making any sense. Mitch: Hmm. I can't wait to see this report of yours. John: Of course, maybe you stabbed yourself to get out of a jail cell and into a cushy hospital bed. Or maybe you thought it would be easier to escape from here. Yeah, that works, too, doesn't it? Mitch: No, John. I'm going to walk out of here a free man. John: Not today you're not. You wanted to make calls. You will have to go back to a jail cell. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: I am so happy for you. Finally. [Oliver chuckles] Roxy: Oh, you're blushing. Oliver: Hey. Roxy: Oh, look at you. You're both so adorable. [Phone rings] Oliver: Thanks. Sorry. Fish. John: Yeah, it's McBain. Oliver: You heard about Commissioner Buchanan? John: Forget about that. He's fighting it. Oliver: Good. John: Hey, can you be at the hospital? We're transferring Laurence back to lockup. Oliver: I'm on my way. It's -- Kyle: What, you're going into work? [Oliver sighs] Kyle: Even your boyfriend the doctor has the day off. Oliver: Well -- yeah, we're moving Mitch Laurence. Roxy: Don't let him go, man. Oliver: No, he's going back to jail. Roxy: Good. 'Cause that S.O.B. should spend the rest of his miserable life there. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: If you don't want to go to a meeting, how about you talk to me? Charlie: No, I can't let you do this. Brody: Sure you can, like I'm a sponsor. Charlie: Well, that wouldn't be fair to you. Brody: Don't worry about that. You're my friend. Charlie: No, I'm not going to let you carry me. Brody: You can carry yourself. I'll just -- I'll keep you company. Charlie, you're like a dad to me. I don't want to watch -- Charlie: You are not my son! Brody: I know. I'm not trying to replace Jared, or -- [Brody sighs] Brody: Look. I know what it's like to live with ghosts. I know you can't hide. They'll always find you. You make your peace and -- [Pager chimes] Brody: Oh. It's work. Charlie: Go ahead. Brody: You're okay? Charlie: Yeah, yeah. Brody: You stay away from Mitch Laurence. Don't let him hurt you more than he already has. Charlie: It's not possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I am protecting everyone in Llanview from the scandal that would result if Bo Buchanan stayed in office. Viki: Oh, Dorian, really? Dorian: Really. Viki: Nobody cares about Bo's personal life. Dorian: This could undermine our entire criminal justice system. Viki: That is such rubbish! Bo and Nora were married, for heaven sakes, the last time she was district attorney, and there was never a problem. Dorian: I cannot allow even a hint of conflict of interest. Viki: No. No, no, no, Mitch Laurence has something to do with this. Dorian: Bo and Nora have destroyed every single professional standard. Yes, they brought shame on City Hall, and they've broken Clint's heart. Now, surely, you care about that. Viki: Dorian, whatever you are doing, it is not going to work. Dorian: I am looking out for our city. Viki: Don't you understand that if Mitch uses you, he wins, no matter what you think? Dorian: Good-bye, Viki. You do not know anything about me. Viki: No, but I think I know what's going on here. Dorian: Why don't you just go and take care of your family? Viki: Dorian, if you're in trouble -- if you need help, please come to me. I will do whatever I can for you. Dorian: Good-bye, Viki. You know the way out. Viki: I hope you do, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Oliver: I'll see you later. Kyle: You doing okay? Roxy: Yeah, why shouldn't I be? Kyle: All right. Roxy: So, you got your man. Kyle: Yes, I did. Roxy: Come on, spill. Details, please. Kyle: No, no, no. Too intimate to kiss and discuss. Roxy: What kind of girlfriend are you anyway? Well, at least tell me about Nick. Kyle: He moved out. Roxy: Finally. I told you there was a room. At least I tried to tell you. Kyle: You did, only you got Nick on the phone, he pretended to be me. Yeah, by the way, sorry about saying that you were drunk. Roxy: Oh, hey, forget it. Like that never happens. Ha ha! Kyle: Yeah, but you did have my back. Roxy: Oh, honey, I guess you're the gay son I never had. Kyle: Really? Roxy: Mmm -- Kyle: So how's my brother the straight one? Roxy: Mmm, Rex has been better. Kyle: Still problems with Stacy? Roxy: Yeah. Well, listen, that would be great compared to having his father in town. Kyle: Yeah, after all the trouble you went to to keep Rex from finding out about Mitch. Roxy: Yeah, it was bad enough when Mitch was a corpse. Now it's even worse that he's breathing. Kyle: Ahh. I just -- I don't get it. Roxy: What? Kyle: How did you end up having a kid with somebody who scares you so much? [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Did I just blow it completely? Bo: No. Rex: I threw my relationship out the window. Bo: No, no. You did something harder, braver. Rex: What? Bo: You stopped trying to control it and Gigi. Rex: Yeah, like that would ever happen. Bo: Well, it doesn't stop most of us from trying, but no matter what, you've already won. Rex: That is such bull. Bo: Mmm, yeah, maybe. Rex: I win when Gigi comes home. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: I did not dump your father. Come on, Shane, we talked about this. Shane: Yeah, you didn't say that you were coming up here to be with Schuyler. Gigi: That wasn't the plan. Shane: Yeah, right. You had sex with him. Gigi: Watch it! Shane: It's so obvious. Gigi: Okay. I'm gonna get dressed and then we'll talk about this in the car. Shane: Are you coming home? Gigi: I am taking you to Justin's where we told your father you would be. You can't just take off on people, Shane. Shane: What, only you can? Gigi: I won't be two minutes. Schuyler: So, uh, you want -- you hungry? You want some food, some chocolate -- Shane: No. Schuyler: Okay. I'm real sorry, buddy. Shane: That you snaked mom away or that I found out? Schuyler: I'm sorry that you found out this way. Shane: You're sorry that you've busted up my whole family? Schuyler: Shane, nobody wants that. I mean, you heard your mom. Your family's still -- Shane: I'll wait in the car. Schuyler: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: What do you have for me? Man: Today's mail. Schedule. Call list. Every member of the city council has called this morning. Dorian: Ha ha. Of course they have. Man: And we have requests for comment about Bo Buchanan's firing. Dorian: I have already given the press everything -- Man: The "Banner" and the "Inquirer" in Philly both want to talk to you. Dorian: You mean carve me up. How are we doing with the press? Man: Uh, the "Sun" loves us. Everywhere else is, uh, mixed. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Dad's not picking up his cell. Shall we try texting? Jessica: Dad doesn't do texting. Natalie: Right, we should go to the house. Jessica: That's what Bree and I did at Christmastime. Mom must have known about Bo and Nora. Natalie: You think? Jessica: She sent us over there, and Dad seemed off. Now it makes sense. Natalie: You know what? We should give Nigel a call and see if he knows what's going on. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Bo: Yeah. Nora: Hi. Bo: Hi. Nora; do you have a minute on a case? Rex: I will get out of your hair. Just call me if you want to -- talk and, you know, I'll – [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: So, Dorian is holding to her position to fire Bo. Charlie: Yeah. Viki: I just have a very strong suspicion that Mitch Laurence is behind all of this. I mean, not that Dorian wouldn't want to just stick it to the Buchanans any day, but it was something about the way she said she was protecting her family, and I'm convinced -- I'm very sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Charlie: Oh, no, don't. Viki: No, let's forget about Mitch. He's not our problem. Sweetheart -- Charlie: Mmm? Viki: What's wrong? Has something happened? [Charlie inhales deeply] Charlie: Uh, sit down. I -- there's something I need to tell you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Where'd Shane go? Schuyler: He, uh, preferred to wait in the subarctic cold rather than share my air space. Gigi: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. This is not how I imagined this morning. Schuyler: I know. Me either. Go. I'll, uh, close up here. Gigi: No, no. Stay, okay? I'll be right back. As soon as I -- I get Shane to where he's supposed to be. Shane: Everybody decent? Let's go! Gigi: You could have waited inside, okay? Go in the car and wait for me. Shane: What about your boyfriend? Gigi: Car. Now. I'll be there in a minute. Go. Gigi: Stay. Schuyler: You know your son's gonna do everything he can to keep you away from here. Gigi: Yeah. But I'll be back. Schuyler: Okay. Breakfast will be waiting when you get back. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: "Today City Hall is filled with rampant speculation about Mayor Dorian Lord's motives and the legality of her attempt to fire the commissioner." Dorian: Attempt? Man: Well, they say he has a lawsuit. Dorian: Great. And where, I ask, is the outrage about what Bo and Nora did? Man: Well, the tabloid talk shows are thrilled. "Llanview Exposed" ordered a mud ring and is trying to book the entire Buchanan family. Dorian: Huh. And what about the average citizen? Man: Uh, we did an overnight. Registered voters sided with the commissioner, 68%-32%. Dorian: We've got to change the subject, get people focused on something else. Man: Madam, with all due respect -- have you ever considered changing your mind? Dorian: I do not flip-flop. Man: Then we need to make sure the firing sticks. Dorian: Indeed. Huh. And what is this? Man: Uh, I don't know. There's no return address. It was hand delivered. [SCENE_BREAK] Mitch: Hey, kids, is this my welcome party, or are we here to say good-bye to old Bo? Rex: Hey, Bo's not going anywhere, you sick son of a -- Bo: No, no. Easy. John. John: Caught him on a cell phone. Bo: Where did he get that? Mitch: It was planted to incriminate me. There's a lot of that going around these days. This man framed me. Nora: Your stabbing has been ruled an attempted suicide. Mitch: Not smart, Nora. If you participate in covering up a crime, you could be fired, and I don't think your office can survive another scandal. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: What is that? Dorian: The end of Bo Buchanan's career in law enforcement. Get my coat. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Okay, whatever it is, just tell me. Charlie: I -- I lied to you. Viki: About? Charlie: That bottle, the one that you found outside. Viki: Yeah. Charlie: That was mine. Viki: It was empty. Charlie: Yeah, yeah. Viki: Did you -- did you pour it out? Charlie: No. I drank it. I've been drinking. Viki: How long? Charlie: Well, I bought it the day of Jared's funeral, but -- but I didn't drink it then. I, uh, I couldn't. You stopped me. Viki: I did? Charlie: Yeah, I couldn't. Just the idea that you might see me -- yeah, that was enough, and it stopped me. You know, when you face something like that down, you feel like taking a victory lap, you start thinking you're bulletproof. But even at that, I mean, I know better. I don't let that stuff get to me, and you know, I've been through the cycle. And I would have made it. Viki: What happened? Charlie: All that night, when I was supposedly at a meeting -- I went and visited Mitch at the jail. Viki: And then? Charlie: And I got drunk. Viki: Charlie, you slipped up. That happens. Charlie: And I've been drinking ever since. [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: I just don't understand how you ended up with Mitch. I mean, was it a one-night stand? Or was he different back then? How did you fall for him? Roxy: I never fell for that dirtball. Kyle: So was it love? Roxy: Love! Love? Are you kidding? The guy isn't even human. I'm telling you, he's Satan's wingman. Kyle: Okay. Roxy: No, no, no! You don't seem to understand. It is not okay at all. You even touch the guy, you got to put your soul in hock. He's a mistake that you make that you don't get over very easily. Kyle: I'm sorry, Roxy. I'm not trying to upset you. Kyle: Well, then stop trying to push me, all right? Kyle: I want to help, okay? You're one of the best friends I have, and I know you haven't talked to anybody about this. I was there. I saw the clinic. I know there's a lot more to this thing between Rex and his dad than you're telling anybody. [SCENE_BREAK] Mitch: Cut your losses, Nora. Nora: Go to hell, Laurence. Mitch: These two losers are gonna bring you down with them. Bo: We can get him out of here any time. John: They are checking his cell right now for prohibited items. Mitch: Oh, I'm not feeling well. Bo: Did a doctor sign off on his transfer? John: They were happy to have him out of there, yeah. Bo: I want a paramedic to check him out regularly. [Pager beeps] Oliver: They're ready for him in holding. Brody: Okay, let's lock him up. Dorian: Just a minute. As mayor, I have a few things to say. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Hey, Shane, what's up? [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Your son is fierce. Gigi: Yeah, I'm sorry. I've never seen that face before. Schuyler: Yeah, I have. Gigi: Yeah? Schuyler: Yeah. Like a time machine or a mirror. I was raised by a single mom, you know. If she ever looked at another guy, he got that death stare from me. Gigi: For the first 10 years of Shane's life, it was just the two of us. Schuyler: Yeah, finally found his father, a perfect family. I would have thrown fireballs to protect that. Gigi: He'll adjust. Schuyler: You sure? Gigi: He has to. Schuyler: Does he? I mean, is this -- what is -- what is this? What do you want? I mean, was this supposed to be -- Gigi: What do you mean? What is what? Schuyler: Okay, all right, um, I don't want to assume anything about last night, and if it means me coming between you and your son, then -- maybe we should think. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: I'm so sorry. I should have been there. Charlie: No, you were. Viki: No, I wasn't. I wasn't paying close enough attention. Charlie: Look, it's not your job to hold me up. Viki: Yes, it is, Charlie. I'm you wife. Why didn't you come to me? Charlie: I didn't want to be stopped. Viki: You left a bottle outside. You didn't want me to know? Charlie: Did you? Viki: I wondered. I just thought that if you were in trouble, you would tell me. I hoped that you would. Charlie: Okay, look, you have not failed, Viki; I did. Viki: Charlie, honey, you slipped because you lost your son. That's not failure. Charlie: Yeah, but I lied to you! Viki: But that's part of it. Charlie: Okay, and I made Jessica promise not to say anything about it either. Hmm? Viki: Jessie knew? Charlie: Yeah, I got sloppy one night. She caught me, and I told her that it was just a one-time thing. Viki: And how many times has it been? Charlie: Just about every day since, and that is not what you signed up for. Viki: No, Charlie. It's you, and that's what I signed up for. Charlie: No, I am not the guy you thought I was, and I will not pull you down with me. Viki: Oh, nobody's going down, Charlie. I will follow you into hell if I have to, but we're going to fight this together. Charlie: No! Viki: No? Charlie: No fight. Viki: Sweetheart, you told me. That's the first step. Charlie: I told you because Brody was gonna tell you if I didn't! Uh -- oh -- Viki: I see. So if you could have kept on drinking and lying, that's what you wanted? Charlie: Want? What I want has nothing to do with it. This is who I am, Viki. I can't stop! Viki: God, you must be so weary. Charlie: Oh -- Viki: I don't blame you. Charlie: Well, maybe you need to start. Viki: No. Charlie, I know right now you must feel that you can never beat the bottle, but I know better because you've done it before, and this is no different. Charlie: Yes, it is! Viki: No. I know this is the worst pain that you will probably ever have to fight in your life, but the answers are the same, Charlie, and you've done it before. Charlie: I did that for Jared. Please, don't try to save me. Viki: You're not going to get rid of me! Charlie: I am not the man that you married! Viki: Charlie, do you think I'm an idiot? I know exactly who I married. I'm looking at him. Charlie: Look, I got to leave. Viki: Leave? Listen to me, you have been through a horrible time and Mitch Laurence worked on you, but he does that to everyone! Charlie: Well, he didn't make me a drunk! Okay? That is me! I'm gonna get my stuff and get out -- Viki: No, you're not! You're not going anywhere without me. And I don't care how bad it gets. I am not leaving you. And you sure as hell are not leaving me. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: And so now you want to think? Schuyler: No. I just -- Gigi: You are not walking out on me. Schuyler: No. No. I don't want to. Gigi: Shane is a good kid. And once he sees that he's not losing me or Rex, he'll adjust once he sees how happy I am. [Pounding on door] Rex: Gigi! It's me. Open up. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: You really want to be my friend? Kyle: Roxy, I am your friend. Just let me act like one. Roxy: Because if you really want that, you want to be my friend? Kyle: Yeah. Roxy: You will never mention the clinic and you will never mention Rex's father ever again. [SCENE_BREAK] Mitch: Hello, darling, are you gonna be leaving with me or are you joining me downstairs? Bo: Get him out of here. Mitch: Ha ha! Dorian: Bo, what are you doing here? Natalie: His job. What are you doing here? Dorian: Ah. You were informed of your termination last night. Nora: It's not gonna stick, Dorian. Bo: I was advised to show up for work and keep doing my job. Dorian: And who gave you that advice, your live-in lawyer? Like her advice has never gotten you into trouble before, has it? Nora: Okay, I got to go to court now. Dorian: Enjoy that. For now. Bo: Mayor Lord -- do you have a reason for being here? Dorian: I suggest that you leave, Bo, and do it quietly. Bo: Forget it. You can't fire me on personal grounds. Dorian: No? How about on charges of obstruction of justice, filing false charges, corruption? Bo: [Indistinct] Dorian: Mm-hmm. Bo: What is that? Dorian: Evidence of a cover up. It started with John McBain, and it goes all the way to the top, to you.

Viki tells him she won't give up on him

Paul: Chris, say you'll stay. Chris: I don't know, both of our lives have been thrown into such chaos. Paul: Where will you go? Chris: Home. Paul: Yeah, back to work? Chris: God, I haven't even thought about work. Paul: Look, I know it's complicated. Chris: I don't know when I'll be able to look at michael again without feeling so furious. Paul: Well, maybe that's the one good thing toome out of this. At least now you know what a snake he is. Chris: It's just so ironic. I truly believed he was trying to change. He felt he had to be honest with me, and it cost him everything. Paul: Well, you know what? His so-called honesty came too late. It came too late for you, and it came to late for me. Lynne: Let me get this straight, you're inviting mrs. Williams to california? That is smooth. Isabella: I'm sorry, who asked for your opinion? Lynne: I don't need to be asked. I have every right to say-- Isabella: No, youonon'T. Just because you've had a crush on paul for a decade does not make you a member of this family. Lynne: Do you see how quickly she turns nasty? Mary: Lynne, what is this all about? Lynne: You want to tell her, isabella, or shall I? Isabella: Mary and i were discussing important family matters. Lynne: Oh, come on, isabella, tell her. Isabella: Leave! Lynne: Make me! Isabella: Fine, if that's what it takes. Mary: No, stop it. Stop it right now, both of you. Lynne: It's okay. I'll do it. This woman, your daughter-in-law, is a complete fraud. Isabella: Mary, do not listen to her. She's obviously crazy. Lynne: Done, isabella, it's over. You don't stand a chance, not now. You see, the truth is out, and, lady, you're toast. Billy: Look, raul, if you want to be with brittany, go ahead, take off. Mac: We'll stay and close up. Raul: Thanks, but I better not. I think she'd rather be alone right now. Billy: Whatever's going on sure has you worried. Raul: She's, uh, she's going through some family stuff right now. It's a real mess. Listen, guys, I'd tell you more if I could, you know that. Mac: No, it's okay, raul. We understand. Billy: Yeah, I just hate to see you like this, man. Raul: Don't worry about me. Come on, guys, your wedding day is right around the corner. Mac: Our wedding day... now that we've booked the colonnade room and I have this ring, I don't know, it just-- it all seems... Raul: What, more real? Mac: Yeah, exactly. Billy: Yeah, yeah, I feel the same way. Raul: Well, it sounds like you guys have gotten everything taken care of. Billy: Almost. We've still got one last thing we need your help with. Anita: Deborah, is that you? Deborah: Anita, how are you? Anita: I don't believe this. What are you doing in town? Deborah: Oh, gosh, I'm just passi t through. I'm on my way to chicago. We're doing this piece on political protest, how it's evolved since the '60s. Anita: Wow, it sounds fascinating. Good for you. Deborah: Oh, yeah, it's fun. Anita: You know, I read about all your latest accomplishments. In the alumni newsletter. Deborah: I keep telling my publicist to back off on that stuff. Anita: No, nonsense. If you don't blow your own horn, who will? Deborah: Well, maybe so. How are you? How's frederick? Anita: Um, well, frederick, he's, uh, well, he's frederick. Less said, the better. Deborah: Oh, brittany must be so big now. Anita: She's actually a freshman in college. Deborah: No, are you serious? Anita: Yeah, she's got a mind of her own, which is putting it mildly. Deborah: Oh, gosh, it's so good to see you. Could you join me? I'd love to catch up. Anita: Oh, so would I. I would like that very much, but I have to meet someone. Maybe the next time you're in town, though, okay? Deborah: Absolutely. We'll see you then. Anita: You look great. Deborah: You too. It's so good to see you. Anita: Bye. D deborah: Bye-bye. Anita: J.T. J.T.: Mrs. Hodges, hello. Anita: I'm gonna start fining you a quarter for every time you call me that. So you called. Is there any particular reason you wanted to get together? Brittany: Gee, don't let me interrupt. Frederick: Damn, brittany, you shouldn't walk in here without knocking. Brittany: Well, it seems to me if you're gonna mess around, you ought to learn how to lock the door. Jill: Brittany, this really isn't what it looks like. Brittany: Is that the best you could come up with? Frederick: Watch your tongue, young lady. Brittany: Oh, no, you're not gonna lecture me about manners after I walk in here and catch the two of you like this. Jill: I should leave. Brittany: You do that. Jill: She's gonna go straight to billy. Frederick: Yeah, well, we're just gonna have to deal with it. We don't have any choice now. Brittany: How long has this been going on? No, on second thought, spare me the details. Good afternoon. Here's some of the stories we're following for global news at six. - The axe is about to fall at schools across the city. Today, the edmonton public school board announced it may have to cut as many as 450 teaching jobs this fall.New pot plan in the works. Canad is one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana.And canada's north is open for business. We'll take you to a massive trade show here in edmonton.That's tonight at six. Raul: You need my help? Billy: Oh, don't look so scared, man. Raul: I don't know the first thing about weddings, man. Billy: I think you can handle this. Raul: All right, I will give it a shot. What's up? Billy: Well, we haven't really talked about the whole best man thing. I know this probably won'bebe much of surprise, but we've been friends since we were kids, and there's nobody else I'd rather have by my side. So I'm asking you, officially, will you stand up for me? Raul: Oh, man, uh, hey, wouldn't you rather ask jack? Billy: No, I'm asking you. Raul: All right, well, in that case, I would be honored. Oh, man, I am so happy for you two. Billy: Thanks, man. Mac: Hey, can I get one of those, too? Raul: Oh, you betcha. Come here. And what about your maid of honor? Mac: It's gonna be colleen. We called her before we came over here. Raul: Oh, she must have been thrilled. Mac: Yeah, she was. You know, it's gonna be neat having my--let's see, what's she gonna be to me, my future niece-in-law, is that right? Billy: Cousins? Whatever. One big happy family. Paul: What happened? Isabella: (Cries) Paul: What happened? Oh. Isabella: A man appeared out of nowhere, and he grabbed my wrist, and he covered my mouth. I tried to fight him, and I just managed to pull his hand away from my mouth, and I started screaming. Lynne: Paul, n need to report this assault. I'll get the police on the line. Isabella: No, please, don't do anything, please. Paul: Why not? Isabella: Because of what the man told me. This wasn't a random assault. He was sent by my husband. J.T.: Thanks. Anita: Thank you. Waitress: All right, so that's a steak sandwich, medium rare with cottage fries, and for you? Brad: I will have the halibut special, please. Waitress: Great. I'll be right back with your iced teas. Brad: Thank you. Colleen: This is so great. Brad: What, me taking you to dinner? Colleen: Well, not only that. Right before we le, mackenzie called. Dad, she asked me to be her maid of honor. Brad: Really? Colleen: I am so excited. I can't believe she picked me. I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure her day is totally perfect. Well, you're not gonna say no, are you, just because granddad isn't thrilled billy's getting married? B brad: (Chuckles) honey, that's putting it mildly. Colleen: So what are you saying, dad? I can't stand up for them? You're not gonna make this into a big, hairy problem, are you? Anita: Is it my imagination, or are you a bit uncomfortable? J.T.: There's some things I need to tell you. Anita: You know, actually, before we get into all that, do you want anything? J.T.: No, no, thanks. Anita: They have this great seafood platter. J.T.: Look, brittany knows. Anita: About what? J.T.: About your husband and jill abbott, that morning we saw them here. Anita: How did that happen? J.T.: Look, I didn't mean to let things slip, but brittany has this way when she wants information. Anita: She's persistent. J.T.: Yeah. Anita: Kind of takes after her mother that way. J.T.: You don't seem too fazed that she found out. Anita: I'm not. J.T.: Look, I didn't mean to cause problems. Anita: No, jeffrey, I would never think that of you. Brittany probably would have found out sooner or later, with or without my help. Frederick: Kitten-- Brittany: Don't even, dad. Frederick: Look, I don't know what you were told-- Brittany: I was hoping it was a lie, but obviously,t t wasn'T. You and jill are having an affair? Frederick: That's not true, honey. Brittany: Oh, please, don't try to sell me on that after what I just saw with my own eyes. Frederick: You're filling in an awful lot of blanks and jumping to some dangerous conclusions. Brittany: Yeah, right. Frederick: Sweetheart, look, I wish you would just trust me here, all right? This is nothing you need to concern yourself with. It's a lot more complicated than you realize. Brittany: How, dad? How is it complicated? You're married, and you're sleeping with another woman. It sounds pretty damn simple to me! Raul: All right, so the colonnade room, booked. Your party is set. Uh, what else do you-- you've already got that humongous rock on your finger. What else? Billy: The hardest part of all. Mac: Waiting. Raul: Hey, what are you guys gogonna do for your honeymoon? Mac: Hey, we haven't even talked about that. Billy: Well, we do have a little extra money to play with now. Mac: Now that my grandmother is paying for everything else. Billy: So where'd you like to go? Mac: I don't care. You pick. Billy: You can't ask me to do that. Mac: Why? Raul: No, listen to him. You don't want to leave a big decision up to him like this. You're gonna end up going white-water rafting or something like that. Billy: See, there's an idea. Mac: Oh, no, no, no way. Not on my honeymoon. Billy: But we'd be together, that's all that matters, right? Mac: Yeah. Jill: I'm sorry, I'm sorry if I'm interrupting. Isabella: Mary, please, lynne is just a bitter woman. I mean, look at her. She's a loser. She can't stand that paul's with me, and it's been eating her alive ever-- Mary: Isabella, isabella, please, let me talk to lynne alone for a moment. Isabella: Mary, she's jealous. You can't listen to her. Mary: Lynne, will you, please, for heaven's sakes, tell me what on earth is going on. Lynne: Isabella wouldn't be married to paul it if weren't for lies and deception. Mary: But she's already apologized to me for her mistakes. Lynne: Oh, her mistakes? I'm talking about on purpose. Mary: Okay, now, lynne, just calm down, calm down. Let's say you're right. Is there anything we can do about it? Lynne: We can try. Mary: Lynne, I know you feel strongly about this, but if I don't make peace with isabella, I could lose both my son and my grandson for lord knows how long, at my age, maybe forerer. Is it really worth it? Can we change what's happened? Paul: So you won't believe what I was doing wh I I first heard your voice. Chris: What? Paul: I found a picture of you, so I was tearing it up, and I was throwing it out to sea. Chris: You brought a picture of me with you to california? Paul: Yeah, inadvertently. I found it in old reliable here. Chris: Oh, my-- you still have this ancient thing? Paul: It's not ancient. Chris: It could be an antique. You brought this with us on our trip to vietnam years ago. Paul: Well, it's funny you should mention that, 'cause that's where I found the picture, one of the pockets there. I also found a boarding pass. So here I am, doing everything humanly possible to get you out of my mind, and then I found a picture of you in my bag. Chris: Wow. Paul: Yeah, wow. What do you think it means? So, it was called cattle point. Of the nation, and subsequentlyne of th here. Your cruise director, ron Billy: What are you doing here? Jill: I have to talk to you about something. Billy: Mom. Jill: Please, billy. Raul: You know, guys, I think i amgonna take off. Will you lock up? Billy: Sure. Raul: Thank you. See you guys later. Good night, mrs. Abbott. Jill: Good night. Mac: I'll go in the back and let you talk to your mom. Billy: I want you to stay. Mac: Billy... Billy: You're my fiancéE. Whatever my mom has to say, she can say to both of us. You don't have a problem with that, do you? Jill: Billy, this isn't about mackenzie. It's not about the two of you. It is about me, and it's extremely personal. Now you can choose to tell mac or not later. Mac: I think I should go. Billy: Okay, but I think, first, we should tell my mom our news. Mac: Okay. Jill: Is this about your wedding? Billy: Yeah. Jill: Oh, please tell me you've decided to put it off. Billy: The date hasn't changed. Jill: I see. Billy: Mom, mac is gonna be my wife. Now you've made it clear you don't want to be there. If you change your mind, we'd be happy to have you join us at the colonnade room. Jill: The colonnade room? How can you afford the colonnade room? Billy: Mrs. Chancellor's paying for it. Jill: Is that a fact? Where did you get that ring? Mac: Billy gave it to me. Jill: How could you afford that? Mac: It was my grandmother'S. Billy: She gave it to me, and I gave it to mac. Jill: Ooh, katherine to the rescue. Billy: Katherine offered to help. She knows how important this day is to us, and she wanted to be a part of it, unlike other people. Lynne: Okay, I'll tell you what. You listen to what I have to say, and you make sure that woman shuts up until I'm finished, and then you decide what you want to do, okay? Mary: Mm-hmm. Isabella: No, let me. I'll tell her. Lynne: Oh, come on. This is gonna be good. Isabea:A: Mary, you remember earlier when I telling you I had made some terrible mistakes? Lynne: Quite an understatement. Isabella: Shut up, lynne! I know you were thinking about forgiving me, maybe not right away, but someday. Lynne: Okay, you're not telling this story, so forget it. You're trying to soften the blow. Isabella: No, I'm not! Lynne: Yes, you are! Keep quiet! This is a story, mrs. Williams, that isabella has gone to great lengths to make sure no one ever heard, but you see, michael baldwin threw a monkey wrench in your plans, didn't he? Mary: Michael baldwin? Lynne: Remember, mrs. Williams? We thought there was some connection, and we were right. We just didn't realize how right we were. Chris: Let's not get carried away with mbmbolism. Paul: You don't believe me, do you? Chris: It's a little beyond coincidence. Are you sure you're not romanticizing a bit? Paul: That's the photo I didn't destroy. Chris: Oh, my gosh! Look how young I was. Paul: You haven't changed. Chris: Bull. You tore apart the other one? Paul: Yeah, you should've gotten here a few seconds sooner. This is a better picture, anyway. Chris: So isabella's due in L.A. When? Paul: Um, another day or two. Chris: What are you gonna do? Paul: I don't know. I don't have the faintest idea. I mean, my whole life is a total disaster, and I really don't know what to do about it. It's óó degrees and sunny, just before 5 0-clock.Good afternoon. I'm brienne hurlburt with a look at what's coming up on global news at 5:30... a lethbridge alderman charged with lying to police about her disappearance in the U.S. Has been offered a deal by the american prosecutor handling her case. We'll have the latest on dar heatherington.A number of canadians are among the wounded in saudi arabia. Nearly a hundred people were killed in a string of suicide bombings this morning. Frederick: Are you going to listen or just berate me? Brittany: It depends on how long you keep trying to B.S. Me. Frederick: There is no affair, no sexual relationship. We haven't been together that way, not even once. Brittany: So you stayed with jill upstairs in a room all night at the lodge, what, playing cards? Exactly how naive do you think I am? Frederick: I expect you to be grown-up enough to accept that there might be another explanation, brittany. Brittany: And what would that be? Frederick: Jabot is a client. Brittany: Oh, a client. And exactly what kind of transaction was jill making when I walked in here? Frederick: Look, mrs. Abbott and I have become friends. I was able to help her out with some personal issues. Once she realized that your mother and i were having problems, she wanted to return the favor, lend a sympathetic ear. That's all that went on that night-- just a friend helping a friend. Brittany: Uh-huh. Frederick: Brittany, we talked. That's it. I suppose your mother put the worst possible spin on all this. Brittany: Oh, no, no, no, dad, forget it. You're not getting out of it that way, by attacking mom, because I didn't hear it from her. I got it from a completely different source. Colleen: Thank you. Waitress: You're welcome. Brad: How's your sandwich? Colleen: Unh-unh. I'm not gonna eat it until you answer me about the wedding. Brad: It's really important to you, huh? Colleen: Billy and mac are made for each other, and I want to be part of their big day. Brad: All right, honey, I will talk to your granddad, make sure it's not an issue, okay? Colleen: Oh, thanks, dad. It's gonna be so much fun. It's in the colonnade room. Brad: Ooh-la-la! Colleen: Just because you go there constantly-- Brad: Well, you know, I'm just that kind of guy. Colleen: It's gonna be so beautiful. I cannot wait to see my dress. And J.T. In a tux, now that will be interesting. Brad: Wait, wait, wait-- J.T.'S not in the wedding party? Colleen: Oh, no, no. Stanngng up for billy? No way, but he is a guest-- my very handsome escort. Wow, you're getting a lot better. Brad: At what? Colleen: Not making that face you usually do when I mention J.T. Brad: Well, I'm trying honey. Colleen: I know you are. That's why I really appreciate it, especially since I know it's really hard for you to trust J.T. Brad: Believe me, colleen, nothing would make me happier than for me to be wrong and you to be right. Colleen: I am right, dad. I know I am. He respects me so much. I mean, he'd rather die than to hurt me. But I don't think about that. I mean, there's no reason. I swear he wakes up in the morning and thinks of ways to make me happy. What? Go on, say it. Brad: Honey, you talk about J.T. As if he's perfect. Colleen: Well, he is. Brad: No, no, he's not. Nobody is. Colleen: I know, dad, but come on, I'm not gonna sit here and list his flaws. Brad: Flaws? What, you mean he has some? This is big news. Colleen: Okay, fine. Flaws, let me see. Brad: No, I was just-- I was just joking. Colleen: Okay, here's one.He doesn't always ask me if I want coffee or tea. Sometimes he just picks for me, but I can handle that. And when he plays basketball, he doesn't always go for the ball. He gets really lazy. And I wish he'd tuck in his shirt, because he has a really cute-- Brad: Okay, all right. That's good. I've heard enough faults for one day. Colleen: I'm really glad we can talk like this, dad. We've gotten so close. It's exactly how I hoped it'd be. Brad: Mmm. My baby. Colleen, I know you might not always feel like this. There are gonna be times when you'll feel that I'm not being as open or as trusting as you'd like me to be. Colleen: Dad-- Brad: Sweetheart, I need you to remember how precious you are to me. You're my baby, and I'm always going to want to protect you. I can't help it. I'm your dad. That's what dads do. J.T.: You would have told brittany about your husband and mrs. Abbott? Anita: I wouldn't have gone out of w way to protect him. J.T.: Well, anyway, she knows. She seemed pretty upset. Anita: Yeah, well, I'm sure it was hard for her to believe at first. Brittany has always tended to put her father on a pedestal. J.T.: Well, once she thought about it, she was mainly concerned about you. Anita: Brittany actually... J.T.: Yeah, yeah, she was pretty torn up thinking about what you must have gone through seeing that. Anita: Her father publicly humiliating me with jill abbott. J.T.: Look, I know you two don't always get along that well, but she really does care. Anita: Thank you for that. J.T.: Yeah, well, anyway, the other thing I wanted to talk to you about-- Anita: J.T., You have been so kind and sensitive. It means a great deal. J.T.: Yeah, well, about that... Anita: What? You were going to say something. J.T.: Look, this, this us, whatever... Anita: Perhaps you'd be more comfortable talking upstairs. We'd cerininly have privacy. J.T.: No, upstairs would be a bad idea, really bad. Anita: I see. J.T.: The thing is, what happened probably shouldn't have happened. I mean, I totally get why it did, but... Anita: You don't have to explain, jeffrey. I understand. This is out there on global - I'm seanna collins. Global tv presents the becel ride for heart - june 1st on fox drive. This is canada's largest charity cycling and in-line skating event in support of heart and stroke research. Pick up your pledge form at western cycle, foote field or subwaydon't miss theeeeet the north: Makin' it work conference and exposition today and tomorrow at the mayfield inn and suites. This conference promotes products and services made by people living up north - the exposition is free festa italiana in piazza winspearis the 5th annual funraiser gala for opera new-o-va .. thursday night at the winspear. It features their brightest starts from the past four years. Call the winspear for more information.And the edmonton humane society will hold their annual compost sale saturday at the shelter. Purchase a bag of organic compost soil with all proceeds to support the on-going care of homeless animals Frederick: What source? Who told you about this? Brittany: A friend. Frederick: Which friend? Brittany: J.T. Hellstrom. He was with mom that morning. Frederick: What the devil was he doing there? Brittany: The point is J.T. Was there. He saw you two coming down the stairs together. He saw everything! Frederick: Yeah, well, then he must have misinterpreted what he saw. It happens all the time. You just take in a little bit of information out of context, jump to a conclusion, and you really haven't got a clue. Look, sweetheart, this is all being blown totally out of proportion. Kitten, come on. Hey, come on, you gotta believe me. It's the truth. I wouldn't lie to you. Brittany: Are you telling me there is nothing going on between you and jill? Nothing at all? Frederick: I didn't sleep with her. Brittany: You're still not answering my question! Not to mention what I saw when I walked in! Are you telling me that that's a misunderstanding? Nothing to say, huh? Fine. I'm outta here! Frederick: Britt. Brittany, just wait a minute! Brad: Thank you. Waitress: You're welcome. Can I tempt either of you with dessert? Colleen: I saw the tray, but I'm trying to be good. Brad: No, no, no, no. Let's see the dessert menu anyway, and I'll have decaf coffee. Waitress: Certainly. Brad: Thanks. While we're waiting, I'm going to use the bathroom. Colleen: Okay, well, hurry back, because the chocolate cake is calling me, and I am weakening. Brad: Yeah, well, there better be some when I get back. Colleen: Yum. J.T.: You get where I'm coming from? Anita: I do. I can't say that I'm not a little disappointed. J.T.: Well, don't get me wrong. I mean, it was amazing, really, but it can't happen again. Anita: You have a girlfriend that you care about very much. J.T.: Exactly. Anita: It's very noble of you. J.T.: I don't know about that. Anita: I've said it before, jeffrey. I think you have a lot more character than people give you credit for. J.T.: Thanks. Anita: So I guess this is good-bye. J.T.: You okay? Anita: You're so sweet. J.T.: So no hard feelings or anything? Colleen: It can't hurt to look. Waitress: Miss, are you all right? Colleen: Tell my dad I'll be in the car. Jill: This is unbelievable. Not only does katherine give you her blessing, she pays all your expenses. This is beyond crossing the line. Billy: She wants to help. Jill: Oh, please. She knows how much I oppose this marriage, but does she have one ounce of sympathy for my feelings? Of course she doesn'T. Billy: This has nothing to do with you. Jill: Oh, billy. Oh, billy, you have so much to learn about her. Billy: Mom, she's doing this because she believes in us. Jill: Let me explain something to you. Katherine uses every available opportunity to get to me. The woman is relentless. You don't know what it's like. Billy: Well, you want to bet? Jill: Billy, you and mac cannot get married so soon. You are too young. Billy: Mom, we've been over this. I'm not a child. Jill: Well, then stop acting like one! Marrying your high-school sweetheart just to assert your independence? How immature is that? Billy: I don't understand why you're getting into this again, anyway. Jill: Because I thought that maybe you would have come to your senses. Billy: And what? Called off the wedding? Jill: Yes, or postponed it till the right time. Billy: And when exactly is the right time? Jill: Honey, what harm could it do to put this on hold, and just think this through a little more? Billy: I've already thought about it. We both have. Jill: Well, then how about giving the rest of us some time to adjust? Doesn't it bother you at all that most of your family's not behind you on this? I mean, what does that tell you? Billy: It tells me that family doesn't always know what's best. Jill: What about you, mackene?E? Didn't you always want to have your father at your wedding? Haven't you always dreamed about him giving you away? Don't you want him to be there and be happy for you? Mac: Of course I do. Jill: Well, then why the rush? Why now? Billy: Stop badgering her, mom. Jill: I'm not badgering her. I want an answer to this! Is this really the way you want to start your new life? Mac: I'd be lying if I said my dad's opinion didn't matter to me, but it doesn't change the fact that I love your son. I have to listen to my heart. Jill: Oh, my god, you have to listen to common sense, both of you! This is the wot t possible time to get married! You just started your education! You don't have your parents' support! And I am going through a very difficult time in my life. I just found my birth mother, your grandmother. Why don't you just wait till that all dies down? Billy: Then you'd just come up with something else!Jill: Billy, please, give me some time to get used to this! Billy: And then what? You're gonna come around? Mom, we all know that's never gonna happen. You will never approve of this marriage! We could wait ten years, and you'd still be against it. Well, mac and I are are tired of waiting. We're getting married on schedule whether you like it or not! Mary: Oh! I can't believe what I'm hearing. Oh, is this true? Did you and michael conspire to destroy christine and paul's relationship? Isabella: Lynne is making it sound worse than it really is. Mary: I asked you if it was true! Isabella: That marriage was on the rocks. It was over. You know that better than anyone else. Mary: Then it is true! Michael sent you to my son wh he was vulnerable. Isabella: Oh, mary, vulnerable... despite your best efforts, paul is a grown man. He didn't want christine anymore. Heasas looking for love, and I came along, and we connected. It's that simple. Lynne: Oh, there you have it. The true story of a woman who wrecked a marriage to pay off a debt to a lawyer for god knows what sordid thing you did. And the woman herself standing right here telling us that we should forgive her. It's no big deal. Well, you take your pick, but if you want to move to sunny california and live with that, I suggest you start sleeping with one eye open. Mary: Isabella, how could you? Isabella: Mary, I don't feel good about this. I wish everything could have been clean and aboveboard. Yes, on one hand, I blame michael. But on the other hand, if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have a wonderful husband and a-- Mary: Damn you! Lynne: Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Isabella: I'm still married to paul! I have his son! Isis isn't over-- not by a long shot! Paul: You getting cold? I'll fix the fire. Paul: Here you go. Chris: Thanks. Paul: Get you warmed up in no time. Paul: Kind of feels like old times, doesn't it? Chris: But now our lives have changed forever. Paul: Chris, my whole relationship with isabella was a lie. I just... I feel like a fool. I mean, I never should have let anything get in the way of my coming to see you. Chris: Don't do that. Our marriage was at the breaking point. We weren't living some idyllic fantasy back then. Paul: We could have been. You know, we could have been. We were just never given the chance. Paul: Chris, I... Chris: I need you! Paul: Are you sure? Chris: Yes. I'm sure right now I need you!

Jill is upset that Catherine is paying for Billy and Mac to get married

Minister: Dearly beloved, we have come together to witness and bless the joining together of Lucas Lorenzo Spencer and Tracy Angelica Quartermaine in holy matrimony. A union of husband and wife, of heart, mind, and body, is intended for their mutual joy. Therefore, marriage is not to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly, but reverently, deliberately -- [Jax whispering] Minister: And in accordance with the purpose for which it was instituted. Into this union, Lucas Lorenzo and Tracy Angelica now come to be joined. If any of you can show just cause why they may not be lawfully married, speak now or forever hold your peace. Alice: Well -- Edward: Sit down! You're fired. Ethan: Anyone else? Okay. I think we're good. Minister: Tracy Angelica, will you have this man to be your husband, to live together in the covenant of marriage; will you love him, comfort him, honor him, and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and forsaking all others, will you be faithful to him as long as you both shall live? Luke: Spanky? Tracy: No -- uh -- I'm just making sure he didn't say "obey." He didn't. He didn't. Okay. All of that, yes, I will, I will. Minister: Lucas Lorenzo, will you have this woman to be your wife, to live together in the covenant of marriage; will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and forsaking all others, will you be faithful to her as long as you both shall live? Luke: I will. Minister: Are there rings? Luke: With this ring, I thee wed. Tracy: With this ring, I thee wed. Minister: And now that Lucas Lorenzo and Tracy Angelica have given themselves to each other by solemn vow with the joining of hands and the giving and receiving of rings, by the power vested in me -- Tracy: Hold on. I really need to see that prenup again. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: I really like this ornament. It's delicate, and it's beautiful. Patrick: That's why I bought it. It reminded me of you. Robin: It's really easy having you here, but -- it's also really hard. Patrick: You sure you're okay with this? I don't want you to, um, resent me being here. Robin: No. I want Emma's Christmas to be perfect. So, what is the plan? Are you bolting the Christmas tree to the ground again? Patrick: Of course I'm gonna bolt the Christmas tree to the ground. Emma's a lot stronger than she was last year. Robin: You're so funny. Patrick: Hey, I always say err on the side of caution when it comes to kids. Robin: Oh, yeah? Is that what you always say? Patrick: It's a nice tree. [Knock on door] Mac: Hey, I thought I'd take a chance and see if you wanted to go out to dinner. What the hell are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You are such a sucker. Sam: Lookit. It's sweet. Jason: I'm looking at it, and -- Sam: And what? I couldn't bear the thought of this poor little thing sitting on the lot all by itself during Christmas. I think if we just give it a little TLC it will be beautiful. Okay, well -- maybe not beautiful, but definitely unique. Jason: If you say so. Sam: I mean, really, you're one to talk, though, Mr. I pick up every stray that I find. Jason: What does that mean? Sam: Oh, I don't know. Michael, Carly, Spinelli, Brenda. Not that I'm complaining. 'Cause when you found this stray, it was the best day of my life. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: What brought this on? You've seen the prenup. Tracy: I want to see it again. Ethan: I object. Lucky: Me, too. Lulu: So do I. Tracy: You can't object. Give it. Luke: I don't think I will. Tracy: Fine. I'm leaving. Lulu: Tracy. Tracy, you can't walk out. Tracy: Watch me. Maya: No. No. Tracy: Oh, please. Lulu: This is ridiculous. You love my dad. I'm not going to let you ruin this at the last possible moment. Luke: Tracy, for God's sake, I don't believe this. Lulu: With all of his praise of the adventurous life, his greatest adventure has been with you. I don't think you realize how lucky you are to have found each other. Tracy: Wow, that's a really lovely speech. You know what it tells me? That I'm right to be suspicious. Brook Lynn: Get your hands out of his pocket. Now come here. You are acting absolutely ridiculous. I think I'm speaking for everybody when I say I want you to get back up there, get this done, because I would like to have a damn drink already. Tracy: And who asked you? Brook Lynn: Who asked me? You know what? Nobody had to. I am your granddaughter, and I get a say here. Do you know what my say is? Step aside. God, get out of your way, Tracy. You love Luke. You're too afraid to let yourself be happy. I get that. But nothing in life comes with a guarantee. It just doesn't. Paper or no paper, at the end of the day, you're gonna have to stand up there and take a chance. So go. Take your chance. Hey. Take it. Tracy: Proceed. Minister: You sure? Luke: She's sure. Get on with it. Minister: Well, then, by the power vested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride. [Cheering and applause] Tracy: Thank you. It was a beautiful ceremony. Minister: One of the most memorable, in any case. Luke: It suited us. We'd like to express our gratitude. Minister: That's not necessary. Tracy: It's a donation. Minister: Well, my congregation thanks you. And may you have a blessed journey together. Oh, and in case you were harboring any doubts, I assure you I am a bona fide minister. Alexis: It's true. I had him thoroughly vetted. Ethan: Hey. Well done, mate. Maya: Yeah, you guys took us on a bumpy ride. Brook Lynn: Um, excuse me. Can I talk to you for just a second? Well? You gonna yell at me or what? Tracy: I haven't decided yet. Explain yourself. Brook Lynn: Okay. Well, I guess we're a little more similar than I thought, and I might have been feeling some sort of empathy. Look, I wanted to save you from yourself, hoping that maybe one day, somebody would do that for me. Tracy: I underestimated you. Good save. Luke: Thank you for riding shotgun, helping keep me on the track. Lucky: You did good, Dad. Don't blow it. Nikolas: Congratulations. Luke: Thank you. I'm glad you were here, Nik. Enjoy the party. Nikolas: Thank you. Edward: Well, the deed is done. Good job, both of you. Tracy: Well, if I didn't know better, I'd think you might have meant that. Edward: You don't know me as well as you think you do, dear. I know that this hasn't been easy for you, and I've been a large part of that. But for some reason, this, uh, this scoundrel makes you happy. And that makes me happy. Tracy: Thank you, Daddy. [Luke chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps] Jax: There you are. What are -- Carly: Hi. Jax: What -- what are you hiding out here for? Carly: Well, I'm done. I'm done. Jax: Well, what could be so important to sneak away and text about? Carly: Maybe I'm arranging a last-minute Christmas present for someone special. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Merry Christmas. Maxie: What are you doing here? Matt: I was about to just ask you the same thing. You're in a deserted office after hours and it is very close to Christmas. Maxie: How is that any of your business? Matt: What? I see we're very full of holiday cheer. Maxie: I am not in the mood for Christmas, but in the spirit of the holiday, I got you a present. Matt: You got me a present? Maxie: Yeah. Matt: Wow. Maxie: It was free. I'm breaking up with you. Matt: Wait, so we were really -- okay, why? Maxie: Because I'm not a nice person. I'm shallow and vain and everything is always about me. Matt: Yeah. So? Maxie: I'm incapable of sustaining a relationship. I poison them. Besides, all guys who have feelings for me either die a horrible death or they get their heart shattered. And I like you enough to spare you either fate. So run along and just pretend you never laid eyes on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: It's pretty. Jason: Mmm. Yeah. Sam: But we can't go ornament crazy, so I'm gonna go get the smaller balls from upstairs. Jason: Oh, come on. Sam: What? It's gonna be pretty. [Knock on door] Jason: Molly! Molly: Hi, Jason. I'm glad you're home. Jason: Got another list for me? Molly: No. But grab your coat. Jason: Why? Molly: We're going Christmas shopping. Jason: Did we have a conversation I don't remember? Molly: No. I'm being a little impulsive. Look, you're a really great guy, Jason, but the terrible truth is, you're romantically challenged. So you're gonna need an expert consultant to find Sam's Christmas gift. That's where I come in. Jason: Sorry, but I can't. Molly: Well, that's okay. I've given this a lot of thought. You should give Sam something that she would never get for herself, like a fabulous piece of jewelry. A necklace. Or maybe a stained glass window for her bathroom. Sam: Hi, molly. That's sweet. That's really sweet. You're a great little sister. Jason isn't gonna go shopping or anything like that. We're just gonna decorate our tree. You're more than welcome to help. Molly: That's your tree? Jason: I'm afraid so. Molly: Oh, boy. Sam: Come help me. It's cute. Molly: Mm-hmm. Yeah, it is. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hallelujah, it is done. My dad and Tracy are officially married and my life can go back to normal. Dante: You were pretty nervous there for a while, huh? Lulu: Have you met my father? Dante: You know what, though? In some bizarre way, they're really well matched. Lulu: Thank you. Dante: I'm glad they managed to work it out. Lulu: You know what's funny is Tracy was closer to bailing than my dad. Which I get. I totally understand how scary it can be to put your heart on the line, especially when it's been handed back to you before. You start looking for loopholes. Dante: Look, I know how difficult it was for you to open your heart to me. I want you to know I'll never make you regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Oh, no, no, no. It's important to put the small ornaments on top. Sam: With a tree this size, I don't think it really matters. Molly: Well, sure it does. I mean, in art, balance is everything. [Knock on door] Michael: Hey. Jason: Hey. Michael: How you doing? Jason: Come on in. Michael: Just wanted to stop by -- hey. Sam: Hey. Glad you're here. Come, help. We're decorating the tree. Extra pair of hands are always welcome. Michael: Yeah? I don't want to just invite myself. Jason: You're always welcome here. Sam: No, come on, get over here. Michael: All right. Sam: Grab a ball. Small ones on the bottom, though. Michael: Cool. Is this it? Sam: Yeah, this is it. Molly: What do you think? Michael: It's different. It's not too bad. Sam: Okay, okay. So I picked a unique tree. What can I say, it just called out to me. Michael: I can see that. It looks good. Molly: Did you guys know that the tradition of Christmas trees stems from a pagan ritual? Michael: I was actually wondering about that, Molly. Thank you. Sam: That's hilarious. Molly: Well, it's true. Druid warriors considered the trees to be sacred. That's how it all started. Spinelli: Gracious holiday greetings. Sam: Hi. Spinelli: I didn't expect anyone to be here. No matter. I have a most urgent mission to attend to. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I understand your anger, Mac. If somebody hurt Emma the way that I hurt Robin, I would feel the same. But it's Christmas. Peace on earth. Good will towards men. And I'm hoping that at least for a little while we can have a cease fire out of respect for Robin and Emma. Mac: I can do that. Robin: Then you'll join us for Christmas dinner? Mac: Count me in. Robin: One more thing. One more thing. Mac: Don't press your luck, Robin. Robin: I heard that Luke and Tracy got married. Mac: Oh, come on. I know where you're going with this. Robin: Yes. And you should go. Alexis will be there. I have a good feeling. Mac: We'll see. Bye. Robin: Bye. Why did I just do that? Patrick: Do what? Robin: Encourage him. Patrick: Because you want your uncle to be happy. Robin: Yeah. So why should I inflict love upon him? Patrick: Because when love is treated with the proper care and respect, when it's nurtured and cherished, it's one of the greatest things in life. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Okay, I'm touched. Your present was very unique. But it was very sincerely given, so for that I thank you. However, I will not be accepting your offer just to walk away. Maxie: Well, why would you stick around? I'm hateful to you. Matt: Not always. Plus, I'm a glutton for punishment. Maxie: I'm serious. What is so damaged about your psyche that you would want to be with someone who's as bad for you as I am? It can't be the challenge, we've already had sex. Matt: Pretty fantastic sex. Maxie: You're talented and all that, but I wouldn't say it's worth dying over. Matt: Okay, being with you is not going to kill me. And if my heart gets stomped, then that's on me. But if -- I'm willing to risk being a memory later if that means being with you now. So that's your early Christmas present. I'm not gonna let you just run me off. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: May I have everyone's attention, please? I would like to toast the happy couple. So if you could all grab a glass. I'll keep it short and sweet. To Luke and Tracy, and a lifetime of making each other the happiest miserable people in the world. All: Cheers! Lucky: I'd like to start out by making a confession. I'm completely stunned to be standing here tonight. My dad and Tracy figured out every way to get it wrong. And I honestly thought that they would never figure out how to get it right. But there's a reason that they did. And I think the only thing you can call it is love. I've never seen a more unlikely couple, but I've also never seen 2 people fight so hard in their own baffling and unique ways to be together. You made it. Good on you. To as much happiness as you can possibly stand before you start making each other crazy again. [Cheers and applause] Lulu: Now it's my turn. Well, when you first came into our family, do you remember what I called you? Tracy: Oh, yes. Step monster. Lulu: Yes. There were 3 syllables that expressed my feelings exactly. But as I slowly got to know you, I realized how deep you are and how special and remarkable you are and how lucky I am the day that you stomped into my life. And I'm very happy that you married my dad. And I'm honored to call you my step mother. [Cheers and applause] Luke: Ladies and gents. Ladies and gents, if I may. I just want to say that this is a remarkable woman, my wife. My wife. Wow, that sounds better than I thought it was gonna. My wife. My real, legal wife. Ha. You know, I don't know how you did it, but you have made yourself the center of my world. And before you came plowing into it, my world was a place that was pretty dull. I pretty much lost interest in it. And I don't find that anymore. I'm kind of interested again. Wow. I'm kind of happy, actually. So before we begin round 2, I just want to say I love you. And I'm afraid I always will. [Cheers and applause] Tracy: I -- I think I'm supposed to say something here. But I'm kind of at a loss for words, so let me just say simply that -- I've never been happier in my life. And I want to thank all of you for witnessing this truly rare moment. Can we eat cake now? Luke: Yes, please! Eat that cake. Eat that cake. [SCENE_BREAK] Siobhan: Lovely wedding. A bit off kilter, but lovely. Lucky: Considering the 2 people involved, it was actually perfect. Siobhan: You're quite happy for your dad, aren't you? Lucky: Yeah. Yeah, I am. It hasn't been easy for him. Dad deserves a little joy in his life. And it's inspiring to know that you can lose your first love, think you'll never recover, and then find love again with someone new. [SCENE_BREAK] Edward: Now, since you have become a member of the Quartermaine family twice, I think you and I ought to get to know each other better. Ethan: Why's that? Edward: I have great plans for you, young man. Luke: Hey, dodge. How about getting your old man something liquid that burns and doesn't bubble? Ethan: With pleasure. Luke: If you're hatching ideas about grooming him as a surrogate because you've already alienated all your own heirs, forget about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: Oh, hey. Do you have a second? Carly: Sure. Brenda: Oh, good. I was just thinking that maybe we could come to some sort of an understanding. Carly: Is that so? Brenda: Yeah. Well, you know, look, I don't want to feel like there has to be some sort of trouble between us every time I turn around. So, you know, I don't like you. Carly: I don't like you. Brenda: So that's perfect. So maybe we could just make this about the kids from now on and not about us. Sonny's having this little, you know, Christmas brunch for all his children. Dante can't make it, but Michael and Kristina are gonna come, and we were just thinking it would be really nice if you would consider letting Morgan come. So. Carly: That's a conversation between me and Sonny. You don't have any business being in the middle of my kids. Why don't we reach an understanding about that? Brenda: Absolutely. Yeah. You don't -- you don't want to be with Sonny anymore, right? Carly: No. Brenda: I was just wondering why you don't want to make things better rather than, you know, always making things worse. Carly: I don't know. I guess we all can't be like Brenda. Sonny: Okay, I can see this isn't going very well. Brenda: Hey, babe. Carly: Your girlfriend wanted to have the conversation, not me. Brenda: Yeah. My fault. Sorry. Sonny: What happened? Brenda: Nothing. I just wanted to see if, you know, maybe she would let Morgan come to your Christmas brunch. Sonny: Did she refuse? Brenda: Yeah. Or I don't know, actually. Doesn't matter. It was a mistake. It's my fault. Sonny: Yeah, don't worry about it 'cause I can handle her. Brenda: Why were you with her? Out of curiosity, why were you with her to begin with ever? I mean, what exactly -- Sonny: Wait, wait, wait, wait. I think that you need to take it easy. We're gonna go outside, okay? Get some fresh air. All right? Brenda: Okay. Sonny: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Molly, I went to that ski resort last year, so there's a great run I want you to try when you get there. Molly: Why don't you just come with us? Michael: Actually, I can't. I don't think that's gonna work. The resort's outside of Port Charles city limits and I have to get permission from the courts to leave the jurisdiction, so it's gonna be kind of a process. Sam: I think you should go for it. Michael: You think? Jason: Yeah, I could get Diane to do the paperwork, get you out of here for a day. Hey. Whoa. Where are you going? Spinelli: Don't worry your pretty little head about it. Just enjoy your nog. Jason: That bothers me. Sam: That's odd. Yeah. But it's Spinelli. Jason: Something's going on. Molly: I know. Spinelli's going to see Maxie. That's why he got all dressed up. A Christmas reunion. Wouldn't that just be the most romantic thing ever? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: This is not the time to act stubborn, okay. I'm giving you a free to pass to run, you should take advantage and find someone who's actually capable of making you happy. Matt: Happiness is overrated. I prefer challenged. Maxie: I'm trying to have an unselfish moment here, okay. I really do think you should take advantage. I am a train wreck. Yes, it's true, I have incredible instinct when it comes to fashion and up-and-coming trends. I'm determined and ambitious. But I have the attention span of a gnat and I have absolutely no willpower whatsoever. I also have the annoying habit of verbalizing any thought that comes into my head, which can -- Matt: You don't have to be anything other than what you already are. I'm not gonna hold you to some impossible standard that you could never meet. I think you're glorious. Drop dead gorgeous is what I was gonna say. You're also very perceptive and intuitive and loving. You are loyal. And you can be very exasperating sometimes, but you're kind of entertaining when you're going about it, so. You meet all my criteria, Maxie. You're everything that I want. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Look. Look. Look at the Christmas tree. Patrick: So pretty. Robin: Mommy and daddy made it just for you. Emma: Mommy, teddy bear. Robin: Yeah, there's a teddy bear. Patrick: You want to hang your stocking? Why don't you do that and I'll take pictures of you. Robin: No, I want to do it together. Let's do it as a family. Emma: I see the bear! Robin: It's in the tree somewhere. Patrick: Okay, come here. Look. Ready? Okay, your stocking says "Emma." There we go. Robin: That's just for you, honey. Come on, let's go. Let's go look at the tree. We're gonna find it. There's lots of bears in here. Somewhere -- Patrick: Look. Robin: Somewhere up there. Do you see him? Patrick: Is that your bear? Do you see it? Look. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Looks good, don't you think? Molly: Yeah. Michael: Yeah, well, as good as it's going to be. No offense. Molly: I can't wait to give you your Christmas present, Sam. And it's not too late, we can still go shopping. Jason: Oh, okay. You know what, Molly, I don't need to go shopping because I already got Sam's present. And she's getting it Christmas morning and not a minute before. Sam: That's sweet. But this is my present. Most of my Christmases I've spent alone. I never really realized what I was missing. It's this -- family, love, decorating a tree, drinking eggnog. It doesn't get any better than this. Jason: Michael, get your coat. There's something we have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: So can I ask? Can you explain this if it's possible? Maxie: I don't know. It seemed like a better idea than decorating a real tree. All of our Christmas decorations were destroyed in the fire. Every single last one. I mean, it took years to make that box of ornaments, and now they're just gone. Like my mom and my sister. Matt: Here's what we're gonna do. We're gonna go out. We are gonna get a tree. We are gonna get some ornaments. And before we put them away, we're gonna set them up and we are gonna have some memories with that tree. Next year we're gonna take them out, we're gonna set them up, and we're gonna just develop this tradition year after year. It's gonna be our tradition. What do you say? Maxie: That's really very sweet. Matt: Well, I've been trying to convince you of that for a long time. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Like to dance? Edward: Of course, daughter. Luke: Darling, could I have this dance? Alice: Luke, come on. Do you know what you're doing? Are you sure about this? Luke: I'm a happy man, Alice. Alice: Okay. I'll be happy for you. Luke: Thanks. Let's dance. Alice: Okay, let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Siobhan: This is some house. Lucky: Yeah, the Quartermaines are Port Charles gentry. Siobhan: There's a lot to be said for peasant stalk. But I have to admit, I could get used to this. Lucky: Really? Well, you might want to catch up with my Cassadine brother, then. Siobhan: Nah. I'm good right here. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Ahh, hey, Bubba. Mac: I hope you don't mind me crashing your wedding. Luke: Nah, crash away. It's good to see you. Mac: So, you went through with it? Luke: Yes, we did. Mac: Congratulations. Luke: Oh, no, I didn't marry Alice. I married Tracy. Mac: Oh, congratulations, anyway. Luke: Yeah, thanks. Well, enjoy yourself. There's booze, plenty of beautiful women to dance with. Alice: And dip. Luke: Whoa! Alice: All right. Luke: Good. That was fun. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Brenda: Lila's rose garden. I used to come there all the time a long time ago. I used to daydream. Sonny: About what? Brenda: Not about you. Sonny: [Chuckles] Yeah. Brenda: Or about what we could have been like if we would have just stayed together like Edward and Lila did. [Clears throat] Sonny: Meanwhile, I was walking on the pier. Brenda: Yeah. What were you -- Sonny: I was looking at the water. Brenda: [Laughs] Sonny: And I was thinking about, you know, I don't know, all the possibilities that I never even thought about until I met you, and, you know, the future loving you. And spending the rest of my life with you. And I was thinking maybe we could merge those dreams and make them come true. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey, Spinelli, what are you doing here? Not that you're not welcome. Spinelli: Gracious greetings to you as well. In the spirit of the season, I've come to make amends with the duplic -- with Dante. Hello, Dante. Dante: Hi, Spinelli. [SCENE_BREAK] Edward: Hm, you would have loved this wedding, Lila. Of course, I realize you always had a soft spot in your heart for that scoundrel Spencer. And you know something? Our difficult daughter seems to be happy at last. Oh, but I miss you. No, use the front -- Jason: Merry Christmas, Grandfather. Michael: Merry Christmas. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Something's been nagging at me about that pre-nup. Luke: Whatever could that be? Tracy: You signed it "Rutherford B. Hayes," didn't you? Luke: Wife, why would I do something as glaringly uncreative as "Rutherford B. Hayes?" My darling, I signed it "Wile E. Coyote." [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: In the seasonal spirit of forgiveness, I can offer at least this much, that the moniker Dante the Betrayer will be permanently retired. Lulu: Well, that's a start. Dante: Shake on it. Lulu: Yay! Want to go dance? Dante: Thought you'd never ask. Carly: Spinelli, come here. You're shaking his hand? Spinelli: Hi. Carly: Do you have it? Spinelli: I've just taken the first step toward peace with Dante, and feel like this is a violation of that accord. Carly: Did you read this? Brenda and Dante have a kid? He gave her full custody. [Laughs] This is better than I even hoped. Brenda is the mother of Sonny's grandchild. Merry Christmas. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I just want to be honest with you, 'cause I've made a lot of mistakes. Okay? And that's what I'm doing right now. 'Cause I love you, you know that? More than anything. And I'm gonna love you till the day I die. So will you give me the honor of becoming my wife? Brenda: [Nods and laughs] Singer: Can you see, this was meant to be?

Sonny intervenes on Brenda's behalf

Bill: Hey, beautiful. I'm here at my house -- well, soon to be our house -- and the caterers and the florists are putting on their last-minute touches. I can't wait to say our vows in the same place we're going to call our home. And then it's off to the jet and our honeymoon. How does that sound? Brooke: You've thought of everything, as usual. Bill: So, are you, uh... heading over to Katie's? She's gonna help you get ready? Brooke: Uh, actually, I'm still at work. Bill: What? This is your wedding day, woman! Brooke: I know, it's just -- something came up. Bill: Well, let Steffy take care of that. That's why she gets the big bucks. I want to make you my bride. Right away, gorgeous. Now! Get over here. Ridge: Spencer? Brooke: Yes. Ridge: He thinks you're getting married. Brooke: I never said I wasn't. Ridge: I know you don't want to disappoint him again, but don't make a decision because of that. We have a history, and I know some of it was painful, but... if you've loved as deeply and as intensely as we have, that doesn't just go away, even with my latest screw-up, which I promise will be my last. So, I'm gonna go to your house. And I'm gonna wait for you. When you get there, we'll say our vows to each other, and we'll start our life together. You, me, and R.J. Liam: This is nice. This is nice, man. Dad, looks like you're getting to be an old pro at this. Bill: What? Liam: Putting together weddings on the fly. Justin: You act like he does this every day. Wyatt: Well, this is ceremony #3 for him and Brooke. Liam: It'd sure be nice if this one took. Wyatt: Right? Bill: [Laughs] I get it. You're bringing the comedy routine from my office, here. Liam: Uh-huh. Right. Yeah. Bill: Right? Well, get a good chuckle out of this. You're both out of the will. Take care of it. Justin: Now? Bill: Now. Wyatt: Don't be hasty! Liam: Hey! Wyatt: Learn how to take a joke, why don't you? Liam: Yeah! Bill: My wedding to Brooke is nothing to joke about. Liam: All right, all right. Okay, okay. But I will say, in all seriousness, you and Brooke have put up with countless delays, and it is time for you to cross that finish line. Bill: [Chuckles] Now you're being a good boy. He's back in the will. Wyatt: What? Liam: Yes! Boom! Wyatt: Such a suck-up. Justin: So, have you talked to your bride? Bill: Just before you got here. Wyatt: Oh, Brooke's on her way? Bill: She was leaving the office and heading over to Katie's to get ready. Liam: Why -- why would she be at Forrester on her wedding day? Wyatt: Uh, any chance ridge is giving one final pitch? Justin: Or that he's gonna try to show up here to hijack the wedding, again? Ridge: No, I'm gonna be out of the office for the rest of the day. It's not work-related. It's private. Okay, thank you, pam. Bye. [Knocks on door] Quinn: Pam wasn't at her desk. Ridge: No, I know. She's roaming the halls on her cell phone. I just gave her some instructions. Quinn: Oh? Ridge: I'm gonna be out of the office for the rest of the day. I'm going over to Brooke's house. Quinn: Really? What's going on? Ridge: Well, if everything works out the way I'm hoping, we're gonna get married today. Katie: Hey. You're here. Brooke: Sorry I'm late. Katie: Oh, that's okay. Was there, um, an emergency at work? Brooke: Uh, no. Not exactly. Katie: Well, then what? Brooke: I was speaking with ridge. Katie: Oh. Okay. I mean, I -- I saw him earlier, and it's pretty clear that he hasn't given up on you, so... what's going on? Brooke: [Sighs] What is going on is that I'm getting married today, and I'm so happy that my little sister is here to help me touch up my makeup and hair. What do you think I should do? Should I pull it up a little bit, or just kind of leave it down, natural? Katie: I think that you'll be beautiful no matter what, as always. Of course, your groom might have an opinion. Unless you've decided that you're not marrying Bill. Wyatt: Thanks. [Clears throat] So, when's the minister getting here? Liam: Oh, yeah, you did remember to hire a minister, yes? Bill: Oh, no. Of course! He's standing right next to you. Justin: Hey... Wyatt: What? Liam: It's Justin! Justin: Hey, I'm a jack of a all trades. In California, anyone can be a commissioner for a day. It only requires a trip to city hall. Bill: I thought I was gonna have to pull some strings 'cause it was at the last minute, but my man here... Justin: No string pulls required. I get a chance to marry my oldest friend to the woman that makes you happier than I've ever seen you. Couldn't be more honored. Yeah. Wyatt: What about your vows? You get a chance to write anything? Bill: What's wrong with just speaking from the heart, huh? Wyatt: Mnh-mnh. No. Liam: You're gonna do that? Oh, dear. Wyatt: Yeah. Bill: Hey, just watch and learn, junior. I am fully committed to Brooke, and not just in my words but in my actions. Unlike Forrester, who's all talk and no follow-through. I'm not that kind of man, and I'm not gonna be that kind of husband, and Brooke knows that. She knows that she can trust me to support her, and that is my vow. To love her and support her and stand by her side no matter what. To protect our marriage until one of us croaks. Liam: That was impressive. Bill: Thanks. Wyatt: Yeah. All except for the croak part. That needs a little work... Justin: Hey. It's no wonder that ridge didn't make the cut. Come on, no one compares or measures up to dollar Bill! Bill: Well, yeah, and Brooke knows that now. Sure, you know, they have some, uh, memories and they share a son, but it doesn't compare to our memories or the memories we're going to make as husband and wife. Ridge had his chance. He blew it, and he will not get another one with Brooke. Ever. Quinn: So, you think that's going to happen? You and Brooke? Ridge: You sound surprised. Quinn: Well, she's supposed to be marrying Bill today. Ridge: Well, things can change. Quinn: Meaning she wants a future with you after all? Ridge: Yeah. You spent time with her. You must have sensed something. Quinn: Uh, well, actually, she just kept turning the conversation back onto me. Ridge: How so? Quinn: She wanted to know what I would do if I were in her position. Two incredible men wanting to be with her, which one would I choose? I mean, the thought of choosing Bill of course made my stomach turn because... Ridge: But -- but the thought of me doesn't do that, so I win by default. Quinn: She -- she also asked me how I would feel if you and she got married. Ridge: What'd you say? Quinn: I said of course it wouldn't bother me, and I had to remind her that whatever it was between us, you know, was over. Ridge: And I was telling her the same thing, but I think today, for the first time, she believed me. Quinn: Well, maybe that accounts for her divided feelings. Despite the fact that she's still wearing Bill's really ugly engagement ring. Ridge: Eh, I don't discount their relationship. That obviously is something, but she would be with me if I hadn't screwed up. And what happened between you and me, it could still cost me Brooke, but I'm -- I'm hoping it won't. I'm gonna go to her house and... I hope she's gonna show up, and we're gonna start our life together. Brooke: Do you think I need something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue? Katie: Really? Brooke: Yeah. No. I was just kidding. [Laughs] Katie: [Chuckles] So, you still haven't answered me. Brooke: Oh. Uh, well, you know, I'm just gonna focus on getting married today. That's what I'm doing. Katie: Right, but, uh... who are you marrying? I mean, you said you saw ridge earlier. I'm sure he gave you one last passionate plea. That change things? You're gonna put that dress on. Are you gonna marry ridge or Bill? Ivy: So, I'm thinking, if we take out these links here, we can put some jewels in, and it'll kind of just, you know, create a feature of the whole piece. Quinn, what are you doing? Hey, it's -- it's Quinn. Look, um, I know about today. About the wedding, um, to Brooke. Has the ceremony started yet? Bill: What's it to you? Quinn: All right, I'm gonna take that as, "no, it hasn't." Bill: All right, look, Quinn, if you're trying to wrangle a last-minute invitation, you can forget it. Quinn: Oh, come on, Bill. I know we're not besties. Bill: Right. So, bye. Quinn: No! I also know how committed you are to Brooke. You love her. You've proven that over and over again. Bill: Thanks? You know, I have proven it over and over, and... and, Forrester, he's done nothing but let her down. Like, uh, in Australia. I don't know what he did, but it must have been a doozy for Brooke to cut him loose. You wouldn't know anything about that, would you, Quinn? Quinn: No, why would I? Bill: Well, because you're Eric's wife, ridge is his son. I thought maybe he confided in the old man and, in turn, Eric confided in you. Quinn: Nope. That did not happen. Eric knows as much about it as you do. Bill: Whatever ridge did to hurt Brooke, I intend to find out what it is. And when I do... Quinn: Shouldn't you just be focusing on making her Mrs. Bill Spencer? I mean, it's not a done deal until the minister proclaims you husband and wife, and... well, with -- with ridge putting on the full-court press... Bill: What? Quinn: He was with your fiancée earlier, um, and, uh... I know that he's not giving up. Bill: Why would you be telling me this, Quinn? Quinn: Because I know how much you and Brooke have overcome to be together. Just like me and Eric have. And... if ridge is gonna play on their history and bring up their family to create any last-minute doubts, I -- Bill: Forrester can pull all the crap he wants. It's not gonna change a thing. Are they together now? Quinn: No. Bill: No. Exactly. Brooke knows who she wants, and it's me, not him. This wedding is happening, and there's not a damn thing Forrester can do to stop it. Brooke: That was donna, just checking to see if the wedding was a go. Katie: How's dad? Brooke: Oh, he's -- he's much better. He's come to rely on her, so she's gonna stick around in Dallas for a while. Katie: Or she just doesn't want to be in the middle of things, like she was last time, you know, with ridge upstairs with you, convincing you to not marry Bill, and Bill downstairs with donna wondering where the heck you are... Brooke: That is not going to happen today. Katie: Why, because you're marrying Bill, or because you've already told Bill that you're marrying ridge, and you're going to go start your life with him? Listen, it's -- it's your life, and I will support you no matter what you decide. And I know that you're still angry at ridge for what happened in Australia with Quinn, but I got to tell you, I've been working really closely with her, and I see no evidence that anything is going on between ridge and Quinn. All I see is her devotion to Eric. Ridge loves you, and... I know you love him. You have a family with him. I know that R.J. Was a big reason why you didn't marry Bill in the first place. You're about to put on that dress. So what are you gonna do? Ivy: Quinn, look, I know that you didn't want me to hear the conversation between you and Bill, but, um... it was kind of hard not to. Do you really think Brooke might choose ridge after all? Quinn: I honestly don't know. Ivy: Would you care if she did? Well, I mean, why would you, right? I mean, you are happily married to Eric. Quinn: Yes, I am. Ivy: And anything that happened between you and ridge, that's completely over now. Even if it did potentially cost ridge his marriage with Brooke, but... you know, she might have changed her mind. Do you think he got through to her? Quinn: Can we not do this? We have a lot of work to do. Ivy: Sorry. I'll, um... I'm gonna go get those supplies that we need. Wyatt: Well, I don't get it. Mom calls you about ridge's full-court press on Brooke when she couldn't even care about you or your personal life. I mean, I don't understand that. Liam: Maybe she's just trying to stir up trouble. Wyatt: [Scoffs] Or it's what we all know -- she's changed. Maybe she was just giving you a courtesy heads up or something. Justin: Okay, Bill, look. You're not gonna go over there and get into it with Forrester. Bill: It's Brooke I'm thinking about, not that Forrester is. He just wants to trot out all that old tripe again, about how they share a history, how he's her destiny... well, it's bull. Brooke's destiny is with me. Brooke should be here by now. [Door opens] Bill: Brooke. Ridge: Logan?

Katie helps Brooke get ready but wants to be sure that she is really going through with this

Nick: Thank you. So are you sure you're up for this? You only had a couple hours' sleep on the plane. Sharon: No, I'm fine. I just hope Mr. Mitsukoshi... Nick: Thank you. Sharon: Gets here soon. I want to do this as quickly as possible and get home to Faith. Nick: Yeah, I'm missing my girls, too. Sharon: Well, at least Summer is with her mother. By the way, how did Phyllis react when, um, you told her that we were going to Japan together? Nick: Unfortunately, she had already heard from Adam. Sharon: Oh, I'm sure that made the news that much harder to swallow. Nick: You would think, but surprisingly, she... seemed fine with it. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Phyllis: What? What? (Sighs) Avery: If you're busy, I'll came back. Phyllis: No, it's okay. Come in. Avery: (Sighs) Phyllis: What--what-- what do you need? Avery: I have news... (Sighs) About Lucy. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I'd say "Good Morning," but I'm guessing it isn't. Chelsea: If you're looking for a "Thank You" for helping me find my old man, I really-- Adam: No, I just wanted to see how you're doing. I called you a few times this morning. Chelsea: Yeah, you and my mother. You would think, after ten unreturned messages, you would get the point. Adam: You haven't talked to her, either? Chelsea: After she completely bailed on me last night? (Scoffs) Left me hanging, so that Mr. Bardwell could tell the whole world that he's not my father. It was mortifying. Adam: Maybe she could tell you whether or not he's lying. Chelsea: It doesn't matter. He made it very clear that even if he is my sperm donor, he wants nothing to do with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: I told you last night, I told you this morning, and I'm telling you right now... (Sighs) There's no way Chelsea Lawson's my daughter. Gloria: Fine. Let's have a D.N.A. test and prove it. Jeff: And waste good money? There's nobody to back up what the kid's saying. Gloria: Oh, Jeffrey. Yeah. Well, her mother sure bolted out when the girl confronted you. Jeff: Well, there you are. Don't you think, if there were any truth to this matter, she would have stuck around? Gloria: Yeah, yeah. You know what? I wish she had, 'cause I got a few questions I'd like to ask Anita myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: Chelsea, Baby, I know you're upset with me for running out last night, but... oh, we just-- we need to talk. Sweetie, please call me. (Tsks) If you would have just kept your mouth shut till I figured out how to turn this into a lotto jackpot, it would have been-- (Footsteps approaching) Anita: Oh, Boy. Michael: (Chuckles) Oh! What's the rush, Ms. Lawson? Anita: I have work to do. Lauren: Oh, the lunch crowd won't be here for a while. Anita: Listen, this situation is between Jeffrey, Chelsea, and me. Michael: Tragically, Jeffrey's married to my mom. Anita: Oh, then talk to her. (Cell phone rings) Michael: Oh. Yes, hello yes, yes, ye-- good. Thank you. Call me as soon as you get any results. All right, thanks. Lauren: Was that the D.N.A. lab? Michael: Well, they got the sample I sent of Jeffrey's hair, and Victoria just dropped off the sample from Chelsea's hairbrush. Lauren: Okay, so how soon? Michael: We should know if Jeffrey is Chelsea's dad by today. Lauren: Great, so one problem attacked, and now onward to Carmine. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Now do you think Carmine was serious about stealing Chloe? Daniel: I think that Carmine just thought that Kevin stole Angelina from him. You know, his pride was hurt, so he came in here, he wanted to flex his muscle a little bit. Guy's probably back in Jersey by now. (Door opens) Eden: Or not. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Do you--did you see that guy in the bookstore? He looked exactly like Carmine. Kevin: (Scoffs) Yeah, if Carmine were 6 inches shorter and 20 years older. Chloe: You're blind. Kevin: Chloe, Carmine is not here. Chloe: Well, it doesn't mean that he's not a threat. Were you listening yesterday? Kevin: (Laughs) Yes. You know what I heard? I heard Mrs. C. say, "I now pronounce you husband and wife." Chloe: (Sighs) Kevin: That's what I'm focused on-- us being married, us going on our honeymoon, and getting to do husband and wife things together on our honeymoon. Chloe: Okay, well, maybe you can forget that our happiness was threatened, no mention my life, but me, not so much. Kevin: I survived being shot at, being chased by the mob, and nearly drowning in Long Island Sound-- twice, not to mention being married to Angelina. Chloe: (Sighs) Kevin: I am not gonna let some jerk from New Jersey ruin our happiness, okay? Chloe: Okay. Kevin: Good. Chloe: But I am-- Kevin: Come here. Chloe: Mm. Mm, I still think that-- Kevin: Okay, look, I need you to stop talking. I want you to trust me when I say to you that Carmine is not a threat, okay? Chloe: Okay. Kevin: Here, take these, listen to some music, and chill out, okay? Chloe: Okay, I'll try. Kevin: Good. Forget about Carmine. All I want you thinking about is the amazingly awesome honeymoon that we are about to have, far away from Genoa City, far away from everything and everyone that we know. It's gonna be great. [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: All right, so answer me this. Do you know Chelsea's mother? Jeff: Anita? Yes, of course I do. She's been waiting tables at Gloworm. Gloria: Oh, no, no, no, no. Before Gloworm, way in the past. Jeff: Well... (Sighs) I've been having a lot of trouble with my memory. Gloria: Don't you start with me. Your memory came back. Jeff: I remember you... Gloria: Hmm. Jeff: Us... Gloria: Mm-hmm. Jeff: And that weekend in Tijuana. Gloria: (Laughs) But do you remember sex... with Anita... Jeff: Mnh. Gloria: Fathering a child? Ring any bells? Jeff: Not a single chime. Gloria: Oh, Jeffrey. Jeff: Look, do you trust me? Gloria: (Chuckles) Jeff: All right, let me rephrase that. Trust me, by the time we get back from our honeymoon, this whole thing will have blown over. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: So what-- what's the news about Lucy? Avery: Well, Daniel's parental rights hearing has been set for tomorrow. Phyllis: Okay. Oh, good, good. Uh, have you told him? Avery: No, Michael's telling him now. Once the rights are reinstated, we can file for custody. Phyllis: Not yet. If they're reinstated. Avery: Phyllis, this is good news. Phyllis: We don't know it's-- if it's good news. We have a long road. A lot could go wrong. You don't know if it's really good news. Avery: Okay, that's true, but that's not what's bothering you. Phyllis: Wait, what, you read my mind now? Avery: I can read that something's not right. Phyllis: Well, then you should be able to read that nothing is wrong with me. Avery: I... you know, there was a time when we could tell each other everything. Phyllis: No, there wasn't. I feel really silly. I think it's stupid and petty. I should be thinking about my son and Lucy, and... Avery: Phyllis, what is it? Phyllis: It's Nick. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So what do you think of the prospectus that I had marketing and R & D draw up? Sharon: It's fine. Nick: It's "Fine"? It's fine? I mean, that is magic and gold and impressive as hell. What are you talking about? Sharon: I know. I was there when we came up with it, remember? Nick: Yeah, so you should be a little more enthusiastic. Sharon: Oh, I'm-- I'm enthusiastic. I just--I don't necessarily think that graphs and numbers is what is going to sway Mr. Mitsukoshi. Nick: The guy's old-school. He loves facts and figures. Sharon: He also loves sake and Chinese architecture. You know, he's really into Weiwei. Nick: Oh, his designs or politics? Sharon: Both. Nick: Okay, so you think plying an important contact with alcohol and charming him is the way to land a contract? Sharon: I think that knowing who you're dealing with is as important as how you deal with them. Nick: Spoken from the person with zero negotiating experience. Look, I think you should follow my lead on this one, okay? This is our only shot with him, and if we make this fly, we can blow Beauty of Nature and Jabot out of the water this coming year. Sharon: I know. Here he comes. Nick: Mr. Mitsukoshi. Thank you very much for meeting with us. Mitsukoshi: When you mentioned Sharon would be with you, I cleared my calendar. Sharon: Well, it's very nice to see you again, too. Mitsukoshi: Did you know Weiwei is out of prison? Sharon: Yes, and his work is more vibrant and inspiring than ever. Nick: Well, we are very anxious to show you our plans for Newman's new cosmetics line. Mitsukoshi: I am anxious to hear. Perhaps Sharon could show me a woman's perspective on what you've been working on, and we can catch up. Nick: Uh, yes. Uh, that's a great idea. Of course. Mitsukoshi: There is a private room in the back. Sharon: Lead the way. Nick: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Well, too bad it isn't. Daniel: Think you should cut the guy some slack. He had his heart broken, and crazy things goes on when that happens. Eden: How do you know he is doing crazy things? Daniel: 'Cause he's a guy. We get over things a lot quicker than women do. Eden: Well, I'm just worried about Kevin. I mean, he and Chloe are finally married. I don't want anything to ruin that. Daniel: You sure that's all? Michael: Hey, Buddy. Hey, Sis. Um, can I talk to you out on the patio? Daniel: Yeah, sure. Lauren: Carmine. Even his name means trouble. Eden: Finally, somebody gets that. Lauren: Exactly. What do you say we both go over and talk to him for a bit? Eden: I'm due for a break. Lauren: Excellent. Come on. Lauren: Hello, Carmine. Do you have a minute? Carmine: For you two, I got five. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Your parental rights hearing has been set for tomorrow. Daniel: Tomorrow? Wow. I didn't realize it was gonna be so soon. Are you, um... I guess, are we ready for that? Michael: Hmm. You tell me. Have you changed your mind about wanting custody of your daughter? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: No way! (Gasps) Kevin: What? What? Chloe: You have Angelina's song on here, hmm? Kevin: She must have downloaded it. Chloe: (Scoffs) I cannot get away from her and these Jersey jerks. It's like, wherever we go, they just show up. They follow us. They're trying to ruin our lives. Kevin: No, they're not. Chloe: Angelo and Angelina finally leave, and then, bam! Carmine shows up, tall, dark, probably packing, threatening to kill me or steal me, whatever. Kevin: And I told you, I wasn't gonna let that happen. Chloe: (Scoffs) You are not going to be able to take on Carmine. Kevin: You have a thing for him, don't you? Chloe: Who? Kevin: Who? Carmine. You like that he's packing. It turns you on. Chloe: (Laughs) What? Kevin: Yeah, I mean, come on. He's totally your type-- tall, dark, bad boy. I bet the minute he walked into Gloworm, you said to yourself, "I gotta get me a piece of that." Chloe: Have you lost your mind? Kevin: And that's why you're talkin' all this trash. It's a cover, so that I won't suspect anything. Chloe: (Scoffs) Baby... Kevin: Mm-hmm. Chloe: All I want is you, now and forever. Kevin: (Laughs) You swear? Chloe: Yes, I swear! Kevin: Okay, good. Then we're good, because the only way he could steal you from me is if you wanted to be stolen. Now I need you to not say his name even one more time, and just start enjoying your honeymoon with me. Chloe: Okay. Gloria: Okay, Mr. Bardwell, if you don't want to talk to me, I'll go talk to the attendant, and maybe she'll switch my seat to one that's far, far away from you. Kevin: Please tell me that's not my mother. Gloria: Kevin? Kevin, I can't believe this! Chloe: It's your mother. Jeff: Don't be mad, love nugget. Gloria: (Laughing) Jeff: Oh, hey. Kevin: I-- Jeff: You guys on the same flight? Kevin: I heard you say last night that you got an internet deal, I thought you said on a trip to Borneo. Gloria: I said to Reno. Is that where you two are going? Kevin: No. Chloe: Yes. Gloria: (Gasps) Chloe: Mm, he found it last night. It's probably the same deal. Gloria: I can't believe this! Well, the four of us can go to the casinos, see some shows. We'll get massages while the boys hit the golf course. This is fantastic! [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I should have found out a little bit more about Bardwell before I took you to meet him. Chelsea: No. You tried to warn me that reality is light-years away from what you should expect. Adam: Yeah, but... it still hurts, though. Chelsea: I'm used to being disappointed. Besides, I mean, truthfully, what did I really even want from Mr. Bardwell anyway, you know? Adam: Well, you wanted to-- you want him to know who you are, to know what you --what you like, what you don't like, your favorite color, your favorite ice cream, just the normal stuff. Chelsea: But he doesn't know that about me. He doesn't know any of that, and he doesn't want to. (Sighs (Sniffles) Adam: I'm sorry. Chelsea: It's fine. (Sighs) It's fine. It's not your fault that my dad's a jerk. (Chuckles) (Sniffles) Adam: It's ironic. Chelsea: What is? Adam: Well, I'm not very well known for doing nice things for people. It's quite the opposite, actually, but, uh... in this case, I really was, uh, hoping this would go well for you. Chelsea: You want to hear something stupid? So was I. (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Daniel. Are you having second thoughts? Daniel: I don't want Daisy raising Lucy, if that's what you're asking. Michael: I'm asking if your heart is in this because it doesn't seem like it is. Daniel: (Sighs) I never wanted to be a dad, Michael. Michael: I know it. Just keep your voice down right now. Daniel: Why, why? It's not a secret. I divorced Amber because she wanted kids, and I didn't want them. Everybody knows that. Michael: Nobody forced you to do this. Daniel: (Sighs) I guess I'm just trying to do the right thing for my daughter. That's all. Michael: You have to convince the judge that you want this. Daniel: You think I don't know that? Michael: All right, okay. Let's go over what you're going to say in court. Daniel: Really? We've already done that, like, a thousand times. Can we not? Michael: What you say and how you say it is going to have a huge impact on the judge's decision. Daniel: Yes, I know, Michael. You've already told me that, and so has my mom, and so has Avery, and I wish you'd all just get off my back. Michael: Okay, Daniel. Daniel! You listen to me. If you screw this up in court tomorrow, you may never get Lucy away from Daisy. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Have you talked to Angelina? Carmine: Not since Kevin convinced he to run off with him. Eden: Wait, Kevin told you last night, it wasn't his idea for them to leave town together. Carmine: No, but they did, didn't they? Eden: Well, it was a setup. I mean, Angelina tricked Kevin, told him she was pregnant with your baby. Kevin never stole her or--or kidnapped her or--or did anything to or--or with--or with her. Carmine: He married her. Eden: Only because Angelo threatened to kill him, and--and Kevin explained all this last night. Lauren: Yeah, he loves Chloe. Eden: And Chloe loves him. They were meant to be together. Carmine: So were Angie and me. Eden: Well, then go after her. I mean, she and Angelo went to Los Angeles. Why don't you go after her, Carmine? [SCENE_BREAK] Gloria: (Sighs) Chloe: I mean, seriously, how long does it take to clean an airplane? Gloria: (Chuckles) You're worried, aren't you? Chloe: About getting to Reno? Gloria: About Carmine. Chloe: Well, jilted boyfriend shows up at your wedding and threatens to steal you from your new husband. Pretty out there, even for Kevin and me. Gloria: Mm-hmm. Kevin won't let that creep harm you. Chloe: Hmm. That's what he says. Gloria: And if Carmine does give either of you any trouble, you call me... (Whispering) Because I can probably call in a favor or two with Angelo. Chloe: That's sweet. You'd call a mob hit for me. Gloria: (Normal voice) Of course I would. You're like a daughter to me, Chloe. Chloe: So what's up with Jeff and his daughter? Gloria: Ugh. He says that there's no way that Chelsea can be his daughter. Chloe: Do you believe him? Gloria: Hmm. The whole thing's just so out there, even for me and Jeffrey. You know, I hired Anita. I befriended her when nobody else would, and then her daughter shows up and claims that Jeffrey's her dad. Come on. If this is true? Ooh. Chloe: Well, Anita's no friend. What are you gonna do? Gloria: What can I do? Chloe: Well, you can start by firing her. Kevin: What could be worse than your mom showing up on your honeymoon? Jeff: Your long-lost daughter dropping in on your wedding. Kevin: Is she? Jeff: What? Kevin: Your long-lost daughter? Jeff: No, of course not. I'm just saying. Stranger shows up at your wedding, claims to be your kid-- way worse than having to go to the all-you-can-eat buffet with your mom. Kevin: You better not hurt my mom again. Jeff: Oh, come on, don't you have enough to worry about here? Kevin: Carmine's not gonna be a problem. Jeff: Well, then there you are. We're all good. You got no problems, Glo and I are swell, and we're all going on a honeymoon together. Kevin: Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Well, thank you so much for meeting us tonight. We know how busy you are. Mitsukoshi: I'm sorry I don't have more time to talk to both of you. Sharon: No, we understand. Sayonara. Mitsukoshi: Sayonara. Nicholas, please give my regards to your father. Nick: I will. Thank you. What the hell just happened? Thank you. So... that's it? We flew halfway around the world, you met with Mitsukoshi alone for an hour, and now we're going home empty-handed? Sharon: Yeah, except for that last part. Nick: What do you mean? Sharon: Um, we... got the contract. Nick: What? You mean, he--are you-- Sharon: He wants to sell Newman's new line in his department stores exclusively. Nick: You are kidding. Sharon: I-I told him about all of our projected products. I told him about our philosophy, the team we're assembling, but what really sold him was the marketing strategy that we developed together. Nick: (Sighs) I-I mean-- I-I can't believe this. I can-- Mitsukoshi would be a fool to go with anyone other than Newman. Obviously, you convinced him of that. Sharon: We did this. You set up the meeting. I sold him our ideas. Nick: Well, we make quite a team. Sharon: Yeah, we do. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: So Nick and Sharon went to Japan together? Phyllis: Mm-hmm, on business. (Sighs) (Clears throat) Should I take, um, Summer to Chicago for spring break? Avery: Do you not believe Nick? Phyllis: It's so beautiful there during this time of year. Summer loves fish. Avery: Well, you could take Nick and make a family trip out of it. Phyllis: No, I'm not taking Nick. He has obligations-- his work, Faith-- Avery: Sharon. Phyllis: Sharon is not an obligation to Nick. Avery: What would you call her? Phyllis: (Chuckles) Hmm... when they're together, stuff happens. Avery: Yeah, bad stuff. Phyllis: That depends on how you look at it... right? I obsess about them... like I'm a teenager. Avery: Look, anyone with eyes can see that Nick and Sharon have this thing. Phyllis: Okay, thank you. I feel better. Avery: No, but I-- what I was gonna say is that you have something, too, and it's deep and real and grown-up. He wants you. Phyllis: Oh, yeah, he wants me. Nick wants me. I always tell myself that. Avery: You know, I didn't end things with him because his heart was with Sharon. Phyllis: So why are you, of all people, telling me not to give up on Nick? [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Hey. Adam: O.J... Chelsea: Ah. Adam: Freshly squeezed, good for you and the baby. Chelsea: Thanks. Adam: Don't thank me. I'm putting all of this on Billy's tab. Chelsea: (Laughs) Adam: Order the most expensive breakfast you can imagine. Chelsea: (Laughs) No, thank you. I'm--it's fine. I'm good. Adam: Are you? Chelsea: It probably seems like no big deal to you, but, um, no one's ever listened to me. It's nice. Thank you. Adam: Not even your mother? Chelsea: My mother? (Chuckles) The lovely woman who offered to introduce me to my father, but only if I did things her way? (Sighs) Adam: What kind of mother uses her kid's own dad to blackmail her? Chelsea: Mine. Adam: Huh. Well, I'm sorry. Sorry you have such a crappy mom. Chelsea: (Laughs) Well, yours must have been okay. I mean, look at you. Adam: (Laughs) Chelsea: (Laughs) Adam: Look at me. No, I'm pretty certain that my mom would be disappointed in the kind of person I've become. Chelsea: You know, I've read all that stuff about you in Restless Style and online, but I can tell, you're not all bad. Adam: You don't know me. Once you do, you'll change your mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I don't know the first thing about being a dad, Michael. Michael: Hey, you took care of Summer. You even had Lucy a little bit last year. Daniel: (Chuckles) You're talking about giving a bottle or changing a diaper. You know, if I do get custody of Lucy, I'm gonna be responsible for her. I'm gonna be responsible for, I don't know, everything. I mean, its one thing to mess up your own life, but somebody else's-- Michael: Every parent makes mistakes, even parents who really want children. Daniel: I don't know. Here I am, fighting Daisy for Lucy, hoping that Daisy doesn't screw her up, and what if-- what if I'm no better, huh? What if I'm worse? Michael: All right, listen to me. It is normal to be afraid. It is normal to have doubts. My friend, you're gonna have a lot of people around you who will help you. Daniel: Oh, I know. I'm sure I'm gonna get tons of advice. But, you know, when it comes down to it, it's all on me. I don't really know if I'm ready for that. Michael: Unless you want your daughter to stay with Daisy, I really don't see what your other options are. (Cell phone rings) Michael: I'm sorry. Excuse me. Daniel: (Sighs) Michael: Oh, for crying-- (Clears throat) Sorry. Yes, Glo-- Glo-- y-you know-- you know what? I thought you were on your way to Reno. I'm--I don't think the airlines care that you're on your honeymoon. You're gonna have to wait in line like everybody-- what--what kind of favor? Yeah, I can take care of that. Yes, yes, I-I will do it today--yes! All right, bye. We need to talk more about this later, okay? Daisy: My lawyer told me about the hearing tomorrow. Daniel: (Clears throat) I still want Lucy with me. I haven't changed my mind. Daisy: Well, maybe there's a way we could avoid this whole custody fight. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Uh, I have to get back. Lauren: Yeah. Yeah, I'm ready. Michael: All right, I think you probably have to get back to work, don't you? Eden: Yeah, soon. See you guys later. Michael: Yeah, later. Call me. Carmine: (Exhales slowly) Wow, he's protective. Eden: Yeah, big brothers. But I don't--I don't need anybody looking out for me. Carmine: Tough girl. I like that. [SCENE_BREAK] (Glasses clink) Sharon: To success. Nick: We are well on our way. Sharon: It's been a long time since we've worked together this well. Nick: Yeah, it has. Sharon: It feels good. Nick: Yeah. (Sighs) I should probably call Phyllis. Sharon: Okay. I'll freshen up. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Hey, how's it going? Phyllis: Um, good. I-it's late there. I'm--I'm surprised you're calling me. Nick: Yeah, we just, uh, finished our meeting. Phyllis: Oh, how did-- how did the meeting go? Nick: We closed the deal. Phyllis: You did? That's great. Mitsukoshi is going with Newman. That's really great news. Nick: Yeah, we are very, very excited, that's for sure. What's going on there? Phyllis: Um, well, I have good news of my own. Um, Daniel's parental rights hearing is tomorrow afternoon. Nick: Wow, that's fast. Phyllis: Yeah, yeah, it is-- it is fast. Um, are--are-- are you coming back? I mean, are you--are you gonna be home in time? Nick: Well, we're done with, uh, our work here, so I'll try and catch the red- eye, be home in the morning. Phyllis: That's really great. You know, Daniel could use your support, and... honestly, so could . (Laughs) Nick: Okay, well, uh, see you soon. Phyllis: Okay. Phyllis: Nick is coming home. He'll be here in time for the hearing. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Everything okay? Nick: Uh, yeah, but I gotta go home. Daniel's hearing to reinstate his parental rights is tomorrow, and I promised Phyllis I'd be there. Sharon: Oh. Well, we better get to the airport. Nick: Yeah. I'll get the check. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: I mean, think about it, Carmine-- sunshine, beaches, you, Ange-- it sounds pretty sweet, doesn't it? Carmine: Yeah, it sounds all right. Eden: I bet you could catch a flight out tonight. Carmine: Where's this? Eden: Uh, about ten minutes from here. Why? Carmine: Looks like a nice place. Think I might check it out. Eden: Why are you lookin apartments? Carmine: I gotta have a place to live. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Look, if this is another pitch for us to raise Lucy together, I-- Daisy: Please, hear me out. Now I'm sorry I got you in this whole messed-up situation, but I'm not sorry that you are Lucy's father you're stand-up, Daniel. Even though you never wanted a kid, here you are, trying to do the right thing for your daughter, and so am I. Now I missed out on being part of a family growing up. I don't want to miss out on that again, and I don't want Lucy to miss out on it, either. Now this is our chance, and maybe my last chance to have something I thought I would never have, and I feel like everyone is trying to rip it away from me. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Oh, finally. I thought they'd never let us board. Gloria: (Sighs) Oh, good-bye, troubles in Genoa City. Hello, honeymoon in Reno. Chloe: Oh, you're right. We hit the jackpot with our husbands. Gloria: Yeah. Chloe: Let's get out of here. Kevin: (Sighs) Oh, what are the odds, Jeffrey, that we can pull off happy? Jeff: Well, might as well go all in. What have we got to lose? Kevin: Oh, I don't know... everything? [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Maybe it's a fake. Chelsea: I actually had not thought of that. Adam: Well, I mean, we did dig it up rather quickly. Chelsea: Do you think it was a plan or something? Adam: (Sighs) Uh, in this town, anything is possible. Chelsea: (Sighs) That would really make my day-- finding out that Jeffrey Bardwell really isn't my father. (Slaps document) [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: (Sighs) Am I gonna have to keep seeing you here? Michael: Oh... (Sighs) Actually, no... Anita: That's a relief. Michael: Because you're fired. Anita: On what grounds? Lauren: Excessive tardiness, poor performance, lack of dress-- you pick. Anita: Fine. Tell your mother to take this job and shove it. I'm not gonna need it anyway. Man: Mr. Baldwin? Michael: Hmm? Yes? Man: Your assistant said I'd find you here. This is for you. Michael: Thank you. Lauren: Is this from the lab? Michael: Yes. Michael: She wasn't lying. Jeffrey is Chelsea's father. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: I will see you tomorrow. Phyllis: Thank you... for listening to me. Avery: Are you gonna be okay? Phyllis: I'm fine. Now that Nick is gonna be here for the hearing, I'm all good. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Well, you should be home in plenty of time to make the hearing. Woman: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm afraid our departure's been delayed due to a mechanical problem. Nick: Oh, no. Woman: Until we know what the problem is, we won't know how long before we take off. Sharon: (Sighs) [NEXT_ON] Genevieve: I'd like to apologize. Daniel: This whole thing with me, Lucy, and Daisy, it's never gonna be over. Victor: Would you mind explaining to me why you took this ridiculous photo of Genevieve and me?

While Michael drags Daniel away for a talk, Lauren and Eden approach Carmine

Scott: [Groaning] Aah! [Coughing] Wha-- what the hell's the matter with you? Ava: What's the matter with me? What's the matter with you? I've been trying to wake you up for 10 minutes. Scott: Gah! Oh! You act like that's a long time. Ava: Scotty, really, I-I do not think this arrangement of ours is gonna work. Scott: Really? [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Franco: You like them? I figure since you're up and walking around that you can wear them when we go jogging. Kiki: You don't jog. Franco: Uh, no. That's why these were meant to fit you. I'll be more like the jogging spectator. Kiki: Ah. Well, that's very thoughtful of you, but I think it's gonna be a little more time and, uh, a lot more rest before I'm ready to use those. Franco: Patience is a virtue. It's not like your feet are getting any bigger. Kiki: [Chuckles] Can I ask you something? Franco: Yeah. Anything. Within reason. Kiki: Well, I don't think this one will be too difficult. Um... I've been pretty out of it. Spaced out, slept through most people's visits and kind of forgot them, so, um... has Morgan been here? He hasn't called me or texted me since the last time we spoke. Franco: Well, you can't have a phone or make phone calls in that particular institution. Kiki: What institution? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Morgan? Hey. How's it going? Just to remind you, Mom's coming today, but what you don't know is she's bringing Josslyn and Avery. They -- they can't wait to see you. Morgan: I'm sorry. I... I guess I should be happy to see you. I want to be happy to see you. But I just don't feel much of anything anymore. I don't know if I ever will. [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps approach] Alexis: My deposition got canceled, so I'm free for the rest of the afternoon. Okay? What's up? [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps approach] Sonny: I thought you were taking the girls to see Morgan. Carly: I-I am. We're leaving in a few minutes. Graciela told me that Anna Devane stopped by yesterday. Sonny: Yeah, she did. Carly: Did it have anything to do with this? Sonny: Uh...among other things. Carly: How long have you known that Carlos is alive? Sonny: Not long. Carly: What do you plan on doing about it? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: You snored, loudly, all night long. It was like a sawmill out here. Scott: Well, did it ever occur to you to close your door? Ava: It was closed. A SWAT team could've come in here and shot up the place, and you would've slept right through it. Scott: Well, I don't usually sleep that heavy. I did take a-a little nibble off of a sleeping pill. Ava: A sleeping pill?! Scott: Yeah. Yeah. Well, this is, you know, a-a new environment. I'm used to my bed at the Metro Court. Ava: Scott! You're supposed to be guarding me! Scott: Well, here's another idea. Maybe I could be a better watchdog if I was in the bed with you. Ava: Just get dressed. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: What do you mean, an institution? Where is Morgan? Franco: He's been committed to the Freedman Clinic. Indefinitely. Kiki: Is that, like, a mental hospital? Franco: Yes, it is. And I-I know that you might find that upsetting. But that is exactly where he should be right now. Kiki: W-- [Scoffs] I'm not gonna argue with you. I just need to talk to him. Where's my phone? Franco: You can't talk to him, and you -- look. You can't call him. He's not gonna take calls, and I don't think anybody's gonna pass on a message from you, all right? And perhaps it's for the best. Kiki: Why would you say that? Franco: Well, because contact with Morgan would be the worst thing for you right now. Kiki: Um, if I remember correctly, it was Morgan's voice that got me out of that coma in the first place. Franco: Or that's just when you happened to wake up, and it was a coincidence. Either way, you don't need the stress of worrying about Morgan. Kiki: Well, guess what. I'm worried, okay? I need to help him. Franco: You can't. Kiki, he's in a really bad way right now. Kiki: Yeah, I know. I know. He's manic. I saw it when we were at the docks when I got shot, but it wasn't his fault. Franco: He wasn't committed because of the incident at the pier. Kiki: Then why? Why? Franco: Morgan tried to jump off the roof of the hospital. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I know they're still adjusting your meds, but you know what? They'll figure it out. Things will get better. Morgan: [Scoffs] Yeah, I wish I could, uh, believe that, but I know how I feel, Michael, which is nothing, you know? And I'm not really interested in anything for the most part, at least. Michael: So there is -- there is something that interests you? Morgan: Yeah. There's one thing. Dad. Michael: What about him? Morgan: He stopped by the other day, and I could just -- I could tell something was up, something new. But, you know, Dad, of course, he wouldn't tell me. Will you? [SCENE_BREAK] Julian: This crime blog is usually very reliable. It says Carlos is alive. Alexis: Then we need to proceed as if it's true because you gave the order -- Julian: Okay, let's j-just -- Alexis, let's not get ahead of ourselves, okay? Alexis: I'm your lawyer, specifically. I-if I don't ahead of things, you don't survive. Julian: Carlos has to be hiding out somewhere they can't extradite him. I mean, it's got -- it would be pretty stupid of him to come back here. Alexis: And Carlos is some genius governed by logic? [Sighs] Good Lord. I thought my biggest worry was whatever petty vengeance Lomax was gonna dish out. This takes it to a whole new level. If Carlos talks to Sonny, you're dead. Julian: Okay, Alexis, stop. Worrying yourself into a frenzy is not gonna help. Let me look into this. [Footsteps approach] Kristina: Okay, this house has, like, a dozen rooms. Maybe you should get one. Wow. Tough room. [Cell phone rings] Julian: Oh. Excuse me. Yeah? Yeah. So we're on. Bye. I got to go. Kristina. Kristina: Mm-hmm. Okay, what was that about? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm assuming you're looking for Carlos, and when you -- Sonny: Okay, before this goes any further, I'm working with law enforcement. Carly: You are? Really? You're working with Anna and the police? Sonny: Yeah, we're -- we're putting together our resources, and I told her that I'm gonna bring Carlos back alive, and that's what I'm gonna do. Carly: Okay, then what? You know, you -- you find Carlos, you bring him back here. What are you gonna do? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Is Julian okay? Alexis: Yeah. He's fine. Kristina: Okay. Well, keep me posted. Or don't. No news is good news, right? Alexis: Actually, there is one thing I wanted to discuss with you. Kristina: Okay. Alexis: Your diary. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: My mom has been hiding this from me this entire time. Everyone has. Franco: Everyone wants you to get better. You really need to rethink this whole Morgan thing. Kiki: Why? Because he's sick? Franco: No, because you getting shot is not exactly your first time at the rodeo with this guy. Kiki: Yeah, but he's made mistakes. We both have. Franco: He kidnapped you, and he cheated on you with your mother, and then in some really bizarre twist of fate, he cheated on you again with your mother when she was pretending to be your Aunt Denise. And those are just the infidelities that I know about. Evidently I missed one. Kiki: Well, you have to cut him some slack. I did leave him for his brother. Franco: Yes, you did, and he responded by banging your mom. Kiki, you're a wonderful person, all right? And you matter to me. When are you gonna realize that he's just not worth it? He's not worth the risk. You need to start taking care of yourself and cut this loser loose. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: You know something. I can tell. Michael: I thought you were supposed to be out of it. Morgan: The meds just shut off my feelings, Michael. I still know you. Michael: [Sighs] Well, as happy as that makes me, I think Dad's business is the one thing we can't talk about. It's what got you riled up in the first place. It's a big reason why you're here. Morgan: It's not why I'm here at all. Michael: Okay, then why do you think you're here? Morgan: I'm here because I'm broken inside somehow, and I can't be fixed. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens] Ava: Oh. Hi. Julian: Have you seen today's newspaper? Ava: Julian, just give me a minute, okay? I...have to get rid of someone. Julian: Ah! Scott: I -- I took one of your combs. Uh, oh, hey, Julian. How you doing? Ava: I -- I'll explain everything after Scott leaves. Scotty? Julian: Yeah. Ava: Come on, please leave, okay? Scott: Okay. Listen, I got some important stuff to do. However, I will be home for dinner, so I would suggest you pick up a couple of T-bones, okay? Ava: Okay. Scott: All right. Ava: That's... [Laughs] That is just not what it looks like. Julian: Mm. Glad to hear it. Then you want to explain it to me? Ava: Well, do you remember that, uh, threat that I got from our old organization? Julian: Ah. The black rose. Ava: And the charming little note, too. Well, I -- I figured that I could use somebody to stay here overnight, you know? Just...for protection. Julian: Scotty Baldwin is your protection? Wow. Talk about, uh, desperate times, huh? Ava: No. Uh. Yeah, I guess so. That's why I'm so glad you're here. Julian: Mm. Ava: Have you come up with a solution for my problem? Julian: Yeah. In fact, I have a meeting with Hammer in a few minutes. Ava: Hmm! Good. Julian: Yeah. Ava: So, tell me. Where is this meeting? Julian: Right here. Ava: Julian, these people want to kill me. You invited them to my home? Julian: I don't want you to worry about anything, okay? By the end of today, everything's gonna be sorted out. Ava: Thank you. Thank you so much. Julian: Yeah, of course. Ava: I owe you. You know, especially because I know that you wanted to stay far away from the business. And I-I really know you don't want to get into trouble with the old lady. Julian: Well, it's just, uh, you know, one meeting with a former associate. Nothing -- nothing more. Ava: Well, since the meeting is imminent, I'm gonna get out of here. Hey. What's wrong? Julian: Huh? Nothing. Nothing. Ava: [Chuckles] No, Julian, I can read you pretty well, and something is definitely wrong. What is it? Is it the meeting? What? Julian: No. Ava: Well, what? Julian: I'll explain it to you later. You just go give the -- go give Kiki a kiss for me, will you, okay? Kiki: Are you sure? Julian: Why don't you go ahead? I'll be fine. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Carlos is not the target here. Julian is the one who gave him the order to kill Duke. The plan is for Carlos to flip on Julian. That way we can send Julian to prison forever. Carly: What happens to Carlos? Sonny: Do me a favor. Don't say anything to Morgan. I don't want to upset him. Carly: What about Michael? Sonny: Michael is worried about Sabrina and the baby. We're doing everything we can to make sure that they're safe. Carly: I'm sure you will. Sonny: Okay? Carly: Okay, but let's say you find Carlos in this country. Sonny: Mm-hmm. Carly: Without an extradition treaty, how are you gonna get him back to Port Charles to testify, and how are you personally going to be involved? Come on, Sonny. Talk to me. Josslyn: Avery's in the car seat, and Aldo is with her. Are you guys ready to go? Sonny: Yes. Carly: No. Sonny: You should probably get going because of visiting hours. Carly: [Sighs] Josslyn: Uncle Sonny? What's it like...there? Sonny: Uh... it's -- it's... nothing to be afraid of. I mean, otherwise he wouldn't be there. It's quiet. Morgan's gonna be bored, so you going and everybody going is gonna cheer him up. Josslyn: I'll try. Sonny: I know you're worried about him. He's gonna seem a little different, like more quiet. But you know what? That's only temporary until he gets better. Josslyn: What can I do to help? Sonny: You know what you can do? You can just love him, no matter what. Josslyn: I can handle that. Sonny: I have no doubt. Carly: Hey, here we go. Come on. I'll be right there. Josslyn: Bye. Sonny: Give our boy my love. Carly: Always. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: How dare you?! My journal is private. You had no right to read it! Alexis: I didn't. I found it lying on the living room floor. You're welcome. Kristina: Thank you. For not violating my privacy. Alexis: Kristina, I'm not trying to "shrink" you. But as a lawyer, I know that when my clients "inadvertently" leave evidence behind, more often than not they want it to be found, whether they realize that or not. I know that there's something that you've been wanting to tell me for quite a while now. Kristina: Mm. Alexis: You know that I love you. And you know that you can tell me anything. So, sweetie, what is it that you want me to know? Kristina: Is there something that I want you to know? Um... hmm. Not really. But I think it's about time that you did. Alexis: Good. Kristina: [Sighs] Alexis: Fire away. Kristina: Uh, the... the professor that I got in trouble with, the one that I made advances on? Was a woman. In fact, you met her. It was Parker. [SCENE_BREAK] Hammer: She was working undercover with law enforcement. Julian: Well, that was just a cover to keep her out of prison. Look, Hammer, Ava... she had nothing to do with that -- that bust, okay? She didn't give them any evidence. Hammer: You say that, and it may be true. But the organization has no proof. Julian: Well... I give you my word. There's your proof. Hammer: Very well. The organization will accept that. Julian: Well, thank you. On behalf of my sister as well, sincerely. Hammer: There's another problem with Ava. Even if she's not working with the cops, she's been MIA since this gun bust. It's left a vacuum. We need a strong leader, Mr. Jerome, and we need one immediately. In short, we need you to come back and head up the family. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: You know I just want you to be happy and healthy and safe. Yeah. I know. [Monitor beeping] Kiki: Okay, Freedman Clinic, Freedman Clinic, F-R-E-E. Bingo. [Sighs] Um, hello. Yeah, I was hoping that you could connect me with a patient. Morgan Corinthos. Yeah, I-I know about all the confidentiality, but this is his wife. All right, yeah. Thank you for your time. [Groans] Ava: Hey. Kiki, what are you doing? Kiki: We need to have a serious talk. Ava: Okay. We can talk about anything that you want. Just -- [Chuckling] Just stay in this bed, okay? Please? [Sighs] There you go. Kiki: So...I remember when I woke up. I was on the phone with Morgan. Ava: Yeah, you were. Kiki: Where was he calling from? Ava: I think you probably know the answer to that, Kiki. Kiki: You haven't mentioned him since then, not once. Why is that? Ava: Well, no, I haven't. Kiki: Look, I know that when we reconciled that one of my terms was that we never discuss Morgan. Ava: Exactly, and I want to respect that. Kiki: Well, I'm lifting that ban. Temporarily. I want you to tell me everything about what's going on with Morgan right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I don't want you to give up hope, Morgan. Morgan: Well, that's the great thing about being like this is hope, doubt, none of that matters. Michael: It matters to me. I want you to promise me that -- Josslyn: Morgan? Hi. Morgan: Hey. Come here. Give me a hug. Come here. Josslyn: Morgan, I've missed you so much. Morgan: I missed you, too, Joss. Michael: Hey. Carly: How's he doing? Michael: Not... I'm not sure this is -- this is a good idea. Carly: Oh. Well, you know, maybe Avery will cheer him up. Josslyn: So, I got you these comic books instead. Morgan: Oh, yeah. Look at this. This is cool. Seriously, this is cool. Josslyn: I have a whole list of movies to see when you get out of this place. We missed the opening weekend for the first one. But it's okay. Morgan: Well, maybe -- maybe Michael could take you. Josslyn: It wouldn't be the same. You know Michael. He's not into movies like we are. Remember when he couldn't figure out how "Guardians of the Galaxy" fit into the rest of the Marvel Universe? There's no way he's possibly gonna understand "Civil War." There are way too many superheroes, and I don't want to spend the entire movie explaining who's who. Carly: I should get over there. Michael: Yeah. Look, before you do, just -- just remember it's -- it's -- it's the meds talking. He's a little flat, but he'll be okay. Carly: I know. Michael: Is -- is there something else going on? You seem a little upset. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Brick, where are we on the arrangements to monitor DA Hornsby? His office? Already? I'm impressed. Hey, you know what? I know. You're the man. Okay, listen, I'm working on access to his cell phone. So have your equipment ready, and, uh... wait for my call. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: You pretty much know the rest already. All of my bad behavior. The only difference is that it was directed at a woman, not a man. Alexis: Mm-hmm. Uh, as I understand, nothing actually happened with you and, uh... Kristina: Parker. Alexis: Yeah. Right. Kristina: Full disclosure -- she came by yesterday. Alexis: Here? What did she want? Kristina: She was concerned. That's all. We were...friends, kind of. Alexis: You were friends. You're not friends anymore? Kristina: No. We're... well, you see, when she tried to leave, I...made a pass at her. Alexis: [Sighing] Oh, Kristina. Kristina: Don't worry, Mom. She stopped it. It -- she was very professional. Um... so, yeah, you're right. Nothing really serious ever happened between me and Parker. Alexis: Sweetie, is -- is Parker the only woman that you have gotten physical with? Kristina: So far. When this all started, I just thought that I was attracted to Parker, not really to women per se. Alexis: Is that possible? Kristina: Mom, let me finish. Alexis: Okay. Kristina: After she left, Parker sort of challenged me on this. Alexis: How did she challenge you? Kristina: She suggested that I may have been having feelings for women all along. Alexis: Okay. Well, Parker is your professor, and given what's gone down between the two of you, I find it inappropriate that she should advise you or possibly even confuse you on this matter in any way. Kristina: Parker wasn't confusing me. She was trying to help me. Alexis: She's not helping. She's not qualified to advise you. She doesn't know your history. You have had a problematic history, up until now, with men. Kristina: Okay, wait a second. Alexis: No. You wait a second. Let me finish. You've been abused. You've been already married. All of this has taken a tremendous emotional toll on you. Kristina: So you're saying that me having feelings for women is because I've had a bad history with men? Alexis: No. That's not what I'm saying. I don't know. Maybe that's possible. Kristina: What if it's not? Would it be so bad if I'm gay? [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Could you forward my mail to 979 Carlyle, the penthouse? Thank you. Oh! What's the matter? Franco: Oh, I'm sorry. Did I surprise you? Scott: Yeah. Franco: You're the one who's surprised? Huh? Scott: Yeah. Franco: Did I just hear that you're moving into Ava's building? Scott: Is that her building? Franco: Yeah. She lives in the penthouse. Scott: Is that right? Franco: Yeah, that's right, the place where you are coincidentally having your mail forwarded? Scott: I don't know. Maybe you misheard me. Franco: Are you living with Ava? Scott: You caught me. Franco: Oh! Please, Dad, please tell me you're not sleeping with her. Scott: Oh. No. I would never do that. Under any circumstances. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: From what I understand, Morgan is still adjusting to his meds, and that's all I know. There hasn't been any more contact, and you know I do think that's for the best. Kiki: Do you know what it's been like lying here, waiting for him to visit or call or even text, and not even knowing if he's been here, because I've been delirious? Ava: I'm sorry that you've been going through that. Kiki: But let me guess. You would do it all again. Ava: Of course, I would. I just don't think that -- I think that Morgan might be bad for you. Kiki: Morgan isn't bad for me. Ava: You were shot! You almost died! Kiki: It was not Morgan's fault! Ava: Morgan needs help. He needs more help than you can give him right now, even if you were at 100%, and you're not. I love you. I love you too much to let you do something that might hurt your progress. You must understand that. Kiki: I understand. Ava: You do? Kiki: I know that you did it out of love. Ava: Of course, I did. Kiki: So, because you love me, I know that you're also gonna help me do something that I can't do on my own. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey. Look who's here. [Laughs] Morgan: Avery. Hi. Carly: Yeah. Hi. Morgan: You've gotten so big. Carly: She is, yeah. Morgan: I heard that, uh -- I heard that she was living with you and Dad now. How'd that happen? Carly: That's a long story. [Chuckles] Morgan: Okay. Carly: Yeah. Morgan: Well, if you can't talk about that, how's, um... how's Kiki? Carly: Don't you want to hold her? Morgan: You'll let me hold her? Carly: Of course, I'll let you hold her. Come on. Go on. There you go. Morgan: Yeah. Carly: [Laughs] Yeah. Sit down. Watch. Morgan: Hi. Carly: Look. Morgan: Hey. Carly: Your little sister missed you. [Laughs] Morgan: Hi. You've probably been wondering where I've been, right? Well, I've been here. [Sighs] And it's not so bad. It's not so bad for me, but for you and for Joss, it's not good. Will you please take them home? Josslyn: We're fine, Morgan. We're happy to see you. Morgan: Michael, please. I don't -- I don't want them in this place. If you were me, you wouldn't want them here either. Michael: Yeah, okay. [Sighs] Well, we're gonna go. Carly: Okay. Yeah, here. You know what? I'm gonna stay. Take my car. Give me your keys. Morgan: You don't -- you don't have to do that. Carly: I want to. Morgan: Here. Michael: Okay, here we go. Morgan: Bye. Josslyn: Bye. I love you, Morgan. Morgan: I love you, too, Joss. Josslyn: I can't wait for you to come home. Michael: All right. Let's go. Carly: Okay. Bye, baby. Love you. Bye. Okay. Morgan: Michael. Thanks. Michael: I'll see you soon. Morgan: [Scoffs] I'm sorry. I tried. I really -- I d-- I did. Carly: I know. Morgan: I just -- I just don't want people seeing me here in this place. I feel I'm like in the zoo, like -- like -- like I'm some freak show or something. Carly: That's not how we see you, though. It's not. We love you so much. That's why we're here. Morgan: I mean, even if I don't get better. Carly: Oh, baby, you're gonna get better. Morgan: I'm not. I'm not gonna get better. I mean, I'm not manic. I'm not, like, crazed right now, but I mean, let's be honest. This didn't end up the way that anybody hoped. Carly: You have to give it time, okay? Yeah, you do. You just got to give it some time. Morgan: I -- I can't even see myself getting the good parts of my life back. And I've become -- I've become okay with it. I think you should, too, Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: You know what's funny? Dad was the one I was terrified to talk about this with. I thought you would be the easy one. Alexis: Hold on! H-hold it! You have just thrown a lot of stuff at me. Could you just give me two seconds to process it? And by the way, I am fine with this, if this is what it is. Kristina: Why qualify your support? Are you afraid that you're going to have to explain me to your friends? Alexis: Oh, that is absurd. Kristina: Disappointed that you don't have the kind of family that you thought you did? Alexis: Kristina, you know that's not true. If you're gay, you're...gay. Kristina: Don't choke on the word, Mom. Alexis: I'm not choking on anything. Stop misinterpreting every single thing I say! I'm just simply saying college is -- is a confusing time for all students in the best of circumstances. Kristina: Okay, let's just table this discussion for now. Clearly it was a mistake. Just don't tell Dad, okay? Alexis: I won't. Don't worry. Kristina: I can't believe this is happening. Alexis: What, honey? What? Kristina: That you would be disappointed in me, because of what I am. Not because of something that I did. [SCENE_BREAK] Hammer: Mr. Jerome, thank you for hearing me out. Julian: Yeah, likewise. Listen, let's keep this decision between us, you know? I think it would be best for everyone if it didn't get out. You know what I mean? Hammer: We're all aware of the new Mrs. Jerome's position on the matter. We will be discreet. Julian: Thanks. And, uh, Hammer. Since we've settled this matter, um, would you mind giving a -- giving a message to the organization for me? Hammer: By all means. Julian: Yeah, I didn't appreciate the black rose they sent to Ava as a warning. Hammer: I don't know what you're referring to. We never sent a message to Ava of any kind. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Yeah, I spoke with Brick. They got a tap on DA Hornsby's office phone. They're working on getting one on his cell phone. I just -- I just want to know where his location is. Yeah. Uh, I'm gonna be there to super...vise. Thanks, man. That was fast. Josslyn: Morgan didn't want us to stay. He said Avery and I don't belong in that place. Sonny: Oh, he's just looking -- you know, he's look-- he's looking out for you. That's all. Josslyn: How much longer does he have to stay in that place, Uncle Sonny? Michael: Um...why don't you take Avery to Graciela, huh? I'm sure you two could use a snack after that trip. Josslyn: Come on. Michael: There you go. Josslyn: Sure. But I'd really appreciate a timetable for when Morgan gets to come home. Sonny: Yeah. For sure. We just don't know anything right now. What happened? Michael: It's the meds. Just... it's making it hard for Morgan to connect with anyone, especially his -- his sisters. But there was one thing he wanted to talk about. You know, he wanted to know what was going on with you and the business. Sonny: You didn't say anything, right? Michael: Of course not. But, I mean, Dad, what is going on? Sonny: D-don't -- don't ask me right now. Look, I'm taking care of everything. I got a -- I got a meeting. I need a -- I need a favor. Michael: Sure. What? Sonny: I need you to do for your mother what I can't do. And that's be there for her. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I love you so much. Morgan: I love you, too. I do. Not that I can feel it, but... Carly: You will. Morgan: You don't know that, though. Carly: Yes, I do. I went through this with your father, and I'm going through it with you now again, and I promise you, you're gonna feel it. Morgan: Look, Mom. There's something you need to understand. I -- I want -- I want to be grateful for what you and Dad and Michael have done. I want to be happy when you guys show up. I mean, I even -- I-I would like to get pissed off at stupid things. But here? It's just empty. It's empty, and there's no sign that -- that anything's gonna change. Carly: Sit down. Sit down for a second. You listen to me. You're not empty, okay? And I promise you things are gonna change. I know they are. [Door opens] Carly: Um... look who's here. Morgan: Whoever it is, just tell them to go away, please. Carly: I'm sorry, but you're gonna have to do that yourself. Morgan: [Chuckles] Kiki: [Laughs] Morgan: Kiki. Kiki: Hey, Morgan. Morgan: You're walking. How -- how -- Kiki: [Chuckles] Well, I mean, I have a little bit of help. My mom snuck me out of the hospital. Ava: Just for an hour or two. Kiki: Yeah, the people here, they didn't want to let me in, so I told them that I was your wife, which is kind of true. I mean, I was. But they didn't like that, so I told them I was your half-sister's half-sister, and that just put them right over the edge, and here I am. [Laughs] Morgan: You're still the same you. [Both chuckle] Morgan: Thank you. Can -- can we -- I don't have long, so could we maybe just get, like -- Carly: Of course. Yes, yes, yeah. Morgan: Here. Here. Here. Kiki: Ooh. Morgan: There. Hey. [Sighs] How -- how are you? Kiki: Well, I just found out you were here. Nobody told me that this was where you called me from. So, how are you doing? Are -- are you feeling better? Morgan: Um... look. Uh... I, uh -- there's so much that I want to say about what happened, and -- and...what I've done to you. Kiki: Oh, no, you didn't. Morgan: Look. Look. Kiki: You didn't do anything. Morgan: I need to say something. Before you say anything else, I need you to hear me right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Sweetie, wait. Please. Please. I'm sorry. I'm -- I'm sorry. I don't want to upset you. I don't know what I've said, but apparently I'm saying all the wrong things. Kristina: Yeah. You sure did. I got to go. You know, Mom? It took a lot for me to tell you this, so I guess you're not the only one disappointed here today. Alexis: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Ava's letting me stay for a while. I don't know how long, but for now, it's home. Franco: You're a big-shot lawyer. Can't you afford your own apartment? Or at the very least, if you want to downsize, a cheaper hotel? Scott: I don't like cheap hotels. The towels are no good. But enough about me. What about you? How's it going with Nina? Franco: With Nina? Scott: Yeah? Franco: Oh, it's g-great. Yeah, no. Happy, happy, happy. Things are...so good. Scott: Is that right? Franco: Yeah. No, she -- she -- she loves her job, and, uh... I love my job. I mean, who knew helping people would be so rewarding? Scott: Okay, let's stop doodling with crayons, shall we? Tell me what's really going on. Franco: She wants to have a kid. I don't want to have a kid. Scott: Yeah, well, you know, they can be a lot of trouble. Franco: You don't think ultimately that that would be a deal breaker, do you? Scott: I do. Absolutely. [SCENE_BREAK] Morgan: Kiki, I care about you so, so much. [Sighs] That's why I need you to do something for me right now. Kiki: Yeah, of course. What is it? Morgan: I need you to go... and never come back. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: It's great to see how well Kiki's doing. Ava: Yeah. She's getting better every day. I think before long she'll finally be able to be released from the hospital and go home. Carly: I suppose you expect Avery to go home with you then, too, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: What do you mean? Why can't you be there for Mom? Sonny: Because the lines between my business and our family are starting to blur. Morgan may not have crashed as bad as he did. He may not be in that place if he didn't go to the pier to prove himself to me. Michael: Mom does not blame you for what happened. Sonny: Sh-she's trying not to. But she's struggling, Michael. Your mom needs you. Your sisters need you. And I'm -- I'm just -- this is one of those times that I'm counting on you to hold this together. Michael: Yeah. I'll try. Sonny: Okay. Um... I got to go. If your mom asks where I went, just say it's business-related. Michael: Yeah. I understand. Yeah. I'm probably gonna go spend some time with Josslyn and Avery. Sonny: All right. [Opens front door] Look who's here. [Julian's standing there] [NEXT_ON] Paul: Can we -- can we talk a minute? Finn: No. Emma (to Griffin): Are you a friend of my grandma's? Kiki (to Morgan): You need to get better, because I need you in my life. Ava (to Carly): You know, I am not the monster you seem to think I am. Julian (to Sonny): I know what you're doing. I want it to stop.

Carly talks to her son alone and continues to try unsuccessfully to encourage him

Beth: Where is he? I hope late. Maybe Luis and Sheridan haven't told Antonio that they're in love yet. Beth: Excuse me. I was just upstairs. Antonio Lopez Fitzgerald isn't in his room. Nurse: No, not the explosion outside town today. We had to get every bed that was available. Beth: Well, wait -- where is he, then? Nurse: Released earlier with his wife. If you'll excuse me. Beth: Thank you. Thank you very much. If Luis and Sheridan had broken the news to Antonio, he would gone into shock. He'd still be here. Maybe there's still time for me to get rid of Sheridan and the baby before the truth comes out. Julian: Where the hell do you think you're Theresa: Away from here, Julian. Julian: You walk out that door with that baby, I'll have you placed under arrest. Ethan: Not so fast, Julian. Theresa's free to leave the house with the baby. Julian: What about the writ of custody? Even you admitted it was in order. I -- I'm going to have you disbarred after I call the cops and have Theresa put under arrest. Luis: Aren't you forgetting something, Julian? I am a cop. Ethan: No need for the police. Everything Theresa's doing is perfectly legal, thanks to your very own signed writ of custody. Julian: What? You liar. You said that judge Reilly's temporary writ of custody was legal and binding. You can't just do an about-face now because you want to score points with Theresa. Ethan: There's nothing wrong with your writ, Julian. I just noticed some interesting wording that I hadn't caught upon first glance. It is true that Theresa is legally prevented from removing little Ethan from the Crane estate. Julian: Well, then what's the problem? She cannot take my baby off the grounds. Ethan: That's just it, Julian. Theresa isn't taking the baby off the estate. Sheridan has graciously agreed to let Theresa and little Ethan stay with her at the cottage on the Crane grounds. Eve: Come on, T.C., Where are you? Oh, please don't be with Liz. Please don't be with Liz. T.C.: Whitney, I know what you're trying to do, ok? You don't want me to treat you like a little girl anymore. I can understand that, and I will do my best not to treat you like a little girl. But you're coming home with me right now. Whitney: It's not that simple, daddy. I don't want to leave Chad. T.C.: Will somebody please tell her she doesn't know what she's talking about? Simone: Whitney -- Whitney: I don't want to disobey you, daddy. I really don't. I love you very much. T.C.: Well, then why are you talking all this trash, Whitney? You have never gone against me before. Whitney: Nothing has ever been so important to me. I'm in love with Chad. And if you're telling me that I can't see him anymore if I come home with you, then, daddy, I'm sorry, I'm staying here with Chad. 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. T.C.: Never in my worst nightmare did I think you would turn your back on me. Whitney: I'm not turning my back on you. T.C.: Then what do you call choosing this street punk over your own family? Simone: This is awful. I never meant for things to go this far. Whitney has to come home. Tabitha: Well, I wouldn't be setting a place for her at the dinner table if I were you, Simone. Whitney: I would have never chosen for things to turn out the way they did. But you've backed me into a corner, daddy. T.C.: Whitney, if anyone has backed you into a corner, it's the young man that's standing right next to you. All I want to do is have my daughter back where she belongs with the people that love her and want the best for her. Chad: That's what I want for Whitney, too, coach Russell. T.C.: I am not talking to you! Whitney, can't you see it? It's all this boy wants from you is sex. Liz: T.C., Try to calm down. T.C.: Liz, please, this is none of your business. Now, I am not going to stand by and let this worthless punk take you down with him. I'm tired of asking you, Whitney. You will do as I say. Simone: Don't argue with him, Whitney. He's just mad because you hurt his feelings. Whitney: Oh, well, you know what? I'm hurt, too. I'm sorry, but nobody -- not even my father -- is going to tell me who I can and cannot love. T.C.: Chad Harris doesn't know the meaning of the word. Chad: Hey, don't tell me how I feel about Whitney. For the last time, I do love Whitney, with all of my heart. T.C.: No, you don't! Whitney: Oh! Daddy! Beth: Excuse me, nurse? Nurse: I'm sorry, we're in the middle of an emergency right now. If it can wait -- Beth: No, I'm afraid it can't. My husband was in the gas refinery explosion. Nurse: What's his name. I'll see if we have him on our list of admissions. Beth: Oh, no, no, no. You don't understand. I just came from his room. He was one of the lucky ones. He wasn't too badly injured. Nurse: You are fortunate. Beth: Yeah, the thing is, he's going to be released in a little while, and the doctor who checked him out prescribed a steroid cream to put on his burns. Nurse: Then what's the problem? Beth: Um -- well, it's been such a harrowing last few hours, I wasn't really paying attention when the doctor told me how often to apply the cream to his wounds. And I would ask the doctor, but, you know, he's with other patients, so could you look it up for me? It's -- it's called Silvadene. Nurse: Sure. Nurse: "Three times a day to the affected area." Does that ring a bell? Beth: Yeah, it sure does. That's right. Thank you so much. [Phone rings] Nurse: Excuse me. Emergency. Miguel: Nicely done, Ethan. Pilar: This is wonderful. Antonio: Leave it to my wife to save the day. Luis: Nice catch, Ethan. Julian: Traitor. You're making this up just to appear the hero in the eyes of your former girlfriend's family, yes? Ethan: Not at all, Julian. See for yourself. Luis: Read it and weep. Julian: Son of a -- Theresa: Don't you dare use foul language with my son in the room, Julian. Julian: Damn lawyer of mine never does anything right. Theresa: Personally, I think he's marvelous. Julian: Yes, yes. Well, you've had your -- thank you for your loyalty, sister dear. Sheridan: Oh, don't make me laugh, Julian. Julian: But what I don't understand is why you'd want to stick your nose into something that doesn't concern you a whit. Aren't you supposed to be on your honeymoon with brawny boy here? Why would you want a runny-nosed baby underfoot? Sheridan: Unlike you, I love being around babies. Besides, it'll give me good practice since I'm going to be a mother myself. Gwen: What? Oh! Sheridan: I told you I had some unexpected news. Gwen: This -- this is so wonderful. Our babies can grow up together like we always dreamed. Julian: Is this true? Sheridan: Oh, don't fall all over yourself congratulating me, brother dear. I just hope you're a better uncle than you are a father. Fox: Hear, hear. Pilar: I wonder when it will dawn on Gwen that Sheridan doesn't know who the baby's father is. Miguel: Mama, just try not to think about that right now. All right? We have to be strong for Theresa. Pilar: I know. One of your brothers will be devastated when he finds out that he is not the baby's father. Miguel: Well, we'll just deal with that when and if the time comes. Julian: I really don't mind being an uncle at all, but I would have thought that you'd be more concerned about the baby's father. Who is it, by the way? Antonio: What kind of crock is that, Julian? Huh? Of course the baby's mine. Listen, you may not approve of me marrying your sister, but you know what? Too bad. It's a done deal. Julian: Well, yes, of course. I mean, it all makes sense. I just -- I -- you two are newlyweds. I didn't know that you were planning a family so soon. Antonio: Well, we weren't necessarily, but you know what? God works in mysterious ways, and we're pretty happy about it. Julian: Oh. Antonio: Now, why don't you quit thinking about yourself for five seconds and congratulate your sister. Julian: Congratulations. Rebecca: Aren't we supposed to be talking about Theresa and the baby and -- I don't understand. How can they be moving into the cottage so soon after the fire? Sheridan: Fortunately, the damage wasn't as extensive as it might have been. The workmen have already repaired the interior, and exterior will be as good as new by the end of the week. [Phone rings] Rebecca: Oh, I'll get it. Crane residence, Rebecca Hotchkiss speak-- oh. Oh. Luis, it's for you. It's for you. It's the police station. Luis: Yeah? How many survivors? Yeah, I'll be right there. I got to go. There was an explosion at the gas refinery outside of harmony. I have to go interview survivors, see if anyone knows how it happened. Julian: Well, ta-ta. Luis: Don't you even think of giving my sister a hard time while I'm gone. Antonio: Luis, you don't have to worry about a thing. I mean, as long as I'm at the cottage with Theresa and the baby, nobody's going to do anything. Now, let's get my nephew to the cottage, ok? Rebecca: Bye, Luis. Bye, Antonio. Bye, Miguelito. Rebecca: I just can't decide which one of those boys is the cutest. Fox: Classy lady you got there, dad. Theresa: Shut up, Rebecca. Rebecca: Make her stop, Julian. Julian: For once, I agree with Theresa. Keep your drawers on, Becky. I thought you were leaving. Theresa: I just wanted to thank Ethan again. [Little Ethan fusses] Theresa: It's ok. Excuse me, Gwen. Theresa: Ethan, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don't know what I would have done if Julian had taken little Ethan away from me. Ethan: Don't worry about it. Theresa: Then you'll keep on looking for ways for me to get legal custody of little Ethan? Yes. Yes. Ethan: I'll do everything I can do. Theresa: Oh. Thank you. Oh. He's going to help us. Yes, he is. Luis: We have to tell Antonio the truth now, before he lets himself get too excited about this baby. Sheridan: He already is. That's why telling him about us is -- it's going to be even harder now than it was before. I mean, to hear that you and I have been in love for so long. And now that this baby he believes is his could be yours -- Luis, this is going to rip his heart out. Beth: There won't be any baby by the time I'm through with Sheridan. I just have to figure out a way to kill her without getting caught. Whitney: Stop it! Hank: Stop, T.C.! You'll kill him! T.C.: That punk needs to be taught a lesson! Hank: Whatever Chad needs, you're not going about it the right way. You go after him one more time, I'll call Sam to book you on assault. Simone: Happy, Whitney? All of this is your fault! T.C.: That's enough, Simone. The only person around here who bears the blame is this skirt-chasing wolf in sheep's clothing. Simone: This is not fair, daddy. I swear, if Whitney committed a murder, you would still try to get her off the hook. T.C.: Simone, that is enough! We will hash this out when we get home. Whitney: For the last time, daddy, I'm not going home with you unless you accept my relationship with Chad! T.C.: Whitney, what the hell is wrong with you? All of your life -- all of your life -- that's all you wanted to be was a tennis star, a champion. You worked night and day to achieve that goal. Now, what, you just want to throw it away on him? Whitney: I'm not throwing anything away, daddy. I still dream of having a professional career in tennis. The only thing that's changed is I want Chad to be a part of that dream. I want him to be with me the whole way as we build a life together, daddy. T.C.: Whitney, you cannot have a serious tennis career and a boyfriend. You'd be splitting yourself in two, playing the game at 50% of your potential. You have to give 100%, Whitney, if not 200%. Whitney, you know that -- or at least you us t to. Whitney: Things have changed. I love Chad with all my heart. And I'm sorry if that hurts you, daddy. But if I'm going to continue to play tennis, I'm going to want Chad by my side. T.C.: Whitney, it will not work. You need to choose between your family and tennis or this punk who has twisted your thinking. Liz: T.C., Why don't we just go home. And you can talk about this later, ok? Hank: Listen to Liz, T.C. Come on. T.C.: No. If you don't leave with me now, it's over, Whitney. Whitney: Over? T.C.: Yes. Between you and me and between and your family. Tabitha: Sounds like your father just gave Whitney a major ultimatum. Simone: I can't believe she's doing this. Whitney: Nothing is over. Don't you see? My life is just beginning -- with Chad. T.C.: No. No. Whitney: Don't you remember what it was like when you and mom first fell in love? God, daddy, you told me a hundred times how you would have done anything in the world just to be together. T.C.: And your mother was worth it. Whitney: No -- I have the same thing now. I'm not going to walk away from that. T.C.: Even if it means losing your whole family? Whitney: I'm begging you, daddy, don't force me to make that kind of a choice. Luis: Eve. Hey. Maybe you can help me. Eve: Well, I'll try. Luis: Headquarters called, asked me to interview as many possible survivors from the refinery fire. And, well, I was just wondering what the best possible place would be to do that. Eve: Well, they're down at the end of the hall. But, Luis, please, only if they're already awake and if they're up to it, ok? Luis: Yeah, yeah -- eve: Some of them have been very severely injured. Luis: I understand. Eve: How are Antonio and Sheridan? Luis: They're ok. I may need your help a little later, though. Eve: Really? Why? Luis: Well, Sheridan's pregnant. Eve: Oh. Really? Luis: Yeah. Eve: That's wonderful. She must be thrilled. Oh. Oh, god. Who is the father? Luis: She doesn't know yet. Eve: Oh, god. Luis: Yeah. That's why it's more important than ever to tell him that we're in love. You know, the longer he keeps thinking that this baby is his, the harder it's going to be for him to find out that maybe it isn't. Eve: Yeah, I see what you mean. Your brother could be crushed. Luis: Yeah. Antonio: Thanks, Miguel. We, , if you have something else you need to do, you don't have to stick around. Miguel: You sure? I don't mind. Sheridan: No, you can get going. We'll get Theresa and the baby settled then probably turn in ourselves. Miguel: If you say so. I love you. Theresa: I love you, too. Miguel: Bye. [Little Ethan fusses] Theresa: Oh, baby, don't worry -- Miguel: Hey, call me if you need anything. Antonio: Ok, I will. Miguel: All right. Antonio: I think we're good here. Miguel: See you, Sheridan. Sheridan: Bye-bye. Well, I think you'll find the couch pretty comfortable. Theresa: Oh, I'm sure I will. Oh. Oh, I forgot little Ethan's crib. Antonio: It's no problem. It's just up at the main house, right? Theresa: Yes, it's in my bedroom, but if -- if Julian sees me again tonight -- Antonio: Look, Julian's not going to see you, Theresa. I promise. You just stay here with Sheridan and the baby, and I'll be back in a minute. Theresa: Thank you, Antonio. Antonio: No worries at all. Look, anything for our baby's first cousin. Right, Sheridan? Sheridan: Right. Antonio: Julian aside, life just doesn't get any better than this. I mean, no wonder people love babies so much. It makes us realize how lucky we are to be alive, right? Beth: What? Don't look at me like I'm some kind of monster. I'm just a woman in love, and I'm going to do what needs to be done. Beth: "Vascoril. One milligram administered intravenously will cause a rapid heartbeat to return to its normal rhythm. If given in a higher dosage, has been found to cause arrhythmia, often resulting in massive cardiac arrest." Perfect. If Sheridan kicks the bucket, the baby's chance of survival is iffy at best. Two birds with one miracle drug. And the best part is, no one will be able to trace their deaths back to me. "Again, in the event of an accidental overdose, Vascoril can be lethal." Today it's a city. Any moment now, it becomes a target. Baghdad. Troops are nearby. Tonight's "global national." Singer: You are my passion for life Rebecca: Well, you're not mad at Becky, are you? Julian: What? Oh, no, I don't have time to be mad at you right now. I have more pressing business on my mind. Rebecca: Oh, don't take it so hard, Pookie. I mean, I know Theresa and the baby moving into Sheridan's cottage -- it's a minor setback, but -- but you have to think about the victories, like you got Theresa out of the house and you stripped her of the Crane name. Julian: Yes, that is something at least. Would you remind me again why I want custody of the baby? Rebecca: Because little Ethan is a Crane heir and Alistair wants him raised as such. And as long as he stays in Theresa's care, she can always use him as ammunition against you. So the best thing to do is to remove her from his life as quickly and completely as possible. Julian: She was like Madonna herself the way she held on to the boy and wouldn't let go. It must be a Latin thing. Rebecca: Maybe. Oh -- whatever. I have thought of the best way for us to celebrate. Julian: What's that? You'd really do that? Rebecca: Oh, that and more. Julian: Oh, dear, I'm feeling a bit spent. I think I shall -- ahem. Excuse us. Fox: Yeah, you know what? Me first. I am going to go pop a sleeping pill so that I don't have to listen to any of your disgusting sex games. Gwen: Ok, well, good night. Julian: One second, Ethan. You know, you owe me an apology for defending Theresa against me. Ethan: I would do it again in a second, Julian. It's cruel and it's inhuman to separate a mother and child. Julian: But it's a bad idea to work against me on this. I will fire you from Crane industries if you defy me again. I don't care what Rebecca says. E en: Julian, really, you don't need to worry about Ethan. He's already promised me that he won't be pursuing this matter any longer. [Doorbell rings] Gwen: Oh. You know, I'll get it. Hey, Antonio. Antonio: Hey. Gwen: What's up? Antonio: I needed to get the baby's crib. Gwen: Ok. Ethan: Honey, I'll be up soon, ok? I've got a little work to do. Gwen: Ok. There is a portable crib upstairs in Theresa's closet. Why don't you get that one. Antonio: Ok, sounds good. Hey, I heard you and Sheridan talking about how you wanted to raise your children together. Gwen: Yes. It is something we have been dreaming about forever. Antonio: Yeah. Well, I have to tell you, I am so excited. I mean, just a few days ago, I was on my deathbed, and now look at me. I'm going to be a father, married to Sheridan, the most wonderful woman in the world. Listen to me going on. I probably sound like Ethan talking about you and your baby, huh? Sheridan: Oh! Sheridan: Beth! What are you doing? Beth: Don't fight it. Sheridan, let the medicine do its job. Sheridan: My baby! What about my baby? You! Voice: Oh, no, Beth, that's not going to happen. Liz: T.C., Don't say anything you'll regret later. T.C.: Whitney, you're making this showdown, not me. You're my firstborn. I couldn't love you any more than I do. Sweetheart, you're going to choose this punk over your own family who has loved you all of your life? Whitney: Daddy, it's not like that. T.C.: Sweetheart, haven't I always been there for you? Every school day, every parent day, every crack-of-dawn tennis practice? I tied up your shoelaces, kissed your little knees when you scraped them, then got you right back out there on the court. Whitney: I'm not discounting any of that, daddy. It's just that I'm not the same little girl that I used to be. I'm all grown-up now, daddy, and I need to have a life of my own with the man that I love. T.C.: It won't work! This boy will ruin your life, and you're coming with me now! Chad: Don't! Let her be. T.C.: You don't tell me what I can do with my daughter, boy. Chad: Then don't tell her what to do! Whitney: Please, stop! No more fighting! Stop it! I can't stand it! Just stop! T.C.: All right, Whitney. I'm going to leave, and I'm going home. Now, this is your last chance. Whitney: I'm sorry, daddy. I'm staying here with Chad. Tabitha: This is really tragic stuff. Simone: You might as well have shot a gun through his heart! You're nothing but a lying slut! Whitney: Ah! Chad: Back off, Simone! I want you out of here now. No one treats the woman I love like that. Simone: But it's true. She's nothing but a lying -- Chad: Out! Now. Hank: You two going to be ok? Chad: Yeah. We'll be all right, as long as we have each other. Hank: Ok. [Door closes] Gwen: Hmm. Very sweet. Antonio: Yeah. You know, I can't wait to start buying things for Sheridan and my baby. You don't think Sheridan's going to think I'm goofy if I start buying stuff like this now, do you? Gwen: No, of course not. Antonio: Well, good, because that's what I think dads are for, you know? Well, thanks, Gwen. Good night. Gwen: Good night. Gwen: Hmm. Speaking of soon-to-be fathers, I wonder what was so important that Ethan couldn't come up to bed. [Knock on door] Pilar: Ethan? Excuse me. Ethan: Oh. Pilar, I'm sorry. I didn't hear you. Pilar: I know you're busy. I just didn't know who else to talk to. Ethan: No, please, please. Pilar: Thanks. Ethan: Anytime. I was just researching some precedents that we can use for Theresa's custody battle. Pilar: Julian seems so determined to take my grandchild. I -- I don't understand why he would even want a baby. Ethan: It has nothing to do with family or paternal interests. Julian wants little Ethan because Alistair -- Alistair insists that every child with Crane blood running through its veins be raised as an heir to the family throne. That's why Julian was bound to stay married to my mother all those years -- because he couldn't boot her out because she had produced all those Crane children. Pilar: So they'll never give up. Julian could end up with permanent custody of my grandson. Ethan: I hope it doesn't come to that, but I won't lie to you -- it's a possibility. Either way, I think it's going to be a long, long, drawn-out battle. Pilar: My poor Theresa. How could an innocent little baby cause so much strife and sadness? Ethan: Pilar, you -- you can't think like that. Pilar: How can I not when another baby, the one Sheridan is carrying -- it could destroy one of my sons? Theresa: Oh, it's all going to be ok. Sheridan: If you need an extra pillow, it's in the linen closet. Theresa: Oh, I'm sure I'll be fine, Sheridan. I can't thank you enough for this. Sheridan: Oh, don't be silly. I can't imagine how I would feel if someone told me they were going to take my baby away from me. Theresa: Well, it can't happen, you know? He's my life. He's all I've got left. Sheridan: Don't you worry. Ethan is the best lawyer. I'm sure he'll find a way to fight Julian and Alistair on this. Antonio: Here we go. How about if I just set it up right here next to the couch? Theresa: Thanks, Antonio. Oh, look! I can't believe you thought to bring his favorite animal. Sheridan: Yay. Theresa: Do you see that, sweetheart? Yes. Your uncle's not even a daddy yet, and he knows what's important. Sheridan: You know, I cannot believe -- I had a bear just like this when I was growing up. Antonio: Well, you know what? That one's looking a little ragged. How about I go get two new ones for you and our baby tomorrow when the store opens up? Sheridan: That's very sweet. Antonio: Well, it's just that I want to spend every happy moment with my wife and baby-to-be. You know, I haven't stopped thinking about it ever since I found out you were going to have a baby. Hey, how about we celebrate? And since we can't have champagne, how about I get that sparkling cider we have? Sheridan: Great idea. Antonio: All right, all right. Theresa: Are you ok? Sheridan: I just don't know how much longer I can do this. I keep hoping, feeling that this baby is Luis', not Antonio's, but I'm just not sure. Beth: I get it now. You're one of those angels my mother is always praying to. Well, you can forget it, just rain on my parade, ok, because I'm going to get Luis for myself no matter what I have to do. I have put too much time and energy into this for Sheridan to end up with him. So go mess up somebody else's party, ok? Because I've got things I got to do. [Beth gasps] Luis: Which one's yours? Man: The beautiful one. I guess they all are to their dads. That one, right there. Luis: Oh, yeah. She's a doll. Man: Yeah. Which one's yours? Luis: Oh -- ahem -- he or she isn't here yet. Man: Oh, man, are you in for a thrill. I didn't think I could love anyone as much as I love my wife, but this tiny little seven-pounder has already got me wrapped around her finger. I'm a goner. Now my heart belongs to two beautiful girls. Luis: I already love the woman with all my heart. I -- I can't even imagine if -- I mean, when we have our own. Beth: You better hope it's not your baby, Luis. Luis: It's funny. You're so full of love that you think your feelings couldn't possibly get any deeper. Then the love of your life tells you she's pregnant with your child and it feels like your heart is going to burst. Beth: You'll never get over Sheridan as long as she's alive and breathing. Spooky angel or not, it's back to plan a for me. Sheridan's got to die. Theresa: Sheridan, you and Luis will work things out with Antonio as soon as you can. Sheridan: I hope so. It's just that things seem to be getting harder rather than easier. And now, with my being pregnant, I just -- I don't know how I'm going to tell Antonio that I'm in love with Luis. As much as I want this baby to be Luis', I just know it will kill Antonio. I mean, you saw how excited he was. Theresa: What if the baby turns out to be Antonio's? Sheridan: Luis said he would be disappointed but that he would accept the child as his own. Theresa: Antonio's not going to stand for that for a minute. I mean, he'd want to be there every second of his son or daughter's life. I don't blame him. I mean, that's how a real father feels -- not like Julian, who's never paid one minute's attention to little Ethan. Sheridan: I know. Luis and Antonio could end up fighting over this baby for the rest of their lives. You know, sometimes I just -- I think it'd be easier for everyone if I just disappeared. Theresa: Sheridan, what are you saying? Gwen: Hello. Ethan: Come here. Gwen: So, enough with burning the midnight oil. Why don't you come to bed, and I will give you a massage, among other things. Ethan: Well, that sounds tempting, but I could be a while. I have a mountain of reading to do before morning. Gwen: For work? Ethan: Oh, not exactly. It's -- it's Theresa's custody case. I have got to keep her from losing her baby. Whitney: I didn't mean to hurt him. I swear I didn't. Chad: No, it's not your fault. It's all your father's for backing you into a corner. It was totally unfair. Whitney: How dare you talk about him like that! Simone: My sister's a bitch, and Chad is going to find out soon enough. How could he love somebody who's destroyed my family? Tabitha: You think this is bad, Simone? Well, you haven't seen anything yet. T.C.: That's it. All of my hopes and dreams for Whitney are down the drain, all because of some no-account punk. Liz: T.C., Don't give up so easily. You know, maybe Whitney will change her mind later when she's had a chance to think about it. T.C.: What has happened to my little girl? Have I been losing her all along and just been too blind to see it? How could she choose a thug over her own father? Liz: T.C., Just -- just give it time. Ok? Just give it time. Luis: I've had this feeling before, like something really bad is going to happen to someone I love. Beth: There's enough in here to kill an elephant. Gwen: What's it going to be? I mean, you need to tell me. Do we continue as a couple or not?

storms out.

Annie: Can I come in yet? Ryan: Uh, yeah. I'm all done, we're all set. Annie: What are you up to? [Annie gasps] Annie: You did all this while I was putting the kids to bed? Ryan: I know, I know -- it's a curse to be so wonderful. Annie: You are wonderful. Ryan: Yeah? Annie: Yeah. Ryan: Well, you are my heart, Annie Lavery. Happy New Year. This one is going to be ours. Annie: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: What do you want me to say, Chambers? I get the drill -- my sister knocks me off, you collect the insurance. It's going to happen when it happens, so stop bugging me. Damn it. [Lily walks in] Richie: Lily, what are you doing in here? Lily: Richard, I'm visiting you. I heard you were committed Richie: Well, good news travels fast. Lily: Well, it is good news in a way, because now everything you've been doing makes sense. [SCENE_BREAK] [Dance music plays at the Yacht Club] Jack: Good evening, Erica. Erica: Hello, Jack. What are you doing here? [Jack chuckles] Jack: You know what? That's funny -- I was about to ask you the very same thing. Erica: Well, obviously whoever invited me is being ridiculously shy about it. Jack: Obviously. Both: It was you, wasn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Greenlee didn't kidnap Spike. I lied to the police. I'm the one who's guilty. Zach: Why are you doing this? Kendall: Because someone has to end this nightmare Zach: How, by starting another one? Greenlee: Derek, let's just let it go. I'm not pressing charges, so -- Derek: You know I can't do that. Too many laws were broken. Aidan: And where's the law that says enough's enough, huh? These two have been through a lot. In fact, we've all been through a lot. Derek: I'm sorry. Aidan: "Sorry" is not going to do anything, is it? Why don't you do the right thing? Zach: He's doing his job, Aidan -- just talking to the wrong suspect. If you want to arrest somebody, arrest me. Kendall: Zach, I did this. Zach: Let me handle it. Kendall: No! I will not let you take responsibility for something -- Zach: I want to confess -- Kendall: No, Zach. Derek: That's enough -- everybody just zip it. I have to ask you a few questions. Kendall: Go ahead, Derek. Derek: Did you know about the setup? Zach: Don't say anything to him. Derek: I will arrest you for obstruction of justice. Zach: That's what I'm asking you! Greenlee: This man almost died. Let this wait! Aidan: Oh, he can't let it wait. The law is the law, right? You got to do the right thing, huh? Zach: Hey. We both almost died. And the people we love were going crazy looking for us. The whole situation was crazy, man. I mean, it'd make a person confess to pretty much anything. Derek: You think you're pretty clever, don't you, Slater? Zach: I am. But right now, I'm just trying to be fair. So either take me in or let us go -- your call. [SCENE_BREAK] [Krystal chuckles] Krystal: You know what's weird? Tad: No -- what? Krystal: One minute I'm asking you to help me ring in the New Year, and the next thing I know, I am flashing back to our first New Year's Eve together -- do you remember that? Tad: Vaguely. Krystal: Mm-hmm. Well, then let's stop talking. Tad: And? Krystal: And do what married people do Tad: You mean start bitching at each other, order takeout, and see what's on TV? [Tad chuckles] Tad: Oh, you mean the other thing married people do -- yeah. Krystal: Ooh. Tad: I -- I think I vaguely remember that, too. Krystal: Mm-hmm. Tad: So, just one more question, Mrs. Martin -- Krystal: Mm-hmm? Tad: Shall we adjourn upstairs to the bedroom or would you like to get busy right here? [Krystal laughs] [Tad chuckles] Colby: Tad? Krystal? Oh -- hey, guys. Tad and Krystal: Hey! Colby: Happy New Year! Krystal: Happy New Year! Tad: Happy New Year to you, too. Colby: Hey, is there anything in the refrigerator? I'm starving. Tad: Absolutely, sure. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Jack: Erica, I didn't invite you here tonight. Erica: Well, I certainly didn't invite you. Man: Excuse me. Would either of you like a drink? Erica: Oh, we're not together. Jack: Not at all. Erica: No, I -- I'm waiting for another guest. Jack: Me, too. Man: Would you like to sit down until they get here? Singers: Oh oh oh, oh, oh ♪ Erica: Thank you. Singer: This is how you feel so this is how you see ♪ Jack: So you really didn't send this? Erica: No. I mean, Jack, since when did I have to trick you into spending time with me? Lately? Jack: Want to know what I think? Erica: Somebody set us up. Jack: Exactly. So who's the culprit? Erica: Somebody obviously who wants us back together. Jack: Hmm. Kendall? Erica: I think she's had a little bit too much going on herself. Jack: Yeah. Of course. I think you're right. Erica: Well, it certainly wouldn't have been Greenlee. Jack: No, certainly not. Erica: Well, who, then? Jack: I don't know -- you' think Sean would've learned his lesson last Christmas. Look at this, though -- he very specifically includes 2007 and 2008. Now, that sounds like Lily to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: So, let me get this straight -- me being in the Psych ward makes sense to you? Lily: It does now, yes. Richie: Well, that makes one of us. Lily: Well I heard you speaking of a murder, Richard. Richie: You must've misunderstood, Lily. Lily: No. It was -- you were in your hospital room. You were talking to that man, and you were saying how a murder was going to happen. But then, Jonathan told me that it wasn't going to take place. And sane people don't talk like that. Richie: No, I guess they don't. I'm sorry I scared you, Lily. Lily: It's ok. And you forgot about our date, too. Richie: Our date? The coffee -- I am sorry. I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you, I promise, as soon as I get out of here. Lily: When's that? Richie: Well, ask Ryan Lavery. My brother-in-law runs the whole damn universe -- didn't you know that? When God wants to take a break, Ryan just goes in and takes over for him. Never mind -- I was just kidding. Lily: I'm not really good with jokes. But I am really good with numbers and mysteries, especially this one. It's about a man that commits the perfect crime. Richie: Really? Lily: They say there's no such thing, but I think if you get everything down, every detail, that you can get away with practically anything. Richie: Do you mind if I take a look at that? Lily, I -- I love a good mystery myself. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Ryan: To a new year full of promise. Annie: And love. Ryan: And family, 365 days. Annie: 366. Ryan: Hmm. Even better. Annie: It will be better, Ryan. It has to be. Ryan: Not a doubt about it. For sure it's going to be. We're going to kick that year to the curb, and we're going to start again, fresh. Annie: Well, something wonderful did happen to me this year. Ryan: Oh, yeah? Annie: I married you. Ryan: And something else wonderful came from that -- I learned how to dance. Annie: Yes. Yes, you did. Hmm. Hmm. Singer: I feel like I was born to love only you, only you, my love ♪ [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: What's it going to be, Derek? Derek: Why don't you get your stories straight? Aidan: I think we've all done things a little on the edge to protect the people that we love, haven't we? Derek: Oh, is that what it is? Greenlee: Derek? Aidan: Yeah. Greenlee: What matters is that we're here, we made it home. Zach: Spike's safe, Ian's safe, and we're home with our families -- as far as I'm concerned that's everything, and that's why we survived. Derek: There's a whole lot of love going on in this room, but excuse me if I don't hold hands and sing "Kumbaya." All of you have abused the law -- kidnapping, courtroom escapes with a little fireworks thrown in to scare the dickens out of everybody. Running from charges. In fact, you might be the only one here, Slater, who isn't guilty of something. Zach: I'm guilty of a lot more than you can imagine. Derek: Well, I'm going to let you all figure out who's going to confess to what, but don't take too long or I run you all in. I'm going to be at the station. I expect someone to do the right thing. Greenlee: So, now what? Kendall: Zach, you should not have jumped in. I had everything under control. Zach: You had nothing under control. Kendall: Yes -- yes, I did. Zach: Yeah? Kendall: I -- I was taking responsibility. Zach: Oh, ok. What about our family -- the hell with them? Spike, Ian -- you're just going to throw them away? I'm not going to let that happen. It's not going to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Derek: No, just get the paperwork ready, so we can lock this thing up. They're trying to stonewall us now. But Kendall Hart Slater is the one that's responsible for this mess, and one way or the other, she's going down for it. [Hannah overhears Derek talking on his cell phone] [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Isn't it about time someone here admitted that they were wrong? Zach: I know what you're trying to do and it's not happening. Kendall: Well, we'll see about that. Greenlee: Kendall, they're right. Kendall: Listen, you guys, you -- you may be able to erase the charges, but -- but you can't erase what I did. Zach: Are you listening to yourself right now? Kendall: Yes, yes, finally I am. Greenlee: But don't do this for me. We all know that I did take Spike that first time. There's more than enough guilt to go around. Kendall: You don't know. You have no idea. Greenlee: Know what? Kendall: The things that I've done to betray you, things that I will never be able to forgive myself for. Zach: What are you talking about? Aidan: She's just upset, aren't you? Zach: I know she's upset -- that's obvious. Greenlee: Wait -- what things? I -- I don't understand. Is -- is there something else? Is there something we don't know? [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Forbidden City is playing New Year's at this great new night club on 14th Street. Krystal and Tad: Great. Tad: You don't want to miss that. Krystal: Great. Colby: Yeah. You want a bite? Tad: I'm driving. Colby: All right. I just hope Dre shows up, though. Tad: What do you mean? He's playing a gig, isn't he? Colby: I don't think so. Some guy came looking for him today, and then he just left. Krystal: That doesn't sound good. Tad: Well, what did this guy look like? Colby: He was some investigator? Dre said it was a family thing. I know, but you guys should come check it out. Corrina's really an awesome singer. Tad: Oh, I -- no, not tonight. Krystal: Uh, no, thank you. Tad: I'm not really up for it. Colby: You guys didn't have any plans, did you? Tad: Oh -- you know, God forbid. Krystal: No. Colby: You know, I still cannot get used to you guys being married. Krystal: Ha-ha. The world's gone crazy. Colby: It's not like a real marriage, though, you know? Tad: Not yet. Krystal: No, no, no. There's really nothing real about it. Colby: Huh. Ok, um, I'm off. I got to go get ready. Tad: Now what? Krystal: Well, I guess now we just have to wait in a holding pattern until the young ones go out and have a good time, I guess. Tad: I knew it, I knew it. I could've put money on it. So, what is it going to be, huh? Pizza or Chinese? Krystal: Tad? Tad: What? Krystal: Look, we know why we got married, right? Tad: Yeah -- to keep Adam away from Jenny. Krystal: Right. But I meant what I said -- I want this to be real, you know? I want to be your wife. And I'll be damned if I'm going to spend my first New Year's Eve with my husband sitting here watching you watch the ball drop, if you know what I mean. [Tad and Krystal chuckles as they kiss] [Tad laughs when Krystal breaks a vase by throwing a flashlight at it] Tad: Oh, that was -- that was -- that was great. You sure know how to seduce a guy. Krystal: Well, who needs cable? [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Ryan: Hey. It's the new year, Annie, so why don't we try to think about all the possibilities and not about what stands in our way? Annie: Richie will be released soon, Ryan. It -- it's going to start all over again. Ryan: No, actually, it won't. Singer: It's all so clear ♪ Annie: What do you mean? Ryan: Well, I've been talking to people and it turns out they are just as concerned about Richie's mental health as we are. Annie: Who's "they"? Ryan: People who would like to have a brand-new Psych ward, people who would like to have funding for that ward. Annie: And you wrote them a check? Ryan: Yeah. I like to think of it as an investment in our own mental health. I mean, come on -- what good is money if you can't use it for good, right? And it's not like I did anything wrong, and it's not like I lied. I mean, Richie is sick -- he belongs there. Singer: So good you know ♪ [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: So, how'd he get away with this perfect crime? Lily: I don't want to spoil it for you, but it's fiendishly clever. Richie: Sounds like kind of story. How many of these murder mysteries have you read, Lily? Lily: 422. Richie: Wow. Uh -- [Richie groans as he stands up] Richie: Te me something -- have you ever read a murder mystery where the murderer really wasn't a murderer at all? Lily: I don't understand. Richie: Let's say he wants to blame the crime on someone else. How would he devise a plan to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Erica: So Lily is our cheerleader, huh? Singer: Oh ♪ Jack: Looks like it. Erica: Huh. Too bad we have to disappoint her this time. Jack: Erica, look -- Erica: No -- oh, no, no, no. Jack, we do not need to go into all the whys and wherefores of how we got here. I mean, we're not together anymore and -- and I accept that. And Lily will, too, eventually. Singer: Give myself away ♪ Erica: Happy New Year. Singer: I know down deep ♪ [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: Kendall? What is it? Zach: Hey. Kendall: I don't know. Uh -- I'm just -- Zach: You're exhausted and you're emotional. It's all right. In a way, you two had it worse. I mean, we knew what we were facing, but you? You had no idea what you were going to find. It must've been horrible for you -- I'm sorry. Kendall: Yeah, yeah. It -- it was awful, Zach. Aidan: But the only way to get past it is to keep on moving forward, leave the past in the past. Otherwise, the wounds won't heal. Kendall: Right. Right, you're right. I'm sorry. Zach: Stop apologizing. Why do you keep apologizing? Greenlee: Yeah, seriously, if you apologize again, I'm going to have to slap you. [Kendall chuckles] Zach: And she knows how to slap somebody, believe me. Greenlee: That was before I tolerated you. Zach: Well, we had to get through it, didn't we? Greenlee: Yeah. Didn't have a choice. Kendall: Well, you two became close. I'm glad. Zach: So, we ok? Kendall: Yeah. Yeah, I'm good -- you know what? I'm -- I need to breathe. I have to go get some air, so I -- I'm not going anywhere. I'm not leaving. Zach: Did I say anything? I trust you, jeez. Kendall: Ok. Greenlee: Babe, can you just get me a turkey sandwich or something that is not hospital food, please? Aidan: Turkey sandwich, coming right up. Greenlee: Thank you. Great -- alone at last. Huh. You know, you don't have to worry about Kendall. She knows what she has to lose. Zach: What about you? Greenlee: What? Zach: Ahem. I'm watching you, and you're struggling for breath. Greenlee: No -- it's -- it's my panic attacks, you know? You'd think that now that I'm out of the bunker, they'd be over. Zach: You sure that's all it is? Greenlee: Yeah, positive. You know, now at least if I have one, you know what to do. Hannah: That's right. Zach always knows what to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: What do you want? Aidan: That's a good question. Is it not obvious? Kendall: Aidan? I -- I let Zach shut me up again. It's wrong, this is wrong. Aidan: Kendall, listen. I know you feel guilty, all right? I know you're desperate to tell the truth, but -- Kendall: I'm -- I'm responsible for what happened to Greenlee. Isn't this what you wanted? Aidan: Well, I told you that sacrificing yourself is not going to fix this. I mean, will admitting -- will admitting that you set up Greenlee, will that finally do it for you? Is that going to take care of all the guilt, or do I have to worry that you're going to say that we slept together? Kendall: You and me -- it never happened, and we agreed we would never talk about it again. Aidan: So what was that in there, then? Because it sure as hell looked like to me that you wanted Zach and Greenlee to know. Kendall: Aidan, I betrayed my husband. You cheated on Greenlee. While the people that we love were trapped fighting for their lives, we thought it was a good time to get it on. Aidan: Kendall, we -- Kendall, that's not how it happened, and you know it. Kendall: Yes, yes, I know. I understand that we were scared, and we were afraid, and we were desperate, blah, blah, blah. I know all of that. It doesn't matter. It doesn't change the facts. Aidan: Well, how far -- how far are you going to take this confession, huh? How much of the truth are you going to tell? Kendall: Are you worried about you and Greenlee? Aidan: No, I'm worried about all of us. Look, telling the truth might make you feel better, but it's going to make them feel a hell of a lot worse. Kendall: Ok, so now I'm being selfish? [Aidan sighs] Aidan: It's kind of selfish, yeah, to do that. Some things are better left unsaid. Kendall: Zach and Greenlee fought so hard. They were strong and brave and determined to get out alive. Why? So that -- so -- so they could get back to us, Aidan -- us. Because they loved us. Aidan: Yeah, and we love them. We love them. Kendall: Ok. Well, I don't deserve that kind of love, not after all I've done. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: Hannah, what brings you here? Hannah: I came by to see how you were doing. There's a lot of commotion out there. Zach: We're doing fine. Thanks for coming. Hannah: They said Kendall was in trouble. Is there anything I can do to help? Zach: Kendall is fine. We'll talk at the office, ok? Hannah: Well -- um -- forgive the intrusion. Zach: I appreciate you coming by, and thanks for being concerned, and we'll -- we'll talk soon, all right? [Hannah leaves] Zach: What? Greenlee: I -- are you always so charming with your old girlfriends? Zach: Oh, don't be jealous. How do you know about Hannah? Greenlee: Oh, Zach, you're not as mysterious as you'd like to think you are. Zach: I'm extremely mysterious. Did you hear the one about the Pope and the -- Greenlee: No jokes. No more jokes. Zach: I thought you liked my jokes. Greenlee: Yes, but I was a captive audience. Zach: And you still are. And I meant what I said. I will protect you and Kendall, both. Greenlee: I know. You know, when Kendall finally confessed, it -- when she told me about the kidnapping -- it was so hard. Zach: Well, it shouldn't have happened. Greenlee: I just -- I never wanted to hear that she wanted to hurt me so much. Zach: She loves you. Greenlee: So you think we're ok now? You and me and Aidan and Kendall, and -- oh, it's hot in here, huh? Zach: I don't think so. Greenlee: Can you get me my water? I don't -- Zach: Greenlee, what's going on? Greenlee: I just -- I don't feel -- [Greenlee faints] Zach: Greenlee? We need some help in here! [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Erica: What is it, Jack? Jack: Sit down. Please. Erica: All right, if you insist. Jack: Our families are alive, and they're safe, and I think we should celebrate that, together. Erica: Do you think we can trust ourselves to be civilized? Jack: Yeah, I think so. It's only one toast. Erica: There is one thing I would like to sort out about our recent troubles, if you don't mind. Jack: Go ahead. Erica: The day that you told me you don't love me anymore -- Jack: Erica -- Erica: No, please hear me out. Jack: Sure. I'm sorry. Go on. Erica: Our marriage may have come to an end, but we will always love each other. And you know that as well as I do. We've been through way too much together, and we know each other way too well for that love to just wither and die. With you -- well, you were the first man I really ever thought that I could trust. I never thought that would happen. I mean, not after my father. So, no matter what happens, we will be in each other's lives for the duration. We're destined to need each other. We're fated to love each other. And you can't look me in the eye and tell me that you don't feel that, too. Singer: You know you're all that I've ever had ♪ Jack: You are one of a kind, that's for sure. Erica: And you're going to miss me. I may provide a bumpy ride once in a while, but I'm worth it. Singer: I'm going to see sunshine come around, yeah ♪ Jack: You're right, Erica. I will always care about you. And yes -- I will always love you. Singers: Together again ♪ [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: Couldn't think of one, huh? Lily: Well, no, but I think it would be relatively easy to set someone up for a crime. Richie: How so? Lily: Well, first, you would have to give them a motive. Richie: Mm-hmm. Lily: And then plant the evidence, of course. Richie: Makes sense. Lily: But above all, you would have to make the plan simple. A lot of criminals confuse themselves with too many details. I'm really good with details. I'd be a good criminal. Richie: Hmm, I don't think so, Lily. You're too honest. Lily: Yeah, you're right. Telling the truth would probably be a liability in that line of work. Richie: Well, thanks for the book and the visit. Lily: Do you want me to come by another time? Richie: Sure, anytime, and I haven't forgot about that date. [Lily leaves] Richie: Keep it simple, Richard. That's what you got to do -- keep it simple. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Annie: So you made a donation to keep Richie locked up? Ryan: Yes, the tax write-off was far too good to pass up. Annie: Some people might call that a bribe, Mr. Lavery. Ryan: You know what? I can think of better things to do than talk about me, or Richie. Especially Richie. Annie: Well -- Ryan: Mm-hmm? Annie: How about we not talk at all? [Ryan and Annie remove their clothing as they kiss then get horizontal in front of the roaring fire] Singer: I know it's hard to count on anything, because no one knows just what tomorrow brings. Still, here we are. We've shared so many years. We've come this far, there's nothing to fear. You will see, you and me, will always be, you will see ♪ [SCENE_BREAK] [Tad and Krystal quickly stop kissing] Colby: Krystal? Are you guys ok? Tad: Yeah. Colby: You look kind of weird. Tad: Oh, no, just terrific. Have fun. Krystal: Yeah. Huh. Colby: Do I have curfew? Tad: Uh -- well, it's, you know, New Year's, so try not to get in trouble. Krystal: Dawn? Tad: Works for me, yeah. Colby: What? Did you guys get married, or go crazy? [Krystal chuckles] Tad: A little bit of both. Colby: You know what my New Year's wish is? For all this crazy stuff to go away. Do you think that's too much to ask? Tad: Absolutely. Krystal: Have fun. Tad: Somebody say something about fun? Hmm. [Tad and Krystal resume kissing until Jenny starts crying] [SCENE_BREAK] [Aidan sighs] Aidan: Look, you don't -- you don't think I feel guilty? Because I do, all right? I wish it never happened, but it did. But, Kendall, it happened out of grief, all right? We -- we thought they were gone. Kendall: Yes, but they're not. They're back. Aidan: We never stopped loving them, all right? So focus on that. Kendall: How do I look my husband in the eye? How do I -- how do I listen to him tell me stories about seeing pictures of -- of our family in his phone and thinking that was the last time he would ever see us? Aidan: Don't -- don't do that to yourself. Kendall: No, Aidan, I wish that we had survived the way that Greenlee and Zach did -- by being faithful. What? Nurse: Your friend is with Dr. Martin. He says you better come. Joe: Her blood glucose is 30. It's very low. Zach: What is it supposed to be? Joe: Between 60 and 100. Aidan: Greenlee? What's wrong? What happened? Zach: She passed out. Joe: Was she hyperventilating? Zach: No, she said she was hot and then she fainted. Kendall: Is she going to be ok? Aidan: Greenlee? Joe: Push D-50. I'm injecting a strong IV sugar. Aidan: Greenlee? Greenlee? Greenlee, can you hear me? Zach: What happened? Joe: Probably hypoglycemia. Kendall: Are you sure she's going to be ok? Joe: Mm-hmm, yeah. Greenlee's going to be all right. Greenlee: How is my best buddy? Kendall: I'm here. I'm right here. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays as Kendall covers her sleeping husband with a blanket] Singer: Yesterday he said my eyes, we're fading fast away, I said, "Well, what do you expect?" ♪ Kendall: I love you. Singer: You asked me not to stay ♪ Kendall: And I'm sorry I have to do this. [SCENE_BREAK] [As Grace and the Nocturnals sings "Apologies," Erica and Jack smile across the table as they sip their champagne, Ryan and Annie make love, and Richie stares at Lily's phone number smiling] Singer: I wouldn't feel this way he said, and he said he said it's crazy how love stays with me, yeah. I know when it hurts me 'cause I don't wanna fight this war, and it's amazing to see me reading through this scene of love and fear and apologies, apologies. My love is like a blanket that gets a little bit too warm. Sometimes I want to wrap somebody in it who can hold me in his arms, 'cause when it got little too hot in there, he was always stepping out for air, and he froze ♪ Richie: Hey, sis, it's me. Just calling to wish you a Happy New Year. I hope you get everything you wish for. I know I will. Singer: And he says it's crazy when love stays with me, yeah. I know when it hurts me, 'cause I don't wanna fight this war, and it's amazing to see me reading through this scene of love and fear and apologies, apologies ♪ [After enjoying a beer, Krystal takes the TV remote away from Tad and regales him with a big kiss as he dips her to a horizontal position on the couch] Singer: Yesterday he looked at me with a tear in his eyes he said, "I'll always tell you you're my friend" ♪ [Hannah's answering machine beeps] Tad's voice: Hey, Hannah, listen, it's Tad. Um -- I don't know whether or not you've heard about Krystal and me, uh, so -- wow, I think -- I think we should talk, so -- so call me, or come over. Hannah: Talk about what, Tad? Being dismissed again? No. I don't think so. [As Hannah leafs through her Zach scrapbook, Aidan lies next to Greenlee in her hospital bed, and Kendall walks into the police station.] Singer: How love stays with me, yeah. You know and it hurts me 'cause I don't wanna fight this war, and it's amazing to see me reading through this scene of love and fear and apologies. He says it's crazy how love stays with me, yeah, you know, and it hurts me that I didn't figure it out before, and now it's too late for a soliloquy, way too late for dignity, it's time for apologies, apologies, apologies ♪ Kendall: Derek -- I set Greenlee up. I called the police, and I stole chloroform from the hospital. I made it look like Greenlee did it. It was my idea. All mine. [Kendall gets fingerprinted and photographed as she is booked at the PVPD] [NEXT_ON] Richie: I do something to tick you off, dude? Adam: What's this? Hannah: Zach's head on a platter, just like you asked. Aidan: What about me and Kendall? Jack: How about you tell me? Zach (to Kendall): Why didn't you listen to me? You've thrown away everything.

Derek tells them that they are all guilty, and he will wait for the real guilty one to step forward

Liz: Take a good look at your happy family, eve, because this is the last holiday they'll spend together. After I steal your husband and reveal your s st, you'll lose everything -- your house, your job, your family -- everything. You're going to lose T.C. Because your career is more important to you than he is. The poor man is starved for love and attention, and I am going to see that he gets it. [Eve gasps] T.C.: Eve, I didn't realize you came home from the hospital. Eve: Oh, I am so sorry that I had to go in to the hospital last night, honey. I so wanted to be here with you. T.C.: So you worked all night and came home and made me breakfast. Eve: Mm-hmm. T.C.: You shouldn't have. Eve: Well, I was hoping that we could spend the morning together, maybe make up for last night. T.C.: Your wish is my command. Liz: Oh, I'm sorry, I'm interrupting. I'll just come back later. Eve: Yes, liz, please -- T.C.: No, liz, come on in. Have a seat. Liz: I am still so embarrassed about last night. I mean, my sleepwalking and ending up being locked in your bedroom, and you finding me in bed with your husband. I just hope I didn't do anything else to cause trouble for poor T.C. T.C.: Of course not. You have nothing to feel guilty about. Liz: Are you sure, T.C.? T.C.: Of course. I mean, as far as I'm concerned, last night never happened. Sam: You wanted to talk to us about the accusations you made last night. Kay: Yes. About what I said about david and ivy working together, about saying john's not mom's and david's son, about accusing tabitha that she's a witch. John: You're going to tell us that you were wrong, aren't you, kay? That hitting your head when you fell in the snow made you imagine all that stuff you said. Grgrace: John, let's just give kay a chance to speak. John: But I know I'm your son, mom. The D.N.A. Test proves it. Besides, my dad would never lie about something so important. Kay: Anyway, my head's not hurting today, and I'm very clear about what I know to be true. So I would just like to talk to you guys about what's going on around here, starting with tabitha. Tabitha: I have to get out of here before kay outs me as a witch! What in aven? Voice: You're not going anywhere, tabitha! Tabitha: Oh -- dr. Wirtz: As I said, we managed to stabilize antonio. The monitor is detecting slight brain activity again. But the next few hours are critical. The longer antonio remains unconscious, the lower the chance the experimental drug will help him survive. Beth: Antonio has to live so sheridan will be stuck with him, making luis free for me to make him mine. Pilar: The drug has to work, right? Sheridan: What do you think antonio's chances are, dr. Wirtz? Dr. Wirtz: Not good, I'm afraid. Not good at all. [Pager beeps] Dr. Wirtz: I'm sorry. I'll come back later and check on him. Sheridan: His eyes -- his eyes are open! Pilar: Oh, my god. Sheridan: Antonio -- he's awake! Pilar: Oh, my god! Sheridan: Antonio's awake! 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 liz: Sleepwalking in my nightgown, locking myself in a bedroom with a married man, and then having his wife find us in bed together? I still can't believe it. T.C.: Liz, you're being too hard on yourself. It's not like you did it on purpose. Liz: Oh, thank you, T.C. But, eve, I know that you still have your doubts, and I don't blame you. But I can prove that I was telling the truth. I've had this sleepwalking problem for a long time, and I am still being treated for it. T.C.: Is that the drug that liz told us that she takes? Eve: So it is. T.C.: You see, sweetheart? This proves that liz has a long-standing medical condition and that she wasn't trying to seduce me like you thought. Eve: It would appear so, wouldn't it? T.C.: Honey, I think you owe liz an apology. Liz: Oh, no, no. T.C., There's no need for eve to apologize. I completely understand why she reacted the way she did. I mean, after all, she came home, she found her handsome husband in bed with another woman. Of course she was upset. You know, she was afraid of what was happening, especially given eve's history. T.C.: What history? Tabitha: What the -- why won't let me escape? If kay exposes me, you boys below will be next. P passel of priests will fill the basement with holy water, and I doubt that hell has flood insurance. Voice: Stop worrying and get to work! Tabitha: But, doing what? Tabitha: Oh, so that's what you want me to do. Kay: So, about what I said last night -- [Phone rings] Tabitha: Uh -- kay: The truth is that I -- tabitha: Sorry to interrupt, buy kay has a call. Kay: If it's simone, please tell her I'm busy. Tabitha: No, it's miguel, dear. Kay: It's miguel? Really? Oh, guys, please don't go anywhere. I'll be right back. [Ring] Kay: Liar. Miguel didn't call. You made the phone ring so that you could get me in here alone, didn't you? You're going to try to talk me out of showing everyone your basement so I can prove to my mom and dad that I was right about ivy and david being in cahoots, aren't you? Tabitha: Kay, don't bother with the basement. Kay: Don't try to talk me out of it. Tabitha: I wasn'T. I brought you in here to show you something that I think you'll enjoy seeing. Look. Kay: Woo-hoo, a bowl of water. Tabitha: Yes, not just any bowl of water. Look in it, kay. See for yourself. Girl: Read it. Kay: "We're having guests." That's me. That must be my baby. Tabitha: Yes. You're getting a glimpse of your future, dear. Kay: My baby. This is incredible. And it's more proof that you're a witch. Just wait till everyone else gets a load of this. Sheridan: He's awake. Antonio's awake! Pilar: Oh, thank heaven. Beth: I want antonio to live, just not be conscis.S. He needs to stay a vegetable so sheridan will be stuck with him for life. Miguel: Beth? Beth: Hmm? Miguel: What's going on? Beth: I -- I don't know. I just got here myself. Miguel: Why is everyone so excited? Luis: Hey. Antonio just opened his eyes. Miguel: That's great! Luis: Looks like the drug's working. Beth: Unbelievable. Sheridan: Antonio, I am right here. I am right here with you. Antonio, it's me. It's sheridan. Antonio? Oh, my god, antonio! Miguel: I'll get dr. Wirtz. Sheridan: Something's wrong. His eyes are open, but he's not awake. He's not responding. Antonio! Oh, god. Antonio. T.C.: What do you mean, you understand eve's reaction to finding us in bed together, "given her history"? What do you know about her history that I don't? Liz: Oh, I'm sorry, T.C. I didn't mean eve's history specifically. I meant doctors in general. T.C.: I don't follow you. Eve: I don't, either. Liz: Well, listen, I know that the divorce rate for those in the medical profession -- well, it's quite high. I mean, doctors' schedules are so demanding that their work leaves precious little time for their spouses and children. It seems like you are always hearing about a doctor's spouse who is having an affair simply because they're just left alone too long. Now, that's not by choice, of course. It's just that doctors like eve -- well, they need to be with their patients or at the hospitals. You know, there are those doctors, however, whose marriages fall apart completely because they place their job before everyone else, including their husbands and children. Eve: That doesn't happen to me, liz, and it never will. Right, honey? T.C.: Well, sweetheart, actually, what liz is saying is true. Grace: Sam, don't you think it's kind of strange that miguel called kay here at tabitha's? Sam: Not as strange as tabitha'S. Grace: What do you mean? Sam: Grace, look around. I mean, is it possible that kay was right about tabitha being a witch? Grace: Oh, come on, sam. You can't be serious. Sam: Look, look, all right, I know it sounds crazy, but I always thought she was a little weird. Grace: Ok, she's kind of odd, but a witch? Sam: You know, for as long as I can remember, tabitha has always looked the same. I mean, she's never aged. Grace: Sam, come on, that's just your memory playing tricks on you. Sam: No, no, no, no. My father used to say the same thing. And that goes back, what -- what, 30, 40 years? Grace: Ok, so, you know, that doesn't mean that she's a witch. You know, maybe she had a face-lift or two. You know, some people will do anything to stay young-looking. Sam: I know. But, you know, there's more than that. I mean, when I think about all the things that have happened to us -- you know, birds attacking our house, blood dripping from the walls, I mean, charity's closet being a portal to hell, even our house being sucked into hell. If tabitha were a witch, it would explain a lot. Grace: You know, come to think of it, I have never seen her in mass. Sam: And father lonigan is always saying that there is evil here in harmony. Maybe it's closer than we think. Maybe the evil is tabitha. Grace: Sam, anybody who loved timmy as much as tabitha does -- I mean, she couldn't be -- sam: You think kay was right about seeing ivy talking to someone about breaking us up. I mean, maybe kay was right about tabitha, too. Ivy: Did you see that smug look on kay's face right before the phone rang? She's going to do it, david. She's going to ruin our lives. David: I got the same feeling. Ivy: She's going to stick to her story. And now that she's clearly rested and not hallucinating, she might actually get someone to believe her. Oh, I can't even imagine what's going to happen if she could prove that you and I were working together. David: Oh, I do. Sam's going to kill me, and grace is going to tear you limb from limb. Well, at least you won't feel it from the waist down. Ivy: Small consolation. Our lives are over, david, and it's all thanks to kay. Tabitha: Kay -- kay, dear -- kay: Just wait till everyone gets a load of that. There won't be any doubt that you're a witch. Tabitha: Kay, listen. Before you expose me, wouldn't you like to see a little bit more of your future? Kay: You can show me that? Tabitha: Of course. As you very astutely realized, I'm a witch. And as a witch, I have the power to show you what lies ahead. Kay: Ok. Do it. That's my mom and dad. They're so happy, just like they used to be. Tabitha: Hmm. There's a reason for that. Look. Miguel: Hey! Sam: Miguel! Grace: Come on in. Miguel: I came to surprise my beautiful wife on our anniversary. Grace: Oh. Kay: It's miguel. I knew he'd choose me and not charity. Our baby brought us closer together, just like I knew it would. Miguel: And here she is, the woman I love and our beautiful baby. Charity: Hello, hello. Miguel: Hello, hi. Charity: Hi. Miguel: Happy anniversary. Charity: Thank you. Kay: No, miguel's supposed to marry me, not charity! Grace: I made a tomato soup cake -- charity: Oh! Grace: To celebrate your two years of wedded bliss. Miguel: Oh. Charity: Mmm. Grace: Hey. Miguel: I'll blow out the candles. Charity: Ok. Kay: No! I'm pregnant with miguel's baby! He -- he's supposed to marry me! Tabitha: Keep looking. There's more. [Grace laughs] Sam: Happy anniversary! Charity: Yay! Kay: Nothing worked out the way it was supposed to. When I lost miguel to charity, I lost everything. That can't be my future. Tabitha: Oh, but it is, dear. And it gets worse. Much worse. The 44th annual grammy awards awa s Tonight, live Kay: My future susucks. I have miguel's baby, and he starts a family with charity anyway? How is that possible? Tabitha: You'll see. Watch. Charity: It's been two years of pure bliss. And to think we owe it all to kay. Sam: We do, too. Kay: What? Sam: Thank god kay admitted that ivy and david were tying to tear us apart so we could save our marriage. Grace: Oh, yeah. I mean, if kay hadn't told us the truth, then ivy and david may have succeeded and sam and i wouldn't be together. Charity: And miguel and i wouldn't be together, either. Miguel: Yeah, and once you two got back together, you convinced the chief that charity and I should be together, too. Sa u u , acace helped me realize that kay was in the wrong, that just because you got kay pregnant was no reason to be saddled up with a wife that you didn't love anand a kid you didn't plan on. You should be with charity, your one true love. Charity: And of course, once the two of you put my happiness in front of kay's, how could I possibly refuse this yummy man? Miguel: You know, I'm just so happy that things turned out the way they did. You know, it's like kay and her baby were just a bad dream. Charity: Mm-hmm. Grace: He's right. Charity: Cheers to that. Sam and grace: Cheers. Miguel: Cheers. Kay: That's too horrible! I can't watch it anymore. Tabitha: Horrible or not, it's your future. Kay: No. There's got to be a way to change it. There has to be a way to make things turn out differently. Tabitha: Actually, that's true. There is. Kay: What, tabitha? Tell me. Whatever it is, I'll do it. I just -- I don't want the future I just saw. Tabitha: Work with me, kay. Kay: What? Tabitha: Come and work with me. Keep quiet about me being a witch and forget about ivy and david's plotting against your parents. Because if you don't, that future you just saw will be yours. Eve: T.C., I never knew that you felt this way. You think that I put you and the girls second to being a doctor? T.C.: No, but what liz just said a minute ago is true about doctors' schedules. I mean, causing affairs and divorces in general? Sweetheart, think about how many coeaeagues you have at work have messed-up marriages and torn- up personal lives. And I think it's because of their work. Over a period of time, it just takes a toll on the marriage and families. Eve: So you're saying that you think that my schedule is taking a toll on us? A toll on our family? T.C.: Sometimes. But, baby, I understand because I know how important your work is to you. Eve: Yeah, but it's not as important as you and the girls. God, honey, I would never want you to think that. Well, I guess that it is time that I cut down on my schedule and try to make myself more available around here. T.C.: Baby, that would be great. I know the girls would be so excited. I would just love to spend more time with my beautiful wife. Eve: Ok, well, I'm going to call the hospital and I'm going to clear my schedule for the rest of the day. And then we can go for a drive -- T.C.: Yeah. Eve: And -- oh, and have a romantic lunch at that little place that we used to go to. T.C.: Oh, sweetheart, that would be fantastic. I just miss spending time with you. Eve: Honey, it's going to be different, starting from today. I promise. Nothing is more important to me than my marriage. Nothing. T.C.: Oh. [Phone rings] T.C.: Sweetheart, don't answer it. The girls are safe and sound. Don't answer it. You have no need to answer it, ok? Liz: Eve? Isn't that the line the hospital usually calls on? [Ring] Sheridan: What's wrong with him? His eyes are open, but it's like he's not here. Dr. Wirtz: Let me have a look at him. Sheridan: Why isn't he responding? Dr. Wirtz: I'm not sure. Luis: You got to have some idea. Dr. Wirtz: Antonio was given an experimental drug. How he responds is unique to him in his condition. So I'll have to ask all of you to leave while I examine antonio further and run some additional tests. Sheridan: No. No, I think I should stay here with antonio. Luis: Sheridan, dr. Wirtz said we need to leave, ok? Pilar: Luis is right. Let's go, sheridan. Come on. Sheridan: Something is wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Miguel: Let's not jump to conclusions, ok? Pilar: Miguel is right. We have to have faith that the drug is working. Beth's voice: If it keeps antonio alive, fine. Just as long as he remains a vegetable so sheridan has to stay with him. Luis: Look, sheridan, I don't know what's going on with antonio, ok? But come on, the good news is, is that he's alive and he's waking up. It's just talking a little while. I'm sure he's going to be ok. Pilar: My prayers have been answered. My son didn't die. He's alive. His eyes are open. I'm sure it won't be long before antonio's whole again. I know it. Sheridan: What if he isn't? What if antonio stays like that? Beth's voice: That's what I'm hoping. singer: You are my passion for life [Phone rings] Eve: Liz is right, honey. That is the line that the hospital calls me on. T.C.: Sweetheart, we planned to spend today together. Eve: Honey, I know, I know. But as far as the hospital's concerned, I'm still on call. So I would be derelicting my duty if I didn't answer it. [Ring] Eve: Hello. Dr. Russell. Liz: Eve's dedication to her job is unbelievable. She's very lucky to haveouou. You're so understanding and supportive. Many husbands wouldn't be, you know. They might feel slighted or angry, even, that they always came in second. But not you. You know how important you are to eve. Eve: I'm sorry, honey. I -- I have to go back to the hospital. T.C.: Sweetheart, can't another doctor take care -- eve: It's antonio. Liz: What? What's wrong with antonio? Ev we gave him an experimental drug to try and save his life. Liz: You did -- why didn't you tell me? liz: Is antonio going to be all right? Eve: I don't know. Dr. Wirtz says it looks kind of touch-and-go. Liz: Oh, my god. Eve: Antonio's eyes are open, but he's not reacting to any stimulus, so dr. Wirtz wants to have my assessment. Liz: Well, I'll go with you. T.C.: I'll drive. Sam: My gut says that kay sticks to her story, that tabitha's a witch and david and ivy are out to tear us apart. John: That's crazy. I mean, the D.N.A. Test proves grace is my mom. As for a nice old lady like tabitha being a witch, that's crazy, too. Sam: Yeah, well, you'd think so, wouldn't you? I was just saying that I bet kay sticks with her accusations. You know, she may even have proof of what she claimed last night. And if so, it won't be pretty. Grace: Well, I wonder what's taking kay so long. Sam: Kay! Hurry up and get off the phone! Let's get this over with. Tabitha: She won't be much longer, sam. Kay's almost finished. Tabitha: Time is running out, kay. You have to make a decision. Either live out your future just the way you saw it, or change your future by coming to work with me. Kay: Tabitha, I don't want to get mixed up with evil again. It was too horrible. Tabitha: Yeah. As horrible as a future without miguel? Kay: Please, don't remind me, ok? Tabitha: But it doesn't have to be that way, kay. If you join team tabitha and refute the fact that I'm a witch and forget about david and ivy's plotting, your future could be quite different, much more to your liking. Kay: How do I know you're not just saying that? Tabitha: Well, see for yourself, dear. Ivy: Hello, darling! Kay: Ivy, you're back from paris? Ivy: Yes, mais oui! And I brought you the entire spring collection from your favorite designer, along with some beautiful jewelry. Kay: Wow. It is beautiful. Thank you. Ivy: Oh -- kay: It's so nice of you to be so wonderful to me. Ivy: Oh, it is my pleasure. After you told everyone that you just imagined that david and I were working together -- well, thanks to you, sam and i are married now. Oh, I will buy you jewelry, furs, clothes, whatever you want. The sky's e e limit. Kay: Ivy would do all that for me? Tabitha: Keep watching, dear. It gets better. Kay: Yeah. Girl: No, it doesn't -- kay: This way? Miguel: Hey. Kay: Hey. Miguel: I got you these on my way home from the gym. Kay: Thank you. They're beautiful. Miguel: Not as beautiful as you. You, my beautiful wife and the loving mother of our firstborn child. [Kay laughs] Miguel: I am so glad that I finally realized you're the woman I truly love, and not your boring cousin charity. Now our lives e perfect. Kay: Yeah. They're perfect. Charity: Aunt grace? Where will we go? What will we do? Grace: How the hell should I know? And would you shut up? God, you're getting on my nerves! Charity: But,ununt grace, you're the only family that I have. Grace: Oh, please! You don't need to remind me. I lost sam, my bed-and- breakfast, my little gift shop -- all because I kept trying to get you and miguel back together over kay and sam's objections. I mean, what kind of idiot am I? Choosing you over my daughter and my husband? You? You psychic freak! Kay: Talk about a happy ending. Tabitha, are you sure my future is going to be like this? Tabitha: It can be, if you choose to forget what you know and work with me. Kay: But how can I help you? Tabitha: Kay, you're a standish. All standish women have powers. Kay: We do? Tabitha: Yes. Just like charity and your mother have premonitions, somewhere in you is the very same ability and the potential for much more. Kay: So I have supernatural powers? Tabitha: Yes, and that's why my friends in the basement chose you to help me. Kay: Wait a second. If I have powers, why do I need you? Tabitha: Because only I can teach you how to use those powers to get to what you want, thus helping us out in the process. Come and work with me, kay, and I will help you develop the powers to get what you want -- everything. Even miguel. Miguel: What's taking dr. Wirtz so long? Pilar: Mijo, the drug that your brother was given was experimental. And now that he's awake, I'm sure dr. Wirtz is running some tests to see how the drug worked, and maybe they can use it to help other people. Sheridan: I hope pilar's right. But something tells me that she isn'T. How is antonio? Nurse: There's been no change. Pilar: But my son is alive, right? He's awake. Nurse: Well, your son is alive, but as for awake, I can't really tell. Luis: What do you mean? Nurse: Antonio's eyes are open, but as you know, the drug he was given is experimental. We aren't sure what his condition is at this point or even what to expect. Pilar: Well, I'm sure everything will be ok. It's just taking a while for antonio's faculties to go back to normal, that's all. Nurse: Well, dr. Russell will be here in a moment, and you'll know more after she examines your son. Pilar: Thank you. Sheridan: Wait. Has antonio responded at all? Nurse: No, I'm sorry. Not yet. Sheridan: What if he doesn't respond? What if our biggest fear has come true and antonio has ipipped into a vegetative state? I mean, that is the worst thing that could happen to him -- to all of us! Beth: Maybe for you, sheridan, but not for me. Antonio being a bumper crop makes my day, and it paves the way for me to have a future with luis. Kay: Hi. Sorry to keep you guys waiting. So, listen, I know I said some really shocking things last night about david, ivy, and tabitha. And I didn't have any proof then, but now things are different. I know -- I know I can't prove what isn't true. I must've hit my head harder than I thought I did to say those horrible things about david, ivy, and tabitha, and I just want to apologize for saying those things about you, accusing you of trying to tear apart my parents' marriage. And, tabitha, m so sorry for accusing you of being a witch -- tabitha: Oh -- kay: A sweet woman like you. I'm sorry. So, I hope you can all forgive me. Liz: Is it just me, or does it seem like eve has been examining antonio for a very long time? T.C.: I'm sure that she and dr. Wirtz are just being thorough. Pilar: I agree with T.C. I mean, I'm sure antonio is conscious by now and recounting how the drug affected him. It won't be long before my son recovers completely. I know it. Miguel: How's antonio? Is he awake? Beth: Is he responsive? Eve: I'm sorry. Antonio is not responding as he should. Pilar: But he's awake. Eve: Well, his eyes are open, but he's not reacting to any stimuli that we test him with. Sheridan: Eve,hahat are you saying? Eve: Well, although antonio does have brain activity again, his brain is -- it's not responding the way it should, and I'm afraid that the drug has caused him to lapse into a vegetative state. Pilar: No puede ser, dios mio. No puede ser. Sheridan: Oh, my god. Liz: Antonio. Sheridan: No, this can't be happening. This can't happen to antonio. Beth's voice: Oh, but it is! Sheridan is stuck being married to a vegetable, leaving luis free to be with me! kay: Can you guys forgive me? Ivy: Yes. Of course we can, kay. We understand, don't we, david? David: Hmm. Kay: Hmm. I'm sure you do. Grace: We are so sorry for ever giving kay's wild accusations a second thought. Aren't we, sam? Tabitha: Oh, water under the proverbial bridge. Grace: Well, thank you so much for letting her stay here. Tabitha: My pleasure, grace. In fact, you know, I think the situation has brought us closer together. Much closer. Ivy: You were so right, david. She knows about our little arrangement. The question is, why is she keeping quiet? What is that little teen terror up to? David: I haven't the foggiest. But whatever it is, it isn't good. If there's one thing I know, kay is evil. Kay: I want the life I saw in the bowl, the life with miguel. If -- if helping tabitha is what I have to do to get it, then count me in. Voice: Welcome aboard, kay! [Voice laughs] Kay: I think I'm going to like having supernatural powers. I'm going to g e everything I want and then some. Sheridan: Antonio, I don't know if you can hear me, but I want you to know that I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. I will never leave you. I will stay by your side, "till death do us part." Luis: I've lost her. I've lost her for good. Beth's voice: Luis knows it's over for him and sheridan. He's lost her to antonio. Now luis can be mine, all mine. Theresa: You know, today wasn't my best day. But there's no way that's going to scare me off from doing something I know I can excel at. Rebecca: Theresa will be back in the gutter from whence she came. Sheridan: We're never going to be together, luis, ever.

T.C., Liz, and Eve talk about how busy Eve's life is and how her marriage is suffering and whats worse she gets called away during the disscusion.

Bo: Any word on Adriana? John: No. Antonio's still out of contact. Any chance you can get back to the station? Bo: No, no, no. We're stuck here in this house until we whip this infection. I'm not kidding you, man, I -- I would rather be in jail than stuck in this house. John: Okay, feel better. I'll be in touch. Bo: Yeah. Thanks. Nora: You would rather be in jail than stuck here, after I let you eat the rest of the fudge ripple and choose the last three movies? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Hey, Ms. Vega, have you heard anything from Adriana yet? Carlotta: No, I told you, I -- not since the party on the fourth. Why? Have you checked at St. Jude's? John: She hasn't shown up for her job in a couple of days, and River hasn't heard anything from her, either. Carlotta: Strange. I'll call Dorian and see. John: Dorian Lord's out of town. Did she indicate she might be going somewhere with her mother? Carlotta: No. No, this isn't like her at all. Look, Antonio's out of town. Maybe he knows. Oh, it's been too long. John: What has? Carlotta: Well, he usually calls, and he's been so upset since you fired him. John: It couldn't be helped, Mrs. Vega. Carlotta: Ever since Antonio found out that he was related to Manuel, he's been angry and confused. Oh, dios mio. Yeah, it would be just like my son to go off after a gang of criminals, trying to clear the family name. John: Okay. We don't know anything for sure. Carlotta: Yes, but I've lost one son already, and now Adriana's missing. And Antonio. When is this all going to stop? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Oh -- I think I left my room key up there. Paul: You know what? Maybe we should take off before David and Dorian finish unpacking. Natalie: It just hit me. Paul: What? Natalie: We're in Puerto Rico, and you're not on the run. Paul: Yeah! It's amazing, huh? Natalie: So maybe after we try and find the money, we possibly -- Paul: Hey, hey, listen to me. We're not going to try. We are going to find the money. Natalie: Okay. After we find the money, maybe we could go do something fun afterwards. Paul: Yeah, sounds good to me. Natalie: Well, good, because actually, I found this really great beach online. It's called Pink Sand. And we can take scooters and go off tomorrow. Paul: Oh, well, I would go anywhere with you. David: Hey, hi. Hi. How are you? Did you guys forget to call our suite and let us know you were leaving, huh? Paul: All right, just relax. God. David: Why don't we have a seat, huh? I know that sounded like a request, but it wasn't. Sit down. Now, don't you think our chances for success would increase exponentially if we acted as one big, dysfunctional family? Dorian: You know, I would say a word to the wise, except you are so stupid. If you try to ditch us again, I will tell Natalie exactly what you've been doing to your own sister. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: All right, you want to tell me what the hell's going on here? I've been wearing this thing since I got here. Antonio: I thought we had an arrangement. Sonia: We do. This is it. Antonio: Look, you checked me out. You know I'm Manuel Santi's nephew. Sonia: El Toro's dead, Antonio. Throwing his name around doesn't get you any points. It's you we're concerned about, not your uncle. Antonio: Where's Adriana? Sonia: Someplace safe. Antonio: Grabbing her wasn't necessary. Sonia: We know who she is, Antonio. She's Santi's daughter. Found out about her just before he died. We like to cover all our bases. Antonio: Yeah? I want to see her in the next five minutes. Sonia: Uh-uh. You don't call the shots here. You want in, you got to prove yourself, especially to me. You don't do that, and you're dead. And so's your little cousin. Antonio: Oh, you think killing Manuel Santi's daughter's a good idea? Man: I have no problem eliminating all the Santi heirs, including you, Detective Vega. [SCENE_BREAK] Lindsay: What are you doing? Rex: What does it look like? Working on plans for the community center. And enjoying a little refreshment. Lindsay: You were supposed to be at Ultraviolet, and R.J. is furious. He's talking about firing you. Rex: Let him. I'm sick of managing a club I used to own, anyway. Every time R.J. shows up there, he's rubbing my nose in it about his club, his profits -- Lindsay: He's making a living, like I do, like you're supposed to do. Rex -- [Lindsay sighs] Lindsay: Okay. What's the plan? Or are you just planning on continuing to use my money? [SCENE_BREAK] Riley: Do you think this contractor's actually going to pour this foundation at cost? Jen: Well, if we make a sign thanking him and hold it up at the site for a week, sure, why not? Riley: But this budget President Davidson gave is way too tight. Ron says we can't possibly afford all that grade lumber. Jen: Well, maybe we could think of something to barter. Riley: What are we going to barter with a lumberyard owner? We do okay, right? As friends? Jen: Do you think that's all it's ever going to be? Riley: I'm probably going to kick myself later, but -- yeah. I mean, the last two months have been amazing. So why change it? Jen: I guess. Riley: I just don't want to turn this friendship into some kind of weird relationship that -- Jen: Why would it be weird? Riley: Jen, the fact that we're talking about moving it to the next level -- don't you think that's some sort of sign? Jen: What are you afraid of? [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'll be there later. Thanks. [John sighs] John: Ms. Vega, I don't want to worry you, but as a precaution, I'd like to list Adriana as missing. That way we can start an official search for her. Carlotta: Adriana's missing. And Antonio. What if they're both in trouble? Antonio: Don Padilla. Sonia said we'd be meeting. Gracias, Senor. Don Padilla: Please, sit. Antonio: I think I'd rather see Adriana first. Don Padilla: My understanding is that she's being very well treated. Antonio: Then let me see her. Don Padilla: She's an insurance policy. So long as you don't cause any mischief, nothing will happen to the girl. Right, Sonia? Sonia: Right. Don Padilla: So, where's the cross from her father, Manuel? I also want your mother's brooch and bracelet. Don Padilla: Excellent. You did well, Antonio, making sure we got these. Antonio: Well, Sonia got the brooch from Santi's ex-wife. Sonia: Dorian Lord. Didn't give it up without a fight, though. An accident, of course. Don Padilla: Some people have courage but no brains. Your late uncle, he didn't trust anyone, not even me, with the code. We've been at a loss as to how to access his secret holdings. I assume you're here hoping to get your small share. Antonio: No, actually, I'm here to make sure that my uncle's organization doesn't fall apart. And to take my rightful place in this family. Don Padilla: What makes you think you have a place in this family? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Dorian, don't be so paranoid. We weren't going to leave without you. David: Well, that's pretty smart, Paul, considering you need the numbers on the back of Dorian's brooch. Paul: Mm-hmm, yeah. And you need the map, huh? Listen, it is the four of us. It's 25 million apiece. That's not bad. All right, Natalie and I will go get the map, and we'll meet back here in five minutes. Dorian: Oh, no. David is going with you. Natalie will stay here with me. We'll have a nice chat. Girl talk! Hey, don't -- keep your eye on him. He's fast. Go. David: Affirmative. Natalie: You know, you really are paranoid, Dorian. Paul wouldn't just go off and leave me. Dorian: You have no idea how low that animal would sink. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] John: McBain. Jessica: John, it's -- it's Jessica. Have you heard from Antonio? He's not answering his cell. John: No. No, Jess, I haven't heard from him. And, look, you might want to be patient with him right now. He's still pretty messed up about losing his badge. Jessica: Yeah, well, I'm worried about him. I'm very worried. John: Where are you right now? [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Bo: Buchanan. John: Yeah, it's me. Hey, look; Jessica just called me, worried about Antonio. Bo: Still nothing? John: No. Once he moved into the old Santi hideout, we lost contact. Bo: Well, we knew that. John: Yeah, but -- Bo: The F.B.I. has its people in place. John: They're good to us, Bo, if we don't know something's gone wrong. Bo: Yeah, but Antonio's smart. He's going to know how to play the game. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: So, you came to tell me to go to work? Lindsay: I'm telling you now I'm not letting you do this to me. Rex: Do what? Lindsay: We need to talk about your debt. Rex: Why are you so hung up on money, huh? Lindsay: Because I don't understand why you're risking your job when you're in debt. You did pay the creditors with the money I gave you, right? Rex: I told you I did, didn't I? Huh? What, you don't trust me now? John: No, no, I -- I don't. So, what do you know about Adriana gone missing? Rex: Missing? Who said she's missing? John: I said she was missing. You see, she was here on the fourth of July, and a witness says she was with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: So, I guess I'll call these lumberyards first thing in the morning. Riley? Riley: What? What? Jen: Okay, I'm not going to ask you what's bugging you. If you don't want to take this to the next level, then that's your call. Riley: Okay. It the same thing I've said before. I just don't want it to ruin what we have. You know? Okay, let me rephrase it. It's not -- maybe I'm just worried that I can't make that leap that easily. It was the same with Flash. We were friends for months and months, and then all of a sudden -- Jen: Then it just happened. Riley: Yeah. Jen: And then her breaking up with you didn't exactly boost your confidence. Riley: No, it's not that I'm afraid we'll split up. I just -- you know, they say people -- kids who have divorced parents have these sorts of problems. I don't know. Jen: Yeah, tell me about it. Growing up, my mom and dad were always at each other. Now my mom's all weird about men, probably because of what happened with my dad. Riley: What was that? Jen: Well, if you want to hear her side of it, basically he's always been hung up on Nora Buchanan. Never stopped talking about her, thinking about her. Really never stopped loving her. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Aspirin every four hours, remember? Nora: I didn't forget. I was resting my eyes. Bo: Okay, okay. Bo: You know, what I said on the phone a while ago, it just came out wrong. I wasn't saying that I hate being in this house. What I was saying is I hate being away from the station. Nora: That's no excuse. I mean, Bo, to hear you say that you would rather be in jail than be here -- I mean, thanks a lot. Bo: Oh, no, no -- come -- for crying out loud, I said one stupid thing. You know, it's not like you never say or do anything that bugs me. Nora: What? Me? Bo: Yes. Nora: Like what? Bo: Oh -- mincing around Daniel Colson, you know -- Nora: Oh, my God -- Bo: Giggling like a teenaged girl -- Nora: So, yeah, we're back to Daniel Colson. You know, for your information, I don't like it -- I don't care for the fact that you make snide comments about him, okay? I don't walk around making snide comments about the women you date. Bo: What? Nora: I don't! Bo: You made comments about every woman that I've been out with. Nora: I do not! Oh, one. Okay, one. One. Eve McBain, and the only thing I said was the fact that you liked to hang out with her because she had that gravelly voice. I mean, that was -- I said the obvious. So what? That was it. [Bo chuckles] Bo: You know what? You don't like people that aren't like you. Nora: What? Bo: Ms. Perfect. Nora: Listen, you. Bo: Hey -- bud. Hey. Nora: Hi. Bo: What you doing? Matthew: I made you two a get-well card, and I thought you could read it together, but now I don't think you should do anything together. Bo: Aw, son, this is great. Nora: Yeah, it's especially great since you made it for us. Thank you very much. Bo: You know, Matt, the problem here is that your mom and I aren't really feeling like ourselves right now, and that's because of that bug, you know? Because we just feel lousy. That quarantine doesn't help much, either. Nora: Yeah, and it's -- we're just getting cranky, you know. That's all. And I should really have my mouth taped shut. Matthew: I could get the duct tape. Bo: No, she doesn't mean that literally. Matthew: Then I could get all the board games, and if your mind's on winning, then maybe you'll stop fighting. Nora: I think we have a brilliant son. Bo: Smartest kid I know. Nora: Yeah. Why don't I go get the board games, okay? And then I can splash some cold water on my face, too. Bo: Hey, how you feel, anyway? Hey, you don't have a fever. Matthew: I'm fine. Bo: That's great. Matthew: I'm sorry that I made you come here when mom and Mr. Colson were having their dinner. I know you got pretty mad. Bo: No, no, no. I'm telling you, it's just the bug, you know. The bug puts me in a bad mood. Matthew: Or maybe you were jealous. Bo: Matthew -- Matthew, please, please. You got to just let it go. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: You know, Natalie, if I didn't know better, I would think you were actually Roxy's daughter, not Viki's. You lack Viki's qualities, such as common sense. Natalie: Is that supposed to be some kind of helpful observation? Dorian: Don't tell me Viki approved your coming down here with Paul. Natalie: I'm an adult. I make my own decisions. Dorian: Poor ones. Paul is a crook, pure and simple. He's certainly not the fine young man that Cristian was. Natalie: Do not speak to me about Cristian. In fact, why don't you just not speak to me at all? Dorian: Fine with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: All right, you ready to go? David: Are you absolutely sure that trekking through a bunch of beach umbrellas is what we ought to be doing? Dorian: Oh-oh-oh. We can't let Paul go alone. He'll get there first. He'll steal the money, Darling. David: Well, I got supplies, flashlights, extra bug repellent. We don't want any welts in unpleasant places. Natalie: Paul, did you tell them about the map and what Jessica found out about it? Paul: No. Dorian: Which is? Paul: Well, apparently everything is reversed. North is south, etc., etc. Which means we're going to be walking up into the mountains, which means we're going to be doing a lot of hiking, so let's go. Dorian: Walking? As in on foot? Honey, these are hardly hiking boots. David: I'll carry you on my shoulders if it's absolutely necessary. We're talking about 100 million bucks. Dorian: Yes, but we're only getting 50 of that. They're getting the other half. David: Who do you think you're talking to? I've already figured out a way to send them in the wrong direction once we get to the vault. Dorian: Good. Because after what Paul did to Kelly, he doesn't deserve a penny. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Jessica? Jessica: Emilio. Thank you so much for coming. Emilio: It's very nice to see you again. Where's Antonio? Jessica: Antonio's in -- he's in some trouble. Emilio: What happened? How can I help? Jessica: A little while ago, he discovered that he was related to Manuel Santi, the man that was recently killed. Emilio: El Toro. Of course. How is he related? Jessica: Well, apparently Santi's real name was Espinoza, and that he was his mother's brother. Emilio: Wow. Antonio, for sure? Jessica: Yeah, it really threw him for a loop. Emilio: I can imagine. Jessica: Anyways, when he discovered this, he got a whole bunch of crazy ideas in his head. He decided to reconnect with that part of his family, and he decided to join them. Emilio: Antonio and I have spoken about the Santi family on the phone a few times. There's no way he's interested in changing sides. What he may be ready to do is get inside the organization and blow it up. If he's thinking of doing this on his own, he's a dead man. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: Look, I'm not here to take anything away from anybody. I know when my uncle was killed, there was a few people out to take advantage, wanted to settle a few scores. Don Padilla: You know a lot for a cop. Sonia: Ex-cop. Don Padilla: Turn over a new leaf, huh? Antonio: Yeah, well, you know, people change. The world changes. You know, tell you the truth, my uncle didn't deal with change too well. See, his organization should have grown twice as much as it did. Don Padilla: And you're going to see that happen? Antonio: Well, you know, like I said -- there's plenty to go around. Don Padilla: You got some brass, I'll say that. Suddenly, you want in on what this family has, when your side of the family wanted nothing to do with Manuel all the time your uncle was alive. Give me a break. Antonio: You want to talk about loyalty? Like when you ordered that hit on my uncle? [Don Padilla sniffs] Antonio: Yeah, Jaime, that's right. I know about that. But today's your lucky day, because I don't care. This trip's about one thing, and one thing only -- business. So tell that goon to take a walk so you and I can discuss who gets what, starting with my uncle's 100 million. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: No, but I mean for Adriana to disappear for days, that's -- not good. John: So what you're saying is you talked to her, then you went somewhere else, and you never saw her again. Rex: No! My God, she's such a sweet kid. John: You never saw anyone that looked suspicious or seemed like they were watching her? Rex: No! I told you. Yeah, we just said a few hellos and that was it. John: Okay. So what aren't you telling me? Rex: Excuse me? John: You know something about how she disappeared. Rex: No! John: Why she disappeared. Look, you were on probation the last time I checked, so you know the drill. You can either do this now, or you can pay the price later. Lindsay: Rex, if you know something, tell him. Rex: Okay, okay. It's nothing; it's no big deal, but your cousin and I -- John: That's Shannon you're talking about. Rex: Yeah. Well, we sort of -- we sort of hang together sometimes. Shannon's got this thing for River Carpenter. John: That's Adriana's boyfriend. Rex: Yeah. Well, I like Shannon. I told her to go for it, so she made a move. Things got a little nasty, and her and Adriana were kind of messed up about it. John: What do you get out of all of this? Rex: Nothing. Just helping Shannon out. John: Don't waste my time, kid. What do you get out of it? Adriana? I thought so. [SCENE_BREAK] Jen: My mom is so insecure, it's pathetic. Riley: Jen, you are not your mom and you never will be. Hey. Are you sure you're okay with us? Jen: Yeah. Frankly, I can see why you wouldn't want to be involved with somebody like me. I mean, I was almost married to two guys in one year, and then the next year, i was married to two different guys. Must be a Llanview record. Riley: Jen, that has nothing to do with that, and you know it. The fact of the matter is I was thinking about what it would take to get us to the next level, and I started dreaming a little. Jen: Fantasies? How was I? Riley: Amazing. Oh! And then I started to think about how jealous I would get the second you started to look at another guy. Jen: And all the stuff that I do now that you think is cute would start to bug the hell out of you. Jen: You're right. We shouldn't do this. I would be so upset if we wrecked what we have. You are the best thing in my life right now. Why change it? [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: Seven, eight, nine, 10! I win! Bo: Oh, man. Nora: Oh, God. It's getting to be a habit, kiddo. I'm tired of seeing that dance. Bo: It hurts when I laugh, though. Nora: Yeah, my stomach hurts, too. I think it's from eating all that burnt popcorn. Matthew: Well, you should have listened for when the popping stopped. Maybe you were being too jealous of Mr. Colson. Nora: Matthew, why don't you go upstairs and get ready for bed, Honey, okay? Brush your teeth, put on your jammies. I'll be up to kiss you good night in a few minutes. Matthew: Okay. Bo: Well, antibiotic time. Nora: You want to talk about it? Bo: Sorry? Nora: Oh, come on. You sit there and talk about how I'm mincing around Daniel Colson and giggling, and that was after you told me he was the wrong guy for me, and now Matthew's talking about how jealous you are of him. Huh? What? Bo: I'm not jealous. Excuse me. Nora: I mean, well, I didn't think so, but -- Bo: What I am is worried. Nora: Worried? Bo: I'm worried about my son, you know? Colson keeps hanging around here, he's going to have a big influence on my son. Nora: Oh, Bo, for goodness sake, Matthew will always be your son. Do you see how much he adores you? Bo: I know. Great feeling, too. Nora: Daniel Colson is -- he's a friend, he's a buddy. We -- we date occasionally. He and Matthew get along. It's no big deal! Bo: All right, okay, okay. [Phone rings] Nora: Excuse me. Hello. Hi, daniell. How's your quarantine going? No more symptoms? [Nora giggles] Nora: Yeah, I know. I -- yeah, it'd be nice to see you, too. Bo: I'm going to go up and tuck Matthew in. If you get a chance, maybe you want to -- Nora: Oh, Daniel, I'll -- let me call you later. Bo? Nora: What now? Bo: Why don't you just admit that Colson is more than just a friend? Nora: What do you want from me? What do you want me to say? What do you want -- that I can't commit, that I have trouble committing, that every relationship I've had since you has been a disaster? Bo: No -- Nora: Is that what you want? What do you want from me? Bo: Well, what do you want from me? Nora: Bo, I don't want anything from you. I really don't! I want nothing from you except for you to continue being a terrific father to Matthew. Period. Bo: Well, that will never change, all right? What do I want from you? I don't want anything, you know? Be happy. Make Matthew happy. Nora: I try. Bo: All right. You know, it's just -- it's this bug. It's the antibiotics and everything. I don't even know half of the stuff that comes tunneling out of my mouth. Nora: We've living in our own little private hell here. Bo: And I've got problems up the wazoo at work. Nora: At least Matthew's not displaying any symptoms. Bo: Hmm. Nora: Oh, God, how long did Dr. Kingsley say we had to be quarantined for? Bo: He didn't say. Nora: Oh, God. Bo: Just go ahead and call Colson back. Nora: No! I don't want to. I'll call him later. Can't focus now. I'll go make us some hot compresses. Bo: Hot? Nora: Okay, then fine, I'll make us some cold ones! Bo: All right. [Phone rings] Bo: Buchanan. John: I'm coming up empty on finding Adriana. I just ordered an A.P.B. Bo: Carlotta didn't -- wasn't able to help any, or -- John: No. It's possible she's off somewhere with Dorian, but -- Bo: When was the last time anybody saw Adriana? John: Angel Square, Fourth of July. Bo: Yeah, I was there. Hey, wait a minute. Wait, wait. Jen Rappaport was videotaping everybody there. Why don't you check with her and see if she's got anything? *b Jen: So you take care of the plumbers, and I'll call the lumberyards first thing in the morning. Riley: How in the hell did we get stuck calling everyone? Jen: We're good. And suckers. John: Hey. I'm glad I found you. Someone said something about you shot video on the Fourth of July in the square. Jen: Yeah, some. John: Have you seen the footage yet? Jen: No. It's probably not any good, though. I kind of got distracted and just put the camera on the tripod and let it shoot whatever was in front of it. John: Okay, okay, but it was in Angel Square, right? Jen: Yeah. John: Jen, we need to see that footage right away. [SCENE_BREAK] Emilio: Listen to me. The Santi organization is in tatters. There's a power struggle going on, and there's a huge amount of money on the line. If you have any way to contact Antonio, do it and tell him to get out. Jessica: I don't have any way to contact him. But -- I don't know who to trust anymore, really. I -- I do have this. Emilio: What? Jessica: It's -- it's a map. It supposedly leads to where the Santi money is hidden. It's a vault. It's really old. It's probably carved out of rock, but it's also -- it's also where they took traitors when they -- when they were going to kill them. [SCENE_BREAK] Jaime: Who sent you? Tico? Antonio: Tico? Never even met my cousin. I heard he was sent away when he was just a baby. Jaime: Maybe he wants to come back and take his place as head of the family. After all, you're just the son of Manuel's sister, a woman who thought she was so good, she made Manuel change his name. Antonio: Tell you what -- why don't we just leave my mother out of this, all right? I got my own life. Jaime: As a cop Antonio: Ex-cop. Jaime: So you're tired of trying to be good. Antonio: No such thing. Now, why would you think that Tico sent me? Have you heard from him? Jaime: I expect him to come forward. Dangle $100 million, and you'd be surprised who comes out of the woodwork. Or how many cops are sent in to find it. Sonia: I told you, Jaime, he's okay. He slipped me a police file that was very helpful, and he's set up to do a liquor heist -- Jaime: Shut the hell up, Sonia. I don't want your word, Antonio. I want proof, something I can believe in absolutely. [SCENE_BREAK] News anchor: A government bill to crack down on laboratory experiments on animals is expected to become law today. Animal rights activists have been pushing for the bill for nine years and have taken part in mass demonstrations throughout the nation. It's expected the bill will outline just what animals will be allowed to be used in the labs, along with penalties for the offenders. Tom and Harriet Banks are the lucky winners of this past weekend's super lottery draw. The pair came forward and claimed their $11 million prize this morning and faced the media. Tom Banks is an electrician and says for the time being, his plans are to keep working. [Matthew turns TV off] [SCENE_BREAK] David: You and your map. What a crock. Paul: Oh, you know what, I was there too, okay? Maybe we should ask Jessica Buchanan. Dorian: Why did you believe her? "North means south, left is right"! Paul: Oh, what, do you think I like climbing up rocks in the middle of the night? Dorian: Ugh! Natalie: Actually, my favorite part was when we got to the top of the mountain, and the nuns came out from their cloister and greeted us. David: That's enough out of you, Mary Sunshine. Give me the map. Natalie: No, Paul gave this to me. It could still be useful. Hmm. David: Perfect. [Natalie giggles] David: Bring tape? Natalie: Huh. [Phone rings] Dorian: Hello? John: Hello. This is John McBain with the Llanview P.D. I've been trying to reach you for several days, Ms. Lord. Dorian: I was just about to check my messages. Is there something wrong? John: I was wondering if your daughter Adriana's with you. Dorian: No. She's staying with Carlotta Vega. Is there a problem? John: No one's seen Adriana since the Fourth of July. Apparently, she's missing. Dorian: Oh, my God. All right, well, I'm out of the country right now, but I can be back in Llanview in a few hours, all right? And I'll -- I'll come straight to the station. Please do everything you can to find her! David: What? What? Dorian: David, we've got to go! Okay, wait -- right away! Adriana's missing! [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Here. Antonio? Antonio! Man: Por favor -- Jessica: Oh, my God! Antonio! I'm coming. We have to get in there. We have to get in there right now. Emilio: You said you only have part of the combination. It's -- it's late. It'll take me hours to get a crew down here to burn through this door. Jessica: Then we have to get the whole combination right now. Antonio, I'm coming! [Phone rings] Carlotta: Hello? Jessica: Carlotta, hi, hi, it's Jessica. Have you heard from Antonio? Carlotta: No, and I'm very worried. Jessica: Okay, you have to trust me, okay? I need the numbers on the back of Dorian's brooch. I -- I already have the numbers from the back of your bracelet and the back of Adriana's cross, but I need the numbers from the back of the brooch as well to complete the combination. I need them. They're for Antonio. [SCENE_BREAK] Antonio: What do you want me to do with this? Jaime: Prove yourself. Antonio: Yeah? By doing what? Jaime: Shoot Sonia, right through her cold heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Antonio! Antonio, I'm coming! Just hang on! Just -- just go and get some help, okay? Emilio: You'll be okay? Jessica: Yeah. Stay tuned for scenes from the next "One Life to Live" – [NEXT_ON] Evangeline: Kevin is declaring war on you, and I know why. Kevin: Apparently, I'm not Ace's father -- Todd is.

John continues to search for Adriana, and learns that Jen may have a clue on the footage she shot July 4th

Sandy: Oh. Fun. Mail again. Reva: What are you doing? Sandy: Uh... Joey: Tammy, I've got to talk to you. It's about me and lizzie and... Tammy: And what? Joey: Have you been drinking? Is someone else here? Tammy: I had a couple of beers, yeah. So what? Joey: Are you okay? Tammy: Now, hold it. Hold it. Okay, you didn't come here to talk, not really. You came here to talk about us, right? Joey: Tammy, I came here to... Tammy: So, that's what we'll do. And I'll go first. Blake: Hey, daddy, it's me again. Chrissie. Look, would you call me back? I tried calling amanda and her secretary said that she moved to italy four months ago? Good riddance. Of course, I can't believe you didn't tell me. Anyway, your letter said that you were coming into springfield, I think today, but it didn't give me a time or where you were staying and do you need anything from me? I mean, can I make a reservation for you? Pick you up at the airport or... can I do anything for you? I mean, other than what you asked me to do in your letter. Oh, daddy, I'm so glad you're coming. There's a lot going on here right now and I really need you. I love you. Ugh. Jeffrey: What are you doing, edmund? Making sure that dinah is really gone? Edmund: If ross weren't mayor, he would have gotten a speeding ticket for how fast he drove his daughter out of here. Jeffrey: Yeah, well, maybe he just wanted to get her out of here because someone might pinch him and wake him up. Edmund: Well, one man's dream is another man's nightmare, i suppose. Jeffrey: Yeah, well it certainly isn't your nightmare, is it? I mean, I was watching you when cassie made her statement. You seemed deeply relieved. Edmund: Well, you didn't seem entirely unhappy about the outcome yourself. Of course, that's no surprise considering dinah is holding the secret of your little stint as richard's undercover double over your head. Jeffrey: Yeah, well, it would have been a long, ugly trial, right edmund? And the whole point of the matter was to spare cassie the ordeal of having to relive hart's death yet again in court. Edmund: That was the theory of the idea, at least. Jeffrey: Well, then, I'm happy that we could avoid a trial, and I'm happy for her. Ross: So, what's going on? Where's dinah? Jeffrey: She's with you. Edmund: You picked her up and drove away. I saw the car myself. Ross: What are you talking about? I just got here. Dinah: My god, would you slow down? Please? Cassie: It's okay. I know this road well. Dinah: Where are we going? Cassie: To talk. Is something wrong? Dinah: Yeah. I thought you were my father when I got in the car. I thought that maybe... Cassie: You thought what? That it was over because I made a statement and you were just going to walk away? No. That is not how it's going to happen. Ross: Jeffrey, I drove around the entire block. Dinah is not outside. Jeffrey: Terrific. Ross: I don't understand this. Edmund: Well, there are two things to come to grips with: Your daughter is nowhere to be found, and cassie is not answering her cell phone. Jeffrey: Edmund, didn't you say that you saw dinah get into ross's car and speed away? Edmund: I saw the taillights of a car as it sped away. I didn't see who was inside; it was too dark. Ross: But you assumed that dinah got in. Edmund: I also assumed you were behind the wheel. Obviously, I'm an idiot and all bets are off right now, aren't they? Jeffrey: Take it easy. Let's just all take it easy here, okay? Edmund: Okay, hold on, hold on. Maybe... maybe... maybe... maybe cassie turned off her cell phone when she came in here and when she left, she was too upset to turn it back on, so... maybe she's gotten home by now... Ross: So, when did cassie leave here? Edmund: And exactly when, because I went to look for tammy. When I came back, cassie was gone. Jeffrey: Well, she would have made it back to the farm by now. Edmund: Come on, come on, cassie. Pick up. (Telephone ringing) Tammy: Joey, the way I see it... I mean, the way I feel... (telephone ringing) well, what I'm trying to say... ugh. What? Edmund: I'm trying to get hold of your mother. Tammy: She's not here. Edmund: Did she call or leave a message she was on the way? Tammy: No. Is something wrong? Edmund: No, no. No, nothing's wrong. I just need to find your mother, tammy. We're, um... we're going away tonight. We've planned a little trip and I just wanted to firm up the details with her. Tammy: She didn't say anything about a trip. Edmund: Well, it was a spur of the moment kind of thing. Just... when she calls, tammy, or comes back, can you just have her get in touch with me, please? It's important. Tammy: Okay. Edmund: You promise you'll tell her, right? Tammy: I said I would. That was weird. Joey: What was that about? Tammy: I don't know. Edmund: She's not there and there's no word from her. So, what do the facts tell us now? Jeffrey: Well, they tell us that we have to consider the possibility that cassie may have been abducted by dinah. Dinah: Will you stop this car right now, please? Cassie: Soon. We're almost there. Dinah: We are driving awfully fast and awfully far for just a talk, cassie. Cassie: Relax, dinah. We're not going to cross the state line. Plus, you know me. I like things to work out, people to get along. It must be the mom in me. Dinah: What is left to talk about? Cassie: Oh, there's a lot of things to talk about, because you're not going to jail now. And let's say you stay in springfield, how are we going to coexist in the same town, with our history? Dinah: I don't know. Cassie: Yeah, well. See? There's a lot to talk about. Dinah: Okay, if you are so concerned about coexisting, why did you not bring this up before? Cassie: As opposed to when? Dinah: At the police station, when you made your statement to jeffrey. I thought maybe you'd want to stick around, see if things could turn out before you have to change your story. Cassie: You mean, when I gave you your "get out of jail free" card? Dinah: I would think that the mommy in you would want some guarantee that everybody could get along. Cassie: I was tempted. I was tempted to have this conversation at the police station, but then I knew we couldn't have the discussion honestly and openly, so... Dinah: Why not? Cassie: Because, dinah, you would have been picking and choosing every single thing that came out of your mouth to make me change my mind and tell jeffrey everything that really happened. Dinah: You are serious about this. Cassie: Spending time alone with you is the last thing i want to do. Dinah: Yeah, but here we are. We are all alone. Cassie: Yes. Here we are. Because we have to get to a place where we understand each other, some place where we're on neutral ground and we can talk openly. Where hart's ghost isn't hovering over us. Dinah: Okay, did you really think I wouldn't open up unless you kidnapped me? Cassie: I took a huge chance on you tonight, dinah, and now i have to make sure I made the right choice. And I only have one shot at it, and then you can finally, really be free. So sit back. We're almost there. Tammy: My mom's not answering her cell. Joey: Okay, well, don't you think he would have tried her on her cell before he tried here? Tammy: I don't know! I'm just... I'm trying to figure out why he was so freaked. And it can't be about a stupid trip. Or maybe it is and I'm just... Joey: What? Tammy: Making a bigger deal out of it than it is because i don't know how to say what i want to say to you. Joey: No, tammy. Look, you don't owe me any explanations. I know you're mad at me. Tammy: Mad and all kinds of things, joey. God, I am all screwed up because of you. Joey: I know. You feel like I totally betrayed you. Tammy: Well, you did. Joey: Tammy, there's more to it than that. Tammy: You're right. I don't think all this stuff that I've been doing is because of how much you hurt me. Because it hurts even more not to be with you. And I don't want to hurt anymore, joey. Reva: This whole mother and son thing is new to us, but we will get it, I promise, because I will remember that you are a grownup and if you ask me to back off, I will. Sandy: Really? Reva: Well, I'll try. That is, as long as you promise to tell me if you have a problem or something that I can help you with. Sandy: There is one thing. Reva: Oh, good. Name it. Sandy: Well, I'm ravenous. Who do you got to know to get some food in this place? Reva: (Laughs) well, I do happen to have an in. You see, I was married to the owner at one time. So, good. We'll eat something and then we'll get to work. Sandy: All right. On what? Reva: On the feature for my show that we were talking about. You know, the dynamics of families who adopt? Sandy: I thought we were doing the one on the rock the vote project. Reva: Well, yeah. We can do both. I'd love to see what information you've gotten together for that. Sandy: Oh, I... I don't have that completely fleshed out just yet. Reva: In other words, butt out. That's fine. We'll go back to plan "A." I met this terrific woman. Her name is gloria and she has an adopted son and she's agreed to do a pre-interview for us. Sandy: Really? When? Reva: Ooh, actually she's going to meet us here in about ten minutes, so I suggest that we get cracking and get our homework done. Sandy: Okay. Reva: This was the... what I'm looking at as far as openings. Tammy: As mad as I am and i am mad-- madder than I've ever been at anybody in my life-- i can't hate you... Joey: But I... Tammy: Slept with lizzie. I know. I know. And I hate that. After I told you that I never wanted to see you again, I kept thinking about you. And lizzie. Joey: What do you mean? Tammy: I've known her for a lot longer than you have, joey. And I know the kind of stuff that she can pull when she wants something. Or someone. She'll manipulate them and jerk them around and hurt them. And the whole time she still think she's being your friend. Joey: Yeah, it's pretty scary. Tammy: Lizzie tried to come between us for a long time, joey. Because she wanted to be your girlfriend. And all of a sudden you slept with her? Why should I think that that's just some sickening coincidence? Joey, what if she some how tricked you into it? Joey: Tricked me? Tammy: Set you up. You kept saying that you don't remember what happened that night. Joey: Yeah, and you thought i was lying to you. Tammy: Yeah, I did. But what if someone did get you drunk, joey? Or how about this? Gave you some kind of drug. What if it was lizzie? Lizzie: Joey, I put something in your drink, but listen. I didn't do it knowing that you would forget everything that happened between us. I just did it for fun, okay. Tammy: Is any of that night coming back to you? Please tell me that it is. Tell me that lizzie somehow made you sleep with her. Please. I want to blame her, joey. Joey: If I told you the truth, would you believe me? Tammy: Yes. It still hurts to know that you spent the night sleeping next to some other girl. Especially lizzie. But I would try really hard to get past it. Especially if it meant getting back what we had together, joey. We were so great together. I loved you. Please tell me I don't have to throw that away. Lizzie: You don't have to go. Okay, just promise my dad you won't tell anybody about me drugging you. Joey: What? And just forget all that happened, lizzie? Lizzie: Well, he's serious. I mean he really will send you away and take your mom's house away. Ross: I think I'm going to call blake, see if she's at the beacon. Jeffrey: You do that. That's a good idea. Edmund: The beacon? The beacon?! What, do you think dinah stopped by olivia's bar for a celebratory shot and a beer? Jeffrey: Of course not. She's in that car with cassie. But you and ross going at each other isn't going to help matters, is it? Edmund: You're so proud of yourself, mr. O'neill. You brought cassie along so artfully, so skillfully. Now she may be beyond everyone's help. Jeffrey: What are you talking about? Edmund: You made it so convenient for her to change her story about hart's murder. You know, one would think you planned it this way along. Jeffrey: Edmund, cassie's statement was 100% her decision. Edmund: Of course it was. After you drilled into her just how awful the trial was going to be for her and her family, and by inference how much easier her life was going to be if she didn't testify against dinah. Jeffrey: I didn't twist her arm. It was her call, edmund. Edmund: You also didn't tell cassie the real reason you didn't want the case to go to trial. Jeffrey: My so-called agenda. Is that it? Edmund: Dinah, would have gone public with the fact that you were secretly impersonating richard. Jeffrey: Come on. I don't even have time for this. Edmund: Make it. Cassie would have believed it, too. And she would have been so disgusted by you, she would have turned against you forever. Jeffrey: Edmund... Edmund: And you couldn't have risked that, given your feelings for her. Jeffrey: Back off! Edmund: So you had to keep dinah quiet, didn't you? And this is how you did it. You steered cassie just enough to make her decide to change her story. You had all the angles covered, didn't you, mr. O'neill? All of them except one. You didn't know how to keep cassie safe. Because of that she may be dead right now. And you know what? I should return the favor. Dinah: So this is your neutral territory, huh? Cassie: Yeah. Perfect, isn't it? No one knows we're here. Not a house around for miles. No one to interrupt us. Dinah: Well, you certainly thought of everything. Cassie: Yes, I have. Now we can say all the things that we've been wanting to say. We can scream at the top of our lungs and no one's going to hear us. Dinah: Cassie, I don't want to scream at you. Cassie: You say that now. Dinah: I want to move on with my life. I want to move on with the life that you gave me back. Cassie: That's good. See, that's good. It sounds like you've changed, like you turned over a new leaf. Dinah: I have. And, quite honestly, this location, the woods, this is not very liberating to me. A place like this gives me the creeps. Cassie: I can understand. Dinah: What is this? Cassie: It's a .22 semi- automatic. I keep it at the farm. I've been looking at it a lot since you showed up. Dinah: You said you wanted to talk. Cassie: Yeah, I did, didn't I? Dinah: You said you wanted to work things out. Cassie: I lied. Coming up on "guiding light"... Reva: Sandy's not my son. He's an imposter. Ross: I think I should just go over to the beacon, see if blake and dinah or both of them are there. Edmund: There's no answer at the farm. I'm going over there. Jeffrey: I'm going with you. That's not debatable. Dinah: Go ahead. Shoot me. oprah: The woodchopper and the mill Tammy: Joey, say something. Joey: I don't know how to start. Tammy: Well, if it makes you feel any better, this is all coming as a surprise to me, too. I had no clue I was going to say all this stuff. But every word is true. And I think what you said about us is true, too. Joey: What'd I say? Tammy: That it was wrong of me to just walk away from what we... joey, tell me you still feel the same. Lizzie: You can stay and your mom will be able to keep her house. You're going to have to... Joey: What? Lizzie, take an oath of silence and be your boyfriend? No, thanks. I don't ever want to see you again. Lizzie: Joey, wait. That's not a good decision, okay? You won't be able to come back here again. He'll make sure of it. Joey: You weren't wrong, tammy. I slept with lizzie. Lizzie: I know. But you said... Joey: I wanted to sleep with her. She didn't have to slip me drugs. She didn't have to get me drunk or anything. No tricks. Because it was my choice. Tammy: What? You said you don't remember anything that happened that night. Joey: No, tammy, I remember every minute of it. I just pretended to forget so... so I didn't hurt you. Tammy: No. Joey: The bottom line is, tammy, I knew what I was doing. Tammy: You can't just... Joey: What? What, tammy? Just change my story like that? That morning what I fed you was the story. A big fairy tale, tammy. And this, what I'm telling you now, this is the truth. I had sex with lizzie after i won the spaulding contest because I was pumped, because i wanted to celebrate. Tammy: (Crying) we were going to celebrate. Joey: Yeah, well, I wanted someone, and lizzie was there. So wham bam. Tammy: Someone? Joey: Yeah. Someone who was experienced. Someone who knew what they were doing. That's definitely lizzie and definitely not you. Tammy: Oh, god. Joey: Look, tammy, I thought you should know, because it's fair. I didn't want to leave you hanging after I was gone. Tammy: Gone? What are you talking about? Joey: I knew you and I were completely done and over with. Through. So I made plans. Tammy: For? Joey: College. A slot opened up at B.U. In boston. I'm going. You know, a chance like that happens, you just have to jump on it. Tammy: Then why didn't you just go? Why did you have to do this to me? Joey: You wanted the truth, okay? Now you have the truth. You shouldn't feel bad, tammy. We weren't meant to be anyway. I mean, we're two different people who want two different things. So take care of yourself. (Tammy crying) Reva: Thanks so much, gloria for meeting us here. This is jonathon. Well, actually he's my son, but everybody calls him sandy. And he's going to be working on the show. Gloria: Oh, you work with your son. That must be a dream come true. Sandy: Actually, I'm a pain in the butt. I'm the guy who reminds reva that we have deadlines and a production schedule. P.S., We really should get started. Reva: Oh. Okay. I guess it is a little late. So I guess the thing that I'm most curious about are your feelings toward your adopted son. I mean, I can only imagine what they must be. Gloria: Well, let's see how close you are. Reva: I would think that you love that child as if he were your own, completely and unconditionally. Gloria: I can't conceive of it any other way. Reva: I guess I should apologize. This whole thing is a charade. Sandy's not my son. He's an imposter. A fake. A grifter. Sandy: How do you figure that? Reva: Oh, I found out the truth from your computer. Right here. This child here integrated himself into our lives. Why? Because jonathon's entitled to a big fat inheritance. Can you believe what some people will stoop to? Gloria: He seemed so nice. Reva: Oh, well, that's the biggest weapon in his arsenal. Oh, yeah. That and the fact that he plays on your sympathy. Sandy: Reva, it's not... Reva: Fooled you again, didn't I? You thought I was going to buy all this hook, line and sinker. Well, get ready. This is where he usually cranks up some garbage about how all he really wanted was to be the part of some real family. Instead of having to deal with all the stuff he had to deal with being raised by his low life parents who raised him. Tune up the violins. I could hear him coming. Gloria: You should be ashamed of yourself. Reva: Oh, no, but he wants us to feel sorry for him. When all I feel is like I'm losing jonathon all over again! Sandy? Sandy? Are you sure you're okay? Sandy: Everything's great. Let's get back to work. Reva: (Laughs) okay. Edmund: This is all your fault. You wanted dinah on the street from the beginning. Jeffrey: Edmund, get your hands off of me or I'm going to put you in the hospital. Ross: All right. All right. Jeffrey: Now! Ross: Stop it. This is not going to solve anything. Jeffrey: Thank you, ross. Did you speak with blake? Ross: No, I didn'T. She's not picking up her cell phone. Edmund: Hey, maybe dinah nabbed her, too. Why not? The car was big enough. Jeffrey: All right, why don't you get out of here if you can't start thinking rationally and behaving yourself? Edmund: Because it's not a rational situation. And you of all people should know that. Ross: Why would edmund be blaming you for all of this? Edmund: I don't know. Because I signed the release papers that set your daughter free. Because I'm the easy target. I don't know, ross. I just wish that this didn't happen. Ross: Jeffrey, we don't even know what "this" is. I have to believe there's a simple explanation for what's going on. You don't agree. Jeffrey: You want me to lie to you, ross? Ross: I think I should just go over to the beacon, see if blake and dinah or both of them are there. Jeffrey: That's a good idea. And if you hear anything, or if you find out anything, let me know, okay? Ross: All right. Edmund: There's no answer at the farm. I'm going over there. Jeffrey: I'm going with you. That's not debatable. Call me when you get to the beacon. Ross: I will. Please let us all be wrong. Dinah: What would you like me to do? Cassie: Doesn't matter to me. Dinah: I know what you want and I'm way ahead of you. I will steer clear of you and your family. You wouldn't even know I'm around. Cassie: You don't know what i want, but you're about to find out fast. Dinah: We should talk. Cassie: It won't change anything. I know what I have to do. Dinah: Look, what are you going to do, kill me? Cassie: Put it this way: The alternatives wouldn't work. If I believed that you would leave me and my family alone, i would let you go, but I don'T. So I can'T. Dinah: You said it yourself in the car. This is going to be an entirely new situation. Cassie: I also said something about co-existing, but we both know that can't happen, right? Dinah: Yes, it can. Cassie: How long have you been on the run, dinah? Five years? And you have spent every minute blaming me, hating me, waiting to get back at me ever since you murdered hart. So here we are. The moment is here. But you're on my turf now. And I'm not going to play into your hands this time. I've learned a lot in five years. Dinah: The only reason I'm on your turf is because you came to the police station, changed your story, and got me out of there. I could have been in jail. Cassie: Jail's a joke, dinah. Did a prison sentence keep you away from me? No. Did the courts keep you away from me and my family? No. You won't stay away, so I have to make you stay away. Dinah: Sounds like revenge to me. Cassie: Yeah, well, it's justice. It's justice for hart, for me, my family. See, it's good for everybody, because I'm sparing my family and my friends from a long painful trial. I'm able to avoid all the nightmares rj would have if he found out that his so-called imaginary friend gunned down his father. We've been able to prevent some defense attorney from traumatizing tammy on the witness stand. As for me, there's no way in hell I would be able to marry edmund and move on with my life if I had to constantly look over my shoulder waiting for your shadow to be over me again. So I know what I have to do. Dinah: What? Kill me? Cassie: Yeah. If I get rid of you, I get rid of your shadow. Dinah: (Laughing) Cassie: You think this is funny? Everyone says your crazy, but this proves it. Dinah: You can't shoot me, cassie. I'm sorry; you can. But you won'T. Cassie: Why won't I? Dinah: Well, let's see. There's no way that you would pull that trigger. You're cassie layne. Are you going to murder somebody in cold blood? No, no, no. She was the princess. And princesses don't do that. Cassie: Yeah. Well, I'll rise to the occasion. Dinah: I don't think so. No, no. Because, see, you have convinced yourself over the years that you're better than I am, that you are miles above me in every possible way. Cassie: I am. Dinah: Really? You're just going to blow somebody away because she gets under your skin? Don't you think that's something I would have done? You know, come into town with a murderous rampage? Cassie: Maybe I want to do it first. Dinah: Oh, okay. Okay. Go ahead. Shoot me. Come on. Told you. You can't do it. You won't do it. Because you'd rather have a pack of wild boars tear you apart than rather sink to what you think my level is. Cassie: I've changed a lot since you left springfield, dinah. You don't watch people you love die before your eyes and not change. Dinah: Okay. Then are you so absolutely sure that rj and tammy and edmund are going to go unaffected from this? You're going to put your little precious family through a nasty trial? Because it's going to be yours, not mine. Cassie: Who says I'm going to get arrested? Dinah: You think you're going to get away with something like this? Cassie: I will if I'm car- jacked. By you. Brought to this remote location. By you. Threatened with my own gun. By you. I had to kill you in self- defense. Who wouldn't believe that? Dinah: You don't think they're going to figure out that's a lie? Cassie: No one's going to be around to tell them. Edmund: Cassie! Tammy? What the hell happened here? Tammy? Jeffrey: Looks like a little beer party. Edmund: This doesn't make any sense. She was here, and now she's not. Oh, man, what do we do? We let that lunatic back into cassie's life. And yes, mr. O'neill, I'm blaming myself, too. Jeffrey: Look, dinah's been fixated on cassie for years, okay/ completely obsessed with her. I don't see how that we were suppose to... Edmund: We were supposed to kill her. That's what we should have done. That would have taken care of it. Now it's too late. Tammy?! Tammy?! Ross: Blake? Where have you been? I've been looking all over town for you. And why aren't you picking up your phone? Blake: Well, I've been waiting for a very important phone call, and I just let the voice mail pick up all the rest. Ross: Well, I wish you would have taken my call, because we have a small problem with dinah. Blake: She didn't break out of jail, did she? Ross: She doesn't need to. She was released. Blake: What? Ross: Cassie made a statement under oath that cleared her. She said that dinah shot hart, but it was accidental. Blake: Oh, my god! Ross: So the charges were dropped. Dinah walks out of the police station and promptly disappears. And what's more, nobody knows where cassie is either. Blake: Oh, ross. Dinah... dinah's going to kill cassie. Ross: There's no proof of that. Blake: Look, you know what? When are you going to figure out, that dinah is out of control? Look at this. Cassie gets her off scot-free and what does she do? She repays her by kidnapping her. Ross: There's no reason to think that she's kidnapped anybody. Blake: I got to tell you something. You know, if my father were here this would never happen. Dinah would never get away with this. Ross: That's who you're waiting to hear from, isn't it? Did you call roger about dinah? Reva: What do you say we walk gloria out to her car on our way out? Sandy: I think I'm going to stick around and take some notes on the stuff we just talked about. And then I have those papers you gave me on cross creek to take over to bill. So... Reva: Oh, great. Okay. Well, then I guess I'll see you back home later. Sandy: Sure. D it was nice to meet you, gloria. Have a good night. Gloria: Oh, and you, too, sandy. Thank you. Reva: Thank you. This is so much fun working on this story together. Makes me feel closer to you. And that is a strictly objective non-overbearing mother comment. How about that? Sandy: Mm-hmm. Okay. Reva: See you later. Sandy: Bye. Reva: So are you parked on this side? Gloria: Just around the corner. Tammy: You disappeared on me. Jb: I had things to do. Tammy: Like look through the window at company? You didn't even say goodbye. Jb: How would you know? You were passed out. Listen, babe, I'm not going to sit alone with you and wait until your mom gets home and i can explain why her little baby is all passed out on the couch hammered. Tammy: Well, my mom's not coming home. She and my uncle edmund are going out of town tonight. So no one's going to be home, except that little baby. Jb: And why are you telling me this? Tammy: Why do you think? Blake: Bringing up roger in conversation and calling him are two very different things, ross. Ross: Please. I understand that. Blake: Besides, why wouldn't I mention him when dinah's the subject? I mean, it's a perfect fit. They were married. Ross: Yes, a marriage made in hell. Did you call roger about dinah's situation? Blake: No, I did not call roger about dinah. Ross: Good. Because the last thing we need is roger making a bad situation even worse. Jb: So, in other words, you want me to come back to your house with you? Is that the deal here? Tammy: Are you always like this? Jb: How am I? Tammy: Playing hard to get. Jb: No, no. I'm the easiest guy in the world. But I might have other plans tonight. Tammy: Really? More pressing than this? I think you might want to change your plans. Sandy: It is you. Tammy: So, you coming or what? Jb: How could I say no/ cousin. Jeffrey: When was that? You're sure about that? Could be confirmed? All right. Well, get back to me. Thanks. Any sign of tammy? Edmund: None. She's gone. Jeffrey: Well, maybe not for long. Cassie's car was spotted. Or at least one that resembles hers to a "T." Edmund: Where? Jeffrey: On route 12 heading towards laurel falls. The patrolman remember seeing the car because there were hardly any on the road. Edmund: This can't be good. Jeffrey: Look, edmund, if it is dinah, okay, and she does try something, cassie's not a pushover, right? I mean, she could handle herself, she can defend herself. Edmund: From a bullet? We kept a gun in here. Jeffrey: In the box lying around the house? Edmund: We kept it locked. Dinah's got it now. Cassie: See, I thought this through well. Dinah: Good for you. Cassie: I came up here to clear my head, and then the idea came to me. And the more I thought about it, the more I thought this could work, yeah. Dinah: Cassie, this won't work. Cassie: Now you're scared. Because you know this will work. Who's going to doubt me, dinah? You've tried to kill me before. You stole my identity. You stalked me and my family. You see, that's what the police would call a pattern of behavior, a would-be killer. Dinah: Look who's got the gun in her hand now? Cassie: But it was in yours. You stole this from my home and then you forced me into the car. You marched me up here, marched me to the edge of the cliff. Yeah. What was I going to do? It was either you or me. Dinah: You're crazy. Cassie: No, this is the sanest thing I've ever done. Because living with the threat that you pose to my family? That's crazy. Dinah: Cassie, I told you this is all in the past. Cassie: Yes, it is. And it will be in just a few minutes. Dinah: Stop it. Stop it! Cassie: That's what you should have done, dinah. Before you came to town, you should have stopped. But you didn'T. You should have stayed away. But you didn'T. So here we are at the end after all these years later. But, you know what, I have to tell you, I kind of like this ending. [NEXT_ON] Reva: Nothing you could say will shock me. Sandy: What if I said that i killed somebody. Cassie: You have ten seconds to live. That's nine more that you gave hart before you blew him away.

Cassie still has her doubts but after a long discussion Cassie takes off the ring Richard gave her and accepts Edmund's proposal and Edmund places the ring on her finger

Jax: My brother's missing. All I know is that he left through his hotel room window which has been smashed by a chair. Now, maybe it was him and maybe it wasn't. Either way, he's in trouble. Carly: It's the same old story -- he's in trouble, he's on the run. Jax: And that's why I need to find out what happened. Carly: Even your mother has given up on him. Jax: Then I'm all he's got left. Look, I'm not going to turn my back on my brother. If he's in trouble, then I'm going to try to help him. Carly: We can't keep doing this, you know. Jax: What? Doing what? Carly: This isn't us. We just got married, we're supposed to be madly in love, but we're at each other's throats. This has to stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I don't care how many motions you have to file. I want Jason out on bail. Kate: I'm not interested in excuses; I need to see him now. Sonny: I'll call you back, Diane. This barging into my office is starting to become a habit with you, isn't it? Kate: Do you know what this is? Sonny: Dead carp? Kate: It is a rare, ornamental koi fish imported from Japan -- and your sons just harpooned it. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Amelia, that was great. I mean, I never realized how much fun shooting on location was. Amelia: Yeah, taking the show on the road was a huge success. You repel down a mountain as easily as you charm a roomful of reporters and sponsors. Sam: Oh, no, I think it's called "faking it." Amelia: Well, whatever it is, keep it up. "Everyday Heroes" is a bona fide hit. Sam: Good. I can't wait to get home and tell Jason all about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Spinelli has nothing to say without his attorney, Ric. Ric: Spinelli, Jason's facing a charge of murder and so are you. An accomplice in a case like this faces about 10 to 20 years in prison. Spinelli: The accusation mystifies the Jackal. Ric: Okay, let's go over this one more time. You worked for Alcazar setting up his computers, now you're Jason's personal computer geek. I don't think it's going to be very difficult for a judge and a jury to connect the dots, so you got one more chance. You tell me everything you know about Alcazar's murder, or you're both going down for it. Spinelli: The Jackal waves the white flag. He will tell all. [SCENE_BREAK] Judge: Mr. Baldwin is empowered to act as Laura Spencer's legal guardian and to make any and all decisions as to her care and welfare. However, the court admonishes Mr. Baldwin to make adequate provision for Ms. Spencer's family to visit her. Scott: Your Honor, for the record, Mr. Spencer is not family, correct? Judge: Mr. Spencer has no legal ties to Laura Spencer and is not entitled to visit her. Alexis: Your Honor, are you aware that this is a clear violation of Laura Spencer's strict wishes? Judge: Ms. Spencer's judgment regarding her personal welfare was clearly flawed. Nikolas: Your Honor, my mother would be outraged by this decision. Lucky: You don't know what the hell you're talking about. My mom and dad were happy, and I know that she would not want Baldwin in charge of her care. Bobbie: Don't worry, Alexis will appeal. [Judge pounds gavel] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I'm scared, okay? What if Jerry drags you down with him? What if you wind up hurt or in prison or dead? Jax: Have a little faith in me, okay? I'm not going to mess this up. Carly: I'm not saying you're going to mess it up. Jax: Then stop assuming the worst. Carly: You stop -- look what you're doing. We keep bickering, we can't keep doing this. Jax: I have bent over backwards to accept your loyalty to Sonny and Jason. Why can't you do the same for -- for me and Jerry? Carly: What the hell do you think I've been doing for the past few weeks? I have lied to the police and everyone else I know that Jerry isn't Craig. I'm doing everything that I know how under the circumstances, Jax. Jax: Okay, okay, point taken. Carly: You can't compare Sonny and Jason to Jerry, because they are polar opposites. Jax: I -- I agree that we have to stop doing this, okay? Carly: Thank you. Jax: And you have to promise me that our first loyalty is always to each other, okay? Carly: I promise. Jax: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: I went to inspect my new meditation pond when I found Michael and Morgan happily engaged in the wanton slaughter of my prized, decorative koi. This particular one happened to be handpicked by my feng shui adviser. Great -- you find this amusing. Sonny: No -- I'm sorry. I'll have my boys -- I'll tell them to -- they're not allowed to trespass on your property. Kate: Well, what about my fish? Sonny: I will take it out of their allowances. Kate: That's going to take decades. Then again, I have no idea how much money you throw at them every week. Sonny: You know what? I got to say something. No offense to the carp -- Kate: Koi. Sonny: When did you switch from eating fish to keeping them as pets? Kate: Excuse me? Sonny: Well, you know what? You used to -- you know, your parents are good Catholics, every Friday you used to eat fish. I'm sure now you buy the fish at four-star restaurants, but -- Kate: Okay, let me explain something to you. One does not eat decorative koi. One appreciates them, one meditates on them, on their soothing, tranquil movement through the water. Sonny: Oh, you watch them swim? Kate: My lifestyle editor just named koi fish ponds one of the top 10 must- haves in landscaping. Sonny: Wow. Where do I get one? Kate: Why am I bothering to explain this to a man whose idea of meditation is shooting at passing helicopters? Sonny: You're the one who violated the court order. Kate: Okay, the point is your children destroyed my koi fish. Sonny: Get yourself another one, send me the bill. Kate: You know, I thought that it was Carly's fault about your sons' behavior, but you know what? Now I realize -- your sons take after you. [SCENE_BREAK] Amelia: So Jason isn't the least bit bothered by your TV stardom? Sam: No. Gosh no, not at all. If anything, he's happy that my job makes me happy and he's really supportive of that. And between my plans of having a baby and "Everyday Heroes," I think my life is finally coming together. Gosh, when I think about where I was this time last year, it -- well, my life was aimless then, and I have to admit that it -- it's really great to feel like I've achieved something on my own. It's kind of balanced me, given me a little bit of confidence. I actually feel like I have something to offer -- work and Jason and even a child. Amelia: So you're still planning to go ahead with your -- Sam: Yeah. Amelia: Surrogacy? Sam: Absolutely. My initial tests are this week. Amelia: Wow. Has Jason changed his mind about fathering a child? Sam: No. No, not yet, but I'm going to talk to him about it -- again -- see where he's at with it. Either way, I'm still going to go through with it. It's crazy because Jason loves kids and he'd make such a great father. I know that, and I know that he would be supportive of our child, even if it wasn't his biologically, and then he could stop obsessing over Elizabeth's. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal apologizes. He does not have the ability like Stone Cold does to defy the D.A. of darkness. Jason: Spinelli, Spinelli -- Ric: Okay, okay, shh, here we go. You just speak right into the recorder, hmm, anytime. Spinelli: It -- it all began when Sauron created the ring of power. Ric: What? Spinelli: Well, see, Sauron more or less tricked the elves -- also known as eldars -- into creating the rings. Um, but -- and they were given three of the rings, and eight of the other rings were given to the son of -- Ric: Okay, you made the wrong choice, Spinelli. Spinelli: Look, the D.A. of darkness refused to accept my sincere and honest answer -- I know nothing of the alleged murder of evil Al. Ric: Yeah, well, we'll see about that once you're charged as an accessory. Spinelli: See, the ring was flawed. The power of the ring was flawed because darkness feeds on itself -- just as your vendetta against Stone Cold is doomed -- Ric: Okay, here's what I'm going to do, all right? I am going to scour every piece of information that you've saved for Jason in the past year, I'm going to go through every piece of hardware and software that you have. So whatever secrets you've been keeping for Jason are going to soon be in the hands of the law. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Admit it -- you approve of your sons' wanton slaughter of my innocent fish. Sonny: Do you wear leather? Kate: Excuse me? Sonny: No, do you still eat chicken marsala, cioppino, and all that -- Kate: Okay, wearing animals and -- and eating them has absolutely nothing to do with my meditation pond. Sonny: What do you want from me? I offered to pay for the carp. I'm going to -- I'm going to tell my kids never to walk on your property again. Kate: What I want from you is genuine remorse. Instead, look at you -- you're smirking. You think this whole thing is a joke. Sonny: First, I'm not smirking. You know what your problem is? That you have spent the last how many years having people suck up to you. Kate: Oh, please. Sonny: You -- "oh, please"? You don't hear the word "no." Everybody's trying to, you know, make you happy, "let's make Kate Howard happy," the whole deal. Kate: What is the problem? Sonny: Well, I'll tell you what the problem is -- Connie Falconeri used to be able to take a joke. Remember last time we went to Jones beach? That big wave came over, your top fell off -- Kate: Okay, no, no, no! Enough with the memories. I swear, you remember everything I ever said or did -- it's making me crazy. Sonny: Well, you used to make me a little crazy, too. Kate: Ahem. We were discussing my koi. Sonny: Yeah. Kate: Mm-hmm. Sonny: Mm-hmm. Kate: Now, you've apologized -- Sonny: Right. Kate: Just like you apologized for my statue, and you apologized for soaking me with your sprinklers. But we both know this isn't going to be the end of it, is it? Sonny: We do? Kate: What are you going to do next, hmm? You going to break my architect's legs, or rear-end the cement truck laying my foundation? Sonny: Damn, I hadn't thought of that one. Kate: Well, don't bother, because there is no way in hell I'm going to let you win. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Well, that was a close one. Logan: Coop just came back to get his handbook. Maxie: I know, but if he overheard me agreeing to have sex with you in exchange for seducing Lulu, he probably wouldn't like that. Logan: Relax, all right? Our deal is just between us. Maxie: So you're sure you're not going to start feeling sorry for poor Lulu and her loony mother? Logan: Lulu loves her mother, okay? It is kind of sad that the woman's incurable. Maxie: Oh, this is bad -- you are already pulling out the violins. What's next, refusing to get Lulu between the sheets? Logan: Are you kidding? I'm performing a charity act here, all right? Sex with me is a life-changing experience. A couple hours in the sack with me, Lulu will forget all her problems, everybody wins. Maxie: Well, it's nice to know you're so humble. Logan: You'll be finding out soon enough, sweetheart. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Laura Spencer was in her right mind when she appointed Nikolas Cassadine her guardian. He also happens to be her son. Mr. Baldwin, on the other hand, has absolutely no familial ties to Ms. Spencer whatsoever. Judge: Mr. Baldwin poses no threat to Ms. Spencer. Alexis: Neither does her son. There's not any indication that Nikolas would ever harm her. Judge: Your client has a dangerously troubled grandmother who's fixated on Ms. Spencer. He's also granted Luke Spencer unlimited access to the patient. Alexis: That's exactly what Laura wants. Judge: There's no need to recap the arguments, Ms. Davis, my decision stands. Alexis: Fine, I'll file an appeal within the hour. Judge: That's certainly your client's right. But as of this hearing, Mr. Baldwin is Laura Spencer's new guardian. This court is adjourned. [Judge pounds gavel] Bailiff: All rise. Scott: You know, this may come as a shock, but I just want what's best for Laura. Lulu: My mom would hate this, and she would hate you for everything that you've done. Luke: Go to hell, you rancid pile of roadkill. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Okay? Confiscate it. Spinelli: Uh -- please. Look -- look, there's nothing about Stone Cold on it, okay? Just much personal and private information on the Jackal's -- Ric: Just give it up, or I'm going to have you arrested for obstruction of justice. Jason: Just stop with the threats, Ric. Ric: What's the matter? You worried about the incriminating evidence on the machine? Spinelli: All right. You're forcing the Jackal to make the ultimate sacrifice. Ric: Good. I'm going to be sending officers to the penthouse to pick up the rest of the computer hardware. Jason: Not without a warrant. Ric: Don't worry about it -- it's easy to get. Bring that to my office. [Door closes] Jason: Hey, hey, hey, hey. Is there anything incriminating on the computer -- or about me being Jake's father? Spinelli: Fear not. Come on, your grasshopper would never bring his real computer here. It was a harmless decoy. Jason: There -- there was nothing on that computer? Spinelli: No personal files of any sort. See -- see what I did? I feigned distress to decoy the D.A. of darkness. Jason: You're very lucky. Spinelli: Oh, it's pretty clever, too. Give me a little something -- Jason: Hey, what about the equipment at the penthouse? Spinelli: At the first sign of an intruder, shuts down, locks up. All your information is safe, okay, especially anything that ties you to the innocent one. [SCENE_BREAK] Logan: You could be making a big mistake. Maxie: You mean agreeing to get naked with a loser like you in exchange for getting back at Lulu? Yeah, you're probably right, but I've always been the type of person who sees a cliff and promptly jumps off of it. Logan: Then why the safe, reliable type like Coop? Maxie: Coop's a good guy. Logan: That's exactly the problem. Maxie: How would you know that? Logan: It's written all over your face, sweetheart. You throw yourself at these, you know, good-looking, kindhearted guys like Coop, but they cannot rock your world like I can. Maxie: Oh, so what I really need is a reckless jerk who picks fights for no reason, like you? Logan: You're already looking forward to it, aren't you? Maxie: Oh, Logan -- you're the one who's in for a treat. I'm much better in bed than Lulu -- I mean, she's practically a virgin. With the exception of seducing Dillon, she's had zero experience with men. Logan: Lulu seduced Dillon? Maxie: No, she didn't seduce him, she tricked him. Logan: Fill me in on that. Maxie: What, and ruin your impression of Lulu as the innocent little girl next door? Logan: Hey, I just want to know what I'm dealing with here, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Hey, Mike. Mike: Hey. Scott: Let me have a cup of coffee. Mike: Here or to go? Scott: Make it to go. I've got some business with Laura, now that I'm her guardian. Logan: Stealing a helpless woman from her family -- nice move, Baldwin. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I'm really sorry, Luke. Luke: Hey -- don't be sorry, Nikolas, you did everything you could. Emily: Yeah, Luke's right. It's not your fault. Lucky: I know it's my job to uphold the law, but the law failed Mom today. Lulu: No, Scott failed Mom. I can't believe the judge bought his pack of lies. Luke: Well, observe how easily the system's manipulated. Tracy: I'll be home if you need me. Luke: Thank you, babe. Bobbie: Luke, I know how awful this is for you, but it's going to be fine. Laura is in kind of a twilight. Luke: Well, I appreciate that, Barbara. But the fact remains, she's at the mercy of a reptile. But, Nik, I really want to say this to you again. You did everything you could, you -- you tried your best to take care of your mother's wishes. She would be very proud of you. Nikolas: Thank you. Thank you. Alexis: I am so sorry. This is definitely an exercise in frustration. Nikolas: Yeah, I believe that goes without saying. Alexis: You know that I'm going to appeal this? All right, what I need right now from all of you is to give the court some information so they can set up visitation privileges. I promise you, this case is not over. Luke: Okay. Thank you all. Thank you very much. See you all later. Lucky: Okay. Luke: You okay? Lulu: No. Luke: Me, neither. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Okay, I -- um -- I've decided I -- I want to start in vitro as soon as possible. Kelly: Okay, one step at a time, Sam. Sam: Okay. Kelly: First, we need to discuss your test results. Sam: Was there a problem? I mean, are my eggs viable? Kelly: The tests were inconclusive. Sam: Okay, what does that mean? Am I going to be able to have kids on my own or not? Ric: Sam? Well, I'm surprised to see you here -- although, I have to admire your restraint. Sam: What does that mean, Ric? Ric: Well, you're a celebrity now, and Jason's been arrested for murder. You're wise to stay away. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: The Jackal wishes there was more he could do. Maybe you can, you know, allow me to get you special privileges in here? Jason: I already told you that I don't want you trying to get me out of here, okay? Spinelli: No, no, no, you misunderstand. See -- see, the pcpd mainframe is like an open book to the Jackal, so I can get you catered meals -- Jason: Okay, see, you're misunderstanding me, obviously. I want you to go home and do nothing. Sonny's going to try to get me out of here. I don't want Ric to find more reasons to arrest you. You do not want to go to jail. Go home and just stay quiet, okay? Spinelli: Stone Cold will be obeyed. Officer: One visitor at a time. Spinelli: The Jackal will leave you in the fair hands of the maternal one. Ahem. Jason: You shouldn't -- you shouldn't have come. Elizabeth: I had to. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Spencer, back to see your wife? Lucky: What do you mean? Officer: I just showed her into interrogation one to visit with Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Thank you, but there's -- there's nothing you can do. Elizabeth: I know you don't like to ask for help, but from what Lucky tells me, you're in serious trouble. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Since when are we in competition? Kate: You have been trying to run me off the property since the moment I arrived. Sonny: You want to move in next door, that's your problem, not mine. Kate: Okay, so is that why you shot out my irreplaceable marble centaur from the sky? Sonny: You were in violation of the injunction against flying helicopters over my property. Kate: The sole purpose of that document was to harass me. Sonny: You -- you can't live without helicopters? Kate: No, as a matter of fact. They are necessary for my commute. If you know a faster way to Manhattan, I'm all ears. Sonny: Well, that early chopper woke up my kids in the morning. Kate: Oh, what a tragedy -- and I'm sure you let them sleep in as late as possible because, clearly, you spoil Michael and Morgan rotten. They are out of control and overindulged -- Carly: You need to stop right there. Carly: If she insults my boys again, I'm going to hit her. Kate: Carly? Your children are poorly supervised. Carly: You're going to stand there and let her insult our children -- and us? Sonny: Well, in all fairness, she kind of has a right to -- Kate: Yeah, your children trespassed on my property -- again -- and harpooned a prized, decorative koi in my meditation pond. Carly: Bull. You probably killed your own damn fish so you could come over here, blame my kids, and hang out with Sonny. Kate: I'm not going to dignify that with a response. Carly: Every time I turn around, you're here coming on to Sonny. Do you think you're being subtle, because you're not. Kate: Wow -- so you can take the girl out of the trailer park, but you can't take the trailer park out of the girl. Carly: That's it, I'm so sick -- Sonny: Okay, you know what? Uh-uh-uh-- I don't want to break up a fight here, so -- you know, she can do some serious damage, so you might want to -- Carly: Fast. Kate: Oh, it would suit me just fine if I never saw you or Carly or your children ever again. Carly: What are you doing? She's a wack job! Sonny: She's upset about her fish. Carly: Yeah, whatever. I'm not going to leave Michael or Morgan anywhere near that woman. I'm going to your house and taking my boys back to my house today. Sonny: You can take the boys, but they still need to be punished for killing the fish. Carly: "Punish them"? I am going to reward them. [Door slams] [SCENE_BREAK] Logan: You think the judge might mind if he knew that you killed Rick Webber? Scott: No proof there, pal. Logan: How about I make it public anyway? Laura Spencer went crazy because she thought she killed her stepfather, and you're the coward that hid behind it. How about that for a plan, Baldwin? You think there's really any chance at all that you'll still have guardianship of Laura once the dust settles? Scott: Now, you listen to me, you two-bit con man, I got a badge. You keep mouthing off, and you will go to Sing Sing. Logan: I am touched by your sense of regret. Scott: What happened in the attic is none of your business. Logan: You'll never stop covering, will you? No chance in hell you might actually feel bad about victimizing an innocent woman that you pretended to love. Scott: I never pretended! I did, and I still do. Logan: I hope Lulu's dad snaps that guy's neck. Maxie: Why do you care? [Logan sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: It's just -- it's so unfair. The judge thinks Scott is -- is kind and loving towards mom. He has no idea what a creep Scott is, and even then, how could he deliberately go against mom's wishes? Luke: It doesn't make sense, I know. Lulu: No, dad, it's flat-out wrong! Luke: Well, so are a lot of things, Lulu, but they still happen. You have two choices here -- you either fold or you try to bluff your way through. Lulu: Well, maybe that's my problem -- I'm a lousy poker player. Luke: Well, you still got time to learn. Lulu: Mom made her own choices, and she wanted to be with you forever. So, no matter what happened today or all those years ago, that's what really counts. Luke: Thank you. That means a lot to me. Lulu: Yeah, and Bobbie's right -- you know, Mom -- she's probably going to be fine. I -- Scott's not going to hurt her or anything. I just -- I don't like that he has control over her. Luke: That rodent has never one-upped me for long. Don't you worry, little girl, he's not going to get away with this. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Jason's in jail? Ric: Yeah, he was arrested yesterday for the murder of Lorenzo Alcazar. You didn't know? Sam: I -- I was out of town. Ric: And he didn't get word to you? Yeah, he's probably just trying to protect your career. Sam: You probably set up the arrest anyway. Ric: Oh, there was evidence. Sam: Which you probably planted. Ric: No, sorry to disappoint you. It's real and it's conclusive. Jason's going to be tried, found guilty, and go to prison. Sam: I -- um -- I've got to go see Jason. Kelly: Yeah, uh, I understand. And don't worry, we can run another round of tests to see if your eggs are viable. Sam: Yeah, okay, I'm -- I'm sorry. Right now, all I can think about is Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I don't want you to worry. Elizabeth: Lucky says the police have hard evidence this time? Jason: Whatever happens, I'm counting on you to be a great mom and -- and give Jake the best life you can. He's barely a month old and I'm already behind bars again. You know, these are the times that I really feel like I made the right decision. Because I don't want this -- I don't -- I don't want this touching his life. Elizabeth: Well, it won't, because our son is safe and loved because of you. Lucky: What are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Alan: Sorry about what happened in court today. Tracy: Not as sorry as I am. Alan: Well, you had to know it was coming. Tracy: You know what, Alan? It is annoying enough having you haunt me. I don't need you beating me over the head with the obvious. Alan: A little touchy, are we? Tracy: Luke raped Laura, and it is sad and horrifying, and it speaks volumes for why they never should've been together. Alan: They had a lot of happy years together. Tracy: You know what? I'm beginning to think that all of that legendary love was just Luke's guilt. Alan: Well, you may believe that, Tracy, or you just want to believe it, but I take my hat off to you -- you never pointed it out to Luke. Tracy: It's because it's not a hill I want to die on. Well, when do you leave? Luke: Am I going somewhere? Tracy: Don't! We both know what you have planned. [SCENE_BREAK] Amelia: Okay, so you're saying Sam was sleeping with this Nico Petrelli and helping him steal cars and sell off the parts? Good work, Wes. The file on Sam grows thicker by the week. You know, I think we could even do a carjacking segment on this -- that would be great. Later. Sonny: Is my memory slipping, or did you tell my guard that I gave you permission to wait for me? Amelia: Was I wrong? Sonny: Depends on what you're waiting for. Amelia: Well, no, our road trip was hugely successful. The ratings for "Everyday Heroes" keep climbing. Sonny: Congratulations. Amelia: Well, thank you. A couple days of wall-to-wall stress, but it was worth it -- only one problem. Sonny: What's that? Amelia: Well, I just have all this pent-up energy and I don't know what to do with it. Sonny: I thought you told Kate Howard that you wouldn't be caught dead in my office. Amelia: Are you expecting Kate Howard? Sonny: No. Amelia: Then I won't tell if you won't. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: No, Clarice, I'm not going to wait for my surviving koi to reproduce. Call Japan and have six more flown out first class -- and send the bill to my neighbor. There he is! It's so lovely to see you, Jax. Jax: Kate Howard. I was really honored to hear that you're staying at our hotel. Kate: "Our"? Jax: My new wife and I. Kate: Yes, I heard that you remarried. Jax: I haven't had a chance to tell Carly that you're a guest here. She's had some family difficulties, but she'll be thrilled to know that the editor in chief of "Couture" magazine is staying at the Metro Court. Kate: Somehow I doubt that. Jax: Really? Kate: Uh -- yeah. Carly and I -- this is actually why I asked to see you. Um -- we've had some, uh, disagreements, and I was actually hoping that you would smooth things over. Jax: Well, that's unfortunate, isn't it? Kate: Yeah. Now, I know that we don't really know each other that well, and, of course, I've always enjoyed running into you at whatever function we happen to be at. And there was that one slightly awkward date that Georgio set us up on -- and you couldn't have been more delightful. Jax: Likewise I'm sure. Kate: But this is why I'm actually dismayed that Carly and I just -- I'm trying to put it tactfully. Um -- she's hated me on sight, and I'm rapidly catching up to her. Jax: Well, I am really sorry to hear that, but I'm -- I'm not going to divorce Carly. Kate: No, I wouldn't dream of asking you to. No, I'm simply hoping that you could work out a truce -- before I have to take her to court. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I came to see Jason. Lucky: Come here. Elizabeth, you were there when I arrested him. You know the charges. Why else do you need to see him again? Elizabeth: Because he's my friend and I just wanted to make sure he was okay? Lucky: Obviously, he's okay, all right, so there's no reason for you to stay. Jason: Thanks for stopping by. I'm fine. Elizabeth: Okay. Take care. Lucky: Elizabeth -- Elizabeth: Don't ever treat me like that again. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: There goes Lulu. She looks really bummed. Logan: Oh, it's going to be a walk in the park. Maxie: Drop the cocky overconfidence; it's going to turn her off. Logan: Relax, all right? Let the master do his work. Hey. How you feeling? Lulu: Don't ask. Logan: I was here at Kelly's when Scott Baldwin came in bragging about him being the guardian of your mother. I wanted to deck the bastard, but I remembered you telling me not to interfere with your business. Lulu: I wish you had. [Logan sighs] Logan: I could go chase him down if you want, put one right through his rib cage, yell something corny out like "this is for -- this is for Lulu"? Lulu: No, it'd just get you thrown in jail. Logan: Hey, but at least I'd get a free meal, though, right? Lulu: Stop trying to make me laugh. Logan: I'm sorry, I just -- I don't know what else to do. You got every right to feel like hell. Lulu: It was bad enough that my mom recovered for only a few weeks to then slip away again, but the only silver lining is that we had all been around -- my dad, me, Nikolas, Lucky -- taking care of her, watching over her, but now we don't even have that. It's everything my mom would've hated, and there's nothing I can do about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Baldwin has forced my hand. Tracy: So you will be kidnapping Laura? Luke: I thought you were onboard with this. Alan: Oh -- she may have come to her senses. Tracy: I told you two weeks ago that I would help you. I have not changed my mind. Luke: Good, because I need you. Tracy: Not quite the way I would like to be needed, but a deal is a deal. Luke: Thank you, wife. Alan: You may want to rethink this, Tracy. Luke will be running forever if he can keep his precious Laura out of the hands of Scotty Baldwin. Luke: So I'm going to find out where the court has put her, and then I need you to cover while I get her out of there. Tracy: I won't ask where you're taking her. Luke: Well, good, because -- well, I mean, you could ask, but I -- I really don't have an answer right now, I haven't worked out all the details. Tracy: And how long will you be gone? Luke: It's hard to tell. I'll be back, Spanky. Tracy: Will you really? Or is that just one of those horrifying platitudes like, um, "it's not you, it's me" or "I feel your pain"? Luke: Have you ever known me to spew clichés? Tracy: No. Luke: You are my wife. I'm married to you because I can't imagine a better partner in this life. I give you my word; I will always come back to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Elizabeth, stop. Elizabeth, please, we need to settle this. I don't want us taking this home to the kids. Elizabeth: I'm not the one with the problem, Lucky. I'm not going to apologize for visiting a friend. Lucky: It's more than that and you know it. Elizabeth: Yeah, I happen to feel bad that Jason got arrested, and I'm really surprised you can't dig up an ounce of compassion for him. Lucky: Okay, my family was in the courthouse today, and you said you couldn't come because you were too busy taking care of the boys. Elizabeth: Right -- and then my grandmother got off of work early. Lucky: That's not the point. Scott Baldwin was just named the legal guardian of my mother, and you were too busy off visiting your friend -- the one charged with first-degree murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Can I speak to Jason alone for a minute, please? Officer: He's supposed to go back to his cell. Sam: Please? Come on, he's my fiancé. I just found out he was here. Officer: Okay, but only because my wife and I love your show. Sam: Thank you. [Door closes] Sam: Jason, why did I have to find out from Ric Lansing that you had been arrested? Why didn't you tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Hmm, the property is gorgeous. It looks right out onto the lake, and the landscaping, if it's finished -- ever finished -- will go all the way down to the water. Jax: That sounds really beautiful. Kate: Yeah. Jax: So what's the problem with Carly? Kate: Well, actually, the difficulty started with her husband -- ex-husband Sonny. Jax: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Kate: We had a few disagreements and we managed to compromise -- until his and her children started to trespass and commit mayhem -- up to and including harpooning my decorative koi. Jax: Oh. Ooh. Yeah, that's not good. Kate: Uh-uh. Jax: But you didn't, um, say anything to Carly, like, unflattering about the -- the boys, did you? Because she's -- Kate: Ye-- well, yeah. Jax: You did? Kate: I did. I might've mentioned that they were out-of-control brats. Jax: Ooh. [Kate chuckles] Jax: Well, that makes my hackles rise, and I'm just the stepfather. You know, ordinarily, the -- the customer would always be right, especially when she can break or make the hotel that I own? But Carly's children, Michael and Morgan, they're -- they're really great, and her and I will defend them to the death. Kate: I am just simply asking that they're kept off my property. Jax: Okay. You know what? I'm sure that can be arranged. Kate: Thank you, Jax. Jax: You're welcome. Kate: Thank you for hearing me out, and thank you for being a gentleman. I know that children are a loaded subject. [Kate chuckles] Kate: And, by the way, just for the record, I would never let my personal difficulties with Carly influence my opinion of the hotel. You've done a wonderful job. Jax: Oh. Thank you. Kate: No, the service is first-rate, the staff is accommodating without being intrusive, and the room service is excellent. I have had egg-white omelets in all the five-star restaurants -- Carly: I don't think so. Jax: Carly. Kate: Excuse me? Carly: You can follow Sonny all over town, but you stay the hell away from my husband. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Feeling a little more relaxed? Amelia: Hmm -- better than a day at the spa. Sonny: I hope so. Feel free to come by any time you -- need to release some tension. Amelia: Oh, now that you mention it, this week's production is going to be quite stressful. Oh, I got that. Sonny: No, you don't. Why are you collecting information on Sam McCall? [NEXT_ON] Jax: I was just explaining that we would come up with a workable solution. Carly: I have one -- leave. Amelia: Sam doesn't know it, but we have a prior connection -- she murdered my father. Jason: There's nothing you could do. Sam: I could've been your moral support, unless you're getting it somewhere else?

Carly's temper flares when she sees Jax talking with his old friend, Kate

Diana: Not now, I've got to give john his favorites-- french dip and fries-- because he must be starving by now. Leo: It's not a good time. Diana: Why not? Leo: I just left him in marlena's room. She's flat-lined. Diana: Oh, dear, no. Well, that's terrible. Leo: Oh, you really think so? Or is this exactly what you wanted? Diana: Now, how can you say such a thing? What kind of person do you think I am? Leo: This is me, mother. I know exactly what kind of person you are, so spare me the phony indignation. You can deny it all you want, but you have decided that john black is the one, the love of your life. And you're not gonna be able to get your paws on him unless marlena is out of the picture. Permanently. Diana: Hmm. Kayla: Clear! Sarah: No change. Kayla: Uh, increase to 250 joules. Ready? John: Come on, doc. Kayla: Clear. John: Come on, baby. Fight, doc! Fight for your life! Fight for us now, come on! Sarah: John, just give us a little bit of room. Kayla: Okay, clear! [Monitor flat-lining] John: Come on, what-- what are you doing? What are you doing? Why--why are you stopping? What's going on? No. Kayla, don't do this. Baby, come on. Don't do this, kayla. Don't do this. Kayla: I'm sorry. [Tragic music] Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Ben: Ciara. Ciara: Shut the damn door. Ben: If you're here to try and convince me that you and I-- Ciara: I came here because you convinced me that you were a good person. But if you can work for scum like stefan dimera, then you're exactly the same kind of scum that he is. Diana: I realized when I came back here that there will always be a special place in my heart for john. But I also accept the fact that his heart belongs to marlena. Leo: Thank you, ms. Streep. Wow, that was a lovely line-reading. Diana: I am being sincere. Leo: You? Diana: You know, it really hurts to know that my only son thinks so little of me. Leo: What do you expect? All of those years when richard made fun of my limp wrist and my sissy walk, you never opened up your mouth. Diana: Because I didn't know what to do. Leo: You could have told me that richard cooper wasn't my real father. That my real father was an incredibly decent man who would have loved me no matter what. Diana: I wasn't sure if john was your father. Leo: You could have found out exactly the way that john did. But you kept john and me apart because that's what worked for you. You disgust me now more than ever. John: I love you, baby. You're my whole life. I can't live without you. So if this is it and you're not coming back to me then you take me with you. [Sobbing] Kayla: [Sighs] [Monitor beeping] Sarah: Kayla? Kayla: I know. John. John, her heart is beating. She's alive, john. [Triumphant music] John: [Relieved sobbing] Limu emu & doug Ben: I can explain it to you. Ciara: Don't even bother, ben, because I already know what you're gonna say. I know what you're gonna say. That you had to take the job because no one else would hire you, but I'm sorry. Doing stefan's dirty work is wrong no matter what. Ben: I'm not doing his dirty work. Ciara: He paid you to kidnap gabi. Ben, if that's not dirty work then I don't know what is. I keep telling you that you're not a bad guy, and you keep telling me that I'm wrong, so... I guess this is your way of-- of making a point. [Rueful laugh] I just--I am so scared to see what stefan's gonna have you do next. Ben: Well, you don't have to be scared because you have this all wrong. Ciara: Oh, I'm wrong? I'm wrong about stefan? He's a great guy? Ben: You're wrong about me hurting women, because right now I'm trying to stop one from being killed. John: I can feel it. [Weepy laugh] Feel your heart, baby. [Laughing] You did it. You did it, sweetheart. You came back to us. Can you hear me? Sweetheart, if you can hear me just open those beautiful eyes. Sweetheart. [Laughing] Come on, come on. Come on. That's my girl. [Laughing] Hey. Hey, baby. Marlena: [Groans] What happened? Kayla: Your heart stopped. John: [Sniffles] Kayla: We thought that there was no hope. Sarah: But your family's here. And they're all a little scared, so I'm gonna go tell them the good news. Kayla: Yeah, great. [Both laughing] John: You did it. You fought, and you fought, and you fought, and you came back to me. You came back to all of us, baby. Marlena: Oh... john... John: [Weepy laughter] [Tender music] Rex: Here, man. This coffee is awful but it'll get you through. Brady: Thank you. Thank you for sticking around, too. Rex: Yeah, man. Look, marlena's been like a mother to you. She's always been very good to me. I know you'd rather have eric here, I get that. Brady: [Scoffs] Rex: [Stammers, laughs] All right, I--I understand. I know what happened between him and nicole, and... I want you to know, brady, he's told me time and time again he feels horrible about what he did to you. Brady: I know, I don't-- I don't want to hear about how much pain he's been in or anything. Everybody around here has been excusing what he did. Like he's-- like he's still some priest or something. You know what, he's not a priest. Guy's a dog. Rex: [Scoffs] That's a pretty awful thing to say about your brother. Brady: It is. It is, but I suggest that you take your blinders off, because he is going to burn you just like he burned me. Eric: Oh, heavenly father, please help my mom through this... and I will never allow myself to come between my brother... and the woman that he loves. Just don'T... please let her live. [Gasps] Is she, uh... Sarah: No. She's awake, and she seems alert. Eric: You're sure? You're sure? Sarah: Yeah. [Both laughing] [Overlapping speech] Sarah: It--it did get bad. Her heart stopped. We thought that we'd lost her. But john was... he was holding her, and he was telling her how much he loved her. And her heart just started beating, eric. I mean, it was--it was nothing short of a miracle. I know that I... wasn't sure if I believed in the power of prayer, but... whatever you said to god... he heard you. Eric: Yeah. Maybe he did. 'Cause I meant every word I said. [Dramatic music] Ciara: You're trying to stop a woman from being killed? That's how stefan is spinning it now? Ben: When stefan said that he'd give me my job back, I told him I would do it under one condition: That I would never mistreat any woman. Ciara: And he still hired you? Ben: He said that's what would work for him. What he wanted was somebody to look out for chloe lane and her two kids. Ciara: Chloe... didn't she get threatened by those drug lords' goons? Ben: Yeah. She did. So that's when stefan decided that she and the kids needed a guard that was just for them. She's a nice lady. The kids are great. And I feel like maybe I'm making a difference for them. Ciara: Wow, uh... [Laughs] I am a total jackass. I... jumped to all of the wrong conclusions. I'm so sorry. Ben: You're not a jackass. [Laughs] And I know your family's hated the dimeras since way back. But I promise you that this is a good thing. Ciara: I could see it on your face when you were talking about the kids. Ben: [Sighs] Ciara: Which means... that I've been right all along... and you do have a big heart. So how could you be a bad guy? Ben: Okay. Okay, maybe I'm not... you know, bad to the bone, but I am definitely damaged goods, which is why I know it was right for me to break it off with you. Ciara: Nice try. But you're not getting rid of me that easily. Diana: I explained to you about john and why I never told you about him. And even if he knew about you, do you really think he would want you to be part of his life? Or that marlena would allow it? Why do you think they got that paternity test? Leo: John did it because they didn't trust you to tell them the truth. And when he told me I was his kid, he seemed genuinely happy. Imagine that. Diana: So now he knows that I wasn't lying. Leo: Oh, you would make this about you. Do you know what it meant to me to think that I might have a real family? Diana: It just never occurred to me that john would be open to the idea of you being his son. This is wonderful news, for all of us. Leo: Really? What exactly do you get out of this? Kayla: Okay, here you go. I'm gonna wanna do a echocardiogram as soon as you're stronger, okay? But your ekg and your vitals look really good. You are a lucky woman. Marlena: I know I am. Look who I married. John: [Laughs] I'm the lucky one. Kayla: Well, that's probably true. I'll, um, get your iv bag, okay? [All laughing] Um... you know, I think I'll just-- I'll just do this later. Um... I'm gonna leave you guys alone. All right? Marlena: [Grunts] John: Thank you, doctor. Kayla: Mm, my pleasure. Marlena: [Sighs] Apparently... I died, and I came back to life. John: That's what it looked like. Marlena: What happened? [Monitor beeping] I--I was in my office and I was waiting for you. And a patient of mine had... left me some cookies. I had one. But that's the last thing that I remember. John: Yeah. Kayla had the forensic guys run some tests on those cookies. Each and every one was laced with penicillin. Rex: Brady... Brady: Huh? Rex: Eric would never go behind my back. Brady: Yeah. I thought the same thing. Until nicole came to me and told me that she was leaving me for him. Rex: Sarah is not nicole. And there is nothing but a friendship between eric and sarah. Sarah: Before you go see your mother, I was just kind of hoping that we could talk about that kiss. Eric: Brady already let me have it. Sarah: Well, I hope you told him that it was my idea. Eric: No, I would never do that. I just--just said that it was complicated. Sarah: I appreciate you protecting my reputation. It's very gallant of you. But... that kiss puts you in a bad spot with brady, and-- and I'm really sorry. Eric: The only thing that matters is that rex doesn't know about it. And it's gonna stay that way. Sarah: But what if that's not what I want? Eric: What are you saying? Sarah: That I--I love rex, but... a big reason... why I haven't accepted his proposal is because... I'm falling for you. Live from the starlite lounge. Ciara: It's only been a few days... ben, but... oh, my god, I miss having you in my life. And I know I can find a way to prove to you that you're not the broken person you think you are. Ben: I wish you were right. One of my shrinks told me that... kids who have been abused tend to become abusers themselves. Ciara: Mm-hmm. The shrink also said "tend to"... which means it isn't a done deal. Ben, I think you are strong enough to fight this. Ben: Maybe I'm just not as sure as you are. Ciara: [Sighs] Well... I'll tell you one thing: It may be a good thing that you're staying here, but... stefan dimera is not a good influence. Ben: No, see, I don't know. Stefan wrestles with the same kind of demons that I do. I mean, he wasn't raised by stefano, but he still fears that stefano lives inside of him the same way that I'm afraid clyde still lives inside of me. Ciara: Not if you fight him. Ben: Ciara, I try to fight it every hour every day not to be the person that he was. I still lost it with jordan. What if I did that to you? I'm not sure I could live with myself after that. I don't want you living in fear... even if it's just in the back of your mind. Ciara: Do you wanna know what really scares me? Thinking of my life without you in it. Brady: How is-- how is marlena? Kayla: I was just gonna come find you. Well, it was a little rough in there. I --I hate to tell you, but she--she flat-lined. But--but she's okay now. She's okay. Brady: She flat-lined but she's okay now? Can I--can I please go see her? Kayla: Yes. Your dad is in there, but you can go. Brady: All right. [Elevator dings] Rex: Kayla, do you have any idea how this happened? Kayla: I'll have to explain it to you in a minute, all right? I need to talk to eli. Oh, thank you for getting here so quickly. Eli: How's dr. Evans? Kayla: Well, she pulled through. She's regained consciousness and, uh, her heart is strong. Eli: That's great. I'd like to tell you I have a lead on kristen dimera, but I don'T. Kayla: The reason I called is because I noticed a small pinhole in marlena's iv line. No hospital personnel would do that. Eli: So what happened? Kayla: I'm guessing that kristen snuck back in here. She saw that the cookies weren't working, so she injected penicillin directly in marlena's iv. Diana: When I said that john being your biological father was good for all of us, I meant that finally... you will have a relationship with a father you can respect. And now, if you'll excuse me, I need to take john this sandwich before it gets stale. Leo: Well, what do you know? I was gonna check on my dad and his wife, too. We can go to the hospital together. Diana: Suit yourself. Marlena: Kristen showed up? Well, that's impossible. John: I don't know. I never believe anybody who's told me a dimera has died in a fire or an explosion. Marlena: Oh, 'cause they're always rising from the ashes. John: There you go. Marlena: So... kristen poisoned me? John: Hey. Brady: Hi. You're okay. She's okay. [Overlapping speech] Marlena: I'm okay. I'm okay--oh. Brady: Sorry. You gave us quite a scare. We--we thought we lost you, marlena. Marlena: Oh, no. I wouldn't go anywhere. Not when the people that I love most in the world, my family, are right here. Eric: You--you can't be falling for me. Sarah: [Laughs] Then why did I kiss you? Eric: How long have you felt that way? Sarah: I don't know. I mean, that's kind of hard to figure out. You remember how decimated I was when I found out everything that had happened with rex, and was so grateful for your friendship. And--and then those feelings kind of got jumbled all together, and then there was something else going on inside me that had nothing to do with rex, which is probably why I was so determined to have sex with you. Try to get even with him. Eric: Yeah, it's only because he slept with your sister and I'm his brother. Sarah: It was more than that. Eric: The important thing is, is that never happened. Sarah: Rex was so determined to get me back, you know? And--and I was not used to him being the insecure one in the relationship, and to be honest with you I kind of enjoyed it. But then that threw me off-balance again, and then I had... this dream... that made things very clear. And... it was about you. Eric: Okay. Sarah: [Laughs] Don't worry, I'm not gonna tell you the dream. It's just the important thing is--is that after the dream and with rex trying to be the perfect fiancé, honestly, it just--it made me sad. Eric: Why? Sarah: Because I knew it meant the end of you and me being more than friends. And eric, you are... the best, and kindest, and the most-- Eric: No, no, I'm not. Sarah: Yes, you are. You are to me. And I think that we could be really good for each other. So I guess the big question is... did I wait too long to say all this? Ciara: You keep saying... that I am better off without you. But I just--I cannot imagine my life without you in it. [Laughs] You made me trust again. And I'm pretty sure I made you believe in yourself again. Ben: You definitely brought out the best in me. That is for damn sure. I'm always gonna want to be the guy that you can trust. I just don't know if I can guarantee that's the way it's gonna happen. [Melancholy music] Ciara: Ben... why... why won't you let me help you? Ben: 'Cause you don't understand. I don't expect you to. You don't have voices in your head telling you to do bad things. Ciara: [Sighs] Oh, yeah? I am just as screwed up as you are, ben weston. And you know it. Diana: Hello. Brady: Hello. Diana: I'm diana colville. And old friend of your father'S. Brady: I know exactly who you are. Diana: And you must know my son, leo. Brady: Sure I do. Diana: Uh, how's marlena? Brady: Um, well, we--we had a bit of a scare, actually. But she pulled through, thank god. Diana: Oh, that's--that'S... that's just wonderful. I, uh, got your father some food. Um, can you tell me where he is? Brady: Well, he's-- he's with marlena, but I think he'd prefer not to be disturbed right now. Diana: But he really needs to eat something. Brady: I'm going to go to the pub and get him something, because I know exactly what he likes. And you know what, leo? Um, why don't you go with me? Leo: Me? Why? Brady: [Sighs] Because we got off to a rocky start. And we are brothers, after all. I think we should square things out. For our father's sake. John: The cops are all over it, so if kristen is out there, you know, they're gonna find her. Marlena: Mm. You really believe that? John: I sure am trying. Marlena: Oh, I know. John: Yeah? Hey, detective grant. Eli: Sorry to bother you. Marlena: Not at all, come in. Eli: I'm very relieved to see you looking so much better. Marlena: Oh, thank you, eli. John: So what do you got for us? Anything on kristen? Eli: Well, we checked the security footage at the entrance to the hospital. No sign of her. Marlena: Well, she rarely uses the front door. Eli: I guess you know her well. John: Well, when it comes to dimeras we're kind of experts, yeah. Eli: Tell me about her. Marlena: Well, she's a master of disguise. Eli: Then it's possible shelly identified the wrong person. [Monitor beeping] John: There is one way to find out. Eric: Sarah, I... I think you are the kindest... smartest... most loyal friend... I've had in a very long time. Sarah: [Laughs] Is that all that I am to you is a friend? Eric: You'll always be near and dear to me. But yes, right now what I feel is-- is friendship. Sarah: Well, um... that--that'S... that's that, I guess. Eric: I'm sorry if I misled you or hurt your feelings. Sarah: No, no, no, no, no. No, you--you've done neither of those things. I'm, uh... I'm just embarrassed. Here I am pouring my heart out to you, especially while you're worried about your mom. Eric: Sarah, please don't be embarrassed. Be glad that we talked. You said you loved rex. He's gonna spend the rest of his life making you happy. He loves you very much. And as far as I'm concerned... we never had this talk. And he will never find out about that kiss. [Melancholy music] Rex: Clears throat. Sorry, am I interrupting? Sarah: [Clears throat] Eric: No. Not at all, um... sarah just came to tell me the good news about mom. Rex: Yeah, I just spoke with kayla. I was gonna tell you the same thing. And I've talked to brady, and he said that marlena has two of the best doctors taking care of her. Sarah: [Soft laugh] Eric: You're right. Sarah, thank you again for all you've done. Sarah: What are friends for? Rex: You okay? You just--you seem really wiped. Sarah: Yeah, I--I guess I am. Rex: When was the last time you ate something? Sarah: I don't know. Rex: Okay, well, we gotta fix that. Sarah: [Laughs] Rex: And eric, I--I really can't even begin to tell you how happy I am about your mom. Eric: Thank you. It's an enormous relief. Rex: You ready? Sarah: Mm-hmm. Eli: This might take a little time. I have to fingerprint any hospital personnel who might have handled this. John: Now you know who you're looking for. Eli: Right. All right, well, I'll be in touch. Leo: So, uh... how do we do this? Get along I mean. Brady: I suppose for starters I welcome you to the family, and maybe you say "thank you," and then you start acting like a decent human being. Leo: I'm working on it. Brady: I know you are. I know you dropped the charges against sonny and will. That was a good move. Leo: So if I prove myself, will you re-hire me at titan? Brady: [Sighs] You just don't waste any time, do you? Leo: Well, I really loved working there. Brady: [Sighs] I'll think about it, leo. [Phone ringing] Um... speaking of titan, I'm sorry, I have to take this. It's about a big acquisition. Brady black. Ciara: I was conceived when my parents were still mourning my big brother. So I was just a weird little kid from day one. My dad was always off on secret assignments for the isa. The last one was when I was in middle school, and he didn't come back for years. And when he finally came back, he had cancer. He died about a month later. And that just drove my mom crazy. She went absolutely crazy. [Sighs] She actually ended up in prison. Ben: I'm so sorry. Ciara: And, uh... I already told you... that I got raped by the guy who used to be my best friend and actually was my step-brother. Do you want me to go on? Should I... Ben: Hey. You wanna tell me about it? Ciara: What I'm trying to say... is, um, I have not had a normal life either. At all. But you and I get each other. And that is why I am not scared of you, but... but you keep telling me that I should be scared, so... I'm just starting to think that it... maybe it's because you're just not that into me. [Tender music] Ben: That could not be... any further from the truth. Ciara: Then stop trying to make my decisions for me, all right? Just... Ben: [Sighs] Ciara: Ben, just be with me. So there you are with your depression Brady: Make this deal as quickly as you can. And I do not want dimera enterprises getting wind of it. Do you understand? Right. [Phone beeps] Ah, I'm sorry that took so long. Leo: It's all right. Your dad's, uh-- dad's food's not up yet anyway. Brady: This could be a big one, this deal. I mean, it could be a game-changer for titan. Excited about it. Leo: I hope it works out, then. Brady: Thanks. Leo: And thank you for being so decent to me today. I promise I won't push any more than that. All right, I'm gonna take off. Brady: Bye. [Phone beeps] [Phone beeps] [Phone beeps] [Phone line ringing] Brady: Hey, gabi, it's brady. Um, listen, I wanted to thank you for tipping me off about leo spying for stefan. Appreciate that. Make sure you give me a call later, because I would love to tell you about the trap I've set for him. [Both laughing] Eric: I guess when they told me you were getting better they weren't exaggerating! John: Good timing, kid. I was just leaving. You gotta take care of your mom, here. Um, I--I'm gonna go take care of a little bit of business and then I'll be right back. Okay? [Both laughing] [Monitor beeping] Eric: I've been in the chapel. Obviously, god heard my prayers. Marlena: Mm. I do feel like the luckiest woman alive. And this--this whole experience has given me clarity on things that matter. Eric: Yeah, me, too. Marlena: I want you and brady... to do whatever it takes to work things out. Eric: Yeah, we'll try. Marlena: No, no. You'll do more than try. Honey, your sobriety depends on it. So does his. Eric: You don't have to worry about that anymore. No matter how I feel, I'm not gonna come between any brother and the woman he loves. It's best for everyone. Marlena: What about you? Eric: Especially me. Diana: Oh, john! I just heard the news about marlena. Wonderful, wonderful news! John: We're all feeling pretty blessed right about now. Diana: Yes, I'm sure. And what about the woman who left her the poison cookies? John: Oh, you mean kristen. Nah, afraid not. Nothing. Diana: So she's still out there? John: Mm, worse than that. Marlena's crisis was caused by someone who injected even more penicillin into her iv line. Diana: Good heavens. John: Well, salem pd, they've got the iv line right now, and hopefully they'll pull some prints off it. [Soft music] Ciara: [Gasps] So, I, uh-- I guess I was wrong about you, um, not being that into me. Ben: That does not mean... that I think we should be together. [Clears throat] Ciara: [Laughs] Okay. What if we take things slow? Like we did in the beginning... when it was just you and me in the cabin. And you were so good to me. Ben: I do like being good to you. Ciara: [Soft laugh] Ben: I'd give you the whole world if I could. Ciara: All I want is you. [Gunshot] [Both breathing heavily] [Dramatic music]

He wanted to make sure that Rex didn't find out about the kiss

Nick: Don't start yelling. I know I shoulda talked to you first before we came here. Michael: Look, I would never have allowed this-- all right, all right. You know, I understand your reasons. Nick: Weber made it very clear-- we either come to him, or he was gonna go to us, and I didn't want him out at the house again. Michael: Well, given Sharon's arrest, I have to assume he's on solid ground, so who knows? It might have turned out the same either way. Nick: What about bail? Michael: I can't arrange anything until tomorrow morning. It shouldn't be a problem. How much have you told Weber? Nick: Not a whole lot. Michael: Well, good. Not another word from either of you unless I'm present. Nick: That's fine. Now I gotta get outta here. I gotta go talk to Cassie before she hears about this from somebody else. Michael: Oh. She doesn't know Barritt's her biological father? Nick: No. And it's gonna be a real rough way for her to find out. Just, please, take care of my wife, all right? I gotta get to Cassie. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: There we go. You ready? One, two, three! Good job. Abby: That was fun, Mommy. Ashley: Oh, you think so, huh? Well, you seem to, uh, get along well with the doctors. Brad: You did a great job answering their questions, sweetheart. Abby: Uh-huh. And I didn't even get confused at all. I just called Daddy "Daddy number one" and Victor "Daddy number two." Ashley: You know what? You don't have to call Victor "Daddy." I mean, if you wanted to call Victor "Victor," that would be okay if you wanted to do that. Bobby: But I kinda like it. Does this mean I can ride his horses now? Brad: Well, we haven't, uh, decided that yet. Ashley: Hey, want some ice cream? Abby: Can I have chocolate? Ashley: Oh, I don't know why you can't have chocolate. Gina: Wait a minute. Did I hear the word "chocolate"? Brad: Mmm. Abby: Gina! Gina: Hey! You brought my best girlfriend. Brad: Your best girlfriend takes her ice cream very seriously. Don't you, sweetheart? Gina: Mmm. Brad: Mm-hmm. Oh, oh, Gina, hurry! Get her to the kitchen before she shakes her head off. Gina: (Laughs) Abby: Don't be silly, Daddy! I wouldn't do that. Brad: (Laughs) Gina: Well, it looks like I'm gonna have to make you a chocolate sundae, or, if you keep shaking, a chocolate milkshake. Come on. Let's go! Brad: Hey, bring me some. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Katherine's in rehab? Jill: Mm-hmm. She checked herself in this morning. Jack: Well, that's great. Good for Katherine. Good for you. Jill: Well, thank you. Who knows? It might be a whole new beginning for us. Jack: Well, let's hope so. You both deserve it. Want more coffee? Jill: No, thank you. Jack: Oh? That mean you're calling it a night? Jill: I'm afraid so. I gotta get some reading done tonight. Jack: Now what is this reading? Jill: Katherine needed me to sit in on a board meeting for her. So I thought I'd brush up a little bit, remind myself exactly what it is that Chancellor industry does. Jack: Really? Jill: Mm-hmm. Jack: Have you been there recently? Jill: Just to pick this up. Jack: God, I haven't been there in years. What's it like? Jill: (Chuckles) it's kinda musty. You know, it's like everything runs on a well-worn track. Jack: Well, that could be good, or that could be bad. Jill: Well, I think it's good. As far as I know, Katherine's been getting her regular disbursements of profits every quarter like clockwork. Jack: So you gonna go in and shake up her board a little? Jill: Oh, lord, no. I'm just gonna sit there and try not to fall asleep, I think. Jack: Ah, hey, let's not talk that down. Let's hope Katherine Chancellor's company does very, very well. It's gonna be yours one day. [SCENE_BREAK] Damon: I don't think it would be a miracle at all. Phyllis: You don't? Damon: What, that your own son might actually find it in his heart to love you? Why would it be? Phyllis: Really? Damon: When have I ever lied to you? Phyllis: Never. And now wouldn't be a good time to start. Damon: So believe me. It'll happen. Phyllis: Well, when and if it does happen, I'll be the happiest woman in the world. Damon: Oh, really? You're quite sure? Phyllis: Yeah. Why do you say that? Damon: Well, you know, this parenting teenagers, it's new to you. Phyllis: Oh! Damon: It will bring on a whole new world of demands. Phyllis: You know what I say? I say bring it on. [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: You're right. I mean, this is a great idea. Chris: It's called cooking therapy. Danny: Oh, I prefer to think of it as homicide prevention. (Laughs) Chris: As soon as we get some pasta in you, you will forget all about Phyllis. Danny: Oh, if it were only that simple. Chris: Why don't you go open some wine? I'll get started. Danny: Okay. Chris: Okay. Danny: Daniel, you're back. What are you doing? Daniel: What's it look like I'm doing? Chris: Packing. Danny: Son, what's going on? Daniel: I'm getting the hell away from you. Both of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: This isn't getting any easier for me, Ash. Every time Abby refers to Newman as "Daddy," it's like a knife in my heart. Ashley: I know. Look, it's terrible. But she's not trying to hurt you. Brad: I-I know that. Of course I know that. Ashley: I know how difficult this is. Brad: I don't... I don't think you do. If you did... no sense going back over that, now is there? Ashley: I did what I had to do. Brad: And now we're having to deal with the consequences. Ashley: Well, the doctor said that Abby's doing remarkably well considering the situation she's in. Even your doctor said that it wouldn't be bad for Abby to have visits with Victor. Brad: Yeah, well, that doesn't make me feel any better. It doesn't matter, though, does it? We have to go ahead with this. We don't have a choice. Ashley: Well, I think the compromise the doctors came up with is a good one. Brad: Our being present while Newman has his little visits. Ashley: Mm-hmm. But victor's not gonna like it. I already know that. Brad: Well, that's too damn bad. This isn't a one-way street, Ash. Newman's going to have to give his fair share. Lord knows I've had to give mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Chancellor Industries. Must be nice to walk around a place where everyone isn't trying to just keep their head above water. That creates a very hectic situation, as you know. Jill: Hectic is one thing, but to fire the C.E.O., who's also the son of the founder, is just plain cold-blooded. Jack: Sweetheart, sweetheart, I appreciate your support. I do. What's done is done. I'm fine. In fact, I'm looking forward to the change. New horizons. Jill: Please don't try that with me. Jack: Try what? Jill: This act of yours. This pretending that you're not devastated. Jack, I know how you loved Jabot. I know how you put your heart and your soul into that company. Jack: That's right, I did. And now it's time to move on. Jill: Good for you. Jack: Yes, good for me. Allow me to feel good. Allow me to feel good for you. Jill: What about? Jack: Well, your inheritance. Jill: Oh. Jack: Sleepy old, highly-profitable chancellor industries. Congratulations. Jill: Thank you very much. You know what? I really don't need to do that reading tonight. I can do it tomorrow morning. Why don't you come over to the house? Dad and Esther are out for the night. We'll have the whole place to ourselves. Jack: No, thanks. Jill: Come on, Jack. It's a beautiful night. We can have another swim. You remember our swim? Jack: How could I forget? Jill: Well, then come on. What are we waiting for? Let's go. Jack: You do know how to push a guy's buttons. Jill: (Laughs) Jack: On second thought, let's make it a little later, okay? Jill: How long has she been there? Jack: I don't know. But I have a few things to say to my sister. Jill: No, no, no, no, don't do that. That'll spoil your evening. Jack: Don't worry. I will be fine. You go along. Have a good evening. Jill: All right, but you don't know what you're missing. Jack: Oh, I do. And believe me, I'll be missing it. I'll make it up to you next time. Jill: You better. Thanks for dinner. Jack: My pleasure. Jill: Don't I wish. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Detective... I understand you're holding Sharon Newman on suspicion of murder. Hank: That's right. Michael: I assume you have probable cause. Hank: Well, counselor, she wouldn't be here if we didn't. Michael: Mm-hmm. Well, I'd like to see her, Detective, now. Hank: Stryker, yeah, uh, listen, I'm sending down an attorney to see Mrs. Newman. Please extend him every courtesy, all right? Thanks. Satisfied? Michael: I know the way. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: (Thinking) I agreed to let him walk me up to my room. I let him, uh... Michael: You had intercourse. Sharon: He got violent out of nowhere. Michael: Why bring this up now? Why dredge it all up? Sharon: He's in Nick's office. They're there right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Nicholas Newman is my husband. Cameron: You know, I wasn't even looking forward to this meeting that much. But, uh, now that I know you're gonna be there, I'm actually very excited about it. What I want is you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I'm not gonna listen to any more of this because I am not that person, and it could never be that way again. Stop threatening me. Cameron: We had great sex. I'm leaving for the motel. You be there in a half- hour, or your marriage is over by the end of January. [SCENE_BREAK] Cameron: Sit down. Sharon: Aah! Cameron: Come here! Ohh! Aah! Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: This man that you-- you say you're in love with, who--who is he? What is his name? Grace: Cameron Kirsten. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I killed him. Aah! [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I have to see Cameron's body. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Oh! Sharon: Aah! [SCENE_BREAK] Man: We've got a possible I.D. On that floater. Barritt. Frank Barritt. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: So that bastard was framing you for murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Hank: We found a body wrapped in a sheet. The luminol test revealed the word "Sharon" written on the sheet crudely, probably with a finger, in blood. [SCENE_BREAK] Cameron: Gotcha. [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: Daniel, come on. We can talk this through. Chris: At least wait until morning. Daniel: You know, I don't take orders from you, lady. Danny: Hey, now listen here-- Daniel: No, no, no, or you. I'm outta here. Danny: Hey, wait, wait. Just--just stop for a second. You're not leaving at this hour until you tell me where you're going. Daniel: Fine. You guys wanna know? I'm goin' to stay with Mom. Now you have any more questions? [SCENE_BREAK] Damon: I'm happy for you, Phyllis. Phyllis: You are? Damon: Yes, you know I am. Phyllis: Oh, Damon, I just never believed in my wildest dreams that my son would want to spend all this time with me. Damon: Yeah, well, you shoulda dreamed bigger because he's gonna be here in about two minutes. Phyllis: I know he is. Oh, and I'm gonna-- I'm gonna make this work, all right? I mean, I'm gonna show him what a real mom is like and be a stabilizing force in his life. And--and I just want this to go right in every way, you know? Damon: And how could it not? Phyllis: Well, you know, all the things in the past, everything that happened. Damon: W-would you please stop bringing that up and just be grateful that you have this divine second chance to put it all behind you? Could you do that? Phyllis: I don't know. What about you? Damon: Me? Phyllis: Yeah. I mean, honestly, what about you? Do you have a problem with him staying here? Because if you do, we can find another place. Seriously, Damon. Damon: Shut up. (Chuckles) your baby is callin' out to you. He needs you. Now you thought this wasn't at all possible, and yet, here it is. Phyllis: I know. Oh, I've been given a second chance. Damon: Yes, you have. And you need to grab hold of it. How could anyone not understand that? Phyllis: (Giggles) [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Michael. Thank God you've come. Michael: Well... Sharon: Have you seen Nicholas? Michael: Just a minute ago. Sharon: Where was he? Michael: He was headed home to be with your kids. Sharon: Oh, God. I can't believe what's happening to me. Michael: Come on. Just be strong, Sharon. We're gonna sort this out, okay? Sharon: Detective Weber actually thinks that I murdered Frank Barritt. Michael: Well, we're gonna prove he's wrong. Sharon: Well, how? He has evidence, he says. Michael: Manufactured evidence, obviously. Sharon: I'm just so afraid of how Cassie's gonna take this. You know, we were going to tell her that Frank was her biological father, but before we had the chance-- Michael: Sharon, Sharon, Cassie's a tough kid. Hmm? Sharon: I hope so, because she's gonna have a lot to deal with. When can I be with her again? Michael: Unfortunately, you're gonna have to spend the night here. Sharon: In jail? Michael: I can't get a bond hearing until tomorrow morning. Now let's focus. You tell me how much Weber knows. Sharon: Only what Nick and I told him, which is not very much. I mean, he knows about my relationship with Frank, obviously. Michael: Did you mention Cameron Kirsten? Sharon: No. Do you think I should have? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Okay. We could ask Nikki for help or Miguel. Noah: Mom and Dad are gonna be so surprised. Cassie: Well, that's the point, silly. And remember not to say anything. Noah: I can keep a secret. Cassie: Yeah, right. (Door opens) Nick: What are you guys up to? Noah: Nothing, Daddy. Cassie: Yeah. We're just trying to decide what video to watch. Noah: Can we watch that cartoon? Cassie: Again? Nick: Look, I'll tell you what, buddy. I need to talk to your sister. Can you go upstairs and watch whatever you want? Noah: Okay. Cassie: Dad, is something wrong? Nick: Yeah, actually, there is. It has to do with your mother. Cassie: What about her? Nick: Well, there's, uh, just no easy way to say this, so... your mother's been arrested. Cassie: What? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: The kind of relationship that Victor wants with Abby is not going to be achieved with us hovering in the background. Brad: Can't say I have a problem with that. Abby's my daughter, and she always will be. Ashley: Of course. But we have to come up with something that's gonna work in the long term. Brad: How long do you think these visits will go on? Ashley: I don't know, as long as they have to. Brad: Meaning forever? Ashley: I-I suppose so, Brad. Brad: No, no, no, Ash. You know what? It doesn't matter what you say to me. I am not going to be okay with this. Ashley: I'm sorry. Brad: I'm sorry. You have no idea how sorry. Because the beautiful life we had, the beautiful life I wanted for us and for our family... I don't know if it can ever be the same. (Footsteps approaching) Ashley: Hi! Did you have your ice cream? Abby: Uh-huh. Daddy, will you come in the playroom with me? Brad: Yeah, you bet I'll come to the playroom with you. Let's go. Gina: (Laughs) Ashley: Thanks, Gina. Gina: You're welcome. Abby: This looks like fun. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I just wish that I could tell Detective Weber the truth. I am so sick and tired of keeping all these secrets. Michael: No, no, you can't tell Detective Weber the truth. You would just be giving the police more ammunition. Now did Weber tell you what kind of evidence they have? Sharon: He said that they found my name written in blood on the sheet that Frank's body was wrapped in. And they used, uh... Michael: Uh, luminol. Sharon: Yeah, luminol. Michael: Well, obviously, Kirsten hasn't missed a trick. I'm surprised he hasn't had your social security number tattooed to Barritt's forehead. Sharon: Michael, I think my only chance of getting out of this is to tell them about Cameron. Maybe they can scare a confession out of him. Michael: Look, look, after all the trouble the man's gone through to make sure the finger is pointed at you, I'd say it's highly unlikely the man's gonna do any confessing. Sharon: Well, what am I supposed to do? Michael: Nothing... for now. Making rash and hasty decisions is how you got in trouble in the first place. Sharon: So I just sit here and let them think I'm guilty of murder. Michael: Look... you give me tonight at least to assess our options. You can do that, huh, hang on until morning? Sharon: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: Wait, Mom's been arrested? Is she in jail? Nick: Yeah. Just for one night, we hope. Cassie: But why? Nick: For something she didn't do. It's all a big mistake. Cassie: Dad, I can handle it. Tell me. Nick: All right. Your mom, uh, she didn't do anything wrong, but she's being accused of killing someone. Cassie: What, you mean murder? Who accused her? Nick: It's just a bad man who's trying to pin a crime on your mother. Cassie: What's his name? Wait, is it that creepy Frank guy who came here last year? Nick: Why would you ask that? Cassie: Well, because Mom got so upset when she saw him. She wouldn't tell me where she knew him from, only that he was someone from her past. Well, and then after that, she acted weird for awhile. Nick: Um, no, it's not him. The guy who's trying to hurt your mother is somebody you've met a couple times. His name's Cameron Kirsten. Do you remember? Cassie: The guy you were going to work for? Nick: Right. Now listen to me. It's very important that you don't tell anyone what I've just told you. Cassie: I won't. I won't. But I just don't get it. Why would Mr. Kirsten want the police to think that Mom killed somebody? What, does he hate our family or something? Nick: It's a long story. Cassie: Well, you still haven't told me who was killed. Nick: It's actually the guy that you were talking about earlier-- Frank Barritt. Cassie: Wow. Well, the police must have found out that Mom didn't like him. Wait, is that what happened? Is that why they arrested Mom? Nick: That's only a small part of it. Cassie: What's the rest? Nick: There's something you should know about Frank Barritt. It's the reason your mother got into that argument with him at that boutique, why she was so shaken up. Cassie: Well, what reason? Nick: It has to do with you. Cassie: Me? Nick: You know that I consider you my daughter in every way that counts, right? Cassie: Yeah. Nick: I love you so much, and that's why I adopted you. But I know you know your mother had you long before she met me. Cassie: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Frank's my real dad, isn't he? That's what you're trying to tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Hi. Jack: Well, hiya, sis. Ashley: Care if I join you? Jack: Suit yourself. Ashley: So how are you? Jack: You really care? Ashley: Jack, come on, you know I do. Jack: Tell me something, how's all that money workin' for you? Was it worth sacrificing your own brother? Ashley: That's not fair. You know we were backed into a corner. I'm sorry it worked out the way it did. Jack: Yeah, me, too. Ashley: So how are you? I mean, really, how are you? Jack: I'm fine. Ashley: You sure? Jack: Yes, Ash, I'm sure. I'm fine. Hey, you did me a favor. My golf game's never been better. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Uh, Sharon, bear with me for a moment here. I have to ask you something. Sharon: What? Michael: If there's anything, anything at all that you need to tell me or you haven't told me, now is the time. Sharon: I swear it. You know it all. Michael: Good enough. Sharon: I shoulda done what you said all those months ago when you told me to go to the police. Michael: Hindsight's always twenty-twenty, kiddo. Sharon: But still, um, if I had, Cameron might not have had time to build all this evidence against me. Michael: Sharon, you're innocent. You didn't kill anyone. Try and have a little faith in the system. Can you do that? Now... you'll be okay for tonight? Sharon: Yeah. Michael: All right. In the morning, there'll be a bond hearing, and then I'll get you out of here and home with your family. Sharon: Thank you, Michael. Don't worry I I'll... I'll be fine. Michael: Of course you will. Michael: Guard. (Cell door clangs shut) [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Yeah. Frank's your biological father. I know this must be a terrible shock. I understand how you must feel. Cassie: Wait a second. I don't feel anything. I mean, why should I? I only talked to the guy for about ten minutes total. Nick: I know, but someday, you may have wanted to get to know him better, and now you won't be able .. Cassie: Why would I want to know him? It's not like he's anything special. He abandoned my mom when she got pregnant. That's a pretty rotten thing to do if you ask me. Nick: Look, its okay if you're angry with Frank. I know better than anyone what it's like to be angry with your father. Cassie: I guess you do, but Frank was never a Father to me the way Victor is to you. Nick: Yeah, but, you know, this guy didn't deserve this. He was a young man. He had his whole life ahead of him. Cassie: I can't believe you're saying this stuff. Nick: Why? Cassie: I-I don't know. I just--I just thought... Nick: That I'd be jealous or that I would hate him? Cassie: Wait, you don't? Nick: No. In fact, I'll always be grateful to the man. Cassie: Grateful? Nick: Yeah. If he hadn't have been a part of your mother's life, then I wouldn't have you-- my little girl. Cassie: You're afraid for Mom, aren't you? Nick: Yeah. But it's gonna be okay. We're gonna get through this. Cassie: I hope so. Nick: We will. I just need you to trust me. Cassie: I do trust you, Daddy. I know how much you love Mom. Nick: Yeah, I do, and you and Noah. You guys mean everything to me. You're my whole world. Cassie: I'm sorry for what you're going through. Nick: You don't have to worry about me. I'll be all right. Cassie: I'm pretty lucky, you know? Nick: Why? Cassie: Because I ended up with you. You're my real dad, and you always will be. Nick: I love you. Cassie: Love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: So you're playing a lot of golf these days, huh? Jack: I don't have a lot else to do with my day. Ashley: Well, you look good. You're very tanned, very rested. Jack: Well, it's a pretty good life. I spend all day out on the links while you spend all day trying to save Jabot. Which must be a bit easier with all of Victor's money. Ashley: You'd be surprised how little $75 million buys these days. Jack: But you're out of hot water? Ashley: For the moment. Jack: Well, what does that mean? Is there something I don't know? Ashley: No, we're fine. Jabot's fine. I promise. Jack: So where's Brad? Ashley: Uh, he's in the playroom with Abby. Jack: Ash, what is it? What's wrong? Ashley: We just came from the child psychologists, and they both agree that it would be okay for Victor to have supervised visits with Abby. Jack: Meaning you and Brad will be in the room the whole time when he's there? Ashley: Yeah. Mm-hmm. But Victor's not gonna like that. I already know that. Jack: Well, who cares what Victor's gonna like? How does your husband like that? Ashley: He thinks it's better than letting Victor be alone with her. Jack: Well, I'm sure he'd rather there was no visitation at all. Ashley: Yeah. In the meantime, my little girl has started calling her father "Daddy number one" and Victor "Daddy number two." Jack: Oh, God. Ashley: I don't know what to do. You tell me, what's the right thing for me to do? [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: You're staying with Phyllis? Danny: When did this get decided? Daniel: Today. Danny: I don't believe this. Daniel: Well, you know, it sure beats sticking around here. Chris: Daniel, why don't you just think about what you're doing? Daniel: Look, can you just save it, all right? Danny: No, it's not all right. Now where are you staying with Phyllis? Daniel: I'm staying at her friend Damon's place. Danny: No, you're not. Chris: She isn't even divorced from Jack yet. Danny: I don't know this guy. I'm not gonna allow it. Daniel: I've met him, and he's fine. Danny: Daniel, you don't know these people. They're practically strangers to you. Daniel: She's my mother. Danny: Yeah, you've talked to her, what, two or three times maybe? Chris: You don't know her the way we do. Daniel: You have never liked her. I mean, you are such a control freak, but you know what? I'm grown-up now, and you can't stop me. Danny: No, I can't? You put that bag down right now. You're not leaving this apartment. Do you hear me? Daniel: (Chuckles) what are you gonna do, Dad? You gonna take me down? Chris: Danny, just let him go. Danny: No way. Chris: Well, you can't force him to stay here. Danny: I will if I have to. I'll call the police, whatever it takes. Daniel: You know what? Go ahead see how far that gets you. Danny: Daniel, you're 16 years old. You're a minor. I am your legal guardian. Do you understand what that means? Daniel: Yeah, I understand that they can lock me up, 'cause I'd be happier there. Danny: Why are you doing this? I know you're angry, okay? I know you're angry. But we can work this out. Just give me a chance. Daniel: What about Mom? What about giving her a chance? I mean, you've been harping on me about getting to know her before I even came here. Well, okay, so now I want to do that. I want to stay with her tonight. And you start yelling about calling the police? Chris: So is this just for one night? Will you tell us when you're coming home? Daniel: Why? So you can get your hooks back in me? Danny: Daniel-- Daniel: No! This is not my home. You are not my mother. You can't screw up my family anymore. Just stay out of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Hey, you know, I just looked in the fridge, and what do kids like-- fruit punch and stuff? Because we just have sparkling water and herbal iced tea. Damon: Hey, relax, all right? We'll get some food in the refrigerator for Daniel. What you want, some soda or something? May I suggest something without caffeine, please? So the both of you ain't bouncin' off the walls. Phyllis: I know. I'm kinda bein' a freak, aren't I? Damon: You think? Phyllis: You know something that might calm me down? Do you know what that is? You know, maybe-- maybe we should think about calming me down, you know, before Daniel gets here... you know? Damon: You know, that ain't never calmed you down before. Phyllis: (Giggles) Phyllis: Do you know how much you mean to me? I mean, really? 'Cause I don't know where I'd be or really what I'd be if it weren't for you. Phyllis: It's so peaceful and calming in your arms. So peaceful. It makes me believe that everything's gonna be all right. Damon: You know what? Phyllis: What? Damon: It will be. Everything... everything's gonna be just fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What do you do? Ash, I can't tell you how to handle this. Ashley: I just have this horrible feeling that no matter what I do, I'm gonna look back someday and realize I should have done something completely different, only it's gonna be too late. Jack: Ash, Ash, Ash, no. That's not gonna happen. Ashley: You don't know that. Jack: I do know that. No matter what Victor does in terms of custody, Abby is still the luckiest girl in the world. She has you as a mother. Victor can never take that from her. Ashley: Thanks for saying that. Jack: Don't thank me. I'm still mad at you. Ashley: Well, at least you don't hate me. Jack: I could never hate you. God knows I've tried. Ashley: (Chuckles) I better go find Brad. Jack: Yeah. Ashley: I'm glad we had this talk, Jackie. Jack: You hang in there, huh? Ashley: Oh, yeah, I will. You too. See ya. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Sharon: Oh, Nick. Nick: How you doin', sweetheart? Sharon: Oh, I'm so scared. Guard: No touching allowed, ma'am. Keep your hands inside the cell. I'll be right over here watching. Remember, no physical contact. Sharon: Did you tell Cassie? Nick: Yeah. Sharon: Everything? Nick: She knows the whole story. Sharon: About Frank? Nick: Yeah. Sharon: Oh. I should be with her. Nick: You'll be home tomorrow. Sharon: How did she take it? Nick: Better than I ever I imagined. Sharon: Nick, I'm so sorry. Will you ever forgive me? Nick: Oh, babe, there's nothing to forgive. Sharon: But I've brought you and your family so much heartache. Nick: No, Sharon, it wasn't you. It was Cameron Kirsten. Sharon: You must be ashamed of me. Nick: I love you. Remember, for better or worse? Sharon: I'm gonna miss you-- Guard: No touching. Sharon: I'm gonna miss you so much tonight. Nick: I'm gonna miss you, too. Sharon: It's so lonely here without you. God, I wish I could sleep in your arms tonight. Nick: Hey, you'll be in my arms. You just close your eyes, and I'll be there, all right? Sharon: I love you. Nick: I love you, too. Sharon: Tell me it's forever. Nick: Yeah, forever and ever. Guard: Time's about up, lovebirds. Nick: All right. Stay tough, all right? Sharon: Okay. [NEXT_ON] Raul: I can't live under the same roof as Brittany. I can't. I can't do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Mom, after breakfast, should we start looking for a place together? [SCENE_BREAK] Cameron: You got me, Detective. Hank: Are you confessing?

Nick came by and promised Sharon he would stand by her and they would come through the ordeal together.

Diane: Oh, good -- you saved me the cost of a process server. Lucky: What? Diane: Your divorce papers. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: So far, so good. Elizabeth: It definitely has curb appeal, I'll give you that much. There's no way I'm going to walk into the first house I look at and fall in love. Emily: Oh, you don't know that. And why the negativity? Elizabeth: Realism. I've learned the hard way not to get my hopes up. It only makes the inevitable crash landing that much harder. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Sonny: Look at you. Kate: Yes, different, I know. Sonny: I don't -- I don't think I've seen you out of high heels since high school. Kate: Well, these are my sensible shoes, suitable for community service. Stop it, just wish me luck, okay? After today at the hospital, I'll only have 119 more to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Ah, here you go, fair Lulu, a proper, nutritious blend of fruit, protein, and carbs. Lulu: You don't have to wait on me, Spinelli. Spinelli: Well, I just want to make sure you feel comfortable in your new abode. Lulu: You're the best, you know that? You always look out for me. Huh. So why didn't I listen to you when you warned me about getting involved with Logan? [Knock on door] Spinelli: I will get that. Partake. Carly: We have to have a talk about bad boys and how you stay away from them. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Am I supposed to believe that you're perfectly fine doing six months community service at GH.? Kate: I learned a long time ago how to turn a setback into an advantage. Sonny: Yeah, and I know this whole "put on a good face in a bad situation" thing, you know, but you don't have to do that with me, Kate. Kate: I -- I am not serving time in a correctional facility. Everything else is all good, as far as I'm concerned. Sonny: What about your magazine? Kate: I'll be taking a leave of absence -- Sonny: Mm-hmm. Kate: Which is admittedly difficult, since I haven't been away from the magazine for more than two weeks at a time since I left college. Sonny: Good thing you're not a workaholic. Kate: Right. So when exactly was that vacation you took? Sonny: Touché. Kate: Mm-hmm. And besides, when I return I'll have a fresh perspective -- Sonny: Right. Kate: I'm thinking about keeping a journal. Maybe I can take notes about my own adjustment, about people I meet -- the patients, the -- the staff, and, you know, publish it during my time and keep myself alive -- I don't know -- in the eyes of readers. What -- what do you think? Good? Yeah? Sonny: Sure. Kate: Maybe I'll come across a special case, someone uninsured, and, um, I could use the magazine to bring attention to their problem. Sonny: You know what? I appreciate your determination here, but I got to tell you something, okay? You got to be realistic because your troubles are far from over. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Spinelli, I need some time alone with Lulu to talk to her and to help her pack. Let's go. Spinelli: Ah -- no, no. Just -- see, the Blond One just arrived, and Stone Cold and I are just getting used to her beautiful presence at the breakfast table. Carly: Out! Go! Now! Please! Why didn't you call me? I would've come back, you know I would've. Lulu: Yeah, I appreciate that, but I make my own decisions, and when they turn out to be stupid and wrong, I face the consequences. Carly: Talk to me. Lulu: Huh. He used me completely. Carly: Well, you tell me everything that happened, okay? Lulu: Logan slept with me because he made a hateful deal with Maxie. So all that garbage that I told you about him being a really decent guy and how trustworthy he was, was actually proof of how much a sucker I turned out to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Wow. I think you might be psychic because you just found a perfect house. Emily: Yeah? Well, all I did was call the realtor. She said that the house just went on the market as a rental. Elizabeth: What happened to the previous tenants? Emily: The father was transferred to Tokyo, so he had to move the entire family on short notice. We lucked out, Elizabeth, to be able to be the first people who see this place? And the realtor says it's not going to be on the market for very long. I think it's perfect. Elizabeth: There's got to be a catch. Emily: Oh, there you go again. Elizabeth: The upstairs bathrooms are probably disgusting. Emily: Elizabeth, I'm trying to hear what you're really saying to me, and it's perfectly understandable if you've changed your mind about living on your own. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Isn't this a little fast? Diane: Well, it happens that way when both parties are on the same page and have agreed to work together. The arrangements are very straightforward, Lucky. Elizabeth is retaining primary custody, physical custody of the boys, and you're getting very generous visitation rights. Elizabeth is forgoing alimony, and you've already agreed to pay child support for Jake -- no muss, no fuss. Now, if you just sign the rider here that says you are not contesting the divorce, I can have these papers filed today. Lucky: I've got one question. Diane: Okay, well, make it quick because I have another appointment. Lucky: Did Jason ask you to handle this for Elizabeth? Diane: That falls under the category of attorney/client privilege. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Mr. Cassadine? Nikolas: Yes? Marty: How are you enjoying your new offices? Nikolas: Very pleased, thank you. Marty: Great, great to hear it. Our leasing department has ordered the plasma televisions that you requested, and we expect to have them installed by the end of the week. Nikolas: Excellent. Thank you. Marty: Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else. Nikolas: Okay. Logan: Nikolas? Listen, I know you've never considered me a good match for Lulu and I -- I know that I've screwed up, but I just care about the girl so much -- ooh! Nikolas: You stay the hell away from my sister! Scott: All right, come here, come here, get up, get up. Nikolas: I'm not going to tell you again. Scott: All right -- all right, take it easy, take it easy. All right, all right. All right, everybody, show's over. Show's over. So what did you do? What did you do to Cassadine to get him all bent out of shape? Logan: Oh -- I -- I just approached him, man, to -- to apologize for hurting Lulu. The guy's got a freaking screw loose, dude! He -- second time he's almost killed me. Scott: Well, let me just give you a little free advice here, okay? The Cassadines are inbred psychopaths and they have a lot of money -- that makes them dangerous. The Spencers are working class, but they're prone to violence, you see? So what it boils down to is you have really messed up. You hurt Lulu, they care about her. So if I was you, I would slither out of town quietly and quickly before somebody else goes off on you! Logan: You'd like that, wouldn't you? Well, you and Nikolas can both forget that, all right? There's no way that I'm going to give up on the best thing that's ever happened to me just because the family's a bunch of idiots! Scott: You know, you're missing the point, and if I spoke lizard, I'd put it in your own language, but I don't. So understand this -- you jerked around a pretty girl that everybody in this town loves. Logan: I got it! I screwed up, all right? But what nobody seems to want to care about or -- or listen to is the fact that I care about her so much, all right, but that doesn't make me a saint. I was attracted to Maxie, I slept with her, but mostly just to shut her up. Scott: You got a lot of excuses there, don't you? Logan: Look, I did not know how much I cared about Lulu until after I'd already agreed to do the deal with Maxie. I was wrong, but that doesn't make me the first guy in history to have, you know, bad judgment or lousy timing. Scott: Well, you got that right. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: So much for your theory about the bathrooms -- they're beautiful. Elizabeth: The whole house is. Emily: Okay, so you dodged the question earlier. Are you still having second thoughts? Elizabeth: No. Emily: Okay. That was definitive. Elizabeth: Are you thinking that I should wait on my divorce, that maybe Lucky and I should try things again? Because there is nothing left to try. We really are over. Emily: No, no, no, it's just that Nikolas has been so volatile lately, and I think part of it's a reaction off of you and Lucky. Elizabeth: Oh. Well, I hope he doesn't blame himself. I mean, yes, it was his cousin Sam who went out of her way to seduce Lucky, but that's certainly not Nikolas' fault. Emily: Yeah. Elizabeth: What it all comes down to is that it's just better for everyone, especially the boys, if we end the marriage while there's still a friendship to preserve. And I think this house will make a great place to start over. Emily: Then I'm glad we found it. Elizabeth: I'm not going to deny that I'm a little nervous about being on my own, but I'm kind of looking forward to it. You know, a new life in a new house -- it's a little exciting. Emily: I can see that. Elizabeth: And fortunately the divorce won't be acrimonious. Lucky's not going to contest it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Alexis? Alexis: Yeah? Lucky: Do you have a minute? Alexis: Sure! Lucky: Interrogation room. Alexis: Okay. Alexis: What's up? Lucky: Elizabeth and I are getting a divorce. Alexis: Oh, Lucky, I'm -- I'm sorry to hear that, I am. Lucky: Well, Elizabeth filed. I just agreed not to contest. Diane Miller -- she drew up the papers. Alexis: Diane Miller? That's surprising. She's a very good attorney. It's just I didn't know she did anything other than criminal defense. Lucky: Yeah -- Jason's criminal defense attorney. It's probably not a big deal. I just want to see if you could maybe look over the papers. Alexis: Why not? [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Were you always this pessimistic? Sonny: I don't wear rose-colored glasses, and in this case, you need to take yours off, because Trevor showed up here yesterday after you left. Kate: What did he want? Sonny: He wanted to tell me that he's not going to stop until you lose everything. Kate: Oh, man, Trevor really needs to get his own life. Sonny: Oh, so you're not bothered by his -- by his threat? Kate: Look, it's unsettling to find out a man that you thought you knew is suddenly wearing a different face, but no, I'm not -- no, I'm not scared of him. Sonny: You're not scared -- you're just being naive. What do you mean, you're not scared of him? Kate: No, Trevor has developed some sort of amnesia when it comes to his role in my success. Yes, he opened doors, but I walked through them. I am the one who molded "Couture" into the vision of a magazine that I thought it should be. Those were my choices, that was my taste, and he cannot take that away from me. So instead of being threatened by him, I am going to use this unfortunate turn of events as a -- as a way to learn something from your own mistakes and how to -- how to make a difference! [Kate sighs] Sonny: Wow. That was -- Kate: Sorry. Sonny: No, that was -- that was really good. Kate: I'm sorry. Sonny: You know something? You -- you -- you -- you sometimes can be very delusional. Kate: Oh -- [Sonny laughs] Kate: Thanks. That's so nice. Sonny: But you impress the hell out me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Don't be too hard on yourself. You're not the first girl to fall for that "rebel with a heart of gold" routine. It's been happening since the beginning of time. Lulu: I can't help it, I just feel like such an idiot. I should've followed my first instinct and stayed as far away from Logan as possible. But instead I convince myself that he was some sort of -- I don't know -- challenge? An opportunity to get past all the bad stuff that happened last summer? And I think about all the things that I confided to Logan about Dillon and how I lied and the abortion, and the whole time he was just setting me up. Carly: I think you showed courage by giving him your heart, and I think he's an idiot for not honoring that trust. Lulu: I'm just -- I'm so furious with him and myself -- and I'm mortified. Carly: That is perfectly understandable. Lulu: But I'm -- part of me is sad, too, because I feel like a part of him still cared about me. Carly: Okay, all right, I'm going to have to stop you right there, because empathy is the first step towards forgiveness, and you don't want to go there. Lulu: No, no, no, there -- no, there's no way that I'm ever going to forgive Logan. In fact, when I found out about Maxie, I took off, and I, um, happened to hitch a ride with a guy who turned out to be Johnny Zacchara. Carly: I know I didn't hear that. Hitchhiking is stupid under any circumstances, but getting in the car with a member of the Zacchara family? Lulu -- Lulu: Carly, I did not know who he was until later. He was just a guy in the car who stopped and said he was going to pick me up and take me wherever I wanted to go. Carly: He was still a stranger! Lulu, you didn't know him. I don't care how hurt you get; you don't put yourself at the mercy of someone you don't know. You could've wound up dead! Lulu: Now you sound like Jason. He was freaking out when he found me with Johnny, too. Carly: That's funny! I'm not surprised Jason was upset! Lulu: Okay, well, for the record, it wasn't until the very end. Johnny was actually a -- a pretty nice, decent guy, and I don't think he killed Leticia. Carly: Is that what Jason thinks? [Lulu sighs] Lulu: Okay, I -- no, I wouldn't go that far. Johnny just has a rep for acting out or something, and Jason thinks the Zacchara family is behind Leticia's death, but he hasn't actually accused Johnny of anything -- and like I said, I don't believe it. I think Johnny is just the family screw-up or something, and I can relate. Carly: Please tell me you don't like this guy? Lulu: I barely know him. We've just texted a couple of times. Carly: Does Jason know you're in contact with him? Lulu: I had to tell him, and he was worried, of course, even though there's no reason. [Carly coughs] Lulu: You okay? [Carly coughs] Carly: I need some water; I have a tickle in my throat. Lulu: Okay. [Carly coughs] Carly: Ahem. [Carly coughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Reporting for duty. Where would you like me to start? Epiphany: Well, you can get changed first. Kate: Into what? Epiphany: Scrubs -- and then Room 219 needs cleaning. Kate: Oh, I'm sorry, I think there's been a mistake -- I don't clean. Well, I'm in -- I'm in publishing, so it follows that my skills would be much better utilized in public relations -- I told you before. Epiphany: You -- you "told" me? Kate: I suggested. Merely, merely suggested. If -- if you don't think that it's wise for me to be dealing with the media after a drunk driving conviction -- not that I was guilty, mind you -- then I would be happy being an administrative assistant. Early in my career, I had a fair amount of experience with paperwork, and my phone manner is extremely polished. Epiphany: I am short one orderly. You get to fulfill that position. Get changed, and get to work. Elizabeth: The locker room is down the hall, and you will find a basket of scrubs by the door, but I suggest you purchase your own. Kate: Thank you. Emily: I have a feeling that Kate Howard is going to be in for quite a culture shock. Elizabeth: I'd say it's already begun. Emily: Hmm. You calling the realtor? Elizabeth: I'm going to take that house. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: So what do you think? Alexis: I think that it's straightforward enough -- for Elizabeth. Lucky, do you realize that you have no protection at all in regards to custody of Jake? Lucky: What do you mean? She said that I could see him any time I wanted. Alexis: That's visitation, and that's at Elizabeth's request. Lucky, you have no rights in this agreement at all, and I'm going to suggest that you renegotiate this. [Lucky sighs] Alexis: May I also ask why you don't have representation of your own? Usually when people get divorced, they each have their own attorney. Lucky: Well, Elizabeth and I weren't anticipating any problems. Alexis: Uh -- I don't mean to be cynical, but divorce rarely sails smoothly. Lucky: Okay, well, listen, would you be available, by any chance? I mean -- Alexis: Oh -- Lucky: I can't deal with Diane Miller. Alexis: I've obviously had my share of experience in family court, but I don't like family court, and it isn't my area of expertise. Lucky: That doesn't bother me. Listen, I resented Diane because of her ties to Jason, and now you're telling me my interests aren't being protected? Alexis, I'd feel a lot better if I knew you were looking out for them. Alexis: I'd feel a lot better if somebody were looking out for you. Being the sucker that I am, you've just hired yourself an attorney. Lucky: Thank you. Alexis: All right, I'm going to finish looking over these papers, then I'm going to have a conversation with Ms. Miller, and then I will be in touch. Try to take it easy. Trevor: I was about to call you. Alexis: What on earth for? Trevor: Ah, just to check in on my little granddaughter. How's Molly doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: I'm sorry -- Sonny: You're late. Diane: I'm late, I know. I was petitioning to have that horrendous, fashion- desecrating monitor removed from Kate's -- Sonny: Forget the monitor, you need to focus on the real problem -- Trevor Lansing threatened to leave Kate with nothing. Now, I ordered Jason to get rid of him, and he won't -- Diane: Please stop, stop. Sonny: Do it. Diane: We have to speak of Trevor Lansing's imminent disappearance and/or demise only in hypotheticals. And frankly, I'm not so sure I can handle another murder trial so soon after the last one. And let's face it -- the law of averages is going to kick in sooner or later and Jason will be convicted -- despite my legal brilliance. And that will leave an ugly blot that I really don't need on my impressive win record. Sonny: Do you ever hear yourself, Diane? The whole world does not revolve around your impressive legal brilliance. Diane: No. Sonny: No. Diane: Of course it doesn't. It revolves around almighty you -- your business, your ex-wife, your children by multiple mothers. Your devoted enforcer, who eliminates people whenever, wherever -- Sonny: Not this time. Jason refused to do the job, so it's up to you to get rid of Trevor. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Here you go. Clean yourself up. Logan: Why are you being all nice all of a sudden? Wait a minute -- you got the DNA test back, didn't you? It proved I'm your son. Uh-huh. Scott: Ah -- stop this father/son monkey business, you're not my son. I just happen to be a compassionate guy. You see, I've gotten myself in few messes, so I got a little sympathy for you. Logan: You see, I can't figure out if this is you trying to con me or you being sincere. Okay, but either way, I'm not giving up on Lulu. Check you later. Carly? Carly: What? What the hell do you want? Logan: Listen, all right, I just -- I'd like a minute, okay, to just explain what happened with Lulu and -- Carly: Look at you. You know, I don't want to hear it. Don't start whining to me about how bad you feel for hurting Lulu. You're a lowlife, just like your father. But you can bet this -- you will never hurt my cousin again. Logan: Just listen, okay? I understand your instinct to protect her. But I can assure -- Carly: I don't want to hear it, okay? I know all about your skeevy deal with Maxie. You not only hurt Lulu, you failed to guard my kids when you were hired to do exactly that. Logan: Now, wait a minute -- Carly: No, you wait a minute, okay? You're lucky to still be breathing. Be smart. Get the hell out of town, go back to Texas -- I don't care, but leave Port Charles, and stay the hell away from my cousin. Scott: Oh, hey, pot? Meet kettle. Carly, when you blew into town, within months you were sleeping with your own mother's husband. What has this -- this kid really done that's so bad compared to the wake of destruction that you've left in your path? So where do you get off being so self-righteous? Carly: Well, of course you'd be defending your loser son. You want to help Logan? Tell him to stay away from Lulu. Scott: What – what are you going to do? You going to call Sonny, have him fitted for cement shoes? Carly: I was talking about Luke. When he finds out that your son hurt his daughter, he's going to take the Baldwin/Spencer feud to a whole new level. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Lulu: Oh. Georgie: Nice outfit. Is Spinelli around? Lulu: Uh -- yeah, I was just about to change, but, um, I don't know why. Getting dressed feels like such a chore. All I really want to do is get back under the covers and watch some old movies. Georgie: So how's the new living arrangement? Lulu: Beats the alternative. Georgie: I was really surprised to hear you moved in. Lulu: Yeah, well, yelling at me about living with Jason keeps everybody distracted from trying to console me about Logan -- not that anyone says "I told you so," but everybody did. Georgie: I'm really, really sorry for the part that my sister played in all of this. Lulu: Hey, what goes around comes around, right? Georgie: Yeah, but, I mean, you didn't deserve what Maxie and Logan did. Hey, bright side -- you can now see Logan for the miserable pig that he is. Lulu: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Um, what -- what do I do with this? Epiphany: You put it on the cart, and then you go get another one -- but I strongly suggest you carry more than one at a time. Then when the cart is full, you take it to the kitchen, and you start the process over by getting another one. Kate: Uh, perhaps I wasn't friendly enough to you when I was a patient here. Epiphany: You were dismissive and rude. Kate: And that was a mistake on my part, and since then, I have learned to have the utmost respect for you and the staff here -- I mean, especially you. Epiphany: Why "especially me"? Kate: Because you're so -- you're -- you -- meal cart -- right, got it. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: The realtor accepted my deposit. [Emily gasps] Emily: Congratulations! Elizabeth: Thank you. So can you help me on Saturday? Because I want to move in as soon as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: I provide alleged mobsters with legal representation. I do not under any circumstances involve myself in their allegedly illegal activities. Sonny: Who asked you to? Diane: You just instructed me to eliminate Trevor Lansing. Sonny: You think I asked you to commit murder? I would never do that. I'm just saying take him down through the legal system. Diane: Oh. Sonny: Yeah. Diane: Okay. Whew. You got any bright ideas on how I'm supposed to accomplish this wondrous feat? Sonny: Well, you're the brilliant lawyer, you figure it out, as long as the end result is Trevor Lansing is disbarred. Diane: That's much easier said than done, Sonny. Sonny: No, it's pretty simple. What you got to do is you got to hire a PI, right, to investigate and prove that Trevor Lansing is up to his neck in -- in Zacchara's illegal businesses -- that ought to do it. [Diane laughs] Diane: I hate to disillusion you, but Trevor Lansing is above reproach. Sonny: Trevor Lansing is employed by a dirty mobster, which makes Trevor Lansing dirty. Diane: I work for you, and I am pure as the driven snow. You are going to save yourself a lot of frustration if you just accept reality, accept the fact that there is no upside to a continued fight with Trevor Lansing. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Molly is just fine. Thank you for asking. My daughters and I are currently living with my nephew, Nikolas. Trevor: Are you remodeling? [Alexis chuckles] Alexis: Actually, no. We're hiding out from your alleged client. Trevor: I'm not sure I understand. Alexis: Yes, you do. Trevor: Please, elaborate. Alexis: All right. Kristina, my daughter, is Sonny's daughter, as well, and your client, Anthony Zacchara, has a history of targeting his rival's families. Trevor: Oh. That's a terrible situation for you -- to have one child with Sonny and the other with Ric? Alexis: Must you rub it in? Trevor: No, Alexis. I'm sorry that you live in fear for your child. Alexis: Really? Well, then why don't you provide some assurance that nothing will happen to my daughter? Trevor: Come on. What kind of man would strike at Sonny through a little girl? [SCENE_BREAK] Georgie: Hi. Uh -- I just came to talk about some scheduling, but -- um -- bye. [Door opens and closes] Lulu: That was a really bad excuse -- Georgie actually came to see you. Spinelli: Uh -- clearly not, since the faithful friend and dispenser of wisdom left as soon as I arrived. Um -- have you been enlightened by your conversation with the Valkyrie? I mean, has the Blond One realized that it would be disastrous to even consider forgiving Logan? Lulu: Well, it's not that I don't appreciate Carly's advice, but she has no room to talk. I mean -- okay, let's recap. Carly's first husband, A.J. Quartermaine -- not a nice guy, faked his own death, kidnapped his own kid. Second husband, Sonny Corinthos -- who is a career gangster, and when he fights with Carly, he's really awful to her, and she always forgives him. And then the third husband, Lorenzo Alcazar -- who probably sleeps with the fish because he was so mean to Carly, not to mention Skye. Spinelli: The Jackal fears that the Blond One is wandering from her point. Lulu: No -- okay, my point is, is that Carly's advice was really for Carly. I mean, she wishes she stayed away from the bad boys, but, really, she doesn't because Carly loves her life. And -- and, by the way, who says there's -- there's going to be another Jax out there somewhere, waiting to ride in on his horse and sweep me off my feet, and -- and if he did, who says I would even want to go? Spinelli: Go -- go where? Lulu: On the sunset to a happily ever after that doesn't exist -- and if you don't believe me, just ask my parents. Spinelli: Okay, I'm sorry. Normally, the Jackal prides himself on being able to follow the most complex reasoning, but I -- I lost you. Lulu: Never mind. I got to get dressed. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Hey, is there a message from Nikolas? Elizabeth: Not that I know of. Emily: He was supposed to meet me for my break. Elizabeth: Well, I'm sure he just got held up. I wouldn't read too much into it. Emily: Yeah, I know it's not a big deal, but he's been acting so erratic lately, Elizabeth. It's not like him not to call. [SCENE_BREAK] Epiphany: That patient over there needs to go to x-ray. Kate: I -- I don't know where that is. Epiphany: Look it up. I'm sure you'll manage to figure it out. Kate: Um, can -- can you just tell me what I've done to make you dislike me so much? Epiphany: This is me being nice. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: In addition to being a sadistic, vindictive bastard, Trevor is the frontman for Anthony Zacchara. There -- look, there has to be a way to get him disbarred. Diane: Yes, but I'm an attorney, not a short-order cook. You can't simply say, "Hmm, well, I'd like Trevor Lansing disbarred from the legal profession, with a side of fries." [Knock on door] Alexis: Hey. Hi. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt, but would you please sign this paper, because Kristina needs it at school right away. Sonny: You could've called first, you know? Alexis: Sorry. Bad mood? Sonny: No, I'm just -- I'm in a conference with my lawyer. Alexis: Well, I'm sure Diane's used to interruptions -- God knows I was when I used to represent you. Diane: I can assure you that my attorney/client relationship with Mr. Corinthos does not duplicate yours -- in any way. But since you two have a child to discuss, by all means, I -- Sonny: No, no, no, no. Diane: Will wait outside. Sonny: You're not going anywhere. This is just going to take a second. We have an important subject we're discussing right now. Alexis: I'm quite sure you didn't mean to imply that the subject of Kristina is not important. Sonny: Uh, no, I didn't. So where do you want me to sign? Alexis: You'll see, open it up. By the way, I wanted to tell you that I ran into Trevor Lansing today, who, for what it's worth, said that Kristina is not in any danger at all. Sonny: Why the hell would you trust Trevor Lansing? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: If Logan Hayes shows his face in this hotel again, I want you to throw him out. And listen to me -- I want you to sabotage the pipes in Scotty Baldwin's room. When he complains, you move him to a room right above the loading docks. I want to force him out of here -- and you keep this between you and me. Excuse me. Trevor: Just like we said. Look, um, I have to call you back, all right? Sure. I told you, I'll call you back. Do we know each other? Carly: It's ironic that we haven't met. I'm Sonny Corinthos' ex-wife. Trevor: Ah. Then you probably heard a lot of nasty things about me. Carly: I'd rather talk about Johnny Zacchara. How nuts is he? Trevor: I'm going to make-believe that I didn't hear that question. It's better, safer, if you don't ask. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Any calls for me? Alfred: From the management of the Metro Court about the fight. Nikolas: What fight? Alfred: Apparently, you -- you attacked this Logan Hayes in the middle of the lobby. Nikolas: Well, I remember seeing Logan. I remember him walking up to me and saying something, but that's it. I don't remember anything about a fight. The last thing I remember is being on the launch on my way back here. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: I'm sure Nikolas is fine. I'm just going to stop worrying and questioning him -- it just makes him more irritable. Elizabeth: And I'm going to page you if he calls. Emily: Okay. Thank you. Elizabeth: You're welcome. Lucky: Hey. Elizabeth: Hey. Good news -- I rented a fully furnished house. We're going to be moving in this week. I know it's best for the boys if I can just get them settled into a permanent home. Lucky: Yeah, I hope you'll be happy. Elizabeth: Feel free to visit anytime. Lucky: Okay. Diane dropped off the divorce papers, and the more I think about it, the more uncomfortable I am with her involvement. I called Alexis, and she agreed to draw up the divorce papers. So I'm going to file for divorce, and all you have to do is agree not to contest. Elizabeth: What if that doesn't work for me? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Actually, Diane, it is fortuitous that you're here because I was just going to call you -- Diane: Oh. Alexis: And now I don't have to. Lucky Spencer has asked me to represent his divorce from Elizabeth. Diane: I've heard nothing about that from my client, Elizabeth. Alexis: Which doesn't surprise me, since you only represented Elizabeth's best interests -- [Diane laughs] Alexis: In those papers -- which I've asked him not to sign. I'm going to be drawing up some new papers, one that I hope will be more equitable for both of them. Lucky's going to file for a divorce, and Elizabeth, hopefully, will agree not to contest. Diane: Until Elizabeth formally advises me that she consents to having you handle the divorce, I shall assume that you only represent Lucky Spencer. Alexis: Diane, for Jake's sake, it would be best not to turn this into a fight. They both have equal rights under the law. Diane: Alexis, I will barbecue Lucky Spencer and soak him for every dime he has in alimony. Alexis: It won't be hard to prove that Lucky was wronged -- Sonny: Who cares at this point who handles the divorce? I pay you to do what I need you to do, and I need you to stop Trevor Lansing before he destroys Kate. [SCENE_BREAK] [Kate sighs] Kate: Any messages? Trevor: I've got one -- you're in breach of the morals clause of your contract. You are officially relieved of your duties at "Couture." Bottom line -- you're fired. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: What are you working on? Spinelli: Oh, just a phone trace. Lulu: Whose phone? Spinelli: I think that would fall under the heading of things Stone Cold would wish you not to know. Lulu: You're not hacking into Johnny Zacchara's phone, are you? Spinelli: Look, the Jackal would never presume to criticize the Blond One, but he can't help notice how quick you are to defend the scion of the sinister Zacchara clan, who, after all, did pull a gun on you. Lulu: No, no, he pulled a gun on Jason, not me. Spinelli: Now the Blond One is splitting metaphorical hairs, okay? A gun is still a gun, and it was waved repeatedly in your beautiful direction. Lulu: I'm sorry. You're right. Obviously, I have very bad taste when it comes to guys. [Knock on door] Logan: Hey, Spinelli. Lulu, there has got to be a way to work through this, okay? I'm not over you, and no matter what you say, I know you're not over me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Jax, I'm home! Jax? You back from your meeting? Carly: Okay. "In." "Read." "Had to change phones." [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone chirps] Johnny: Hello, Lulu. [NEXT_ON] Kate: How could you do this to me, Trevor? Trevor: Kate's been relieved of her editorial duties. Carly: "Where r u?" Jax: Who are you texting? Nikolas: Emily isn't to know. Emily: Why did Robin run a blood panel on Nikolas?

They find the perfect one, but Elizabeth initially hesitates on taking it

Leslie: Hey, Sharon. How you holding up? Sharon: (Sighs) I wasn't ready to be sentenced the first time. I'm not ready now. But what choice do I have? Leslie: None, unfortunately. Sharon: I'm going away to prison for a long time. The only question is, how long? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Doctor Gibson, didn't realize you were still in town. Sam: Well, I'd like to be in court when Sher--uh, when Sharon's sentenced. It's important that she knows I'm still in her corner. Victor: Well, that's very nice of you. I'm sure it'll be a comfort to her. Have a nice day. Sam: Yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Have you been avoiding me? Diane: No, I've been busy. What do you want? Adam: What do I want? You know what I want. I want my father to spend the rest of his pathetic life behind bars in a cage. Diane: Yikes! You act like we're on some kind of big timetable here. Adam: Well, I just want to get this done before you decide to back out, either that, or get sucked into another scam. Diane: You have a high opinion of me, I can tell. Adam: Listen, I'm headed over to the courthouse now. I'll, uh, I'll hook up with you afterwards. Diane: Fine. You have fun at, uh, Sharon's going away party. Diane: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: The media was not allowed inside the courtroom. Nick: (Sighs) Phyllis: Thank you. Nick: Thank you. So how come you're not outside ready to pounce? Phyllis: Ready to pounce? I have a staffer there. She's gonna call me when she hears anything. Nick: I've seen you knock over little old ladies to be the first with the scoop. Phyllis: I have not. Nick: Seriously, what's the deal? I mean, you have been following this Adam- Sharon-Skye thing through every twist and turn. The big finale arrives, and you don't want to be there? Phyllis: Maybe I just want to be with you. Nick: Well, that's nice, but completely unnecessary. I'm fine. Phyllis: I know that Sharon is not the center of your world anymore. But the better question is... why did you choose not to be there? [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Hey. Noah: Eden. Hey, what are you doing here? Eden: Oh, I was driving by and saw your car. Noah: Oh. Eden: I figured you'd be at your mom's sentencing. Noah: (Sighs) I was going a little stir-crazy sitting around the house. I thought I would hide out here. (Laughs) Eden: Uh, if that's a-a hint that you'd rather be alone, I can take off. Or do you want some company? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Sharon? Sharon: Jack. Jack: Hey. Sharon: (Sighs) Jack: I asked Leslie to put me on the approved list. Leslie: (Whispers) Yeah. Excuse me. Jack: I'm--I'm staring at you. I just--seeing you standing here alive and well, I... (Sighs) Sharon: I'm just... I'm sorry how much this has hurt everyone. Jack: Oh, don't worry about everyone. You made this so much worse for yourself. Sharon: (Sighs) And now I'm paying for it. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: I had planned on going to court today. Eden: Then why didn't you? Noah: My mom called, asked me not to. Told my grandma Doris the same thing. Eden: Well, how come? Noah: Didn't want us to have to deal with the press. Eden: She was trying to protect you guys. Noah: (Sighs) If that's all it was, I would have gone. But I was in the courtroom the day she was convicted. I remember how upset it made her, me seeing her like that. I figure she's already going through enough. Why make it harder? (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Well, I would have been there for Noah to provide some moral support, but he decided not to go, either. Phyllis: Ooh. Do you think he should be alone? Nick: No. I called and asked him if he wanted to hang out with me today. Phyllis: He turned you down? Nick: (Sighs) Yeah. Phyllis: Hmm. You know, he was really disillusioned when he found out that Sharon was alive and that she stayed away of her own free will. Nick: That's another reason why I'm not in that court today. I will never forgive Sharon for the damage she's done to my children. I mean, I can't stand the sight of her right now, and it's not just for Noah and Faith. I talked to Doris the other day. Phyllis: Oh. How is she? Nick: She's not great. (Sighs) I don't think she's ever gonna get over knowing that her daughter let her grieve for her for months. Phyllis: You're usually so quick to forgive Sharon. Nick: Well, not anymore. I mean, from the day Sharon met Adam to when she was dragged back from New Mexico in handcuffs, she's made one disastrous choice after the other. Phyllis: Yeah. It's like she's trying to ruin her own life. Nick: She's ruined a lot of people's lives with her selfishness. That doesn't mean I want her to go to prison. Phyllis: No, of course not. I mean, she's innocent. Nick: (Sighs) I wish Adam had never convinced Noah that he can prove Skye's death was an accident. Phyllis: Yeah, he shouldn't have done that. I mean, to let down... (Silverware clatters) Nick: What? Phyllis: I don't know. I just keep on thinking about... Adam and how--how much he wanted to prove Sharon's innocence when we were in Thailand. And then recently, he-- he was just so sure that-- that maybe he found something on that memory card. Nick: What are you thinking? Phyllis: I don't know. It just seems weird. I mean, I want to know how close he was to exonerating Sharon. I think there's more going on with him than he's letting on. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I wasn't sure you'd come. Adam: Did you think I'd miss this? Sharon: Jack, would you give us a moment? Jack: Sure. Sharon: You know, we haven't had time to talk, and I'm sure you must still have questions about my time away and Sam. Adam: Don't worry about me. You, um... you have a lot more to worry about... going to prison for as many years as--as you will, and... the fact that you're right back here where you started, facing even more time. Sharon: Adam, I barely remember my life before Skye died. Adam: Sharon... I fought so hard to find the evidence that would set you free. Sharon: This is not your fault, and you fought harder for me than anyone. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay, well, thanks for breakfast. Nick: You taking off? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. I'm going to the office to write about Adam's futile attempt to save Sharon and, uh, wait for word from the court. You coming? Nick: Yeah, I'll cruise in there in a little bit. Phyllis: It's just as well. You'd be a distraction, I think. Nick: What do you mean? Phyllis: (Sighs) Mm, I think you know what I mean. Nick: Why don't you tell me? Phyllis: No. Why don't you guess? Nick: Tell me. Phyllis: Um... I think it would just be awkward. Nick: Awkward? Phyllis: Mm-hmm. I believe that you don't see yourself as Sharon's knight in shining armor anymore, but for me, when it comes to Sharon, it's very complicated. Nick: And you don't do complicated. Phyllis: Do you remember what we were doing when we found out that Sharon was alive? Nick: I forget things like where I put my keys or where my cell phone is. I don't forget stuff like that. Phyllis: It made me very hot. Nick: And you don't want that to happen again? Phyllis: I don't want it to happen right now. Nick: Yeah, 'cause, you know, we got a lot to deal with right now. Phyllis: We have our kids. Nick: And the magazine, trying to put our stamp back on it. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah. So I think we should just be business partners. Nick: Cool. And we're adults, right? Phyllis: Cool. Right? Nick: Right. Phyllis: I'm glad we had this talk. Nick: I am, too. Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Nick: Diane? Diane: Nick. Nick: (Sighs) Is there something you wanted to say to me? Diane: I didn't even know you were here. Nick: Yeah? You've been staring at me and Phyllis for the last half-hour. Diane: Well, that's-- that's because you're making a spectacle of yourself. Nick: Oh, that's your specialty, though, right? Diane: Why are you harassing me? I mean nothing to you. I got the memo. Nick: You're the one who torpedoed our... whatever it is we had before you married my dad. Diane: He was willing to commit. Nick: For, like, five minutes. Then he dumps you, and you slide on over to "Psycho boy," and to make matters worse, you move in with him? Diane: (Sighs) Okay, just so we're perfectly clear, your brother and I never slept together. You and I did, though, after you knew I was living with him, so it couldn't have bothered you all that much. Nick: Still, it was a stupid thing to do. You know what Adam's capable of. Diane: He was the only person willing to help me. Nick: In exchange for that little ambulance stunt you pulled, which allowed Adam to get enough shares of Newman stock to get a seat on the board. Diane: All right, just leave me alone, all right? (Sniffles) Nick: Sure. But I don't think a grand jury's gonna do that. I hope it was worth it. Diane: You have made your point! I'm worthless. You hate every moment we spent together. I get it. You hate me. I get it! Nick: Diane, I don't hate you. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I thought for sure that Nicholas would be here. Sharon: Yeah, I don't really blame him for not coming. Adam: I know he's pretty disgusted with you, but he should get over himself, be a little more understanding. Jack: Uh, Sharon asked to speak privately with Adam. Victor: I thought you would be with your brother in the hospital. Jack: Billy's gonna be just fine. How do you do? I'm Jack Abbott. Sam: Sam Gibson. A pleasure. Victor: Sam spent some time in New Mexico with Sharon. Jack: From what I've read in the papers, you were a good friend to her. Sam: Well, it was-- it was mutual, Sir. Jack: Are you sticking around town? Sam: I might do that. Jack: Word of advice? Sam: What's that? Jack: Be careful of the company you keep. Sam: (Sighs) Sharon: I assumed Sam went home. Man: All rise. Court is now in session. The honorable Judge Inez Salazar presiding. Adam: Good luck. Judge Salazar: Please be seated. Judge Salazar: Ms. Newman, you were found guilty of murder by a jury of your peers, but rather than accept that, you chose to avoid punishment by knocking out a guard, escaping, and fleeing the state. Leslie: Your honor, if I may explain the circumstances-- Judge Salazar: You may not. I have no interest in listening to your client's excuses, Counselor. Sharon Newman, I hereby sentence you to 25 years in the Wisconsin department of corrections for the premeditated murder of Skye Lockhart. In addition, I'm adding five years for escaping custody. And just to clarify, 30 years means 30 years. Parole is no longer an option. You'll be returned to a holding cell until arrangements can be made to transfer you to the penitentiary. This hearing is adjourned. Jack: Sharon's not the only one who should be looking at five years for her escape. Victor: Mr. Spencer, excuse me. How can you prosecute innocent people when you damn well know that real criminals like jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins and Adam Wilson are running around free? Spencer: Their turn will come. Victor: I certainly hope so. Adam: (Sniffles) Wow, Sharon. 30 years. That's three decades. Jack: Sharon, I am so sorry. Sam: So am I. Sharon: (Sniffles) Adam: Sharon... you and Sam haven't had any time alone. I'll go. Sharon: No, please don't. Adam: There's nothing else to say. Jack: I'll be in touch. Sam: Hey. Sharon: Well... (Sniffles) It really happened. (Sighs) I'll be an old woman when I'm done paying my debt to society. Sam: No, no, no. You won't. That's not your debt to pay. You didn't kill anybody. Sharon: (Sniffles) I'm really sorry I dragged you into this. Sam: Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. I'm here because I want to be, all right? Sharon: Sam, you gotta forget about me, okay? I'm going away for a long time. (Sniffles) My life is over. (Cries) And I... (Sniffles) I might as well be dead. Victor: Sharon, please don't say that. Sharon: (Sighs shakily) Victor, how am I supposed to do 30 years?! Victor: I'm gonna file an appeal. It's not gonna happen. Sharon: Really? How? There's no new evidence. What grounds? Victor: Sam and I will come up with ways to get you out of here, all right? Sharon: (Sighs) Yeah. Yeah, that's--that's what Adam said before. Victor: You shouldn't listen to what Adam says. This is not the end of the road, I promise you. Sharon: (Sniffles) (Sobs) Victor, I cannot hang on to any more false hopes. Victor: I have never forgiven myself for letting you down before. It is not gonna happen again. [SCENE_BREAK] Diane: You don't hate me? Nick: Of course I don't hate you. But it's very frustrating for me to see you be your own worst enemy. Diane: (Sighs) I am, aren't I? Nick: You're beautiful. You're smart. You're an amazing mother to Kyle. You can be a huge success, but you gotta stop wasting your energy chasing after wealthy men. Diane: It always ends badly, you know, and I keep thinking-- I keep telling myself next time will be different. Nick: What do you even need a wealthy husband for anyway? You're a talented architect. You can have your own fortune. Your life can be amazing. It can. You just gotta go and believe in yourself. Diane: You think so? Nick: I know so. But I'm telling you, as long as you keep lying and scheming and going after the man with the biggest wallet possible, things are never gonna change. Diane: (Voice breaking) I miss our talks. (Sighs) (Cell phone rings) Nick: (Sighs) Go ahead. Do your thing. (Ring) (Ring) Diane: (Sniffles) (Sighs) What do you want? You don't have to raise your voice, Adam. I want to talk about your plan as much you do. I'm on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, I just came from the courthouse. It's over. Nick: How bad? [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: You know, people make it sound like rehab's this awful place, but, um, it was actually kind of cool. I mean, sure, you have to do gross chores like scrubbing toilets, but, um, you know, the counselors, they really helped me. And they didn't make me feel like a freak. Noah? Noah: What? Eden: Aren't you gonna eat? Noah: I'm not hungry. (Cell phone rings) Noah: Hey, Dad. Nick: Hey, Dude. (Sighs) Uh, listen, I wish I was calling with good news. Noah: What happened? Nick: The judge just gave your mom 30 years. Noah: 30? Nick: Yeah. Noah: Well--well, she could get out early, though, right, for--for good behavior? Nick: It doesn't look like it. Where are you right now? We should be together. Noah: Uh, maybe later. I-I'll call you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Noah's really gotten the worst of this, hasn't he? Nick: I will never forgive Sharon for what she has put my son through. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: I feel like such an idiot. Eden: Why? Noah: I really thought my mom might get her life back. Eden: It sucks that Adam got your hopes up. Noah: (Sighs) You know, it was hard enough losing her once. But just when you thought a miracle happens, and she basically comes back from the grave, we have to lose her again? (Sighs) I swear, my family is cursed. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: I'm doing a piece on Adam and Sharon Newman. I don't know if you're aware of this, but Sharon has just been sentenced. Leslie: I need to make a statement to the press. Check in with you later, Sharon? Victor: I will walk you out, okay? I'm sure that Sharon and Sam would like to have some time alone. Um, Sharon? Victor: I meant what I said. This is not over. Victor: What I want to talk to you about is the fact that I'm very, very unhappy with the way the case was handled by you and Vance Abrams. Leslie: Well, there's not a lot I can do when my client flees custody. Victor: I don't give a damn. Vance Abrams should not have left town. Leslie: He had other commitments. Victor: Listen to me. Considering the amount of money I paid his damn law firm, he and you both should have been at that defense table from the beginning of the trial. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: You should have gone home. Sam: I couldn't. Sharon: Why? Sam: You know why. Sharon: I'm not who you thought I was, Sam. I'm not Sheri Coleman. Sam: You're the gal that helped me nurse Fanny back to health, aren't you? Isn't that you, the one that picked me up off the ground when O'Keefe died when I was too drunk to even see? (Sighs) I think I know exactly who you are, Sharon. You're the girl that reminded me what it felt like to be alive. Sharon: (Sighs) (Sniffles) You have such a nice life in New Mexico. You've-- you have great friends and... (Sniffles) Animals that need you. Sam: No, I mean, right now... (Sighs) Come on, right now you need me more. You do. Sharon: (Sniffles) Did Victor ask you to stay? Sam: Why would you think that? Sharon: I know that he genuinely wants to help me, but... (Sighs) I wouldn't put it past him to use you to make Adam jealous. Sam: (Scoffs) You don't give me much credit, do you? Sharon: You just have no idea how much those two despise each other. Sam: You know, since the day I met you, you've been trying to push me away. Sharon: Now you know why. Sam: Well, it doesn't matter. It doesn't, 'cause I'm not going anywhere, all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Sighs) Diane: Hmm. I heard about Sharon on the radio. Adam: Mm. At least she had her fan club of men there. Diane: Who? I know Nick didn't go, because I-I spoke to him. Adam: Jack did. So was that, uh, Good Samaritan from New Mexico. What's his name, Sam? He was there and his new B.F.F. Victor Newman. Diane: What are you talking about? Adam: Nothing. Forget it. Look, are you ready? Because it's almost show time. Diane: Uh, about that... Adam: You're not having second thoughts, are you, Diane? Diane: I-I just have some concerns about going through with what we discussed. Adam: Mm. You know what concerns me? People who tell me one thing to my face, and they do something else behind my back. We're partners, Diane. We are going to frame my father for your murder, and you're not backing out. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Have a nice day. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: (Sighs) it's me. I know I hurt you. There's still so much I want to say. I need to see you, Adam. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Sam. Sam: (Sighs) Sorry, Sir. I was, uh, off in my own little world there. Victor: I understand. Listen, uh... if there's any way I can help you financially while you're here in town, I'd like to cover your expenses while you're trying to help Sharon. Sam: That's very generous of you, Sir, but I've already checked into a motel. I'm also looking at picking up some part-time shifts at the local vet hospital, so that should give me plenty-- Victor: Good. Okay. Anyway, in case you need anything, you just call me, all right? Sam: Sir, there-- there is, uh... there's actually one thing. Victor: What's that? Sam: I've been reading articles on Sharon's life and the people in it. Victor: Mm-hmm. Sam: There's, uh, these colorful characters, Sir... Victor: (Chuckles) Sam: Yourself included. Victor: Yeah. Uh-huh. Well, "Colorful" is... well, one of the least offensive things I've been called. Sam: The story about your son, Adam... Victor: Mm-hmm. Sam: Is that true? Victor: Let me tell you that the truth is much worse than what you read in print. Sam: You two must have had a hell of a falling-out, huh? Victor: Do yourself a favor and don't ever underestimate him. Sharon gave him the benefit of the doubt. You saw where she ended up. Sam: Well, she ended up marrying him, Sir, so there must be some redeeming quality, yeah? Victor: Don't trust him. I will never make that mistake again. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You aren't going to disappoint me, are you? Diane: Look, I want Victor to get his just as much as you do. But if we screw this up, we're going to be the ones hiring defense attorneys. Adam: It's not gonna happen. Diane: What if you're wrong? I got a lot to lose. Adam: You've already lost it, Diane. My father dumped you without a cent, and now the S.E.C. is sweating you down, thanks to him. Diane: Because you talked me into helping you set him up! Adam: If you think the grand jury's gonna give you a pass, you are crazy. Diane: And now you want me to go in even deeper by going along with another one of your bright ideas? Adam: My father's taken an interest in Kyle. You said that the other day, right? Diane: Yeah, that's true. Adam: Yeah, well, good ol' Pops, when he alienates one of his kids, he just wants a do-over with a new kid. And it just sweetens the deal that it happens to be Jack's son. Diane: What that man won't resort to. Adam: The only way to stop Victor from destroying your life and Kyle's life is to put him behind bars for the rest of his. Diane: You're right. Adam: Everybody knows that my father despises you now after this pregnancy drama the day of the Newman I.P.O. It is a perfect motive for murder. Diane: Okay. Okay, I'm still in, but I have one condition, and it's nonnegotiable. Adam: You're really in no position to be negotiating with me, Diane. Diane: You are going to transfer a very large sum of money into my bank account. Adam: Why don't I just write you a blank check, Diane? Does that help? Diane: I'm serious. I'm sending Kyle away. Victor and Jack are already fighting over him. When it all hits the fan, I want him protected. Adam: And to your tragic demise? Diane: I'll pick him up and disappear. Adam: They're gonna be looking for him. Diane: They'll never find him. And they won't be looking for me. Adam: You're gonna need to go far away--Europe, somewhere like that. Diane: That'll be awfully expensive. Adam: It'll be worth it. Diane: Deal? Adam: Yes. Diane: So... when do I buy the farm, so to speak? Adam: Soon enough. You said that Victor was interested in playing daddy with Kyle, so why don't we just play along? Diane: How? Adam: Sign custody of Kyle over to my father. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: (Sighs) My mom's gonna miss everything-- raising Faith, watching her get married. Eden: Or you. Noah: Or me. You know, even the--the little things like--like making a snowman with Faith or--or going to the lake on a hot day. Eden: Well, it's better than when you thought she was dead. Noah: Yeah. Maybe for me, but not my baby sister. She's gonna grow up with a mom in prison. Eden: (Sighs) Especially when she's old enough to go to school. Noah: Kids can be so mean. Eden: (Sighs) I'm sorry, Boo. It's just not fair. Noah: (Sighs) (Sighs) Eden: (Sighs) Eden: (Inhales sharply) Noah: Sorry. Eden: No, it's fine. And, um, look, I'll be here for you... just not like that. Noah: Yeah, I'm just-- I'm really glad you're here. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Why did you tell Sharon that we were working together to help her? Victor: I assumed we would be. Sam: We never discussed that, Sir. Victor: Well, I'm sorry to have overstepped. Sam: Look, Mr. Newman, I'll help you, obviously, but we gotta get one thing clear-- we're doing this for Sharon. Victor: Well, what other reason would there be? Sam: If you're trying to rub your son's nose in the fact that Sharon and I... Victor: Trust me. My desire to see Sharon vindicated is far stronger, far outweighs my hatred for my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I'm telling you, when that judge said 30 years, I think we all went into shock. Nick: Sharon must be devastated. Jack: I understand you're staying away, but... I don't know. Watching your father walk into that courtroom with this Gibson guy instead of you, it was strange. Nick: What's he like? Jack: You haven't met him? Nick: No. Jack: Well, I didn't talk to him for long. He seems... nice enough. Nick: (Sighs) It must really gall Adam to see Dad walk in with him. Now they're hanging out together. I mean, talk about twisting the knife. Jack: And to tell you the truth, Adam seemed more hurt than angry-- really devastated by Sharon's verdict. Nick: So what did Adam do, grandstand to the press, declare his undying love, vow for justice to be done? Jack: No, come to think of it, he didn't say much of anything. Nick: That's a switch. I mean, Adam came into the magazine the other day swearing up and down that he was gonna get Sharon from behind bars. Jack: But that was before he realized his search for evidence to clear her was a bust, right? Nick: Yeah. Jack: Well, maybe at long last, Junior realizes it's time to move on. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Adam. Adam, please don't hang up. I need to talk to you. Diane: Oh, I'm sorry, Hon. Adam's not here. Phyllis: Thanks for coming. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Sighs) Spit it out, Phyllis-- the big news about Sharon you couldn't tell me over the phone. Phyllis: Yeah. Um, I actually found out...that you had the evidence in your hands that would have set Sharon free. What did you do with it? [NEXT_ON] Victor: If I agree to do this, it ain't for your sake, it'll be for Kyle. Sharon: How do you feel about me now, Adam? Is there anything left between us? Phyllis: I think that Adam is trying to punish Sharon.

Eden tries to console Noah when he doesn't go to Sharon's sentencing

[Franco grunts] Maxie: What the hell! Franco: This is harder than it looks. Maxie: Um, you need to get out of there. Franco: I think the S.I.D. guys got it all wrong. He wouldn't have died this way. Cheating husband blown away by his wife -- I'm thinking something more like -- this. Maxie: Are you crazy? You can't be in there. This is a work of art. Franco: And how do you know? Maxie: Well, everyone says so. Franco: Then it must be. Join me? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Wow. You should wear suits more often. Jason: Where to? Sam: Good point. But you still look -- really good. Jason: So do you. Sam: I was thinking maybe I could help you get out of it later. Jason: I'm gonna count on that. Sam: Good. Jason: Because I don't think this plan's gonna work. Sam: Why do you say that? Jason: I appreciate the effort to cover for me, but nobody in Port Charles is gonna believe that I want to go to an art exhibit. Sam: Oh, no, no, no. See, I have the perfect cover. Spinelli and I are providing security for the art show, and who better to consult with than you? Jason: Thank you. Sam: Hmm. You're welcome. Jason: Hmm. Lucky: Great timing. Looks like 5 more minutes and would have missed you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Lulu: Uh -- coming. [Grunts] [Knocking] Coming, coming, coming. Sorry. Dominic: Wow. You look amazing. Lulu: Thank you. Dominic: No, I mean, freakin' unreal. Lulu: Thank you. Uh, what are you doing here? Dominic: Well, I was hoping you might feel like broadening my admittedly limited horizons, expose me to a little culture and hope it sticks. The Proett Art Gallery thing -- I'd like to take you. Lulu: Oh, I get it. You need an alibi. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Hey, God -- it's me -- Olivia, once again in the center of a disaster of my own making. I know I don't do this enough. I know. You're probably used to people only coming to you when, uh, they're really in big trouble. So I am hoping that, um -- you'll forgive me my transgressions -- [Sighs] And you'll just give me some clue as to what the hell I am -- sorry. I don't know what to do here. I'm floundering, I mean, this is ridiculous. I mean, do I -- do I tell Sonny that Dante's his kid before John tells him he's a cop? Do I just -- do I do nothing -- let your will be done? I mean -- [Knock on door] God -- Okay. I guess I should answer that, right? It could be the sign I'm looking for. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Come on, you can do it. One step at a time. Maxie: Okay. Give me your hand. Franco: Now, if I thought for one second that that was a sexual overture -- Maxie: Oh! I swear to God, if you don't get out of here right now, I'm going to call security. Franco: Cool. Performance art. Maxie: Oh! Oh, what's Franco gonna say? Franco: He likes it. He really likes it. Maxie: Please, you don't know this guy. He's a notorious perfectionist. I heard one time he destroyed an entire art gallery because they hung one of his paintings upside down. Franco: How could you tell? Maxie: I don't know. I'm not an art critic, I am a fashion expert. I had no idea who this pompous twit even was until my magazine editor made me swear I would throw my skirt over my head so we could get an exclusive with this guy. Franco: I love the visual. Maxie: All right, come on, seriously. What are you doing here? Are you like a fan of this guy's or something? Franco: Uh, he and I go way back. Which is why I can guarantee that the artist known as Franco won't mind that you trashed his masterpiece. Maxie: That I trashed it? Wow. I wasn't the one lounging around here like I owned -- the place. Franco: Yeah? Use your words. Sounds like -- Maxie: Well, you're either a psychopath who doesn't give a damn what happens to him or --- Franco: Why does it have to be one or the other? Maxie: No! Really? You can't be him, right? Franco: Pompous twit, at your service. Maxie: Oh -- [Franco chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Hey. Thanks for coming. Robin: Thanks. Patrick: Robin wouldn't miss it. Jax: Really? Are you familiar with Franco's work? Robin: Not really his work, but more of the legend. He was famous when I was living in Paris. Jax: Oh. Robin: And it's interesting, nobody knows what he looks like. Patrick: Yeah, it's gotta be a pretty big deal for "Crimson." Jax: Well, all things to Kate. Should be around here somewhere. She's relentless when she sets her mind to something. I think she wants to try to rope Franco into a photo shoot next. Robin: Ooh, good luck with that. Jax: Yeah, but after seeing this guy's art, I'm not so sure. Maybe we should keep a healthy distance, if you know what I mean. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: I can't believe I let you talk me into coming to an art exhibit. Remind me again why. Tracy: Two reasons -- first of all, because I asked you and that should be enough. And second of all, because this exhibit is important to "Crimson," and "Crimson" is important to Lulu, and perhaps if we keep Lulu concentrated on her work, she will be less concentrated on that junior thug Dominic. Luke: Well, this is inspired. [Laughs] It takes a truly twisted soul to come up with crap like this and call it art. You know, this evening may not be as tedious as I expected. Tracy: Whoo! [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: It's late, Sonny. What do you want? Sonny: Actually, it's not that late. I was hoping that you'd -- Ah, I just need the pleasure of your company. You gonna let me in? Olivia: Uh, I don't think I want to do that. What's your business?: Sonny: I was just hoping that you would go to a gallery opening with me. Olivia: A gallery opening. Sonny: Yeah. It has something to do with "Crimson" and Kate. We'd be showing our support. Olivia: No. Sonny: I really wish you'd reconsider. Olivia: What are you doing here, really? I mean, you drop out of the sky with this completely uncharacteristic invitation. What are you doing? Sonny: Okay, if you want the reason, can I come in and I'll tell you? Olivia: I hope that it won't take long. Sonny: No, I'll be as concise as possible. There was an attempt made on my life this afternoon. Cops are out there. They're going to be asking questions. I tried to make it look like I'm, you know, I'm living my life like nothing happened. Olivia: Why didn't you say so? Sonny: I just did. Can you help me? Olivia: No. Sonny: Okay, well, look. I swear to you -- I had nothing to do with this violence. Actually, I'm the victim. [Olivia scoffs] Sonny: No, no, I'm serious. Olivia: That's almost funny. Who are the other victims, Sonny? 'Cause it's never just you. Sonny: Okay, Johnny's all right. I know that's all you care about. Dominic -- Olivia: What about him? Sonny: He saved my life. Olivia: Well, he's a pretty handy guy to have around. Sonny: He's a great guy. [Sighs] I promise you. Listen, I went to the meeting to broker a truce. I had nothing to do with the violence. Will you come through for me here, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Well, I was supposed to take you to the opera, remember? But we never made it. So, you know, an art show, it's the next best thing, same ballpark. Highbrow, fancy, dripping with incomprehensible meaning. Lulu: You're dodging the question. Which leads me to believe that I'm right, you do need an alibi. But you are an undercover cop, so you actually wouldn't need an alibi, that is. You would just tell your fellow detectives the truth about whatever happened. because something happened, right? And that leads me to my next question, why involve me, your perfect little innocent citizen, unless that's part of your undercover cover. To use me as an alibi, because if you weren't a cop and you really were the mobster that you pretend to be, then you really wouldn't need one. Dominic: Do you get a headache from doing all this over-thinking? Lulu: I heard sirens an hour ago. Admit it, you were involved in something. Dominic: Okay. That was the four alarm blaze burning in my heart for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Lucky, um, if this could possibly wait tonight, it's really important to me. McCall and Jackal were hired for security consulting at Kate Howard's gallery showing tonight. Lucky: Oh, congratulations, that's quite a coup. Sam: Exactly. So you would understand why Jason and I are kind of in a hurry. Lucky: Sure. Yeah, I don't need much time. How quickly we move along depends on how honest Jason's prepared to be. Four men were found dead on Front Street. Evidence suggests they were lying in wait for a target yet to be determined. But something went wrong. The target flipped the script and picked them off. That's exactly what happened. Spectacular display of shooting proficiency. The way I see it, one guy stood out in the open. No cover. He fired with perfect precision. No fear. Jason: Interesting. Lucky: Yeah. I thought so. And if it turns out the gun in question is an unmarked, untraceable Beretta 9mm, I pick you for the shooter. Jason: Why not? You always do. Lucky: Except this time, the usual pieces don't fit. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: That's not going to work, you know. Franco: What? Maxie: Pretending to be someone famous just to get me into bed. Franco: What would get you into bed? Maxie: You can't be Franco. He lives in the south of France in some to-die-for chateau with topless women laying out on beaches. Franco: That's in Tuscany. Although I do have a pied-a-terre on the South Bank. But if I told you where, I'd have to kill you. Maxie: Prove it. Franco: Okay. Maxie: Keith Richard Franco: Oh, damn, sorry. Here, try this. Maxie: Hunter Thompson. Still dead. Franco: Ha, well, who else but Franco would have passports under those names? Maxie: I think you're full of crap. Franco: All right. I've got just the thing. [Clears throat] Maxie: No! No, no, no! Okay, I believe you! You're Franco! I -- well, if you're not him, we're both definitely going to jail. Luke: You call that art? Franco: Think you can do better? Luke: Stand back, Picasso. Maxie: Not you, too! Luke: Observe genius unleashed. Your move, Rembrandt. Franco: [Exhales] You want to know the difference between those two? Luke: One's art, and one's yours? Franco: I can walk out there right now and get 50 grand easy for that peace sign. Luke: Really? When you put it like that, Salvador, I can see the appeal. Maxie: Are you two quite finished? You just defaced a priceless art exhibit. And you, I mean, what kind of artist are you if you let just anyone stroll in here and mess with your work? Franco: My work? Don't you mean Franco's? Luke: I hear your boss coming, Maxie. Maxie: Oh, my God, Kate's here? Oh, God, she's not going to believe this. Luke: This is very expressive. Provocative. The outsider strikes back. Actually, score one for the marginalized. But it must be weird for you, you know? Having made your bones outside the loop, and now being the go-to guy for establishment art? Your work lurking down from the walls of the mantels of the people you used to despise? Actually, from the look of it, you still do. But their money's as green as anybody's, right? Must bend your head, though. Franco: Art's like a mirror. It's pretty clear what you see. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Thank God you're here, I really need you. Lulu: Oh, no, what happened? Maxie: Nothing yet, but disaster is looming. Franco is here. And he's seriously good looking, but very weird. Lulu: Weird how? Maxie: Well, uh, come see for yourself. There's safety in numbers. Lulu: Are you freaking out right now? Maxie: No. Everything's under control. Let's go. Dominic: Well, I'll come, too, okay? Maxie: On second thought, he doesn't like to be crowded. So maybe I should just go by myself. Lulu: Okay, whatever you want. Maxie: Come by the installation room later by yourself, so you can meet him as a "Crimson" employee. That way he won't feel gawked at. Lulu: Sure Maxie: And I might need to be rescued. Okay. Lulu: [Chuckles] Poor Maxie. She thinks everything about "Crimson" is this -- [Chuckles] Okay, sweet, just walk away from me when I'm talking to you. Dominic: Uh, what? Oh, I'm sorry. Just this art, it's kind of crazy, don't you think? Lulu: Well, yeah. Dominic: I mean, there's something about it. I'm just drawn to it. Lulu: You like this stuff? Dominic: Well, I don't know. It just seems really familiar. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I really do appreciate you doing this for me. Olivia: I agreed to go to an art opening because I don't have to perjure myself not to lie to the cops about being with you when I wasn't. Sonny: I'm just hoping it doesn't get to that. Olivia: Okay. Well, since I've made it this far, why don't you tell me what the hell actually happened? Sonny: I set up a meeting with one of Zacchara's associates, Joey Limbo. We were going to talk about a truce. He double crossed me. We get out of the car and we walk right into an ambush. I'm supposed to be dead right now. I know that, you know, you'd be happier if I was. Olivia: It would certainly make my life a whole lot less complicated. Sonny: Really? Olivia: Don't be ridiculous. Of course I'm glad you're still alive. Let's get out of here. What? Sonny: Well, it's just that I wish that this wasn't just about plausible deniability, that you got all dolled up and all that ‘cause -- I was taking you out for real. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Three men died of gunshot wounds. The cause of death for number four, Joey Limbo, is still uncertain. Forensics isn't back yet, but the preliminary theory is that an unknown person came up and stood on Joey's throat. Sam: While he was laying there? Shot? Lucky: Yeah, there's more. The body was posed. Sam: Wait a minute, so you're telling me that some sicko crushed this guy's windpipe and then deliberately posed his body? Lucky: And arranged it in a certain way for a certain effect. On his side, arms extended in an unnatural way. Now, unless you've taken a serious turn for the deranged, I can't figure you for something like that. You're more efficient. Go in, mow 'em down, clean it up and get out. Something very out of the ordinary's going on here. If you know anything about it, which you do, you might want to let us know. You have my cell. Have a good evening. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: So, uh, what's with this crime scene motif? You a closet cop? Franco: Violence sells, right? That's what I'm all about, isn't it? Luke: Hey, I got no objection to cash flow, man. It's the frauds and the hypocrites that stick up my craw. Franco: I like it here in Port Charles. The folks are so friendly. Luke: Well, you take these folksy fools to the cleaners, Mr. Warhol. It'll be fun. For all of us. And lucrative for you. But, it's pretty clear you don't know the first thing about real violence. You're dripping in fake blood, peddling your cheap thrills. You got that flush pocket crowd out there all lathered up, hot and bothered, titillated by images that if you came across them firsthand, you would wet your designer jeans. [Franco laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Yeah. Head shot, close range, uh, 38 special. Milo: Hmm, blunt object. See, no blood spatter, just a trickle. Max: Ahh. Milo: Even a small handgun would deposit brains all over the oriental. Franco: Ahh. A pygmy blow dart, from the window. Guy hit his head on the side of the bed when he fell. Max: Really? Milo: I knew it. Luke: You're listening to the master, boys. He shot a man in Reno once, just to watch him die. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Oh, okay. What are you doing here? Sonny: What, you don't think I'm a classy guy? I needed a night out. Robin: Well, I'm glad that you decided to spend it here. Not just because it's good to see you as always, but maybe you'll like this guy's art. Sonny: Uh -- the guy's pretty dark. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Would you tell me what public enemy number one is doing on this guest list? Jax: Well, that would have been Kate's call. She's editor and chief of "Crimson." Tracy: You're the backer. And he or she who holds the purse strings holds the power. Just ask my husband. Jax: Well, we have an arrangement? She gets free reign of "Crimson." Hence this entire exhibit. You know, Franco might be the flavor of the month, but he doesn't get my vote. Tracy: Mystery solved. Jax: What? Tracy: She obviously wanted to match the guest list with the artwork. Let's see, dreary, blood-soaked and pretentious, ooh, who does that sound like? Jax: [Chuckles] I think that describes Sonny perfectly. Tracy: Good guess. Now tell me why somebody in law enforcement has not been able to put him behind bars for a lifetime? Jax: Don't worry, someone will. Just a matter of time. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: I hope Maximista is not displeased by the Jackal's tardiness. See, as a full partner in McCall and Jackal, l's it was my duty to follow through on all security, make sure everything was all in order. Lulu: I wouldn't worry. I'm sure Maxie didn't even notice that you weren't here. Dominic: Ouch. Lulu: No, I didn't mean -- that came out wrong. No, no, no, no. What I mean is that Maxie has her hands full. She pulled Franco duty, which is like celebrity baby-sitting. She has to make sure all the red m&ms are all perfect and precise. Spinelli: Well, actually, I am most admiring of the off-putting painter's work. It's original, and darkly explosive. Dominic: Am I missing something here? I mean, look at that one. I know that's supposed to have some kind of profound meaning, but doesn't it just look like graffiti? Spinelli: They're not really dead, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Oh, there's Spinelli, I'm going to go check in. Jason: Whoa, whoa. Sam: What? Jason: You're leaving me? Sam: Just for a minute. You just take in all this wonderfulness. [Indistinct chatter] [Jason exhales] Robin: Well, now I know I'm living in an alternate reality. You and Sonny, both at an art show. Jason: Can I ask you a question? Robin: Mm-hmm. Jason: What makes this art? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: You know, I'm kind of an artist myself. Franco: I knew it the minute we met. Maxie: Really? How? Franco: You've got the look. Maxie: What look? Franco: Don't toy with me. You're an artist. I can tell. We all can. You see things others can't. Maxie: Oh, right. That look. [Chuckles] So I was thinking, since you've dabbled in so many different types of media, have you ever done a fashion shoot? Franco: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Piece of junk, if you ask me. Maxie: I don't think Mr. Corinthos is interested in crime -- art. I meant art. Sonny: I like it. Franco: Why? Sonny: It looks real. Franco: And how would you know? Sonny: I read a lot. This your work? Franco: Since you like it, yeah. Sonny: I would imagine a lot of research goes in something like that. Franco: I read a lot. Sonny: Gotta be careful, because, you know, you read too much, it clouds your thinking. Pretty soon, you don't know the difference between what's real and what you imagine. [Franco exhales] Maxie: Do you have any idea who that was? Franco: No idea, but he had a pretty good read on me. I take it he's not an art fan. Maxie: Hardly. But I feel like you two probably have a lot in common. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Lucky's guessing, just like we are. Why go around posing dead bodies? Jason: I guess it's art to somebody. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Do you know Jason Morgan? Franco: Not yet. Tell me about him. Maxie: He's one of Mr. Corinthos' associates. They're coffee importers. Franco: I love coffee. Introduce me. Maxie: Oh, I don't know if that would be such a good idea. See, Jason's not what you would call user friendly. And he doesn't know anything about art. Franco: The best art is understood by the fewest number of people. Maxie: Oh. okay. Well, you're incredibly popular. Does that mean you're not very good? Franco: I'm good, but he may be better. Maxie: He's not an artist. Franco: Look again. Maxie: [Sighs] He's got the look? Franco: I want to meet him. Make it happen, or I will. Maxie: You're welcome, and you owe me. Okay. So here's the deal. He's incredibly famous, incredibly weird, and my career depends on this. I have no idea why, but he wants to meet you. Jason: Who? Maxie: The death guy, Franco, over there. Look, if you could just be on your best behavior, and if you have to say something besides "nice to meet you," try, ooh, "you never really know life until you've faced death." That sounds right up your alley. Jason: Maxie, I don't -- Maxie: Do you think you can go with him, in case he does something stupid, like acts like himself? Sam: Well -- Jason: Why does he want to meet me? Maxie: He said you're an interesting person. I don't know, and I don't really care. I just know I need him to do a photo shoot for "Crimson," so please. Jason: No. Maxie: Jason. Jason: No. Maxie: Well, the next time you need me to do a favor – Maxie: I think Jason's just too intimidated to meet you. Franco: Let's go. Maxie: What? Franco: I'm leaving. Come with me. Maxie: Wait, what? You haven't even met Kate Howard yet! [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: It's amazing what passes for art around here. Luke: Never mind that. Look, the next time you want somebody to play Judas and lure someone to their death, don't call me. Sonny: Luke, that's not what happened. Luke: Well, what happened, Sonny? You told me you wanted me to set up a meeting with Limbo so that you can discuss a cease fire. The next thing I know, you stabbed me in the back and whacked him. Sonny: I went there for peace. Joey Limbo pulled a fast one. He tried to ambush me. Luke: Well, good. Then I guess you had to do it. At least now you're here, having a nice night out. Joey and his crew, however, are dead as mackerels. Sonny: We managed to turn around. Max and Milo had them pinned and Jason did what he had to do but I gotta tell you -- nobody was supposed to die. I would never use you like that. Luke: Well, I'm glad it worked out for you. For Joey, not so well. And for me -- I'm neutral, Sonny. I work hard to be neutral. We're friends. Don't ever use me as a foot soldier. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Hey, we have to go. Spinelli: No, I still have to find Maximista -- Jason: No, we have to go right now. Dominic: That does not bode well. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: So, uh, where are we going? Franco: Depends on you. Maxie: Okay. I know about this new bar. Franco: [Clears throat] Put this on. Maxie: [Chuckles] Doesn't really go with my outfit. Franco: Over your eyes, like a blindfold. Maxie: Why? Franco: Well, I can't have you telling everyone how to get to my studio. Maxie: We're going to your studio? Franco: Can you put this on? Maxie: But I don't even know anything about you. Franco: Well, that's the point, right? To find out? At least so you can work me into giving you that magazine shoot? Maxie: Exactly how hard are you suggesting I'm going to have to work? Franco: Pull over. Have a good career. You be safe getting home, all right? Maxie: It's just for security, right? Franco: What else? Maxie: Well, I love what you've done with the place. Can I take this thing off now? Franco: What are you worried about? Maxie: Creeps with blindfolds, for starters. Franco: Come on, it's exciting. I mean, God knows where I am with a strange man. Anything can happen. Maxie: Hence the worry. Franco: Explore. You can't see. What do your other senses tell you? Maxie: Okay, I've seen this movie, and if you start with the ice cubes, I am out of here. Franco: No ice, I promise. Nothing will happen that you don't want. Maxie: Okay, no, I'm really scared. Franco: That's my Aunt Harriet. She died last winter. Maxie: That's it! Franco: I'm sorry, sorry. It's a mannequin. I use it when I'm working on portraits. But if you want, you can take the blindfold off. Maxie: What happens if I do that? Franco: Nothing. I call you a cab and you go home. Maxie: Can we just have, like, a normal conversation in some place familiar where I could see stuff? Franco: Okay. Maxie: Okay. Franco: A normal conversation, wherever you like. Maxie: Just like that? Franco: Just like that. When you do one more thing for me. [SCENE_BREAK] [Jason exhales] Spinelli: I'm sorry, what justifies calling both McCall and Jackal off important business? Jason: You put security cameras all over the gallery? Spinelli: Yes, of course, it's elementary. Jason: Okay, good. I want you to pull footage from the so-called murder scene exhibit, okay? Right now. From 15 minutes ago. [All sighing] Spinelli: Here it is. Sam: I don't get what we're looking for. Spinelli: Uh, it appears Maximista is leaving with the -- Jason: Okay, there there, freeze it. Spinelli: What -- oh. Jason: That guy's waving at me. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: That's it. Maxie: This floor is freezing. Franco: Won't take long, just relax. Maxie: Did I mention that my dad is the police commissioner? And my boyfriend, I don't know if I told you about him, but he works for Jason Morgan, who's not really a coffee importer. Um, so if something were to happen to me -- Franco: Nothing is going to happen to you. I won't touch you, I promise. Now just lie still. Maxie: Well, wait, where are you going? You can't leave me! Franco: I'm right here. Just try not to move. Maxie: Why, what are you going to do? ["Mad World" playing] Franco: Try not to move around Franco: Try not to move around so much. Maxie: Excuse me, but this is my first time laying on the freezing cold floor blindfolded while so lunatic is taking pictures of me. Franco: [Chuckles] You don't know anything about my work, do you? If you did, you'd be able to guess where you are. Maxie: I know where I am. At your studio. What I'm doing here is anybody's guess. Franco: Think. Try and get past the fear and discomfort and focus. What do you know? Maxie: [Chuckles] I know this is insane. Franco: No, it's not. Don't be so dramatic. Focus on what is certain. And what you're doing here will make perfect sense. Maxie: I know you're an artist. Franco: What kind of artist? Maxie: Famous. Franco: Irrelevant. Maxie: Well, you do graffiti. Franco: And? Maxie: Recreate crime scenes. Franco: Recreate how? Maxie: Well, using furniture, props, fake blood. At least I'm hoping it's fake. You always do a chalk outline of -- oh, my God! You sick freak! [Exhales] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I'm officially worried. Dominic: About what? Lulu: Maxie doesn't exactly have the best judgment. I think she took off with Fran -- again -- Dominic: I'm sorry, I just -- I could swear I have seen this before. [SCENE_BREAK] Forensic cop: We're done here. Lucky: Give me a minute before you open up the crime scene. I want to walk through one more time. Forensic cop: Oh, preliminary autopsies are back. It's official -- Joey Limbo's windpipe was crushed. That's what killed him. Lucky: All right, thanks. [Police radio chatter] [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: Two men waved to you today, under vastly different circumstances. I mean, surely it's coincidental. Sam: I kind of agree with Spinelli. This guy's on your mind because he's a potential witness. It has nothing to do with Franco. Jason: Okay, I want to see the video of the homeless guy waving right now. Pull it up. Okay, run them both at the same time. Spinelli: I give you this, it's eerie, but -- Jason: No, run them at the same time, Spinelli. You see that right there? They're waving the exact same way, and you're telling me that's a coincidence? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I don't care how famous of an artist you are. That was sick and twisted, and you're perverted. My sister was murdered, so to make me play a dead body without even asking me what I think about it is cruel. Franco: I'm very sorry. I had no idea about your sister. I should be more sensitive. Sometimes the conceptual side of my work just takes me away. [Sighs] But where you see a sick prank, I see the contrast of your incredible beauty, so alive and vital with the ugly violence of the setting. It's very powerful, but -- no excuse for offending you. Maxie: I wasn't offended, exactly. Franco: Well, you called me a sick freak and a pervert. Maxie: In a respectful way. Franco: [Chuckles] I'll call you a cab. I'd offer to drive you myself, but you probably don't want to be in a limo or anywhere else with me right now. Maxie: You know, this place is kind of amazing when you can actually see it. Franco: Some men take beautiful women to trendy restaurants and chic bars. I take one to a studio that looks like the artist's head exploded and his ideas splattered all over the walls. Maxie: See, you had me until that last part. Franco: Clearly, my social skills could use some work. Maxie: But I could probably help you with that. Do you want to show me around? Franco: My pleasure. Maxie: Oh, no. It's your turn. [Franco chuckles]

Lulu thinks that Dominic is attending the art show so he can have an alibi

Brooke: Does Hope even have a chance? Ridge: Of course. Her line is important. Brooke: You're not answering my question. Is forrester gonna focus on hope for the future or on intimates? What do you think? Ridge: We're gonna focus on couture. That's what we've always done. We're gonna keep doing that. Brooke: You know what I'm asking. What have you decided? Are you gonna side with hope or with steffy? Hope: You can't seriously be asking me this. Steffy: Why not? Hope: Just cast aside my line? Do you know how hard I've worked on this, and what it means to me? Steffy: Are you saying I haven't? Hope: No, of -- of course you have. Both of our lines deserve to be invested in. Steffy: Yeah. And my father has every right to be concerned about how we're spreading our resources. A change needs to be made. And common sense would be to focus on the more profitable line. Hope: Look, hope for the future may not bring in as much revenue as intimates once did, but it's not doing poorly, by any means. It only just launched. And there's no guarantee that intimates will be as popular as it once was. Steffy: It will. Hope: Okay, well, then, there's another major concern. And as co-C.E.O. And a major stockholder, I think you'd understand. Steffy: Okay. Meaning what? Hope: I'm cultivating new buyers for forrester. And this generation is socially-minded. You know, we're -- we're really working on building lifetime clients with our styling and our messaging. What message is there in lingerie? Honestly, steffy. Tell me, which one of us should scale back on her line? Zoe: So it's true? A line is getting cut? Sally: You heard that, too? Zoe: Yeah, well, all the models are talking about it. Sally: I don't know anything about getting cut. I heard pam say "scaled back." She doesn't exactly lower her voice whenever she's gossiping. Zoe: Hm. Well, fingers crossed for lingerie winning out. You know, no offense to hope, but I did only just get hired as an intimates model, and I'm not too keen on losing my job. Wyatt: What's this? What, uh -- what's going on? Zoe: Budget cuts or something. Wyatt: At forrester? And they're firing the models? Sally: It seems like they are downgrading a line, almost. Couture models are safe, but ridge is deciding whether or not intimates or hope for the future gets budget allocations. Wyatt: Wait. Hold -- hold on a second. So... ridge has to choose between steffy and hope? Oh. Wyatt: Uh, this is not good. Zoe: Ugh. I know, right? I mean, I'm just getting my foot in the door, and there's already rumors that my line might be getting eliminated? Sally: Okay, first of all, it is not your line. It's steffy'S. Wyatt: Mm. Mm-hmm. Sally: And, second, look, models get traded from line to line all the time. Just because you got hired for lingerie does not mean they won't find a spot for you at hope for the future. Wyatt: Right, but why does a choice have to be made? Sally: I am not management. They don't exactly run things by me. Wyatt: Yeah, but, I mean, it's just kind of cruel, though, don't you think? Steffy and hope finally get to a-a place where they're getting along, and they're putting aside their differences for the kids and everything, and then -- and then this happens? I mean, that's -- that's crazy. Sally: Yeah. I mean, it certainly could set things off between them again. Zoe: Or not. You know, I don't know hope all that well, but she does seem like the type to face her reality with grace. Sally: Okay. Yeah. You definitely are dead set on intimates winning out, aren't you? Zoe: Well, ridge is steffy's father, so he almost has to choose her line. Right? Wyatt: Well, ridge is also married to hope's mother. And that puts him in a very difficult position. Ridge: I'm not siding with anyone. I'm -- I'm trying to do what's best for the company. And I haven't made a decision yet. Brooke: Why not? Ridge: Why not? Because it's -- it's complicated. Both these lines have value. Brooke: Well, maybe that's your decision. Reconsider allocating the funds equally. Ridge: We can't -- we can't do that. You looked at the numbers. We need one line. One strong line. Couture is the cornerstone of this company. And I can't change it, and I can't make it suffer just because I want both my daughters, our daughters, to be happy. And whatever happens, whatever line I choose, it doesn't mean that the other line can't be in the foreground later on down the line. That's what makes it complicated. Whatever the decision is, one of our kids is gonna be disappointed. Steffy: What message does lingerie bring? If your mom heard you say that... Hope: I would say it in front of her, and proudly. I believe in hope for the future. Steffy: So do I. Do you see me bashing your line like you are mine? Hope: Well, that wasn't my intention. Steffy: Hope, I want your line to have a place in this company. But not right now. You said so yourself -- we need to be focusing on one line. And like it or not, sex sells better than lofty ideals. Profits matter. Hope: Yes, but people matter more. And that is the fundamental difference between our lines. More importantly, it's the fundamental difference between us. Zoe: So, ridge basically has to choose between his daughter and his step- daughter? Wyatt: Exactly. Sally: Both extremely talented. Both with successful lines. Zoe: Well, I still don't think it will be all that difficult for him to choose. You know, blood should win out. At least, I hope so. For my sake. I mean, even if I'm allowed to be switching lines, I still was really excited to be modeling lingerie on the runway. Sally, I just realized that you're probably rooting for the opposite. Aren't you working on hope for the future? Sally: I am. Yeah. But "back-up plan" is my middle name. Wyatt: Should I be worried? Sally: Let's just say that i like to be prepared, okay? My day job is hope for the future grunt work. But I have been sketching on the side. I've got some lingerie-design ideas in case steffy asks and the need arises. Wyatt: Really? Sally: Yeah. It's not my first rodeo. Or fashion house, for that matter. Brooke: I understand it's a tough choice. So can I offer some input? Ridge: An unbiased opinion from you? I would love that. Brooke: Starting with why i think you should work with intimates. Ridge: Now I'm curious. Go ahead. Brooke: Intimates is a continuation of brooke's bedroom, my brainchild. So of course I'm very fond of it. Of course I would love to see it succeed. And I've always been very vocal about women showing their sensuality and sexuality. Flaunting it, even. Those are your mother's words. But... as fond as I am about the intimates line, I think that hope for the future can offer something that intimates can'T. And that's for the younger generation to really hang onto something, to believe in something, to fight for something. Sure, we can do lingerie. I mean, we can make the best in the world. But guess what? There are thousands of other companies doing exactly the same thing. So if we take intimates out, then our customers will just go and find undergarments elsewhere. But if you take hope for the future out of the equation, well, then, there's no replacement. Look, I know you're partial to your daughter, I do. I know you love her. You guys work together, side by side, co-C.E.O.S. But please don't let that cloud your judgment. Whatever decision you make, ridge, it has to be the best for the company Steffy: Why do you keep doing that? Making these not-so-subtle digs at me? Hope: You asked me to walk away from my line, and I am telling you why I don't think that is wise. And if you interpret that as a dig, then I -- Steffy: I'm asking you to see the bigger picture. Realize that I could use something to sink my teeth into while you're busy living the life I once had. Hope: Okay. I'm confused, because you supported our marriage. You even came to the wedding and gave a -- Steffy: I still do. And as much as it hurts me and my daughter, I continue to support your family with liam. All I'm asking is for a little support in return. Hope, you have so much. Is it really that difficult to give me this? My daughter already has to grow up in a home without her father, so it's really, really important to me to show her what a strong, independent woman can accomplish. Do you get that? Do you understand, mother to mother? Hope, I need this. Forrester is a lifeline for me. I need this line. I'm not gonna let you take it away. Brooke: She actually said that? Steffy told you to get rid of hope for the future? What nerve! Honey, don't listen to her. Hope: I can't help it. We were finally getting along after years of being at odds, and, you know, we were putting aside our differences for the sake of our children. But now we are fighting again. But this time because of work. Brooke: It's not because of work. Hope: Mom, this is all happening because ridge asked us to scale back one of our lines. He's pitting us against one another. If he hadn't done that -- Brooke: Honey, she would have found another way to get to you, another way to retaliate because you ended up with liam and not her. Hope: Yeah. Okay. That about sums it up. Brooke: Yeah. [ Sighs ] I mean, she put on a really good show, pretending to support your marriage when she didn't really. She just didn't want to look like the sore loser. So her hanging onto her line and bullying you to get rid of yours, that all leads back to liam. Ridge: What's the matter? Steffy: Nothing, dad. Ridge: Try not to be upset with me. Try to see this from my perspective, please. Steffy: No, it's not you. It's hope. Ridge: What happened? Steffy: She thinks she can have it all, that's what happened. She has liam. Has the marriage. Has a baby on the way. And, what, I'm supposed to just step aside, make way for her? Ridge: She asked you to do that? Steffy: Not exactly. It's kind of the other way around. I asked her to back down. We'd be able to focus on my line, dad. But do you think she would give me that, after everything I've done for her? Ridge: Well, I'm not surprised. She cares about her line the same way you do, and they're both worth fighting for. Steffy: One of which has a better profit margin. Ridge: Historically, yes. Steffy: Dad, the intimates re-launch, it will exceed expectations. I know it will. I've tried to explain that to hope. The decision is simple. The numbers speak for themselves. Ridge: You know I'm not gonna cancel one of the lines, right? Steffy: Okay. I just thought maybe you'd be -- Ridge: You thought what? You thought you could go to hope and take the strong stance, and she would just buckle? This doesn't sound like business to me. This sounds personal. Steffy: It's not. Ridge: You just said she wants it all. She wants the family. She wants the husband you were supposed to have. And now she wants the clothing line. I think there's a part of you that wants her to pay. Wants her to pay because she ended up with liam. Hope: Um... do you have any idea which way ridge is leaning? Brooke: If he's made a decision, he hasn't said anything yet. Hope: Well, I'm pretty sure that's where steffy was heading. To his office. She is co-C.E.O. And his daughter. And she has a tremendous amount of influence on him. [ Scoffs ] God, I don't know. Maybe I'm just naive to think that hope for the future even had a chance. Brooke: Oh, honey. With me in your corner, you always have a chance. You think that steffy has influence? Nobody has more influence over ridge than I do. Wyatt: Can I just say how impressed I am with you? Sally: Ohh. That good of a kiss, huh? Wyatt: Yeah. Yeah. And with your resourcefulness. Like, even if hope for the future gets cut, like, you're ready to jump into the intimates. And that's -- that's great. Sally: Yes. I mean, it's not a sure thing. I'm definitely not steffy's favorite person. Wyatt: Yeah. Sally: But, I mean, I figure, if she likes my designs, maybe I'll be all right. Wyatt: Right. Wyatt: I mean, can I see them? Sally: Sure. Wyatt: Yeah? Sally: Yes. Having a man's opinion isn't necessarily a bad thing. Wyatt: Okay. Sally: [ Sighs ] Wyatt: [ Clears throat ] Sally, these -- these are -- these are beautiful. Sally: Yeah? Wyatt: Yeah. I don't know. You know, honestly, I-I can't -- I can't tell when they're on paper. Like, it's -- it's hard to tell. So, like, I kind of have to see them in person. Sally: Right. Wyatt: Like, on -- on you. Sally: Mm-hmm. Wyatt: As soon as possible. So... Sally: Well, then let's just hope that steffy approves, because I would love to arrange that for you. Wyatt: If she doesn't, I'm gonna be so upset. Sally: Me too. Wyatt: So upset. Steffy: It's not as if I'm looking to punish hope. I willingly stepped back and encouraged liam to be with her, and I'm proud of that. I'm proud that I'm focusing on my career and my daughter. Ridge: You should be proud of that. But it's not the life you imagined, is it? Steffy: No, dad. Ridge: That's got to hurt. Steffy: I mean, when I allow myself to think about it, yeah. Ridge: [ Sighs ] And beating hope in this... would make losing liam a little more bearable, wouldn't it? Steffy: [ Sighs ] It's a side benefit. But it's not my motivation. And if I were to do it all over again, I would do it exactly the same. Listen to me. My line will outperform hope's, guaranteed. And if there is a list of things to choose from, that is the number-one thing to focus on. Ridge: It is. As your co-C.E.O., I agree. But as your dad, I-I listen to all the other stuff you say, and I'm worried about you. Steffy: Okay, how's this for a reason -- forrester creations has my name on it, not hers. This should be a refuge for me, dad. A place where I can throw myself into my work. A place where I can heal. Instead, I come here day after day, to my family's company, and I see hope and liam. My ex-husband and his new wife. And a new baby on the way. It's my family's company, and I am forced to see her family. Dad, this needs to be a safe place for me. A place I can just pour my energy into. A place where I can be productive. A place where I can just be human again. I mean, how can I move forward, how can I really do that, if we have to scale back my line? And then, day after day, I have to see hope and liam together, happily plugging away at hope for the future. Ridge: Come here. Steffy: [ Sighs ] It's -- it's tough, dad. I'm -- Ridge: I know. I appreciate your honesty. Steffy: I've just lost so much. And hope has liam. She has a new family. I deserve something, right? I-I deserve something. Ridge: Are you kidding me? I'm your dad. You deserve everything. Steffy: [ Chuckles ] Ridge: But you know it's not your dad who's got to make a decision on this, right? Steffy: Yeah, I know. I know. Ridge: Keep in mind, I will always have your back. Always. Steffy: Yeah. Ridge: You know that, yes? Steffy: Mm-hmm. [ Cellphone chimes ] Ridge: Okay? Steffy: Yeah. Ridge: Business. Steffy: Mm-hmm. I got to take care of that. You gonna be all right? Steffy: I guess that depends on your decision. Ridge: [ Sighs ] [ Door slams ] Brooke: How did I know you would do something like this?! Steffy: Excuse me? Like what? Brooke: Playing on your father's sympathies! Steffy: That's not what I was doing. Brooke: Yes, you were. You were in here trying to get him to change his mind. Steffy: Excuse me, I am co-C.E.O. If I feel like -- Brooke: I don't care if you are co-C.E.O. I don't care how many shares you own. Shares that you got because of some twisted involvement with your baby's grandfather. Shares and titles don't give you the right to manipulate your own father. Steffy: Maybe you should have started eavesdropping a little sooner, because my father was -- Brooke: I am sick of it, steffy! I am sick and tired of the way you treat my daughter, the way you interfere with her happiness any chance you get! Well, that is it. It's not gonna happen again, do you hear me? Never again. . . . .

She asked her to back down but she does not want to give it up

Noah: (Sighs) Abby: Hey, what ya doin'? Noah: Probably wasting time. Adam gave me these memory cards. He thinks maybe one of them came from Mom's camera. Abby: Oh, uh, the video of your mom trying to save Skye? I-I actually thought he made that up. Noah: Well, apparently he saw it, but then it was taken away and erased. Abby: Erased? Noah: Yeah. Yeah, this software can supposedly restore digital data. I don't know if it'll work, but I have to give it a try. Abby: Can I help? Noah: No, I'm-- I need to take a break. How'd it go with Grandpa and Ashley when they found out you ditched rehab? Abby: (Sighs) That is a really, really good question. Noah: And you don't have a really good answer 'cause you didn't tell them, right? They're gonna find out. Abby: I know. They're gonna find out eventually. I'm not in a hurry. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Um, so, Victor, if you're having any second thoughts about putting me on the board, you know, I'll completely understand. It's not too late to change your mind. Victor: My offer was based on your business acumen and your integrity. It had nothing to do with my purchasing Jabot. Lauren: But even understanding my conflict of interest? Victor: Mm-hmm. Lauren: Fenmore's is gonna be heavily involved in promoting Jabot's new line, which is in direct competition with Beauty of Nature. Victor: So what's the problem? I see none. If you don't believe me, then ask my lawyer. Lauren: (Laughs) Who is my husband, who has a conflict of interest himself, right? Michael: Nonsense. Lauren: (Laughs) Michael: I can state with complete objectivity that Victor is damn lucky to have you. Victor: You see? The "Ayes" have it. Lauren: I guess I'll just take my seat. Victor: You do that. Lauren: And thank you. Victor: All right. Michael: Right this way... Lauren: Okay. Michael: Madame board member. Hello, Victoria. Victoria: Hello. Hi. (Sighs) Victor: (Sighs) Welcome back. Victoria: Thank you. Victor: You belong here, you know. Hello, Bob. Bob: Sir. Victor: How are you? Bob: I'm fine. Victor: Bob Lemon, my daughter Victoria. Bob is the C.E.O. of Pure Foods. Victoria: Oh, very nice to meet you. Bob: Nice to meet you. Victor: I'm so glad you accepted my invitation to join the board. Victoria: That's very true. Michael: Ahh, Mr. Lemon. Welcome, welcome. Bob: Sir. Michael: May I introduce you to my wife and fellow board member, Lauren Fenmore? (Voices overlapping) Victoria: So at least half the board is bound to be supportive of your goals, but what about the ones that forced their way in here by buying up the stock? And what exactly is your strategy for dealing with Tucker and Adam and... Victor: Tucker's still in the hospital. He can't be here. As for Adam, I don't know if Michael's message got to him that the meeting had been moved up, okay? Victoria: Right. Victor: Speaking of the devil... [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Yeah, thanks. It does feel good to be back. I'll talk to you soon. Bye. Billy: Keys. Nick: Check. Billy: Cash--better. Nick: Really? Billy: Joking, obviously. Nick: All right. Billy: (Chuckles) Well, good luck, Man. Nick: Thanks, Dude. Phyllis: Hey. Billy: Whoa, what are you doing-- what is she doing here? Nick: Well, Billy, I hired her. Billy: You hired her, after everything she did to Vicki and me? I mean, me--I understand. But Vicki? Your own sister? I mean, she made it her mission to make Vicki's life a living hell. Phyllis: Oh, come on, I did not. I wasn't trying to hurt anybody. Billy: And she used this magazine to do it. She lured Daisy back to town. Nick: Okay, okay, that's enough! That's enough. We're not gonna do that, all right? Look, this is my decision now. It's my magazine, so it doesn't have anything to do with you anymore. You might want to take off, you know? Billy: All right. Well, you know, I was gonna wish you luck, but now, Buddy, you're gonna need it. Nick: (Sighs) Phyllis: Billy seemed hung-over. He can't even take care of himself, let alone a child. What do you think? Nick: I think it is a devastating thing to lose a child. It's very tough on a marriage. Phyllis: This family stuff might make it difficult for us to work together. Nick: Maybe. Phyllis: Um, listen. If this is gonna be difficult on you... we don't have to do this. I was just hoping we could get back to the way things were. Is that a bad idea? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, I think we can get started. Let the record show that the board members in attendance are Mr. Bob Lemon, C.E.O. of Pure Foods, uh, Ms. Lauren Fenmore Baldwin, co-C.E.O. of Fenmore department stores and stockholder, Ms. Victoria Newman, C.O.O. of Newman Enterprises, and the appointed representative of A.S.C., Inc. Victor: Excuse me. I didn't get your name. Davis: Davis Holloway. Michael: Oh, and Adam Newman, stockholder, is also here. Victor: All right. Michael: The first thing on the agenda is to elect a chair. Victoria: I nominate Victor Newman. Adam: And I... second the motion. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: But what if your parents come to visit you in rehab? Abby: Then they will find out sooner rather than later that I am not there. Noah: And be completely freaked out that you're missing. Abby: If I do not end up on the nightly news, they're fine, trust me. Noah: If you're trying to convince me that they sent you to rehab just to keep the Naked Heiress from doing her thi-- Abby: No. They sent me there to shut me up. Noah: About what? Abby: Before my dad found out about it and basically had me kidnapped, I was... about to confess... that I was the one that hit Tucker, not my mom. Noah: You were driving? Abby: I didn't see him until it was too late. Noah: (Sighs) Abby: I lost control of the car. I-I had been drinking. Noah: Abby. Abby: I'm sorry. Trust me. I am so incredibly sorry, okay? I've been trying to do the right thing ever since, but my parents won't let me, which is crazy, seeing has how they've given how many lectures on telling the truth and taking responsibility. Noah: (Sighs) Well, at least the charges against your mom were dropped. Abby: If that hadn't happened, I would have come forward. Noah: (Sighs) I mean, I guess at a certain point with parents, you just have to assume they're doin' the best they can, right? I mean, what's the alternative? You become extremely judgmental and a complete jerk? Abby: Is there a third option? Noah: (Chuckles) Look, if there is, I haven't discovered it yet. Abby: I've missed you. Noah: I'm sorry I bailed on you. I'm sorry I bailed on everybody. Abby: No, it's okay. I did the same thing. I completely checked out. But we need each other, the only ones that get the nuttiness of this family, okay? So don't you dare go AWOL on me again. Noah: I won't. You, either? Abby: Deal. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Mornin'. Sharon: Hi. Sam: I'm, uh, I'm makin' some coffee, if you'd like some. Sharon: Um, no, thanks. Sam: Uh, it's, uh... (Sighs) It's not broken, but it does-- it does hurt a lot. It'll be better in no time, though, you know? Sharon: Well, if you're waiting for me to have breakfast, don't, 'cause, um, I'm not hungry. Sam: Hey, Sheri? What's goin' on? Sharon: Last night was a mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: What do you want me to say? That it doesn't bother me what Victoria's going through? Phyllis: No, of course not. I feel for Victoria. Of course I do. It killed me to do that. But I-I didn't feel bad enough to sacrifice my own family. And it seems like everybody in town-- y-you know what? Nobody understands how I feel. It doesn't matter. Nick: I understand. Look, Ashley gave up Faith without a fight, so I didn't have to. But I would have. I don't care what Ashley would have gone through. Phyllis: You're unique, because you're the only one in town who doesn't think I'm "Cruella de Vil." Nick: (Sighs) You're a great mother. Lucy's gonna be just fine. Phyllis: Thank you. Nick: Now this magazine is not gonna be fine unless we get our butts in gear, so let's get to it, and no more trying to back out, all right? Phyllis: Okay, I won't. All right, so the magazine may need me, um, but you don't need the magazine... (Chuckles) And you don't need the aggravation. Why did you buy it? [SCENE_BREAK] (Television channels changing) Man: Don't move from that spot. We'll continue our annual "Father Knows Best" marathon in just a moment. (Mutes television) Billy: (Chuckles) Billy: Yeah, it's me. (Clears throat) What's the line on the game this afternoon? Perfect. Double down. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: We have negotiated a production sharing contract with Petrol-China, one that is extremely advantageous to Newman Enterprises. You'll find the reference material in front of you. In essence, it involves a royalty holiday, and an exemption from value-added taxes. Lauren: That's quite an incentive. Victoria: Well, they are in desperate need of our expertise. China's consumption of natural gas is expected to double by 2035. Victor: You're quite right, and they are desperately looking for foreign investment. Adam: A little too desperate, in this case. Victor: You have something to add? Adam: I don't know. I just feel like we might be jumping the gun on this one. The Junggar fields have yet to be evaluated, whereas the Ordos basin-- those are proven reserves. Lauren: The Ordos basin? Adam: Yeah. You, uh, you won't find it in your packet. It's, um, it's another offer we had for a joint venture with the same company, just, uh, just a bit less risky. Victor: The Ordos basin offer was far less advantageous to Newman Enterprises and far less lucrative. It is not worth considering. Adam: Well, I, uh, I know you like a challenge, but my tendency here is to be a little more conservative, especially taking to-- the fact that, um, this company is publicly traded now, so we're spending other people's money. I just think it's wiser to err on the side of caution. Davis: Um, I'd be interested in hearing about this other offer. Bob: If only for comparison's sake. Adam: Okay, so I'm not the only one with misgivings. I think what we should do is just table this vote until the next board meeting, and in the meantime, we can do a little more research, answer a few more questions. Uh, you know, I just don't feel comfortable pulling the trigger on this till we have more information. Victor: You're making a grave mistake, Son. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Noah, Dude, you're good. Noah: Well, hey, don't sound so shocked. Abby: (Laughs) Sorry. I thought I was gonna have to pretend to like it. That's actually a really good song. It's got that whole "Cry Me a River" vibe, which I love. It's good. Did you ever play this for Eden? Noah: No. Abby: But it's about her, right? Noah: I mean, it's just a story. Abby: About a breakup, a really painful one. Noah: Don't read into that. Abby: I, uh, I saw her... recently. Noah: Eden? Abby: She told me not to tell you, or anybody, actually. Noah: Wh-where'd you see her? Abby: Rehab. Noah: Was she okay? I mean, she probably didn't even talk to you. Abby: No, no, she did. She had to. She was, like, my rehab mentor. She wasn't nearly as obnoxious as I had remembered. I actually told her to come back to G.C. Noah: What'd she say? Abby: That there was no chance that was gonna happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, meeting adjourned. Adam: Davis, Bob, it was a pleasure meeting you. Bob: You, too. Adam: See you soon. Lauren: Um, tell Victor he has my support. Michael: You can tell him yourself. He's right there. Lauren: (Chuckles) That's okay. I think when he's that furious, it's good to just keep a safe distance. Michael: Sadly, I do not have that option. Lauren: Mm. Michael: But I can walk you out, Madame board member. Lauren: (Chuckles) Yes, you can. Come on. Victoria: Well... (Sighs) He's always been so conservative. (Scoffs) That is such a load of bull. (Sighs) You know, he's delayed us in becoming involved in an extremely lucrative deal. What's the point? Victor: It's a power play, my darling. Victoria: A major stockholder sabotaging the company. I guess that's sort of ironic coming from me. He wouldn't have had an opening to do so if I hadn't sued you and brought the company to its knees. Victor: Don't think about that, okay? I won't, and I don't. Victoria: There's a lot of collateral damage I never thought of. I'm sorry. Victor: I'm just happy that you and I are working together again. Let's move forward from here, all right? Victoria: All right. Victor: Okay. Victoria: Thank you, Dad. I'll be in my office. Victor: Yep. Adam: So I'll see you at the next meeting. Bob: Thanks. Victoria: (Sighs) You're still here, huh? Adam: I'm sorry. Did I embarrass you in there? Its okay, you know. People don't expect you to keep up with a Harvard grad. Victoria: Wow, you are an ass. Adam: If you feel like you're in over your head, you can always quit like Billy. Hadn't you heard? He sold "Restless Style" to our brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: So you got a settlement of... half a billion dollars? Half a billion dollars. And you could have bought any business you wanted, but you chose this one. Why? Nick: I needed something to keep me busy. Phyllis: Mm. You have two little girls to do that. Nick: Which is exactly why I'm doing this. I don't have time in my schedule for something with a steep learning curve. I didn't want to go back to Newman, and this is... familiar. Phyllis: It's like coming home, right? Nick: Right. Phyllis: Right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: You don't have to do this, you know? Sharon: Yes, I do. Sam: If, uh, if things are movin' too fast, you know, we could always, uh, we could always take a step back. Sharon: (Sighs) I don't see that working. Sam: What are you afraid of, Sheri? What do you think's gonna happen if you stay? Sharon: The same thing that happens to everyone I care about. Sam: No, you see, I-- Sharon: No, you don't even realize. You would just be asking for trouble. I don't want that for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: Um, Kevin didn't say when he'd be back? Abby: So the whole time you were in Paris, you had no idea that Eden had an eating disorder? Noah: (Sighs) No. Abby: Maybe it started after you broke up. Eden: (Sighs) Lauren: It is you! Eden: Hey. Lauren: Oh, my good-- we've been trying to find you. Eden: Hey. Lauren: (Laughs) Eden: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Okay, Boss. Um, the tough questions. What is your vision for the magazine? Nick: Hard-hitting investigative journalism. Phyllis: Really? Well, that's what we've been doing. Nick: Let me clarify. Investigating something other than Newman family scandals. Phyllis: Oh. Victoria: All right, so it's true. You bought the magazine. Nick: I assumed you knew. Victoria: Well, if I had, I would have put a stop to it. You know, Billy's in no frame of mind to be making multimillion-dollar deals right now. Phyllis: Billy is in no frame of mind to run a magazine. Victoria: You stay out of it. Phyllis: I have a vested interest. Victoria: You hired her back? Nick: Phyllis? Phyllis: Yeah? Um, I'm--I'm gonna put money in my meter. Victoria: (Scoffs) I can't believe you. Nick: (Sighs) Okay, hold on. Did Billy tell you that I ever took advantage of him? Victoria: I haven't even talked to Billy. I had to hear this from Adam, of all people. Nick: Why would you be talking to Adam? Victoria: Well, he's on the board now. We had our first meeting just now. Nick: (Chuckles) Oh, so you took Dad up on his offer. You're on the board. Victoria: Please don't judge me. I need this right now. Nick: Everything we fought for, all those times you came crying to me complaining about how mean Daddy was being to you, and that you weren't gonna take it anymore. How long did that last? Victoria: Nothing Dad has ever done hurt me as much as losing Lucy. I thought I had a brother that I could trust to stand by me. How long did that last? [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You should have brought me back sooner. I'm the only one of your kids who inherited your business sense, got a serious education. If you would have included me, had me part of your team, I wouldn't have had to voice my objections so publicly. If it would have been private, I could have avoided embarrassing you in that way. You're slipping, Dad. Everybody in the room saw it. Victor: (Sighs) You're playing with fire, Boy. So this is what you're offering as proof of your brilliant business mind? Hmm? Your little maneuver just cost our company millions of dollars in profits. It had nothing to do with your sense of business. It had to do with your sense for revenge. With the little show you put on, you may have impressed a few innocent bystanders about being reasonable and prudent and a sharp businessman. But we, the rest of us, know who you really are. You are a total fraud...and you're really playing with fire. Now kindly leave this building. Michael: All right, A.S.C. is a holding company based in the Pacific Rim. Victor: What does the acronym stand for? Michael: I could find nothing in the regulatory filings. Victor: Hmm. Do you think it has something to do with Jack Abbott? Michael: Mm, not that I could find. Knowing Jack, if he partnered with someone to get enough shares to be on the board, he'd be flaunting it. Victor: Yeah, just like Adam. How far are they with the S.E.C. investigation? Michael: They're still in the preliminary stages, but they're focusing on Diane. Victor: What do you mean, they're focusing on Diane? That's the wrong person to focus on. They should be focusing on Adam. He's the culprit. He's behind all this. You gotta tell them to focus on Adam. I'm not gonna allow that son of a bitch to hijack the board. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Whistling Bizet's "Habanera" from "Carmen") [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Well, I sure hate to see you go. Sharon: Well, if you knew me a little better, you'd be glad. Sam: Why do you say things like that? Sharon: Because it's true. Sam: It's not. It's not true, Sheri. There's pretty much nothing you could tell me to change the way I feel about you, and I do know you. I've been paying pretty close attention. You're gentle when someone's hurtin'. You're forgivin' if someone hurt you. You're actually pretty stubborn when you're scared, and you are a survivor. Tell me I'm wrong. Sharon: Not about those things. Sam: Well, those are the things that matter, Sheri-- who you are here and now, not--not whatever mistakes you made a hundred years ago. Sharon: People who have believed in me before were let down. Sam: Well, I'm willing to take my chances. You may disagree, you know, but I have to believe there's a reason you ended up here, Sheri. I don't know where this is gonna go, or what that reason's gonna end up to be. I just... I just hope you stick around long enough for us to find out. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: I don't have the cash on me right now, but, I mean, hey, I could write you a check. Man: Okay, look, you're not new to this game. Don't pretend you don't know how it works. Billy: You know I'm good for the money. Otherwise, you wouldn't have let me bet with you, right? I mean... (Clears throat) Hi. Victoria: Hello. (Sighs) Billy: Um, this is my friend, an old friend, a buddy from way back in the day, and this is my wife. Man: (Sighs) Uh, nice to meet you. Billy: Uh, a-are you hungry? I've got--I've got... (Clears throat) I kind of have pizza, and, um, I'll just be a sec. You know, catching up. All right, tell you what... um, well, Dude, thanks for stoppin' by. Man: Yeah. Billy: Uh, glad you're back in town. Let me know when you're free again. Man: All right. Billy: All right. Billy: That why you came over here? To watch the "Father Knows Best" marathon? Victoria: I need to talk to you about something. Billy: Okay, shoot. Victoria: It can wait till you take a shower. Billy: Yeah, fine. No problem. [SCENE_BREAK] Eden: You know, I'm so sorry if you were worried. Lauren: Worried? I-I guess Michael and I thought that you were backpacking or something. Uh, we never expected you to show up here. It's great. I mean, it's so great, and Fen is gonna be so excited. And, you know, I-I've got a meeting at Fenmore's right now, though. Eden: Oh, it's okay. Lauren: No, no, no. I want to stay and I want to talk to you. I-I'm gonna cancel it. Um, my phone's in the car. Let me go get it. I'm gonna call. Eden: Okay. Lauren: And then I'll be right back. Eden: Okay. Lauren: Don't move, all right? Okay. Eden: Okay. (Chuckles) Eden: Hey. Noah: Hey. Abby: Hey. What ya doin' here? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, get this. Victor: What sort of response did you get from the S.E.C.? Michael: Mm, the S.E.C. is less enthused about pursuing Adam because there is less direct evidence. Victor: Are you serious? It's their job to find the evidence. Michael: Oh, that is a point I have made and I will continue to make. (Taps finger on table) Victor: I can't believe this. Michael: Oh, and by the way. Victor: What? Michael: Victoria certainly had your back today. Victor: Yeah, it was nice to have her back. I'm glad I invited her back. Michael: Not easy, I'm sure. Victor: Mm-hmm. I'll never forget her disloyalty, but, you know, a lot of that has to do with that no-good husband of hers. He caused her to make a lot of bad decisions. Everything I ever said about that son of a bitch came true. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: (Sighs) Billy: Okay, so what do you want to talk about? Victoria: "Restless Style" and Phyllis. Billy: Thank you. You heard, huh? Victoria: Yeah, I heard, and I'm furious with Nick, and I think you should cancel the sale. Billy: (Chuckles) Why? Just so I can fire Phyllis again? No, no. No, thanks. Victoria: Right, well, there is that, but there is also that you love your job and you're good at it. And you're in the middle of a custody case, and I doubt that you want to list "Unemployed" as your occupation right now. Billy: What are you doing? Why is this your problem? Victoria: (Scoffs) It's not. Billy: (Scoffs) That's right. It's not your problem. I'm not your headache anymore. There's nothing bonding us together, so you don't need to worry about this. Victoria: Yeah. You got a point. Never mind. (Sighs) At least take care of yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: All through the lawsuit, Victoria's the one insisting that we get out from under Dad's influence. Abby and I did that. Victoria's the one who gets sucked back in. That is tragic. Phyllis: Yeah, well, she'll learn again... and again... and again. You know, in the meantime, just be there for her, right? She's your--she's your sister, and you love her, and she is a good source. She is. I mean, she has a front row seat to the cage fight between your father and Adam. Come on, Nick. We can't overlook that story. It's our niche. It's what we do best-- exclusive in-depth interviews and articles about Newman feuds. Nick: No more stories about Billy and Victoria. Phyllis: No more stories about Billy and Victoria. I agree. Adam, on the other hand-- Nick: Adam is fair game. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: (Vibrates lips) Oh, my God, that's lava. Oh, come on. Hey, it's Adam Newman. I-I'm lookin' through the memory cards right now. I-I think--I think I found it. I need your help. I want you to restore as much of this data as you can. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Here's your coffee. Sheri? You're still here. Sharon: For now. But I can't make you any promises. Sam: Well, I'll tell you what, I won't worry about what's gonna happen if you will stop worrying about what already happened. Where we are right now, that's--that's--that's plenty good enough for me. [NEXT_ON] Devon: Tell me why any of us should trust you to do the right thing now. Lily: Why should we trust you, Cane? Sharon: You don't want me to stay here? Sam: No. Adam: I need your help proving that she didn't kill Skye. Nick: You need evidence of that. Adam: I'll have it, and soon.

Sheri leaves the room just as Sam wakes up

Vivian: There's no stopping you, is there, Carly? First Lawrence, then Melanie, then Daniel. I wonder whose life you're going to take next. I just wonder. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrienne: So this woman that Nathan was hung up on, she's out of his system, right? Stephanie: Yeah. Totally. Adrienne: Is there something else? Another problem maybe? Stephanie: [Sighs] Adrienne: I'm sorry, sweetie. If you don't want to talk about it, we don't have to. Stephanie: No, no, I would. It's just... I'm just a little ashamed. I did something I'm not very proud of. Adrienne: Honey. You've always been so hard on yourself. Since you were a little girl. Come on. Whatever it is you did, it couldn't have been that bad. Stephanie: Actually, it was. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Hey, what's wrong? Melanie: Um, I was just on the phone with Daniel's doctor. Nathan: Oh, that's right. He fell in front of the pub. He was admitted? Melanie: Yeah, and it's affecting his vision. There's, um, there's, like, pressure on his brain, and he's seeing everything in double, and the doctor said that it might be forever and that he's not gonna get any... honey. Philip: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] EJ: Hey, Benny. Mind if I come in? Benny: Sure, Mr. DiMera. EJ: Thanks. Benny: I, uh, wasn't expecting to see you here. At least not so soon. How are you doing? EJ: I'm gonna get to the point. [Clears throat] You read the newspaper, so I'm assuming you know about my ex-wife. Benny: Right, right, right. Yeah, she got out of prison. It's kind of weird. EJ: Yeah, it's kind of weird. She made some kind of agreement with Anna. Anna got the governor to give Nicole a pardon. Benny: Really, Anna did that? EJ: So now Nicole is running around town looking to cause trouble. Benny: Wow. But you don't think Anna told her... I mean, your ex doesn't know that you've been paying Anna and me to watch the little baby, right? Right? [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: You knew damn well that Anna was the kidnapper. How long did you know, Nicole? From the start? Did you know when you were being sentenced for the kidnapping? Did you? Nicole: Are you done? Rafe: You can be charged, Nicole. Nicole: I was pardoned. Remember? Rafe: Yeah, for the kidnapping, not for obstructing a federal investigation. As you know, we're still trying to find the kidnapper, and, well, you are good, I'll give you that, but I doubt even you could come up with a second pardon out of thin air. Nicole: All right. All right, you know what, since you won't quit, I'll tell you. Why not? I'll tell you everything. Anna DiMera and I were partners. [SCENE_BREAK] EJ: So Anna told me that she was gonna cover her tracks. Apparently she did. But now my ex-wife is free, and she and Anna, they seem to have this kind of connection. So you see, Benny, I have to be very careful because I can't have any of this coming back on me. Benny: Mr. D, you can count on me, okay? Please don't worry. EJ: Yeah. Kind of the reason I'm here, Benny. I mean, lately it just seems you've become somewhat of a... a liability. Benny: Mr. D, I've always been loyal, okay? Please. I would never give you up. You have to understand this, sir, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: So you and Anna were partners. Nicole: Oh, yeah. We were quite the little team. Rafe: Is that right? Nicole: Mm-hmm. Rafe: So you were working together when Sydney was kidnapped? Nicole: I bet that's what you'd like to believe, isn't it? I mean, as long as I come up guilty, you're buying it. No, Rafe. The truth is Anna and I were sisters-in-law in a--in a horrible, horrible family. We suffered together. That's what made us partners. Rafe: Oh, right. You were--you were sisters. So Anna felt sorry for you being locked up, so she called the governor and had you pardoned. Nicole: Very good. Looks like you're figuring it out. Now may I go? Rafe: No. No, you're not going anywhere till you give me an honest answer, Nicole. Nicole: I'm afraid I can't help you, okay? So if you'll excuse me... Rafe: Sit down. You sit down, or I'm gonna handcuff you to this damn table till you give me the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Some of us actually work, Vivian. And that's exactly what I'm doing, so get out. Vivian: [Chuckling] Really, Carly, causing an accident of such magnitude and threatening the life of someone who it seems would be very important in your life. Carly: Daniel is going to be fine. Now get out of here. Vivian: From what I understand, he's going to have to say good-bye to his entire medical career. All because of you. Another reason for Melanie to hate you. Justin: Vivian, you were told to get out. Now do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: It's okay. It's okay. I heard about Daniel. But he's gonna get through this, and so are you. Hey, Nathan, I got this covered, man. You can head home, okay? Nathan: Right. [Clears throat] Hey. It's gonna be okay, all right? I'm gonna go check on your dad. Melanie: Thank you. Nathan: Mm-hmm. Philip: Are you all right? Melanie: [Sighs] I am now. Nathan was just being nice. Philip: Right. Melanie: You're not jealous, are you? Philip: I don't know. Should I be? [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Don't you see? I wouldn't have done anything if that stupid little twit hadn't given me this love letter to give to Nathan, her ex-boyfriend. Adrienne: On the day she was gonna get married. Stephanie: To the guy I used to be engaged to. Can you believe it? So I said, "yeah." I mean, what else was I gonna say? And then... Adrienne: And then? Stephanie: I read the letter. And I decided that there was no possible way I could give it to Nathan. Look, I know--I know I was wrong. If I had show Nathan the letter, I mean, it said things like, "If you love me, write me back." What am I supposed to do with that? All of this on Melanie's wedding day. Adrienne: So if Nathan had been allowed to read the letter, your fear is that he would have done something to stop the ceremony. Stephanie: And that would have been wrong in so many ways. Aunt Adrienne, just tell me that you understand. And that you're not disappointed in me. Adrienne: Sorry, baby, I can't do that. Stephanie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Benny: Mr. D, my word is good, I swear it is. Please. EJ: Yeah, I know it is. But as much as I'd love to have you around for future assignments, you need to make yourself scarce. Benny: You want me to leave? EJ: Yeah. Benny: Right, well, that's no problem. EJ: Good. Leave. L.A. New York. Europe. Europe's lovely this time of year. Go to Europe. Okay? But don't come back to Salem. Don't ever come back to Salem. Benny: You got it, Mr. D. EJ: Okay. Now you leave today. You leave this hour. Because I can't have anybody connecting these dots. Things are getting very--very dicey, Benny. You understand me? Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Wow. What's next, agent Hernandez? Hmm? Water-boarding or just a good beating down in some basement room? Rafe: You'd like that, wouldn't you? Nicole: Mm. Rafe: Well, I don't know, Nicole. Depends when you start telling me the truth. Nicole: I have. You just don't want to believe me. Rafe: Is that right? So I'm supposed to believe that your dear friend Anna felt sorry for you 'cause you were locked up, so she got the governor to give you a pardon? Nicole: Rafe, I only have your word that it was Anna who convinced the governor to pardon me. But if you say she did, that's very sweet. Rafe: Yeah, the trouble with that is that version doesn't fly, Nicole. Nicole: It's not a version. Rafe: Yeah, sure it is. Big, innocent eyes--all smoke. My version's a hell of a lot closer to the truth. Nicole: Oh, gosh, do tell. Rafe: Well, you started remembering bits and pieces of information around December. But you never could put a face to the voice. Till one day, bingo. You're sitting in your cell. You remember that it was Anna DiMera that smashed you over the head and took Sydney. So you call her and give her an ultimatum. Either she gets you out, or you rat her out. Well, I'm sure she argued and tried to fight, but then you convinced her. Then some time went by, though, and nothing happened. When you'd all but given up hope, you decided to call me. You were gonna give me Anna on a silver platter. Then, lo and behold, the governor called and granted you a pardon. The rest is history. Nicole: Wow. That actually sounds logical. Now normally, Rafe, you're a very smart person. But not today. Today you're dumb. And dead wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrienne: Stephanie, I just think that once you gave that girl your word to give Nathan the letter, that... Stephanie: I know. I know. Should have given Nathan that stupid letter. Instead, I made a decision, a selfish one, that was only best for me. What was I supposed to do? Here Melanie is, marrying my ex-fiancé, and she's still hung up on Nathan. Adrienne: Not a very classy move, I agree. Stephanie: No, Melanie is anything but classy, and that is why I decided not to show Nathan that letter. But... Adrienne: But? Stephanie: Nathan found out about the letter. Adrienne: Does he know what's in it? Stephanie: No. And that he can never find out. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: I wrote to you on my wedding day. I wanted to say I'm sorry for all the problems that I've caused us, you, and, you know, say good-bye. Nathan: Why the hell can't I get her out of my head? [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: No. No, no, you don't need to be jealous. I was just--I was on the phone with Dr. Williams, and he showed up. Philip: Oh, your dad's doctor? Melanie: Yeah. He's seeing double. Daniel is. They don't... they don't know if he's gonna get better. Philip: They can't do anything for him? Melanie: I don't know. I mean, maybe they can, but... I was--I was just kind of losing it, and Nathan showed up, but it doesn't matter because then you showed up, and you're the one that I want to be with. Okay, you're the one I married, right? Philip: Right. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Look, Anna and I had a bond. We were both married to DiMera men. Rafe: Please. Sami told me you hated each other. Nicole: How would she know? She never saw us together. Rafe: You were never together. Nicole: All right, look. [Sighs] I was relatively new into the household when Tony died. And Anna and I didn't spend a lot of time together, but we still had a connection. Rafe: A connection? Nicole: Yes. We got along, Rafe. We had empathy for each other. And if Anna took Sydney, like everyone says she did, but nobody is proving, then I'm sure she felt sorry that her sister-in-law was in prison for something she had done. And she probably felt guilty. Rafe: So she took pity on you and granted you a pardon. Nicole: That's all I can figure. Rafe: Well, figure this, Nicole. The real deal is that she got you out so that you would keep your mouth shut. But it doesn't matter anymore. Because we all know that it's Anna who kidnapped Sydney, and you've got your pardon, so why don't you just tell the truth for once in your life and tell me where Anna is? [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: As I recall, Vivian, there's a restraining order out on you, and you're not allowed within 50 yards of Carly. Vivian: Oh, darling, I had my attorneys revoke that minor legality months ago. Now I have wonderful news. Who wants to hear it? Carly: Not me. Vivian: Well, I'm telling you anyway. I am putting down roots. Rich, powerful roots, I might add. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: The truth is, I don't care about Anna. Not my concern. All I care about is that I'm free. Rafe: So you after Sydney again, in which case, you're gonna wind up right back in jail. Nicole: Sydney is not my baby. She belongs with EJ and Sami. Rafe: Don't forget it. Nicole: I won't. But I feel very sorry for you. Rafe: Why is that? Nicole: You worked your butt off to rescue Sydney, except you didn't. And then you worked your butt off to catch the kidnapper, except you didn't. No wonder Sami decided to lie to you. You weren't useful to her anymore. Now if we're done... Rafe: Get out. Nicole: Always a pleasure. Rafe: One last question, Nicole. Why come back to Salem? Why come back to a place where everyone hates you? Nicole: Oh, Rafe, I mean, that's simple and obvious. I came back to take what's mine, what's always been mine. By the way, tell your sister hi. [SCENE_BREAK] Benny: Hello. EJ: Benny, where are you? Benny: At the airport, sir. Plane leaves in an hour. EJ: Good. I want you to remember what I said earlier. I want you to disappear, okay? You never contact me. Never want to hear from you again. Benny: You got it, sir. EJ: Good. You--you do understand the consequences if you disobey me? Benny: Not to worry, Mr. D. This is the last conversation we're gonna have. EJ: Excellent. Have a good flight. Benny: Vodka. Neat. EJ who? [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: [Sighs] One liar. One off the map. Now what? Conway, you ever get that information about those stores near where the cottage where Sydney was held? The ones with the baby supplies? Conway: Everything's in this folder. The repeat customers are on top. Rafe: Is that right? Conway: Yeah. Rafe: Well, thanks for telling me. Okay, something tells me we're not gonna get lucky here and find any pictures of Anna DiMera. Let's see what we've got. Dads, moms, Grandpa, Grand-- except this guy. Any reason a guy takes a gun with him to buy diapers? Please tell me this guy's not an off-duty detective. Conway: No. That guy stood out, so Commander Brady had him run through facial recognition. We just got these results. Rafe: Give it to me. Benjamin Lewis Gorman. A.K.A. Benny the Man? A.K.A. Benny Buttons. Multiple priors. Five to ten at Statesville. Can you run an APB on this guy for me? Conway: Absolutely. Commander Brady said anything you need. Rafe: All right, well, thanks a lot. Listen, also check all the usual spots-- airports, bus, train stations. Do me a favor. Fax this mug shot to the local hotels. See if he's staying there with anyone, okay? And if they do find him, if someone sees him, don't do a damn thing. Just keep him in sight, okay? Conway: Okay. Rafe: Benny Buttons, huh? Maybe I don't need Nicole after all. Maybe you can be my ticket. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Miss me? [Laughs] Oh, yeah, I thought so. Oh, and I miss you too. My entire world is empty without you, toots. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: You know, Vivian, you'd communicate better with people if you didn't always speak in tongues. What does putting down rich and powerful roots mean? Vivian: Well, I thought that'd be rather obvious, especially to someone like you, Justin. Victor and I are getting married. Yes. Just wonderful, isn't it? Joy, celebration, I'll become a member of the family... and, well, congratulations to me. Justin: Why in the hell would Victor want to be connected to that old crone? Carly: Guess. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrienne: Okay. You got away with keeping the letter away from Nathan, but what if all you did was delay the inevitable? What if Nathan still has feelings for Melanie? Stephanie: No. No, Nathan's a smart guy. He's practical, and he knows it's over. Melanie's married. Adrienne: Maybe so, but feelings have a way of coming back, sweetheart. Whether you want them to or not. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Maybe I should go back to the hospital and check on Daniel. Philip: If that's what you want to do, yeah. Melanie: So is that how it's gonna be, huh? I just get whatever I want? Philip: Of course. I love you. You're my wife. Melanie: Yes, I am, now and forever. You know what, maybe we should just go back to Maggie's and get under the covers. Vivian: Children. I have wonderful news. [SCENE_BREAK] Benny: Let's go again, huh? And dump this one. There's a weird thingy in it. See? Man: Yeah. No problem. Vodka neat? Benny: Yup. Rafe: [Sighs] A beer, please? Man: You got it. Benny: Hey, put this gentleman's beer on me. Rafe: Hey, thanks a lot, man. Thanks. So you hit the mother lode there, huh? Benny: Yeah. Something like that. Rafe: [Exclaims] Thanks. Benny: Keep it. Man: Thank you very much. Rafe: [Sighs] I tell you, I wish I'd come a pile of cash like that. I'd hire a P.I. to find this lady friend of mine. Benny: She lost? Rafe: Split. Benny: That's too bad. Rafe: Yeah. She had some trouble. She just took off. Benny: Tough break. Really miss her, huh? Rafe: Oh, man. Tell you what... I want her back so bad I can taste it. She had the prettiest name too. Benny: Yeah, I like those ladies with the pretty names. Rafe: Yeah. Benny: Lolita. Doreen. Margarita. Rafe: Margarita. [Laughter] That's good. Benny: What was your lady's name? Rafe: Anna. Anna DiMera. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Well, aren't you even gonna say hi? Or better yet, congratulations? Free at last. And you want to know what the kicker is? Hmm? Oh, come on, EJ, step it up a notch. This is the fun part. Not only was I pardoned, but my record was expunged. Yep. I'm cleaner than clean. In fact, I could join the police force. EJ: What the hell are you doing here? Nicole: I was feeling a little parched. EJ: No, I mean what the hell are you doing in Salem? Nicole: It's my home. EJ: Well, judging by what somebody did to your face, not everybody thinks so. You're not welcome here. Nicole: Yeah, well, maybe not in your creepy, depressing mansion, but this lovely little burrow is where I'm planning on making my very clean, very fresh start. EJ: [Laughs] Yeah. Bollocks, my dear. You'll be back to your lying and scheming in no time. I know it. You know it. Everybody knows it. Nicole: Come on, EJ. You've committed how many crimes? I can't even count. Can't I just have this one time? EJ: You'd still be in jail were it not for the fact that Anna knew the governor. Nicole: That's right. You know, I think I may make lucky my middle name. But you, I mean, you must be really ticked at Anna. She had Sydney all those months? And then she double-crossed you. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Okay, Vivian, let's get this straight. We are not your children. I'm not. Are you? Melanie: No. Philip: Melanie's not. Never were. Never will be. Vivian: Well, you know, when you reach the age of 40 as I am, you think of other people younger as children. No offense. Philip: Yeah. We were just leaving, right? Melanie: Yeah. Vivian: Oh, okay. I'm being rejected. I understand. It's okay. But we'll have ample time to make that up when we become a family. Philip: What are you talking about? Vivian: Oh, Philip, be happy. It's a child's dream. Parents reunited. Melanie: What? Vivian: Your father and I are getting married. He finally popped the question. [SCENE_BREAK] Adrienne: I don't want to sound like an alarmist. I just want you to be careful. Just because someone's wearing a wedding ring doesn't-- Stephanie: Doesn't mean they won't have feelings for someone else? Adrienne: Or that someone else might not have feelings for her, sweetheart. Come here. Give me a hug. I gotta go. Stephanie: Oh, don't leave me. Adrienne: Oh, sweetie pie. Stephanie: So good seeing you. Thanks for listening. Adrienne: Any time. I love you. Stephanie: I love you more. Adrienne: [Chuckles] Nathan: Steph. Stephanie: Hey. Nathan: Hey. Stephanie: What are you doing back here? Nathan: I thought we could talk. Is this a good time? [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: I got six men with eyes on you. You're not going anywhere. Relax. Sit down. Come on, Benny. You don't mind if I call you Benny, do you? By the way, I'm Special Agent Hernandez. FBI. Let's talk about Anna. Benny: You--you know Anna DiMera? Rafe: Well, not as well as you do. Now Sydney DiMera, I know her very well. But then again, so do you. In fact, look at that. You even know what size diaper she wears. Now trust me, your secret's safe with me, buddy. I mean, I'm sure every time you went out, you had to ask Anna what size they were while she stayed back at the cottage watching Sydney. Benny: I don't know a Sydney. Rafe: Right. By the way, once we ran this picture through facial recognition, we got your DNA from a prison file. Guess what. Hey, hey, guess what. You're never gonna believe this. We actually were able to prove that you handled that stuffed animal, that one that Sydney liked to play with so much. The one that was accidentally left behind. Benny: I want a lawyer. Rafe: Of course you do. It's not a problem. I mean, not that some mouthpiece is actually gonna help you, but I'll tell you what... I can. Now if you play your cards right and you're smart about this, Benny, I can get you a deal. I'll talk to the prosecutor, who happens to be a very good friend of mine, and all I need are two things: Who Anna was working with and where she went. [SCENE_BREAK] EJ: Now why would you say that? Hmm? Nicole: I don't know. Why would I? EJ: I mean, I was never close with Anna, so how could she possibly betray me? How could she do that? Nicole: Well, I lived in that mausoleum you called a home, remember? And you and Anna were buds. EJ: Mm-hmm. I mean, I never had an issue with her. She was my sister-in-law. Nicole: Mm-hmm. And after Tony died, you were very supportive of her. Even after she turned her back on Stefano. EJ: She was alone. Nicole: Right. And I wasn't surprised when she helped me get a pardon from the governor. But I was surprised when she had hurt you. EJ: Hurt me? Nicole: She took Sydney. EJ: Yes, I know what she did. Nicole: And so when I was thinking back on our conversations when I was still in prison, I know exactly why Anna took Sydney. EJ: Do you now? Nicole: Mm-hmm. EJ: Well, why don't you tell me what Anna told you, Nikki? Why don't you tell me that? [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: Okay, Carly, you got to help me out here. Carly: Oh, all right, Justin. What happened? Are you sleep-deprived? Did you drink your lunch? Justin: [Laughs] Okay, fine. Forget it. To hell with it. Carly: [Mutters] Justin: Wait a minute. Of course. Victor hates the fact that you and Bo are together, so marrying Vivian is sending you a message. Carly: A little late, but I'll give you an a-plus. Justin: He's telling you that, as long as you and Bo are together... Carly: He will keep a deadly snake around ready to strike whenever he gives the word. Adrienne: Carly. Is that you? Carly: Adrienne, I heard you were back. Well, for a few days. How are you? Adrienne: I'm fine. You? Carly: Hanging in. Adrienne: Good, good, good. I see you're back at the hospital. Carly: Yeah, still playing doctor. Adrienne: And back with Bo. Carly: Uh-huh. Adrienne: Wow. I never dreamed that would have happened. Not with Hope around. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Sure, I have time. Is something wrong? Nathan: Well... not exactly wrong. Stephanie: Let me guess. The E.R. called, and they changed your hours, and we have to reschedule our dinner. We have to cancel our dinner? Nathan: Yes. I can't go out with you tonight. Stephanie: Okay. No problem. Do you want to tell me why? Nathan: It's Melanie. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: What are you smoking, Vivian? My father would never marry you. Vivian: Philip, you're in love. Why not the magnificent lion that's your father? Philip: My father's a magnificent lion. My father may be a lot of things, but he is not nuts. Vivian: Oh, well, I couldn't agree more. He's a man of great passion and virile needs. Philip: Ugh. I don't want to hear this anymore. You're making this up. She's trying to provoke me. Let's go. Vivian: Oh, now, wait a minute. No, wait a minute. You know, I've always wanted to be with Victor like you've always wanted to be with his handsome son. We are attracted to the same sort of men. You know, strong, bold, noble. Aren't we? And I know Philip's a bit thrown by this, but what do you think of it, darling? Melanie: Uhh... [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Actually, I'm surprised myself, to be back with Bo, but we're happy together. Adrienne: Oh. How's their little girl handling it? Carly: Honestly, I wouldn't know. Adrienne: I see. I always feel worse for the children. They're the ones who suffer the most. Then again, Bo and Hope, boy, they have such a long history, so much love between them. And no matter what they've gone through, they have always, always made it back to each other. Carly: And the point you're trying to make with me is? Adrienne: It's advice really. Carly: Oh, I can't get enough of that. Adrienne: Oh, I'm sure. Don't get too comfortable. Not with Hope around. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: So you can't go out with me tonight because of Melanie? Nathan: Look, this is really hard for me. But I owe it to you to be honest. Stephanie: Go for it. Nathan: It wouldn't be fair for me to date you anymore. Because I still have feelings for her. [SCENE_BREAK] Vivian: Oh, I hope I haven't come on too strong for you, darling. Melanie: Uh, I want to go now. Philip: All right, let's go. Vivian: Oh, no, no, no, you stay, you stay. But I do hope that when Victor and I get married that you and my beloved son will move in to the mansion so we can be one big happy family. Ciao, darlings. Have a wonderful afternoon. Philip: Yeah, she definitely doubled her dosage today, didn't she? Melanie: No, no, no. We're not--we're not living-- we're not moving in with your dad and... Philip: Babe, whoa, wh-whoa. Are you kidding me? Not when Mary Poppin' Pills is living there, no. Melanie: [Sighs] Okay. Philip: You don't think my dad's really gonna marry her, do you? Melanie: I don't know. I mean, I really don't know. But I don't care. I don't care. 'Cause I just want you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: So what do you say, Benny? We got a deal? You tell me where Anna DiMera went and who she's working with, and you get off for time served. Benny: Pal, you can't keep questioning me. I just asked for a lawyer. Buzz off. Rafe: Okay. It's your choice. I'm sure Salem P.D.'s gonna love having you as their houseguest. Take him away, Conway. Let Commander Brady know that he was up to his eyeballs aiding and abetting a kidnapping and that we can prove it. Don't let him talk to anyone, and if I know Roman, he's gonna want you to read him his rights on video. He'll break, and then we'll know who Anna DiMera was working with. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: What is with you today? Why are you so curious about what Anna said to me? EJ: Frankly, I'm having a hard time recovering from the trauma of Sydney's kidnapping. So now that one of her kidnappers is back in town, you'll excuse me if I'm a little bit paranoid. Nicole: No. EJ: No? Both: No. Nicole: I know you. You're blowing smoke. You're not paranoid or traumatized. You're not even just curious. You are worried as hell about what Anna said to me. So spit it out, EJ. What exactly would Anna have said to me? [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I took a very big risk, but it paid off. Nicole: You are scared. And now I just have to figure out why. Sami: I want us to be together.

Rafe questions Nicole, but she refuses to give Anna up

Valerie: I didn't realize how late it is. We need to get ready for work. Dante: Work! Right. I, uh, got to call Sonny and see if Rocco can stay at his house. Valerie: Yeah. I'll meet you down at the station. Crap, I'm gonna be so late. By the time it takes the launch to get to Wyndemere and back -- it's one of the major drawbacks of living on an island. Dante: You could skip the boat ride. Valerie: I need to shower. Dante: You can do that here. [15 Minutes Later. Water running] Lulu: Dante? Rocco? I'm back, you guys! Sweetie, are you here? Oh. Well, looks like Daddy has been falling behind on the housekeeping. We have more important things to talk about. [Water shuts off] Lulu: Dante? Are you in the shower? I'm gonna surprise you! [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Uh, hey, Sabrina. Have you seen my mother by any chance? I really need to talk to her. Sabrina: Oh, I'm sorry, but you just missed her. She's gone. Dillon: Gone? Gone where? Sabrina: The airport. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Thank you. Oh, for Pete's sake. I've got it! No. Paul Hornsby. Paul: [Chuckles] Hello, Tracy. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Oh! Elizabeth: Sorry. Patrick: Hey. You okay? Elizabeth: You're in a hurry. Patrick: Yeah, one of my patients had a change in her condition. Elizabeth: Oh, which one? Patrick: Hayden Barnes. Elizabeth: Hayden? Patrick: Yeah. Elizabeth: What about her? Patrick: Well, her vitals are picking up. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So how much time do we have here? Sam: Not much, which is why we've got to get crackin'. Jake: Get crackin', huh? Okay. Sam: Oh. Jake: I guess it's too much to hope for that your cousin gave you the combination. Sam: Mm, sadly no, which is why I brought this. Jake: But... [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Dante! Dante: Hey. When did you get home? Lulu: Um, just now. I was gonna surprise you in the shower, but you beat me to the punch. Where's Rocco? Dante: He's at Sonny's. Lulu: Okay. He didn't go to daycare? Dante: Uh, nope. He's being watched by Carly and Sonny today. Lulu: That's fine, I guess. Is everything okay? Dante: No, Lulu, everything is not okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Valerie: [Sighs] Thanks for the offer, but I should get home. I can't show up to work in the same clothes I wore yesterday. Dante: That's a good call. Valerie: Yeah. The sooner I get back to Wyndemere, the sooner I can change. Dante: Okay, well, I will see you at the station. Valerie: Yeah. Dante: Hey, Valerie. Everything's gonna work out. Valerie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Paul. As if things weren't bad enough, I have to see your face for the first time in decades. What are you doing here? Paul: I have to tell you, Tracy, you haven't changed a bit. Tracy: Neither have you. You're still a lying cheat in a pretty package. Paul: I would have thought after all these years you'd have forgotten about the past and look back fondly on our time together. Tracy: Fondly? Fondly of you chasing after my daughter-in-law and trying to pilfer my father's company? Paul: Ancient history. It's water under the bridge. Tracy: Yeah, well, I don't know about the water, but as far as bridges are concerned, looks or no looks, you're a troll. Paul: [Chuckling] Now, Tracy. Is that any way to talk to your favorite ex- husband and the father of your child? [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: What is my mother doing at the airport? Sabrina: She's catching a flight. Dillon: She's flying commercial? Since when? Sabrina: Since she no longer has access to the ELQ jet. Dillon: Why is she leaving Port Charles? Sabrina: Because of Nikolas. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Hayden's numbers haven't changed since she was in a coma. Are you saying she woke up? Patrick: I don't know. I'm gonna go take a look at her right now. Excuse me. Hold that, please. Thank you. Nikolas: Hey, I forgot to ask you something. Come here. What the hell is going on with Hayden? [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: Where did you get that very illegal-looking gadget? Sam: [Laughs] Where do you think? Spinelli. Jake: Of course, Spinelli. You told me he was a genius. [Clears throat] You weren't kidding. Sam: Oh, this is nothing. You should see what he can do with a supposedly secure database. He can find anyone anywhere. Jake: Hmm. Maybe we should have asked him to run a search on me. Sam: Got it. Yes! Just like that... we're in. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Please talk to me. Dante: How's your grandma doing? Lulu: I have to be honest with you, Dante. I wasn't with my grandmother. Dante: No kidding. No kidding! You know, she called here on July the 4th. Wanted to talk to you. I said you couldn't come to the phone 'cause you were tending to Rocco. I didn't think it was appropriate to tell your grandmother that you were too busy screwing Dillon Quartermaine. Lulu: Oh, my God. Dante, that is not what -- Dante: Don't lie to me! Do not lie to me. You threw away everything we had, and now you're pissing on it by insulting me. Lulu: No, you have to listen to me. Dante: I have listened to you. I have listened to you over and over and over again. I listened to you when you told me Dillon came here to meet Rocco. That was a lie. I listened to you when you told me you were going to Italy to take care of your sick grandmother. That was a lie. Don't stand there right now and tell me you're not banging Dillon when I know damn well that you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: My mother isn't one to let Nikolas Cassadine chase her out of town. Sabrina: Oh, no. Tracy isn't running away. No, she's got a plan. Dillon: [Scoffs] That's not always a good thing. Where is she going? Sabrina: Los Angeles. Your niece, Brook Lynn, is on tour, and Tracy wants to find out what Nikolas is holding over her. Dillon: I think I know where she's going with this. Nikolas blackmailed Brook Lynn, and blackmail is illegal. Ergo, if my mom can prove Nikolas is a blackmailer, she can force him out of ELQ. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: You've got the ex-husband part right, but as far as favorite is concerned -- not so much. In a lifetime of bad relationships, you were the worst. Paul: Tracy, you wound me. Tracy: If I were to use the word "favorite" to describe you, I would have to put "least" in front of it. Paul: Am I as bad as, say, Lord Larry Ashton? Tracy: A weasel and a con-man, but ultimately harmless. Paul: Gino Soleito? Anthony Zacchara? You've married some real winners over the years. Tracy: Well, I guess it takes one to know one. Paul: I will never apologize for who I am. But I do wish I was your favorite ex. Tracy: Keep wishing. Paul: I'm guessing that that honor would fall to Luke Spencer. Tracy: [Chuckles] Well, Luke Spencer would give you a run for your money in the jackass department. In fact, I would be hard-pressed to figure out which one of you I despise more. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Nikolas, this is your aunt. Again. Your failure to return my phone calls leads me to believe that you have used questionable tactics in gaining control of ELQ. This concerns me for many reasons, not least of which you're acting like a Cassadine! Nikolas. The Quartermaines are our friends. I'm worried about you. Call me. TJ: Ms. Davis? Alexis: Hey. TJ. What are you doing at the hospital? Are you okay? TJ: Oh, I'm fine. I'm just getting a physical, you know, PCU wants it updated every year. Alexis: Oh, yeah. I should know all about that because I've gone over every page with Molly with these admission applications. I think I'm blocking it out. TJ: Why? Aren't you excited about Molly going to college? Alexis: No. I'm dreading it. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: What exactly did Patrick say? Elizabeth: Hayden's numbers are improving. He's checking on her as we speak. Nikolas: You think it's possible she could wake up? Elizabeth: I don't know. There's no way to predict. Some people can have brain damage and never recover, or they could be perfectly fine like nothing ever happened. Nikolas: So what? It's a waiting game? Elizabeth: Nikolas, it's gonna be disastrous if she wakes up. Aside from you and me and Helena, Hayden is the only other person who knows Jake is really Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: I imagine the ELQ stocks are not in there. Sam: Probably not. That would be too easy. You can take a look at those, though. Jake: Okay. Is that your cousin's idea of petty cash? Sam: Yeah. Pretty much. Ooh. Jake: Nice gun. Sam: Mm. What's this? Jake: What you got? Oh. Sam: Oh! Jake: Family heirloom, huh? Sam: Wow. Yeah, it has to be. Jake: [Chuckles] Sam: What? Jake: Nothing. Nothing. Sam: What do you mean "nothing"? Look, the first rule of breaking and entering is you have to trust the person you're working with, so whatever it is you were gonna say, you might as well just say it. Jake: Okay, I didn't realize there were rules to this game, but I just didn't think that you were into jewelry. That's all. Okay? Can we continue to -- Sam: Why not? What, do you think this necklace is too girly for me? Jake: I didn't say that. Sam: You didn't have to. Just because I'm a PI doesn't mean I can't appreciate fine jewelry. Jake: Okay, you're looking way too far into this. Sam: You're making assumptions when you barely even know me. Jake: You know what? I don't know you? I don't know you? Okay. I know that you like riding motorcycles, and I know that you like drinking Scotch on the rocks. I know that you're good under pressure, just like you are right now. I know that you loved all your friends and your family. I know you don't mind getting into a fight, and I know that your son is the most important thing in the world to you, and I know that you haven't had it easy. I also know that we're in a hurry. And for the record, I think you're very girly. Sam: You do? Jake: [Clears throat] Yes, I do. In the toughest, most badass definition of the term. And if you ever got a chance to wear this necklace, you'd be smokin' hot, so... Sam: I wouldn't hold your breath, because I'm sure Nikolas would never let me borrow that necklace. And as far as he knows, I've never seen the inside of his safe, so I wouldn't even know it exists. Jake: Yeah, you know, let's get back to work here. Sam: Okay. What's this? Jake: A driver's license? Sam: Hayden Barnes. Jake: What is my fake wife's license doing in your cousin's safe? Sam: I have no idea. Jake: As far as I know, Ric picked someone that no one from Port Charles would recognize to impersonate my wife, so how does your cousin fit into this, and how is he connected to Hayden? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: I was furious when you called Hayden's bluff and dared her to tell Jason the truth. Nikolas: I know. Elizabeth: I knew I was gonna lose him. But then she got shot -- an accidental victim in a mob hit gone wrong. Nikolas: Things would be a whole lot different right now if Shawn Butler hit his target. Elizabeth: I hate myself for feeling this way, but -- Nikolas: You're grateful for what happened. Elizabeth: She was threatening to ruin everything for us. Once she went into a coma, all of our problems were solved. And now if she wakes up... Nikolas: She'll blow our secret wide open. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: You ever think about the day that Hayden was shot? Why didn't she just get the hell out of that garage? Sam: Because she wanted to tell you who you are. Jake: Yeah, maybe. Maybe she was lying. Or maybe she was telling the truth. I don't know. Maybe she was trying to help me out, and she caught a bullet for her trouble. Sam: That still isn't your fault. Jake: It was my fault. I was the target. She was collateral damage, and now she's lying in a hospital bed. You know, that was one of the risks of me having brain surgery -- that I might end up in a coma. And that scared the hell out of me, because I knew I didn't have anybody I could ask to kill me. Sam: Is that what you would have wanted? Jake: Yeah. I'm not afraid to die. Sam: Just -- just...afraid to be helpless. Jake: Terrified, actually. Valerie: Chandler, can you do me a favor and call the launch captain? Tell him I'll be ready in 15? Jake: This one. Sam: Yeah, I like that one. Valerie: Sam? Sam: Valerie! Hi. Valerie: What are you guys doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: You know, you and Dillon weren't even careful. You're standing there in each other's arms in our doorway talking about things that I shouldn't know about. Lulu: How could you possibly know that? Dante: Valerie saw you. Lulu: Oh, and then she went running to tell you? Dante: No, no, no, no, no. You don't put this on her, okay? I had to drag this information out of her, and even then, she insisted that she must have misunderstood something. I wanted to believe that, too. That is, until the last morning. Lulu: What last morning? What does that mean? Dante: The last morning that I believed in you. The last morning that I thought that you gave a damn about me and our son. Lulu: God, Dante, you are so wrong about all of this -- Dante: Really? Really? Yes! Am I? Am I? So when I walked in the room, and you were talking to Maxie, right? You were talking to Maxie? That's who you hung up on when I walked in the room? Lulu: No. No. No, but if you could just let me explain. Dante: No, listen. Listen. You listen to me! Okay? 'Cause I lied, too. All right? I told you I was going to work, but I didn't. I hung out in the hallway, and I watched you. I watched you. I followed you go to Quartermaine house to see Dillon. But you didn't go to the front door. No, you're not that stupid. You're a married woman. You know the servants don't want -- you don't want them seeing you, a married woman, going there having your little affair. Lulu: That's not what it was like. Dante: Really? Really? You knock on the side door. The guy answers in the door in a freakin' towel. Did you even make it into his room, or did he just do you right there in the den? [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: I give my mother credit for trying, but her plan is a long shot. Sabrina: Well, at least Tracy's out there doing something instead of hiding out in this house after that disaster of an engagement party. Dillon: As it turns out, there's a lot more that happened. Sabrina: Yeah, and I get it. I -- when I lost my ex, Patrick, I had to keep busy, you know? I had to stay away from the things that reminded me of him, and Tracy's just doing the same thing. She needed a change of scenery after Luke broke their engagement and broke her heart. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Has Luke been raiding your bank accounts? Pilfering your liquid assets? Tracy: No, that would be your MO. Paul: Oh, I can't be the only husband who's had his hand in your pocket -- so to speak. Tracy: Luke has embezzled from me over the years. This time, all he did was break my heart. Paul: Well, it must have been bad if you're willing to admit it. Tracy: Look, I have a plane to catch. I'd like to say it's been great. It hasn't. Paul: I know that you are obsessively early for any flight. You're just want to avoid talking to me and end this conversation. Tracy: What are you doing here besides irritating me beyond belief? Paul: What do you think? I'm here for Dillon. I came to see my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Luke didn't dump my mother. Sabrina: Since when? Dillon: It's incredibly convoluted, but it all boils down to something pretty simple -- Luke never actually cheated. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: I didn't cheat on you with Dillon. I swear. I love you, Dante. Dante: You love me? You love me? Lulu: Yes! Dante: You love our son, too? Were you thinking about us when you laying down with that guy in a hotel room? Lulu: You have no idea what happened in that hotel room. Dante: Like hell I don't! I went up there to Vancouver to confront you! I went into that room. I saw the food cart for two, the clothes all over the place, the unmade bed. Your shirt -- your shirt that you've taken off a million times -- the shirt that I've taken off you a million times -- was it nice to have someone else take it off you for a change? Lulu: He didn't. He didn't. Dante: Stop lying to me! Stop lying to me! I can't believe you would do this. I can't believe you would do this, of all people. I'm not gonna do this to our kid. You know, we have a family, we have a son. You of all people, you know? You take this away from him? The little girl who cries about being left behind? The forgotten child? And you turn around and you -- you do the exact same thing to our boy! Lulu: You are so wrong about this right now! Dante: No, I'm not gonna do this. I'm not gonna do this to my son, okay? I'm not gonna pretend I don't know you're screwin' around on me. I'm done. I'm done with this, Lulu. Our marriage is over. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: You're here to see Dillon? Paul: Is that so hard to believe? Tracy: You have never shown the slightest interest in my son. Paul: Our son. Tracy: Oh, yes, well, you did contribute genetic material, but that doesn't make you a father. Paul: If my memory serves me correctly, I don't believe you gave me much of a chance. Tracy: You had every opportunity to fight for custody, but you were too fixated on Jenny Eckert. Paul: Dillon is still my son. Tracy: I hope you don't expect him to call you "Daddy." Paul: I'd settle for getting to know him. That's why I'm here. I heard Dillon was back in Port Charles. Tracy: Ah, well, wasted trip. Not here. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: I need to find my mom and explain. Sabrina: Okay, so let just get this straight. Everything that happened at the engagement party -- Dillon: It was all a ruse. Luke and Laura had to play along to rescue their son. Sabrina: And they got you to help out. Dillon: Luke begged me -- and I mean begged me -- to keep the secret. Sabrina: I -- I get it. You know, you were stuck between a rock and a hard place. Dillon: I would've given anything to tell my mom the truth. But I had to lie to her, just like Lulu had to lie to her husband. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You want to end our marriage? Dante: You ended it. I'm just saying the words. [Sniffles] [Clears throat] Your bag's already packed. Get out. You can go stay at Carly's. Better yet, why don't you go stay at the Quartermaines' so you can screw Dillon some more. Lulu: I am not screwing Dillon! Dante: Stop lying to me and get out. Lulu: My brother was kidnapped! Lucky was kidnapped! Dante: I don't give a damn! I don't give a damn! Lulu: You don't give a damn?! You would rather believe that I cheated on you when I didn't? I didn't. I didn't. Yes, I lied to you, and yes, I took off with Dillon, but we were trying to help my parents save Lucky. Dante: Save Lucky from what? Lulu: Lucky disappeared, and my mother, she got a call from the kidnappers. That's why she interrupted the engagement party. My parents were pretending to be back together. They were trying to rescue Lucky. Dante: And, what, you and Dillon just went along with the rescue? Lulu: No, not at first. But my dad did tell us what was going on. Dante: Luke told you? And you didn't tell me? W-why am I just hearing about this now? Lulu: 'Cause the kidnappers said no cops. Dante: [Scoffs] Oh, my God. Lulu, that -- that's unbelievable. "No cops"? I'm your husband. Lulu: My parents made me promise not to tell you, and my brother's life was on the line. I had no choice! Dante: You had choices. You had choices. You chose to trust Dillon instead of me. You chose to not tell me where you were and what you were doing. You chose to destroy my trust in you completely. Oh, damn it. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Valerie, hi. Um, you haven't met Jake Doe yet, I don't think. Have you? Jake: Not formally. Hi. Sam: Jake, Valerie. Valerie, Jake. Valerie: Nice to meet you. Jake: Pleasure. Sam: I was just telling Jake that I couldn't get the Nurses' Ball routine out of my head. Valerie: [Laughs] Sam: It was so great. I was actually going over some of the moves the other day while doing dishes, and Patrick caught me. I was so embarrassed. Valerie: Really fun night. Sam: It was fun. Um, anyway, I-I brought Jake by to talk to Nikolas. Have you heard about what's going on with ELQ? Valerie: Yeah, hard to miss. Sam: Yeah, I was hoping that we could talk some sense into Nikolas and to get him to back off from the takeover. Valerie: Well, I wish you luck, but Nikolas isn't here. Sam: I was starting to suspect that. Hey, um, I've got a question. You've been staying here for a while, right? Valerie: Yeah, a couple months. Sam: Did you know about what Nikolas was planning? Valerie: No. We never discussed his business. I was just as surprised as everyone else in Port Charles when everything went down. Sam: So...I don't know -- you probably have no idea how Hayden Barnes and Nikolas would be connected, then, do you? Valerie: As a matter of fact, I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Try not to jump to the worst-case scenario. Elizabeth: I can't help it. The longer this goes on, the more I have to lose. Jason and I are happy. My boys adore him. Every day, it feels more and more like a family. Nikolas: Look. Hey -- Elizabeth: If Hayden wakes up and she tells the truth -- Nikolas: It could -- it could just be a glitch in her vital signs. It may not mean anything. Elizabeth: Not only am I lying to Jason about who he is, I have taken him away from his wife and his child, and I helped you steal ELQ from Michael. Nikolas: I didn't steal it. Elizabeth: Oh, come on, Nikolas. Don't pretend with me. We're equally guilty, and we're in this together. You took advantage of the Quartermaines, and you stole that company. If Hayden wakes up and tells Jason who he is, he is going to rip that out from under you and give it right back to Michael. Nikolas: Okay, look, getting worried and upset at this point is a waste of your time and energy. We just -- we just need to sit tight right now. Elizabeth: [Sighs] Nikolas: I need to get my board meeting. If there's any change in Hayden's condition... Elizabeth: I have a few minutes before my shift begins. I'm gonna go to her room, see what I can find out. Nikolas: Okay. [Elevator bell dings] Elizabeth: Patrick. Patrick: Hmm? Elizabeth: How's Hayden? [SCENE_BREAK] TJ: So, why are you dreading Molly going to college? Alexis: Because she's my last one. TJ: [Chuckles] Alexis: My baby. And she's growing up. And I-I'm excited about her pursuing her dreams, but I'm -- I'm gonna miss her. She's my friend, my buddy. We hang out, you know? The best conversations we have are in the kitchen in the middle of the night eating popcorn. I know you're too young to understand, but, trust me, your mother, she knows what I'm feeling. TJ: Well, uh, I couldn't tell you. These days, all my mom and I do is fight. Alexis: Molly tells me that you're living with Sonny for the summer. TJ: Yeah. There was a problem with my tuition. By the time it was handled, I was, uh -- I lost my place in the dorms already. Alexis: Mm. I-I'm sure Sonny is -- is very happy to help you. But I imagine it would be a little awkward for your mom. TJ: Because she's police commissioner and her son is living with an alleged crime lord? Alexis: Or that you'll be pulled into a life that will eventually destroy you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sabrina: I wish there'd been a way to rescue Luke's sons without Tracy being hurt. Dillon: Me too. Sabrina: But I couldn't be happier that there's a reasonable explanation. I didn't realize you were so invested. Sabrina: Oh, yeah. Tracy and I became friends when I was... nannying for AJ, and your mother adores that little girl, so we'd always end up talking. Dillon: So you got an earful after the whole engagement-party debacle. [Chuckles] Sabrina: Your mother was really badly hurt. And honestly, I don't know how she's gonna react to the news that Luke's reunion with Laura was just an act. Dillon: If I know my mother, she won't be pleased, but once the dust settles, hopefully she'll see that Luke really and truly does love her and never wanted to hurt her. Sabrina: I hope so, too. Dillon: I need to catch her before she takes off. [Breathes deeply] Damn it. Voicemail. Hey, Mom. It's me. I'm home. I'm at the house. I need to talk to you ASAP. Whatever you do, do not get on that plane. Sabrina: You know, that plane doesn't take off for a little while. Dillon: Maybe I can still catch her. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: There's been a spike in Hayden's vitals and an increase in brain activity. Elizabeth: And they've continued to improve? Patrick: Her neuroelectrical output, her blood pressure, and her pulse have all gone back to normal levels, and we ordered another brain scan. Elizabeth: So she's not awake? Patrick: No. Elizabeth: Ah. [Sighs] Patrick: Look, Elizabeth, I know that Hayden's not your favorite person... which is understandable, given what she did to you and Jake. Elizabeth: She was a victim of a senseless crime. I would never wish that upon anyone. But what matters right now is her possible recovery. Do you think she's gonna wake up? Patrick: I don't know. We're gonna keep a close eye on her. But with the good news that we got today, hopefully soon she will be. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: And had you bothered to contact Dillon before you made this trip, you would have discovered he is out scouting locations. Paul: Ah, I'm happy to hear that my boy is pursuing his dreams. Tracy: Wow. Do you even hear yourself? You're ridiculous. Paul: [Laughs] Tracy, come on. Give me a break. I'm here. I've come to see Dillon. I want to spend time with my son, be part of his life. But... Tracy: But what? Paul: I don't have Dillon's current phone number. Tracy: Of course, you don't, devoted father that you are. Paul: Would you mind calling him and finding out what time he might be returning? Tracy: Seriously? Paul: Mm-hmm. Tracy: Fine. But it's gonna be another waste of time, because I haven't heard from him at all. [Cell phone beeps] Paul: Ah, well, sounds like somebody left you a message. Tracy: Gee, thank you for that. Pleasure. Oh, look. It's from Dillon. Paul: Gee, what a shock. Tracy: Would you like me to play it for you so you can see for yourself that he's in Bora-Bora or someplace else? Paul: [Laughs] Dillon: Hey, Mom. It's me. I'm home. I'm at the house. I need to talk to you ASAP. Whatever you do, do not get on that plane. Paul: You were saying? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: So, there is a connection between Nikolas and Hayden Barnes? Valerie: Well, I don't really know if she fits into what's going on with ELQ, but Hayden was staying at Wyndemere. Jake: She was staying at -- When was she staying here? Valerie: Uh, around the time of the Nurses' Ball. Initially, there was a mix- up, and they actually thought that Hayden was Rosalie. Obviously, I figured out who she was at the ball when she -- Jake: Was outed as a fraud. Yeah. Valerie: Right. Um, then she showed up for breakfast here the very next morning. Sam: So Hayden was here the morning after she was exposed as a fraud. Why? Valerie: Nikolas told me and Lulu that he knew her from back in the day. They had some sort of a fling in Europe, and she came here looking for help. Sam: Okay, um, well, that's, uh, very helpful. Thank you. Valerie: Mm-hmm. Sam: We probably should get going. Jake: Absolutely. Thank you again, Valerie. Sam: Yeah. Thank you. Jake: Nice to meet you. Valerie: Sure. And should I let Nikolas know that you stopped by? Sam: No, no, no. That's not necessary. I'm sure I'll see him another time. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: I assume Lucky's okay. Otherwise, you -- you wouldn't have come back. Lulu: We rescued him and Ethan. They had been taken hostage by an old enemy of my dad's -- Frank Smith. Dante: I -- I don't care. Lulu, I don't care. I don't care what crazy-ass enemy of your father showed up and did what. I care that you left your family... [Sniffles] that you left me and your son to go off with the guy who got you pregnant in high school. I care that -- that our child and our marriage means so much less to you than being Luke Spencer's daughter! Lulu: That is not -- that's not true. Dante: It is true, Lulu. It was true when I met you. It was true when we got married. I thought that was all gonna change when we had Rocco. I thought you would actually put him first. Lulu: I do put him first. Dante: No. No, you don't. But you know what? We're just -- we're just going in circles right now, and I'm amazed that you can't see that you did anything wrong here. Lulu: I do! I do! I know that I screwed up, Dante. I-I can see how much it hurt you. But my brother's life was at risk. Dante: Then why didn't you tell me about it? Why didn't you tell me about it? Don't give me that crap about the kidnappers not wanting cops involved. I'm your husband. You should have chosen to trust me. Our choices have consequences. Lulu: Oh, stop. Please stop. I-I know that you're angry. Okay. But I don't want one of us to say something that we can't take back. Dante: We are way, way past words, Lulu. I'm talking about actions that we can't take back. Lulu: Okay, well, we need to calm down, and we need to focus on what matters. Okay, I am gonna go take a shower... ...and go pick up our son. Dante: No. No way. You're not gonna get Rocco and bring him in the middle of this. We have to deal with this right now and figure out what happens next. Lulu: Okay, well, I -- maybe you're right. Maybe I reflexively went to the place of being Luke Spencer's daughter. And maybe I could let Dillon help me, because that is what we always used to do! We would chase after my dad, and we would tag along on the adventures, and sometimes my dad would thank me. And I'd be so thrilled, because for that five minutes, I mattered. Dante: You know, Lulu, I know my heart should be breaking right now. But your father's always got a reason and always got a crisis to come to you when he needs you the most, but right now, we're in a crisis of our own. Lulu: I know that it was wrong to lie to you, but I never thought that you would believe that I could be unfaithful. Dante: What other conclusion was I supposed to come to? Lulu: You know me, and you know how I feel about you. I love you. I love you, and it killed me to lie to you. I-I deluded myself into thinking I could fix this on the back end, and I still believe that. You have every right to be angry with me, but come on, Dante. One bad decision doesn't cancel out everything that we have together and how much we love each other. Dante: Are you sure about that? Lulu: Absolutely. We can come back from this. Baby, you can trust me... just like I trust you. Dante: Except you can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: I understand that Sonny wants to help you. And I believe that his generosity is sincere. I'm sure that he has said to you that under no circumstances does he want you to go into the business. TJ: He has said that. Alexis: You see, the problem -- Sonny makes crime look glamorous while he's warning you away from it. He won't ask you to compromise, and yet you find yourself compromising anyway. And the next thing you know, you're in over your head. You're doing all kinds of things that you never thought you could do... because Sonny, with all of his wonderful qualities -- his charm, his intelligence, his generosity -- he's a criminal. He lies, he cheats, he steals to get what he wants. And this business -- this business that has all his power and gives him all of his power, it's evil. TJ: No offense, but, uh, Julian's a mobster, too. Alexis: He quit. Sonny won't quit. I can't tell you to move out. TJ: Kind of sounds like you are. Alexis: I just want you to be careful. TJ, you're such a great guy. You have such a bright future. And with the best of intentions, Sonny will ruin it. TJ: Wow. I guess I never realized how much you disliked him. Alexis: Mm. It's just the opposite. I like him so much... too much. And when you're a Cassadine, that's very dangerous, because it's easy for a Cassadine to jettison principles and embrace the dark side. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Hey. Any news? Elizabeth: Let's walk. I never made it to Hayden's room because Patrick came back. Nikolas: What'd he say? Elizabeth: Well, apparently, she's still unconscious. But there are signs she could be waking up. Nikolas: Look, don't worry. If she does wake up, I'll deal with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So, Nikolas is connected to Hayden. Sam: Not exactly the dirt we were looking for. Jake: Can't be a coincidence. Has to mean something. Sam: I hate when we go looking for answers and we only find more questions. [SCENE_BREAK] Valerie: [Sighs] [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Dante: [Sighs] You ever seen, uh, a glass shatter, Lulu? Not when it breaks -- when it shatters. [Sniffles] It explodes and little shards go all over the place, and you clean it up, but sometimes you don't get... ...all the little pieces. Once something shatters, it's gone. Lulu: We're not made of glass. We can fix this. Dante: Can we? Lulu: I made the wrong choice, but I didn't make it lightly. It killed me to keep that secret from you. You can ask Dillon. Dante: [Scoffs, chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Uh, can you help me with something? Woman: Of course. What flight are you on? Dillon: I'm not. This is a gate pass. I'm, uh -- I'm looking for someone who's on Flight 223 to Los Angeles. Woman: I'm sorry. That flight just left. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: How many times do I have to say this? I am not hiding Dillon's whereabouts. He's a grown man. He can see you if he wants to. The fact that you have completely ignored him his entire life until this random attack of parental interest is beside the point. Paul: And yet you feel compelled to make it... the point. Tracy: [Sighing] Oh. You can have your reunion -- not that he's gonna recognize you -- after I speak with him. Paul: Oh, well, naturally, because you come first. Tracy: No, Paul. Because he said it was important, and I need to know what he has to tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: My dad had to lie to Tracy. He had to pretend to be back with my mom. But Tracy wasn't pretending the pain that she felt or the humiliation. It was all very real for her, just like it was real for you. You thought that I broke our vows? That I cheated on you? I can't even imagine the pain. If this were the other way around and I thought that you did this to me -- Dante: Lulu, it's -- Lulu: Just listen to me, baby. I'm... I'm so sorry. I am so, so sorry. I-I love you. I love you, and I love Rocco. And I was selfish and stupid to make you doubt that. Please forgive me. Dante: I'm the one who needs forgiveness. [NEXT_ON] Carly (to Elizabeth): I'm here because of Jake. Luke (to Laura): It's better if I handle Helena alone. Tracy (to Paul): You're a welcome distraction. Jordan: (to Valerie): I'm gonna find a reason to arrest Sonny Corinthos. Sonny (to Dillon): That means you're not respectful, and that is a problem for me. Lulu (to Dante): What do you want me to forgive you for?

Sam cracks into Nikolas' safe and finds Hayden Barnes' driver's license

Steffy: [Sniffs] Breakfast tacos? Liam: From your favorite taco truck. Steffy: And coffee?! Ohh! Liam: Oh, yeah. Well, we had such a good night, I figured you could use a good morning, as well. Steffy: Thank you! Liam: Yeah. Steffy: Mmm. Liam: Would have brought you breakfast in bed, but this will have to do. Steffy: Oh, it's amazing. Thank you. Liam: Yeah. Well, it's a lot better than it could have been. You didn't wake up under the same roof as Wyatt and Quinn. Wyatt: I'm not giving up. I still think this campaign could be a huge success -- for us, for Steffy, Forrester, everything. It just -- I'm sorry. Am I boring you? Quinn: [Yawns] Oh, sorry. I'm just tired. Wyatt: Ahh. The tequila. Quinn: No, no. I'm not hung over. I told you I'm not a tequila drinker. Wyatt: You seemed to be enjoying it last night. Quinn: [Chuckles sarcastically] Wyatt: Yeah, I had a few too many myself, but I needed it. [Groans] Quinn: I'm disappointed, too. I really thought Steffy would come back to you. Bill: Glad you let me know you were coming by so I could, uh, get this little spread out. Katie: Well, when will realized that he left Edward teddy here last night, he had a meltdown of epic proportions. Bill: Oh, I can only imagine. Katie: [Chuckles] Bill: The good news is he's loving your new place. Katie: Yeah, he does. So do I. Bill: Even though you're living next door to Eric and Quinn? Katie: [Chuckles] Bill: You know, I bumped in to that good-looking realtor of yours. Hope she got you a good deal on this place. Living next door to a lunatic -- I would think that's really terrific for property values. Katie: Well, I'm also living next door to Eric, and he is well worth the price of admission. Did you send him a thank-you for getting will into Westside prep? Bill: Yeah. I sent him a bottle of my best scotch. I'm sure he knows what it was for. Katie: Well, will seems to have filled you in on everything that's going on in my life. What about your life? Still pining over Brooke? R.J.: I think it's a great idea. Brooke: So, you don't mind that I'm going out of town? R.J.: Well, I'd rather have dad go to Italy with you. Ridge: Even if I were to go, you know you wouldn't have the house to yourself, right? R.J.: I didn't even think about that. I'm thinking about you. I mean, I'm sure hope could -- Brooke: Honey, that's a sweet idea -- it is -- but I'm going alone. Ridge: And I got to put some things order so when we get back -- when you get back -- we'll get married. Katie: Don't give me that look. I'm not giving you a hard time. I'm just curious. So, you're not giving up? Bill: No. Katie: Swallowing your pride, even though she hurt you. Anyway, you haven't mentioned it, so I'm assuming you don't know. Brooke is leaving town for a while. R.J.: Why wait? I mean, you guys can have the wedding in Italy. I can come, too. Brooke: Honey, weddings take time to plan. R.J.: Yeah, but you've had those weddings before. I mean, this one would be different. Ridge: Ahh. Listen, I want it to be memorable, too. Italy sounds great. I just can't get away right now. There's...a few things I got -- I got to take care of. It's -- R.J.: Quinn. Yeah, I know. Ridge: Yeah, Quinn. I know you're frustrated. I'm frustrated, too. But we got to take care of this, for the company, for the family. Quinn: We were so close. I really thought we were getting through to Steffy. Wyatt: Yeah, right up until Eric asked her to move in. Quinn: Yeah, but you gave such an amazing pitch. The video, the fragrance, the cosmetics line -- such a good idea. Wyatt: Thanks. Steffy could be huge, you know? She just -- she's -- she's got to realize what she's capable of and just embrace her potential, you know? Quinn: Well, you can help her do that. Wyatt: I'm running out of time here, mom. Quinn: I know, but keep working on her. You need to be her champion. She's gonna realize that you're the man who really cares about her. Wyatt: That's quite the epiphany. Quinn: Mm. Wyatt: And if she did sign on for this campaign, it could be a good start, but I don't know. Speaking of which, I got this meeting, so I should probably go. Quinn: Good luck. [Sighs] Steffy: Now I'm ready to get back to work. Liam: You're kicking me out? Steffy: Yeah. I have a meeting. Liam: You're C.E.O. Tell them to wait. Steffy: Oh, I'll see you later. Liam: Are you coming back to my place? Steffy: Oh-ho! Tempting. Liam: All right. Your grandfather said we can't live together. He did not say we can't be together anytime we want. Steffy: No, he did not say that. Wyatt: Slipped. Liam: Just wish I'd put a tie on the doorknob or something. Wyatt: Better yet, don't do that here. Katie: All I know is that Brooke is going to Italy to see hope and she leaves today. Bill: Any idea for how long? Katie: No. She didn't tell me, but you know Brooke. Could be for a while. Bill: Why did you want me to know, Katie? Katie: Well, I'm surprised that you didn't already know. But now you do. So, I will see myself out, and you...can tell my sister "bon voyage" for me. Liam: So, hear you tried to bribe Steffy into moving back in with you. Not cool. Wyatt: Also not what's happening, but okay. Liam: You literally offered her a check, Wyatt. Wyatt: I offered her a chance to expand her horizons. But I don't expect you to understand that, since you're always trying to stifle her success and all. Liam: Oh, all right. Here it comes. Come on. Wyatt: You know what? You know what? You -- you didn't want her to have this C.E.O. job in the first place. Liam: [Laughs] Wyatt: You have been hating on her social-media campaign since day one. But I just want you to know those are the rungs on the ladder, my friend. She has a lot of potential, and you're just holding her back. That's what you're doing. Liam: I'm holding her back? Wyatt: Yeah. Steffy: Can I just send you both to your corners? Both: No. Steffy: Oh. Wyatt: I-I was just explaining to our friend here how important your success is... to me, which brings me to our new product line. Liam: Come on. She's an executive, not a spokesperson. Wyatt: Excuse me! She is a powerful woman that other women want to emulate. And this product line will allow us to do exactly that -- to grow and use her popularity and having Forrester directly benefit from that. Steffy: It's an interesting idea. Wyatt: Great! I have a million of them. Why don't we start brainstorming? Steffy: I told you I had that meeting. Liam: Yeah. [Sighs] Wyatt: Hey, can you tell Pam that we don't want to be disturbed, Liam, on your way out? Thanks. Liam: I will see you later. Steffy: Okay. Let's get to work. Wyatt: You were with him last night, weren't you? Quinn: You're late. Ridge: All right. Calm down. You seem very anxious to see me. Quinn: You could have called and let me know that you were running behind. Ridge: I was at Brooke's [Sighs] Saying goodbye. Quinn: Goodbye? What happened? [Knock on door] Brooke: Bill. Bill: Heard you were going out of town. I had to see you before you left. Quinn: Did you and Brooke have an argument? Ridge: No. She's going out of town. She's gonna go see hope in Italy. Why did you think we'd be arguing? Quinn: Because I -- [Groans] Never mind. Nothing. Just -- you know what? Don't mind me today. I'm not really feeling like myself. [Sighs] Ridge: You're not feeling like yourself? You okay? Quinn: Uh, yeah, I am. I just -- Wyatt introduced me to tequila last night. Ridge: Was it your first time? How'd that go? Quinn: No, it wasn't my first time. I'm just not much of a tequila drinker. Ridge: Was it better than my dad's martinis? Quinn: A martini is good for winding down at the end of a long day. Tequila is either for having fun or drowning your sorrows. Ridge: Which one were you doing last night? Quinn: A little bit of both, which is probably why I am so tired today. Why don't we talk about you? What are you gonna do with yourself while Brooke is on her trip? Ridge: Well, I've had this idea bouncing around in my head. And now with Brooke gone, I can -- I can focus on it. Bill: You weren't trying to sneak away without saying goodbye, were you? Brooke: I'm not going away for very long. Bill: Katie said it might be a while. Brooke: My sister told you I was leaving? Bill: She thought I'd want to know. Brooke: I'm going to see hope. Bill: Anything that gets you away from the dressmaker is fine by me. Brooke: I'm spending time with my daughter. And then when I get home, Ridge and I can find some time to get away on our own. Bill: I'm ready to go right now. Say the word and I'll clear my calendar for the next month. Brooke: Bill... Bill: The Stella Maris is waiting for us, Brooke. And I'm still waiting for you. Steffy: Look, I don't want to talk about last night. I want to talk about the campaign. That's why you called this meeting, right? Wyatt: Yeah. Okay. Steffy: [Sighs] Wyatt: So [Sighs] Along with your products, you should think about doing some endorsements. Look, I don't want you to think that I was trying to buy your affection or bribe you into living at Eric's. It was just a show of support. So, you don't want to live at Eric's. That's fine. But everything else on the table stands. Steffy: Wyatt, I appreciate everything you're doing, but... Wyatt: Yeah, but my brother doesn't. You know, he and I see you very differently. I see -- I see how great you are. I see your potential and your power and how -- how big of a star you could become if you just -- if you tried. But I know that puts you in a tough position, because I know you were with Liam last night. And I can't pretend that doesn't upset me thoroughly. But how can I give up on you, on us... and just all the incredible things that we can accomplish together? Liam: Boy, you just don't know when to quit, do you? A cosmetics line, beauty products, her own portrait, and a million-dollar check -- that's a hell of a bribe, Quinn. Quinn: Ohh. So, you heard. Wyatt gave a truly inspired presentation. Liam: Yes, yes. I'm sure he did, however ineffective. Quinn: You don't want Steffy to succeed, do you? Liam: Are you implying she hasn't? Quinn: You want her to settle for being C.E.O. and focus on making a life with you. Liam: Yeah, see, this is the thing -- Steffy's running one of the biggest fashion houses in the world, and you think that's settling. Quinn: Because she can do so much more. With Wyatt's help, she could influence opinion and wield power on a global stage. You think we were trying to bribe her? We were trying to advance her career because we believe in her -- all of us do -- a hell of a lot more than you do, because you're the one who's always trying to hold her back. Wyatt: Maybe it's crazy, holding out hope for some marriage that isn't over, but, you know, our divorce isn't final yet. Steffy: It will be soon. Wyatt: When we got married, when we said our vows, I believe we meant every word of them. Steffy: Yeah, we did. Wyatt: And seeing you last night, I just -- it brought everything back for me. Steffy: I can't live with you, Wyatt. Wyatt: You're not living with my brother, either. Steffy: At my grandfather's request. Wyatt: Well, you wouldn't have moved out if you didn't think it was the right thing to do. Steffy: Wyatt, I didn't -- Wyatt: We are still married, and you are my wife. And that doesn't have to change. It's not too late, Steffy. Liam: I couldn't hold Steffy back if I tried, Quinn. There is no woman in the world more amazing than she is. Quinn: You just don't want her working with Wyatt. Liam: I don't want her near either one of you. Quinn: So, you think she can't protect herself, that she needs you to take care of her? What she needs is support and encouragement. Liam: Steffy knows how proud of her I am. Let's talk about what's been happening lately. This C.E.O. Position, her moving out, this new Steffy product line -- it's got your dirty little fingerprints all over it because you haven't changed, have you? You are still trying to push Steffy and Wyatt together. You know what this is? I'll tell you. This is mommy trying to give her son whatever she thinks he deserves. Quinn: Steffy is still my son's wife, and, yes, I'm fighting for their marriage. Liam: Yes, you are -- the one you tricked them into. Ridge: Okay. What's going on here? Quinn: Oh, Liam's just going off on me -- again. Liam: You think he's gonna help you? He feels the same way I do. You scammed him out of his job, and God knows how you got away with it, but you did. Well, that's not gonna continue forever. Sooner or later, you're gonna slip up and you're gonna expose yourself, and Eric's eyes are gonna be wide open, and he's gonna be done with you, just like Steffy and Wyatt. Quinn: Wait a second. Are you saying that Steffy is starting to accept me? Liam: Oh, my God! No! I am saying that, once and for all, you will be out -- out! -- Of our lives. Bill: I'll drive you to the airport. Brooke: I already have a car picking me up. Bill: Cancel it. If you want to go spend time with Hope, I think that's great. As soon as you're done, call me on the Stella Maris. Tell me the port, and I'll have her anchored there -- Portofino, Naples, Sardinia. Let's go! Let's get away from L.A. and all these, uh... distractions. Brooke: I don't think that's a good idea. Bill: I think it's a great freakin' idea -- one of the best ideas I have ever had! Hell of a lot better than my decision to postpone our wedding. Brooke: I am engaged to Ridge. Bill: Ridge didn't fight for you. Your son poured on the guilt, and Forrester took advantage of you and took advantage of it. I put my life on hold for you. I've never done that for anyone. You know that. But you're worth it. I love you. And if I gave up on us, I would regret it, and so would you. Brooke, you know that you have created this idealized scenario in your head to satisfy your familial guilt. But I am telling you -- I am telling you -- that Ridge is not your future. He will hurt you, just like he always does. I could set my watch by it. You need someone who is devoted to you, committed to you. Forrester is just an imposter who is only committed to himself. You can't count on him. He will do something selfish. He will do something to betray you. Liam: So, Brooke's -- Brooke's going out of town? All right. Then now's the time. We got to expose Quinn. I mean, do whatever it is you're planning on doing, but do it now. We've got to get rid of her. Brooke: Ridge is committed to me. Bill: Ridge is committed to Ridge. He has a history of breaking your heart, Brooke. But you don't have to go down that road if you would acknowledge the simple truth that the life you want is with me. [Cell phone chimes] Brooke: My car is here. Bill: I'll walk you out. I love you. And I won't give up on that love or our future together. It will happen for us. You will be my wife.

He tells Steffy that he does not want her to think he is trying to influence her to move into Eric's

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Lily: I have been locked in here. He's been telling me that everything is fine. And this whole time, he's been cheating on me with victoria? Billy: No, as far as victoria says, it hasn't gone beyond kissing. Tessa porter, you're under arrest for extortion. Kyle: Are you and arturo having problems? Abby: No, not anymore. No. I broke up with him. And then I smashed the windshield of his pickup into a million itty-bitty, tiny pieces. [ Laughs ] J.T.: They told me about the tumor. I don't know what else I can do except apologize. Victoria: I can't forget. I can't forget any of it. Victoria: [ Grunts ] Let go of me, J.T. J.T.: You think I'm weak and pathetic? Victoria: I said let go. [ Grunts ] [ Fist thuds ] Aah! J.T.: Victoria, it's me. It's okay. I'm gonna keep you safe. [ Fist thudding ] Victoria: You're lying. Get away from me. J.T.: No. I'm telling you the truth. All that rage and violence, it wasn't me. I didn't mean to scare you. Victoria: You hurt me. J.T.: I-I was sick, okay, but that's all over now. Everything is okay. Reed: It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. Mom, it's okay. Victoria: [ Exclaims ] Reed: It's okay, mom. Victoria: [ Breathing hard ] Abby: Greg? Nick? "Meeting moved up an hour." Maybe they're in the conference room. What in the world? Arturo: They're for you. Abby: You did this? [ Sighs ] Arturo: It's a big apology for a real big screw-up. Abby: There aren't enough flowers in the world to make up for what you did. Arturo: Abby -- abby, please, please. Just -- just wait, please. Just -- just hear me out. Mariah: I mean, seriously, you cannot write this stuff. So, they buried J.T. Over an old storm drain, and then he ends up in the river -- alive. Tessa: I mean, it's not my first choice for come-back-from-the-dead, but it's a win for sharon and the others. Mariah: Yeah, I'm gonna take a win on this. Because sharon is free, and it's all over, finally. Tessa: For them, anyway. Mariah: Hey. I haven't forgotten about your blackmail charges, okay? Tessa: No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to put a damper on the mood. Mariah: No, you didn'T. You didn'T. Tessa: This is a cause for celebration. Mariah: And we will be celebrating again once you are exonerated. I promise. Tessa: Uh, well, I don't know how many free passes the D.A. Is giving away. It's probably not very good for her reputation. Mariah: Tessa, you don't deserve to be the sacrificial lamb in all of this. And I think I know somebody who can prevent that. Michael! Hi. I want to hire you to represent tessa. I don't care how much it costs. Money's not an object. Michael: Good morning. I'm great, thank you for asking. Tessa: Good morning, michael. Ignore the woman with the blank check. Mariah: Seriously. I don't care what it costs. Michael: That's a very interesting proposition, but you really don't have to worry about this -- Mariah: Look, there is no reason that you can't take tessa's case. You're not representing nikki and victoria anymore, so there's no conflict of interest. Michael: That's true. That's true. But, really, you don't have -- Mariah: And -- and her public defender is great. He's great. But there's just... you get what you pay for. Tessa: Well, speaking of, I would be paying. Granted, I would probably have to do a payment plan. Michael: No, no. But you'd be wasting your money. Tessa: Are things that bad? Michael: No! No, no, no. They're that good. I just left the courthouse. Christine has filed a motion to drop all the charges against you. Cane: [ Sighs ] [ Sighs ] Additional sponsorship Victoria: I was -- [ Sighs ] I thought you were just part of this dream that I was having. Reed: No. I'm really here. Victoria: [ Sighs ] Come here. [ Chuckles ] Oh! I'm glad. I'm so glad. Reed: Um... johnny and katie home? Victoria: They spent the night at billy'S. Reed: [ Sighs ] Good. 'Cause, um... we need to talk about what happened with you and dad. Victoria: How did you hear about that? Victoria: Oh, man. Of course. The news. Reed: You two are trending. Not in a good way. Victoria: Baby, you know how the press can be. They have a way of putting their own spin on things. Reed: Yeah, well, it would have been nice to hear your spin on it. Victoria: I was gonna call you. Reed: When? Victoria: [ Sighs ] As soon as I figured out how to explain what happened, reed. Reed: Billy didn't have any problem explaining it to me. Victoria: Yeah, no. He's been really wonderful through all of this. I know. Reed: Yeah. He's always been there for me. Victoria: I'm glad. I know this is all very difficult for you to deal with. Reed: [ Scoffs ] What part? The part about dad being alive, or the part where he came back from the dead to kill you and grandma? Victoria: Listen. Your dad has been very sick. Reed: Yeah. I heard. Brain tumor. Do you think the D.A.'S gonna let him off of -- what? -- Four attempted murders now because of it? Victoria: I don't know. Reed: Don't you think you should? Victoria: I want to believe that your father's illness is what caused his violent behavior. Reed: But you're not sure. That's what your nightmare was about, wasn't it? You're still afraid of him. Victoria: Reed, I just wish that you didn't have to know about any of this. Reed: I'm not a kid anymore, mom! Victoria: I know. I know you're not. But a mother never wants to stop protecting her children, reed. Reed: Oh, so you thought lies and secrets was the best way to go about doing that? Victoria: Maybe I was wrong to keep this from you. But I did it out of love. Reed: Ugh. This is so messed up. Victoria: I know it is. Just let me help you make peace with it somehow. Reed: Make peace? My life is a mess, and you want me to make peace with it?! Could never happen. Charlie: Hey. Who was at the door? Cane: It's not important. Mattie: The look on your face says otherwise. Cane: Oh, I just, um... I just have a lot on my mind. You know, between work and your college acceptances. Mattie: Is that what that is? A rejection letter for one of us? Cane: No. No, baby, it's not a rejection letter. Mattie: Is it about mom? Charlie: Did something happen to her? Cane: Listen, your mom's okay. I mean, physically she's okay. Charlie: What does that mean? Mattie: Dad, what's going on? Cane: Your mom's filed for divorce. Abby: You had my assistant, greg, tell me the meeting had been moved up, and that's why no one else is here. Arturo: [ Sniffles ] I was afraid you wouldn't show if you knew it was me. Abby: You used my assistant to trick me into coming. Arturo: Please don't be mad at greg, okay? He still thinks we're together. Abby: I'll set him straight. Arturo: You won't have to if you just give me a moment -- Abby: Do you think a few flowers are gonna change my mind? Arturo: No. No. But I think that they'll soften you up so that I could -- Abby: What part of your brain thinks that I could ever forgive you for what you did? Arturo: Abby, I made a mistake. Abby: That doesn't even begin to describe it. Arturo: I should have never slept with mia. Abby: And I should have never gotten involved with a lying, backstabbing, serial cheater. Arturo: You're right. Okay? I am all of those things. And I hate myself for what I did to you. But I swear that I have changed. Abby: You are still the same sleaze you were in miami. Arturo: Abby, I am not. Okay? Before I met you, I didn't even believe in a committed relationship, okay? I wanted absolutely nothing to do with marriage. Abby: Unless you count sleeping with a married woman. Arturo: [ Scoffs ] I made some bad choices. Really bad choices. Abby: Mm-hmm. Arturo: But then you came into my life, and you made me realize that love lasts. Abby, our love can last. And I'm just asking you to give me one chance to prove it. Abby: Why should I? Arturo: Because I can't give up on us. And n-- not even after what you did to my poor, innocent truck. I will regret forever sleeping with mia. But it taught me something. Abby: I can't wait to hear this. Arturo: [ Sighs ] You... you're my everything, abby. And if you'll give me the opportunity, I will show you that I can leave my old ways behind and be the man you deserve. I know I made a huge mistake, and "sorry" doesn't even come close to covering it. Abby: You got that right. [ Inhales sharply ] I know you've done things you regret. Nobody's perfect. But I believe, and I know in my heart, abby, that you and i are perfect for each other. And I am begging you. I am begging you with everything to please, just please give us one chance. I promise you won't regret it. Arturo: Babe, I know we can make this work. Okay? I-I just -- I need you to tell me you feel the same way, and -- and we can get past the rest. Abby: [ Laughs ] Arturo: Abby? Abby: Oh! [ Laughing ] [ Exclaims ] The flowers. The apology. Ugh. You're too much. [ Chuckles ] Arturo: Does that mean that...? Abby: [ Sighs ] "A" for effort. Yeah, the whole story, I mean, it's very believable. How you've changed. That I'm the love of your life. You almost convinced me. If only I didn't know the truth. Arturo: I meant every word. Abby: You never loved me. Arturo: Yes, I do. Abby: You might love the idea of me. Arturo: No. Abby: You loved having a pretty, blond, blue-eyed heiress on your arm as you climbed the social ladder into the world of the rich and famous. Arturo: Abby, I never felt that way -- Abby: And you definitely loved that I wasn't married to your brother. But there's no way in hell you will ever convince me that you loved me for me. Arturo: Don't say that. Abby: We are done, arturo. Finished. End of story. Mattie: Why would mom do that? Charlie: Good question. Mattie: I mean, it's not like you guys have had some big fight or something. You've hardly been up to see her. Maybe that's it. Maybe she feels like you've abandoned her. Cane: She knows I would never do that. Mattie: Okay, well, something upset her. Cane: Sweetheart, it's just, you know... when people go to prison, you know... sometimes we forget how it changes a person. Mattie: You think that's what drove her to do this? The strain of prison life? Cane: I don't know. Maybe. Charlie: Maybe it was something else. Something you don't want to tell us. Mattie: Like what? Charlie: You know, don't you? Mattie: Dad? Cane: Guys, I did something that hurt your mom. Mattie: Something that caused her to file for a divorce? Charlie: Obviously. Cane: Yeah. She's, uh... she's upset with me right now. Mattie: Okay, well... you're gonna get past it, right? I mean, you've faced bad stuff before and gotten through it. Charlie: Yeah, I get the feeling that's not gonna happen this time. Tessa: So, there's no chance they'll re-file the charges? [ Exclaims ] Thank you. Thank you, robert. I appreciate everything you've done for me. Mariah: So michael was right? Tessa: The charges have been dismissed with prejudice. Michael: Uh-huh. Of course I'm right. Now, it doesn't sound good, but it is. I means the case has been dropped. Mariah: Well, thank you very much, michael, but it looks like we will not be [Chuckles] Needing your services. Michael: That's one job I'm glad to lose. Tessa: It's over. Mariah: How do you feel? Tessa: Sort of amazing? [ Both screaming ] Tessa: [ Laughs ] Oh, my god. Michael: She's -- she's free. She's free. Victoria: I know you're confused and angry. I know that. But I will do whatever it takes to help you get through this. Reed: Why did you give me up when I was little? Victoria: What? I didn'T. Normally in a divorce, the kid goes with his mom. But you let dad take me. Victoria: Well, the judge awarded your dad full custody. The day he moved you to D.C. Was the worst day of my entire life. Reed: Is that why you let me think he was dead? So you could get back at him? Victoria: [ Sighs ] No. Reed: You made me think that he abandoned me like you had. Victoria: Reed, this wasn't about payback. I hated seeing you suffer, but I just wanted to give you some hope. Reed: It was false hope. Victoria: I -- [ Sighs ] I could not bring myself to tell you what happened in my bedroom that night. I just couldn'T. Reed: Because you were trying to protect yourself and grandma. Victoria: Because I was trying to protect you. I -- [ Huffs ] I couldn't bear the thought of you thinking of your father as an abusive person. I wanted you to still believe that he was a good man. Reed: Even though you didn't? [ Sighs ] Victoria: I just didn't understand why your father was acting the way that he was. I mean, I was completely scared, reed. Reed: What about grandma? Victoria: Grandma? I talked to your father yesterday, and... he doesn't blame her for what she did. Reed: He said that? Victoria: He wanted me to tell you that he takes full responsibility for everything that's happened. Honey, just tell me what you're thinking right now, please. Reed: [ Scoffs ] I was so mad at you and grandma for what you did, but... now, to think that dad would let you two go to prison for something you didn't do... I mean, he's my dad. He's the person I'm supposed to look up to and want to be like. Victoria: Well, now that he's gotten the medical attention that he needs, then maybe -- maybe he can be that person again. Reed: Do you really think we could get back to what we had? Victoria: I don't know, baby. That's a decision you're gonna have to make on your own. Reed: I'm gonna have to see him. Victoria: Okay. If you're ready. Reed: I am. Arturo: I'm not giving up on us. Abby: Fun fact -- it doesn't matter. Arturo: I'm gonna prove to you that you're wrong about me. Abby: Oh, yeah. I -- I was wrong. I thought that you were a decent, faithful man that i could build a life with. But now I know the real you. Arturo: I screwed up. Royally. Abby: [ Scoffs ] You know, over and over and over. Gosh, I am -- I'm so stupid. I was so blinded by love that I didn't see the big "sleazebag" tattoo that you had across your back. Arturo: Babe, I never lied about my feelings for you. Abby: The red flags, they couldn't have been bigger or -- or redder. [ Scoffs ] I mean, gosh, the first alarm was you sleeping with my stepmother. But no, no. I got past it. Like I did with everyone else that -- that's ever lied and cheated on me. Arturo: I never meant to hurt you. Abby: Oh. Really? Is that why you chose not to sleep with mia? Oh, wait! [ Laughs ] Oh, wait, you didn't choose that, did you? No, you decided that sleeping with her was worth throwing away everything that we had. Arturo: Mia means nothing to me! Abby: You have no idea how insulting that is to all parties involved. Arturo: [ Huffs ] I'm just trying to say the right thing. Abby: Well, you know what? Epic fail. [ Laughs ] You know, I may have lousy judgment in men, but I am not stupid. Everything you did was because of her. Arturo: That's not true. Abby: You told me that you loved me after you cheated on me with her. [ Scoffs ] You proposed to me when she was renewing her vows to your brother! Arturo: I was overcome with love -- Abby: With her! Not me. Arturo: That's not true. Abby: Not me! Look, you were looking at me, but you were thinking about her. Arturo: No, abby. It's always been you. Abby: [ Sighs ] Stop lying. Stop lying, arturo. Arturo: I'm not lying! Abby: To yourself a-and to me. Arturo: No, I'm telling the truth. Abby, you are the only woman that I want. Abby: Yeah? I give it a week before you're back in mia's bed. Cane: I know things look bad, all right, but I am not giving up on our marriage. Charlie: You can't stop mom from divorcing you. Mattie: You still haven't told us why she wants to. Cane: Because it's a private matter, that's why, okay? Charlie: If you two are breaking up, it affects us. Cane: All right, I know this, charlie, I do. All right? But when a decision is made, I will let you know. But until then, all you need to know is, is I'm gonna fix this. All right? Mattie: Nobody wants that more than us. Right, charlie? Charlie: We've been through this before! Cane: Okay -- Charlie: Separations and cheating. Hmm. Maybe this latest thing is... Cane: Is what? What are you saying? It's what? What is it, charlie? Charlie: Maybe it's a sign you and mom shouldn't be together. Cane: Oh, come on. Mattie: That's crazy. Cane: Thank you. Mattie: Of course they should, charlie! Charlie: I know mom and dad love each other, but sometimes that's not enough. Maybe mom decided she was finally tired of getting hurt. Cane: Hey. Hey -- Mattie: Mom wouldn't break up our family. Charlie: She would if she thought it was the best thing for all of us. Mattie: Okay, well, I don't believe that. Cane: Right. Neither do I, okay? And all you have to know is I'm gonna figure this out, all right? I will fight for this family. Victoria: Are you sure you want to do this? Reed: Yeah. Yeah, I'm sure. Victoria: [ Sighs ] Okay. J.T.: Hey. Reed: Hey. Um... how you doing? J.T.: Well [Sighs] The doc says I'll be good as new in a few days, so... Reed: That's good. Victoria: Reed wanted to -- he wanted to see you and talk to you. J.T.: Yeah. Of course. Victoria: I'll leave you two alone. Reed: I don't -- I don't know how to start. J.T.: [ Sighs ] I'll go first. Look, I-I'm -- "I'm sorry"... just doesn't seem like it's enough. I don't know if anything is. I can't ever make up for the pain that I caused you and... your siblings and your mom. I-I let all you guys down. I know that. Reed: You were sick, dad. J.T.: The doctors can't make a direct link between [Sighs] My illness and the violent behavior. I don't know what was me and what was the tumor. Reed: You were a really good dad before all of this. J.T.: I tried. Reed: [ Snorts softly ] When I t it felt like somebody just unplugged my life. J.T.: Well, now's your chance to plug it back in. Reed: So much has happened. J.T.: I know, man. I know. I -- [ Sighs ] I-I can't change the past. [ Sighs ] The future's up to you. Reed: [ Scoffs ] No pressure there. J.T.: [ Murmurs ] [ Scoffs ] I don't blame you if you don't want anything to do with me. But I would love... I would love the opportunity to get back what we had. Reed: [ Sighs ] How are we gonna do that, dad? J.T.: We can hang out. [ Sighs ] We can play guitar. Reed: [ Chuckles ] I can't wait. J.T.: [ Exhales heavily ] Neither can I. dental insurance. Many employers don't offer it. Medicare doesn't include it. And people who work for themselves often don't consider it. 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Reed: [ Chuckles quietly ] Victoria: I think it's time to move on. J.T.: I put you guys through a lot. Victoria: It's in the past. Let's just leave it there. J.T.: I'd like that. But... Victoria: What? J.T.: Are you okay? You don't look so good. Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Yeah. Thanks. J.T.: I'm just worried about you. Victoria: Well, I'm -- I'm fine. Jeffrey todd hellstrom? Reed: Wh-- hey! You guys can't just bust in here. This is my dad's hospital room. You're under arrest for the attempted murder of victor newman. Reed: Wh-what?! No, you can't do that! He's got to recover. He will -- at the county infirmary. Reed: This is insane! Victoria: Reed -- Reed: No. No! I just got my dad back! I can't lose you again! J.T.: It's okay. All right? Reed: No, it's not! This isn't fair! J.T.: Reed, I don't want to lose you, either, okay, but I -- I got to answer for what I've done. Just let the cops do their job. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Cane: Thank you for coming over. Michael: Well, you sounded pretty upset over the phone. I figured the divorce papers had arrived. Cane: I need answers, michael. Michael: Well, perhaps you should speak to lily. Cane: Yeah, but she won't take my calls. She's taken me off of the visitors list. I just -- I just need to know what's going on. Michael: [ Sighs ] Well, these papers kind of speak for themselves. Cane: No, they don't tell me what's going through her mind. They don't tell me, is she angry at me, is she impulsive, is she just lashing out? Michael: Look, you know I'm bound by attorney-client privilege. Cane: I don't care about you attorney-client privilege! I don'T. All I want to know is, is there a way that I can save my marriage? Mariah: Here you go. To... Tessa: We're toasting with cupcakes? Mariah: Well, we'll break out the bubbly later, but this will have to do for now. Tessa: All right. Well, let's raise a cupcake, then. Mariah: To our amazing future. What? What? No, no, no. This is -- this is supposed to be a happy toast. Tessa: No, I-I am happy. It's just been a really long time since I've been able to think about the future. Mariah: Well, now you can give it your full attention. So, what do you want to do first? Mariah: Second? Tessa: Uh... Mariah: Third? Come on! You got to make a list! [ Laughs ] Tessa: I don't know! There's just so much. Um... uh, well, first I would like to go through the things I don't want to do anymore. Mariah: Okay. That's a little odd. But you know what, it's your future. So what do you not want to do? Tessa: Um... blackmail. Steal. Lie. Um... hide duffel bags full of cash. You know, generally just not be a horrible person. Mariah: Hey. You were never a horrible person. You just did some horrible things. Tessa: Well, my days of grifting and being a con artist are over. I just really want to move forward. Mariah: That's fantastic. So, what do you want to do first? [ Sighs ] Italy? Bora bora? Mount everest? Tessa: Um... genoa city Mariah: Wisconsin? Tessa: Yeah. All that talk of traveling the world was fun. It was a great distraction when I needed to escape my reality. But I don't need to do that anymore. Because... because my reality is amazing. Mariah: That's nice. That's really, really nice. Tessa: You are all I need to be happy. Mariah: Well, fine. Then that settles it for your personal life. What about the rest? Tessa: Well, as soon as lola's recovered, I'll wait tables at abby's new restaurant. Mariah: Okay. Tessa: "Okay" what? Mariah: Well, I kind of meant... what do you want out of life? And I get that you're trying to slow your roll... Tessa: [ Clears throat ] Mariah: ...I do, but I just get the feeling that an employee of the month placard isn't gonna be enough for you. Tessa: For now it will be. Mariah: What about your music? You're just gonna give that up completely? Tessa: I miss song writing, but let's face it -- I screwed up any chance I may have had to have a music career. Mariah: Okay. Name one music star that hasn't had a scandal. Yeah. That's right. You can'T. And you know what they say, you know -- any publicity is good publicity. Tessa: Oh, well, I should be a huge success then. Mariah: Yes, you should. And you could be. So pick up your guitar. Start writing. Tessa: I don't know. Mariah: Come on. You've got one shot at this life thing, so do what makes you happy. Tessa: You're right. Mariah: What are you doing? [ Music plays ] Tessa: I am taking your advice... Mariah: What? Tessa: ...And doing what makes me happy. I can do anything I can go anywhere I've got the open road I've got the wind in my hair Arturo: What happened with mia was a one-time thing. Abby: It doesn't matter, arturo. Were done. Finished. Arturo: Abby, we can have a great life together. Abby: Yeah, I am gonna have a great life. All on my own. Oh, um, you know, I-I talked to nick earlier, and I was gonna let him tell you, but I think I'll do the honors. You're fired. Reed: Well, I'll call michael, dad. We can fight this. J.T.: No, I'm not gonna fight it. I'm gonna plead guilty. Reed: No! Why? J.T.: I hurt your grandfather. Reed: Y-you were sick! I mean, you didn't know what you were doing. We'll have dr. Hastings explain that to the jury and -- you'll testify, right, mom? J.T.: I-I -- I would never ask your mom to do that. Reed: This is so wrong. J.T.: Reed, what kind of father would I be if I didn't take responsibility for my mistakes? Reed: Doesn't mean you have to go to prison. J.T.: No, I deserve to be punished for what I did. And not just to victor. To your mom. I was abusive. And I'm gonna think about that every day. All set. J.T.: Stay strong. Victoria: Honey... talk to me. Reed: [ Scoffs ] Now you want to talk? Victoria: I know you're upset. Reed: For a year, you didn't have a word to say about my dad. And now that he's being ripped away from me, you want me to open up? Victoria: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept the truth from you. I was just scared. I just thought it was too much for a boy your age, that's all. Reed: That right there is your problem. You still see me like a kid. Victoria: No, that's not true. Reed: Then stop treating me like one! I've seen more crap in my life than most adults. Quit acting like I need to be protected. Victoria: I know, baby. I know you're upset. Just come home with me and we'll talk about it, okay? Reed: No. Victoria: Please. Reed: I'm done running home to mommy. Michael: I can't reveal what lily and I talked about, but I can tell you she was very calm and rational when she asked me to draw up these divorce papers. Cane: That doesn't mean that she won't change her mind. Michael: Well, I'm not gonna give you any false hope. My impression is, lily's ready to move on. Cane: But I'm not. Michael: Well, frankly, your actions lead me to believe otherwise, even if you're not ready to admit it. Cane: Okay, michael, listen. Lily and I have faced huge problems before, and we've got past them. And we can get past this one, okay? Michael Michael: Lily doesn't agree. Cane: Well, I need just to see her, just to be face-to-face with her. Michael: No, I'm sorry. Cane, I'm sorry. Cane: Convince her to see me. Please do that for me. Please. Michael: [ Sighs ] Cane: Please, michael. Michael: I'll try. Cane: Thank you. Michael: I am not promising you anything. Cane: I know. I understand. Thank you. Okay. Mattie: You heard dad -- he said everything's gonna be okay. Charlie: He said the same thing when he got juliet pregnant. Mattie: Yeah, and it was. Charlie: You can't expect her to keep forgiving him. Mattie: You don't know that he cheated on her again. Charlie: Why else would mom file for divorce? Mattie: Maybe she feels guilty about making him wait. Charlie: You think that's why mom would blow the family up? Mattie: Well, it's better than the alternative, charlie. Charlie: Look, whatever mom and dad are going through right now, it's not good. And I doubt we've seen the worst of it. Mattie: What do you mean? Charlie: Mom's in prison right now. Eventually, she's gonna get out. What do you think is gonna happen then? [ Slow music playing ] Abby: I hate to bust up date night, but, mariah, can I talk to you for a second? Mariah: Can this wait? Abby: No. It can'T. Mariah: Actually, let me rephrase that -- it'll have to wait. Abby: It's important. Mariah: So is this. Abby: No, see, this -- this is a colossal mistake that will end in an epic flame-out of heartbreak and pain. Mariah: Wow. Abby, you really know how to suck the life out of a room. Abby: Look, if you want to go down this doomed path of romance, have at it. But I need to talk to you about things that actually matter. Mariah: Oh, you mean matter to you? Abby: To both of us. Tessa: It's okay, mariah. Go ahead. Mariah: Fine. But this better be good. Arturo: Trust me. It's everything. Cane: [ Sniffles ] Mattie: Oh, my gosh, mom, that smells so good. Charlie: Yeah, it does. What time's it gonna be done? Mattie: Yeah, what time is dad getting home? Charlie: That's a good question. Mattie: Well, he's coming home to an amazing dinner. Cane: [ Sighs ] [ Sniffles ] Abby: I want a major media blitz on my new restaurant opening. Mariah: The one without a name? Abby: Newman is the only name you need to garner the kind of publicity that I'm looking for. Mariah: That's true. Abby: I want it featured on the "gc buzz." A whole episode. Mariah: Okay. Well, I'll talk to my producer. Abby: If you can't do that, at least feature it. A lead story. And I want it all over your website. I want this thing blasted all over every social platform. Mariah: Okay, okay. Abby, but before I do anything, I'm going to have to talk to my actual boss. Abby: I cleared it with devon. Mariah: All the same -- Abby: Mariah, I need this done, and fast. So just do what I'm asking you to do. Mariah: Since you're being so polite about it. Tessa: I'm kind of surprised you're going ahead with all of this. Lola just had major surgery. Abby: Lola is fine and ready to work. Tessa: Really? Abby: Okay, can both of you just please stop asking questions? My new restaurant is opening, and it is going to blow this town up. It'll be like nothing gc has ever seen. Mariah: I don't doubt that. Abby: And everyone will know that abby newman isn't just some empty-headed, gullible princess that people can push around and take advantage of. Mariah: New you, huh? Abby: Oh, you ain't seen nothin' yet. [ Sighs ] Arturo: [ Sighs ] Arturo: Huh. What's this? Greg: Abby asked me to pack up your things. Arturo: Seriously? Greg: She wants you out of here today. Victoria: Reed? [ Sighs ] Oh, god. [ Huffs ] [ Grunts ] [ Glass shatters ] [ Breathing hard ] [ Grunting ] [ Sobs ]

Arturo pleads with Abby to give him a second chance but she makes it clear that their relationship is over and they will never get back together

Harmony: It ain't like I was gonna start nothin' at Tucker and Ashley's wedding. Neil: Oh, really? So you just showed up to the wedding uninvited? Uh, how should we categorize that? What should we file that under? Disruptive? What is your game, Harmony? Hmm? What are you here for? Pray tell. Harmony: I lost my job in Milwaukee when I came up here to see about Devon. Ain't nothin' left for me there. Neil: So then now you're her stay? Is that it? Harmony: I want my son in my life gain. Damn! Is that so horrible? Neil: First of all, he is my son. All of your parental rights have been terminated. And if you're being honest about your motives, why would you think for a second that crashing a wedding was the best way to go about winning him over? That's just selfish. But why am I not surprised? Yeah, you may have gotten all dressed up, but you haven't changed a bit. I see right through you. I know why you're here. You're here to disrupt everything, and I am not going to let that happen. You hear me? Harmony: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Of course I tell my mom and Tucker there is no way you're coming to the wedding... Devon: Uh-huh. Abby: And then surprise! You survived. So please tell me. I am dying to know what changed your mind. Devon: Neil did. He said some things that really got to me. Abby: What? Details. Specifics. Devon: He said that Tucker is not gonna give up on trying to get to know me. I can't avoid him forever. And, you know, I've spent my whole life wondering who my father is. Now's my chance to know him. Abby: (Sighs) Look, I'm not the biggest fan of Tucker's, okay? I'm not. But he makes my mom happy, and he's done some pretty solid things lately. (Sighs heavily) I don't know. Maybe we should both lighten up on him a little. Traci: (Laughs) Olivia: Ohh, he's so cute. Sofia: There is little Moses at bath time. Olivia: That's my godson, okay? Traci: Ohh, that's so sweet. Moses is the most beautiful baby. Oh, Sofia, treasure every moment you have with him. Sofia: I will. (Glass clinking) Jack: Well, I think we will all agree it's a little odd having a wedding reception without the bride and groom. All: (Laugh) Sofia: Yes. Jack: So I have asked the caterer to deliver everything to the shelter. Traci: Oh. Sofia: Aw. Jack: Everything, that is, except the champagne so that we can toast Tucker and Ashley in their absence. Sofia: Hold up. Are you trying to steal my thunder as best woman...? Jack: (Laughs) Sofia: By making a toast to the happy couple? Genevieve: I believe you will have your chance, my dear. I think we have enough champagne to fill about, I don't know, 50 bathtubs. Jack: 50 or 60. All: (Laugh) Jack: Well, it took a lot for Tucker and Ashley to get here. They went through quite a bit. As the, uh, protective older brother, I'm not sure I always thought Tucker was the right man for my sister. But you know what? They came out on the other side stronger and better. And I got to see for myself how this man stood by my sister and kept his word. So... to Tucker and Ashley's wonderful honeymoon and a long, happy, healthy life together. To Tucker and Ashley. All: To Tucker and Ashley. (Glasses clink) Traci: (Chuckles) Sofia: All right. (Glasses clink) Genevieve: You know, if you ask me, Tucker whisking his bride away like that was pretty darn romantic. Jack: I'll take that as a challenge. (Glasses clink) [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: (Sighs) Jill: Ahh, how is our favorite hero? Kevin: He's doin' okay. Jill: (Laughs) Kevin: Uh, I hope you don't mind that I just dropped by. Kay: Of course not, Darling. You're always welcome. Thanks to you, our little Delia is on the mend. Jill: Mm-hmm. I'm so sorry I missed her homecoming, but we can have our own celebration tomorrow morning. I'm just grateful to have my granddaughter home, and I'm so thankful to God that your bone marrow was a match to hers. Kevin: Uh, I think I'm gonna go check on her and Chloe. Excuse me. Kay: Of course, Dear. Jill: Katherine, I've been thinking about our little talk--earlier and what you said to me. Kay: Jill, we both said things we didn't mean. Jill: No, the thing is that... you were absolutely right. I was an abysmal parent. I should never have sent my sons away to boarding school for those years. And--and I was hardly ever there for them when they needed me. I just pray to God that Billy isn't repeating those same mistakes now with his own child. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: (Muttering) Chloe: Come in. Kevin: Knock, knock. Chloe: Hi. Kevin: Hi. Chloe: I'm so glad you stopped by. Kevin: Yeah? Chloe: Hi. Kevin: Hi. Mm. Chloe: Mwah. Kevin: I just wanted to see how Dee was doing. Chloe: She's doing great. Kevin: Yeah? Chloe: She's so thrilled to be back in her bed. I swear she fell asleep with a smile on her face. Kevin: (Chuckles) Chloe: I just keep on checking in to make sure that it's real, and it is. And she's getting better, thanks to you. Kevin: Hmm. Chloe: Hey, I have some wedding stuff I want to show you. Come here. Kevin: (Sighs) Chloe: Unless you want to do something more fun. Kevin: Let's do something more fun. Chloe: Okay. Kevin: I would like to check on Delia real quick. Chloe: Yeah, that can be arranged. Kevin: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You wanted to see me? Victor: Yes, I want you to do a final review of the Beauty of Nature co-op ads for Black Friday. Adam: That's Victoria's project. She's very possessive of her projects. However, she did call into an R & D meeting today, didn't show up. That was not too professional. Victor: Considering your... long and illustrious criminal past, I would put Victoria's character and professionalism ahead of yours any day, and don't you try to undermine our relationship, all right? Ain't gonna happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I thought you were dead. Billy: No. I'm not dead. I'm right here. Victoria: Well, I'm just afraid that this is, like, all a fantasy, just like the one that I had about Santa Claus when he kissed me on Halloween night, but then when I looked into his eyes, it was really you. (Chuckles) It was silly, huh? Billy: It's not silly. (Sighs) It was me. I was in our house. I was kissing you. And I was dressed as Santa Claus. It was me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sofia: Be sure to put some of that cake away for the bride and groom. Jack: Will do. Sofia: (Chuckles) Devon: Jack, I really appreciate you having me here. Jack: Well, thank you for being here. I know it meant the world to Tucker and to Ashley. Sofia, great to see you again. Sofia: Jack. Jack: Take care. Liv. Olivia: (Laughs) Jack: Ha! It's like family. Olivia: Oh, I know. Good to see you. Jack: Ohh! Always good to see you, too. Come on. I'll walk you out. Olivia: Okay. Nice meeting you. Genevieve: Nice meeting you. Abby: Well, I need to head out. I am on the last flight out to L.A. I haven't packed, and I work tomorrow. Traci: But it's Thanksgiving. Abby: Well, Black Friday's the biggest shopping day of the year. Mom had all these personal appearances lined up, because she had no idea what Tucker had planned for her, so... Traci: Well, it sounds like you have a beautiful new adventure planned. Genevieve: Yes, and you've got such a knack for marketing and so much charisma. I'm sure your trip will be a big success. Abby: All right, I've gotta get a move on. Traci: You know what? I-- I can drive you to the airport. I'm flying out tonight, too. Genevieve: Oh, where are you off to? Traci: Well, my husband's family lives in Florida, so we're meeting there, and we're gonna have Thanksgiving with them. Jack: Wow, the two of you out of state. Ashley away on an island in the Caribbean. Traci: (Chuckles) Genevieve: Mm. Traci: Where's Kyle? Jack: Oh, Kyle is off skiing with a friend of his and his family and Billy... well, God only knows where Billy is. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Okay, so I'm totally wired. Can we just talk about wedding stuff for, like, one minute? Kevin: I thought you knew what you wanted-- Christmas kitsch. Chloe: I do. I do. But then I was talking to Phyllis about it, and she came up with a really great idea. Okay, you're gonna think this is crazy, but she thinks that we should do a story on this for "Restless Style." Kevin: "This"? Chloe: How we met, and then how we broke up, and then how you saved Delia's life, and then how we found each other again, and a whole spread on--on the wedding and--and the food and the fashion. Just us and-- Kevin: Stop. Stop. Stop. Chloe: Okay. If you don't want to do it, I'll--I'll just talk to her about it. I-- Kevin: No, it's not-- it's not that. It's, um...I have to tell you something... and it's something you're gonna hate. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I can't believe this. What are you trying to tell me? You've been in Genoa City this entire time, and you didn't bother to tell anyone you were there? Your daughter-- you never once went to see her. She's been fighting for her life, and she's been calling out for you. Billy: I saw her. Victoria: When? Billy: Several times. I saw her. I went there. She just... never knew it was me. She was asleep, and it was Halloween. Victoria: Delia said that she saw Santa. Billy: Delia's the reason I came back. Kevin just covered for me. I was the real match. Delia has my bone marrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: I'm hungry. Harmony: He ain't mine? I can do what--I can do whatever I want to do. Olivia: I'm hungry now. Harmony: Who are you to tell me what I can't do around here? Devon: Dad's here. He's supposed to be with Moses, though, right? Olivia: Who's he talking to? Sofia: I don't know, but from the looks of it, he doesn't look happy. Harmony: I gave birth to him. Neil: It doesn't matter. You walked away. You walked away. Harmony: It does matter. It does matter. He wouldn't even be here if it wasn't --you just need to give me some slack, all right? I'm here to build-- Neil: I'm not gonna give you anything. No-- Devon: You are back here? Sine when? Harmony: I just got here. Hey, Olivia. It's good to see you. Olivia: I hear its Harmony now. Harmony: I wanted a new name to be about the changes I've made in my life. Hi, I-I don't think we've met. I'm Devon's mother. Neil: This is Sofia. She's m-- we have a baby together. Sofia: Mm. Harmony: (Laughs) Congratulations. Girl or boy? Sofia: A boy. Harmony: Your first? Sofia: Yeah, it's incredible. I couldn't imagine him not being in my life his name is Moses. He's named after my father. Devon: Harmony here didn't have that experience, did you? Harmony: I've said I was sorry. Devon: You also said you'd leave me alone and wouldn't push. Harmony: Baby, I was worried about you. Devon: These are just a few of the people who take care of me now and look after me. They're all I need. I really hope one day you can learn to respect that. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: By the way, Victoria's out of town taking some personal time off. I need you to pick up the slack, all right? Adam: Where'd she go? Victor: That, Son, is none of your business. Adam: Well, if I need to reach her to clarify anything-- Victor: You come to me, all right? Adam: Okay. So if I'll be doing her job and mine, the least you could do is tell me how long I'll be doing it for. Victor: I cannot answer that question. Adam: You can't or won't? Victor: I think you have things to do, don't you? That'll be all. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Well, you can talk to me about anything. Chloe: (Sighs) Kevin: I can't keep this lie anymore. Chloe: What lie? I'll talk to Phyllis. We won't do the shoot. And if Christmas is too soon to get married-- Kevin: I wasn't the donor. Chloe: Of course, you were. Kevin: (Sighs) Chloe: I-I was with you. I was with you at the hospital when they took you in for the procedure. I was there. Kevin: It was just a setup, all of it. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: So you expect me to believe that Kevin was just pretending? Billy: No, I don't. I-I can--I can show you the needle mark where they pulled the bone marrow out if you want. It's right here. Victoria: Why would you do something like this? Why? I don't understand. I mean, were you that determined to stay away from me? Billy: No, it was sheer hell. All I wanted to do was pick up my kid and come see you, but I-I couldn't. I-- Victoria: Why? Billy: (Sighs) Victoria: Why not? Billy: That was the deal I made to get out of the Myanmar prison. Victoria: I don't understand with what one has to do with the other. Billy: I was freed by... (Sighs) I-- I had to get tested to see if I was a match. And if I was and then-- and then the procedure worked, then I had to agree to stay away from Genoa City and not see my daughter, but more importantly, I wasn't allowed to see you. That was the deal I made with the devil. Victoria: (Sighs) Oh, my God. My dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Devon was at the wedding? Harmony: Yeah, it surprised me, too. And Neil acted like my being there would upset him. Kay: I'm sorry to hear that. Harmony: You know what, Mrs. Chancellor? Maybe comin' back was a bad idea. Kay: My dear, nobody said it was gonna be easy. But what it comes down to is us trying to have a relationship with your son and my grandson. And after what you've just told me about Devon, I'm thinkin' there might just be a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Let me tell you something. I'm just glad I got her out of there before she could make a scene. Olivia: At a private family ceremony in a church? What was she thinking? Sofia: Well, from the stories that I've heard, it sounds like she doesn't do any of that. Devon: She's just doin' what she does best. She shows up, she makes a mess, and then leaves. Neil: I got your text. You decided to go to the wedding after all? Made me very, very proud of you. Devon: Well, thank you. I always hope to make you proud, Dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: (Growls) Mm. Traci: Nice to meet you. Genevieve: You, too. Traci: Bye-bye. Jack: Bye. Well, I like the sound of that promise you just made to her about not letting me be alone on turkey day. Genevieve: Mm, well, we can start by having dinner at my house. Jack: Start? Genevieve: And then see where the day leads us. Jack: I kind of like the sound of that. (Doorbell rings repeatedly) Jack: Stay right here. Genevieve: (Laughs) Jack: Oh, this is gonna be fun. Look, if this is about work, I-- Jill: I have news about Billy. Jack: Come in. What do you know? Jill: Okay, great. Oh. (Chuckles) I should have known you'd be here. Genevieve: Nice to see you, too, Jill. Jill: Anyway, uh, Victoria and I were desperate for information, so we flew to Myanmar, because that investigator of yours had heard that tip. Jack: Was Billy there? Jill: Yeah, well, he was there. He was actually imprisoned there on some, I'm sure, trumped-up drug charge. But he got out, Jack. I don't know how, but he got out. Jack: So where is he now? Jill: Well, I'm not sure where he is now, okay? But my source tells me that he's alive and okay. Jack: (Stammers) Your source? Who--who is your source? Is Billy in some kind of trouble? Jill: Look, I'm telling you everything I know, Jack. I assure you, Jack, Billy's alive and well, all right? And that is something extra to be thankful for tomorrow. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Delia and--and I were both aching for you. And he just stood by, and he just watched us suffer. (Sighs) Billy: Well... Victor knows what's best for the entire world. Didn't you get the memo? Victoria: You could have come to me, you know. And we could have-- we could have dealt with this together. Billy: Well, according to your dad, you'd already moved on with Sam. Victoria: Sam? Oh, and you believed him? You have so little faith in me. You have so little faith in us. The saying "Easy as pie," I get it now. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: It was Billy? It was Billy's marrow? Kevin: Yes. Chloe: And that first time that you took the test? Kevin: It was-- it was accurate. I wasn't a match. Chloe: (Scoffs) Why would you lie? And why wouldn't Billy let Delia know that he was there for her? Kevin: Look, we both hated the secrecy, okay? But we didn't have a choice. (Sighs) When Victor found out that Billy was in Asia, he said that-- Chloe: What? Kevin: Um-- Chloe: Victor? What? Kevin: Yeah, Victor. Victor. All of this was Victor's plan, Victor's idea. He brought Billy back here thinking he might be a match, and he was, right? But Victor is holding something over Billy's head, so the only way he agreed to set this up so that he could donate if nobody knew it was Billy. Chloe: So this entire time, Billy has been in Genoa City. He's been here, and my daughter has been crying and begging for her father. Kevin: He has been miserable about the entre thing I swear. Chloe: (Sighs) You still haven't explained how you got wrapped up in all of this. Kevin: Okay. Victor didn't want the donor to be anonymous, because he was afraid that you would start asking all these questions and maybe stumble upon the truth. You know, and I mean, think about it. Like, how could you not want to meet and thank the person who saved your kid, right? Chloe: Right, I thought I had been thanking him. Kevin: I didn't want any part of this, okay? It was the only thing, though, that was gonna get Delia what she needed to beat the cancer. I swear, Chloe, that's why I did it. I did it all for Delia. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: (Knocks on door) Victor: Jill. Come in. When did you come back? Jill: A little while ago. Victor: That's nice to know. I was about to call Victoria. Do you know where she is? Jill: Victoria's not here. She's in New York. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: I believed that you were with Sam because I was at our house, and I saw you with him. Victoria: No, no, you didn't. Sam was just comforting me, okay? He was comforting me over you. But he's gone now. He's back in New Mexico. He's back there with Sharon and Faith. Billy: Oh, yeah, you didn't go see him? Victoria: No, I didn't go see him, and if my dad told you that, then it's a lie. (Sighs) I really don't know what to do right now, because part of me wants to throw my arms around you and forgive you. The other part of me wants to walk away and never see you again. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: What the hell are you doing here this close to Newman? You must be out of your mind. Myrna: Care to rephrase that? Adam: Look, I don't want to be seen with you, okay? Stay the hell away from me, and don't follow me, either. Myrna: I don't care how risky it is. You see, I've done a lot for you, Adam. And now you're gonna do something for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: So this whole thing about having your bone marrow harvested and the pain that you were in... Kevin: It was all an act. Chloe: And Victor? I mean, Victor hovering over Delia like that? Was that just to keep tabs on everyone? Was he just making sure that none of you were found out? Is that what was going on? (Sighs) Kevin: He's very calculating. Chloe: Oh, you can blame Victor all you want, but Billy is the one who-- he is the one who did all of this, okay? It's because of his lousy, irresponsible behavior that has gotten him into trouble once again, except this time, his daughter's life was at stake! (Voice breaking) And this whole time, I mean, the poor thing. She's been thinking that her father-- her father abandoned her because she was sick. (Sighs) Kevin: Deep down, I think-- I think she knew that he was here. Chloe: How? Kevin: Well, he would go to visit her, usually when she was s-- uh, when she was sleeping. Chloe: (Normal voice) Oh, my God. She had all those dreams that he showed up, and you knew. You knew the entire time, and you did nothing about it! You knew! Kevin: Chloe, look, the only thing I cared about through all of this was just making sure she got that transplant. Chloe: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: I want you to know that I offered to stay with Victoria in New York when she got bumped off our flight. But she insisted that I come home. She knew how anxious I was to see Delia. Plus, she said she wanted some time on her own. (Sighs) Victor: How much time? Jill: Well, I would have thought she'd be on the next flight, but then I heard about the storm they're having back east, and all the airports are closed. My flight was the last one out of LaGuardia. Victor: You mean she's stuck in New York? Jill: That I don't know. She did say she might head into the city. Victor: Oh. I certainly hope she did. Hmm. Jill: You know, I tried to call her on her cell phone, but it went straight to voice mail. Victor: Mm-hmm. Jill: Poor little thing probably crashed. It was an exhausting trip. Victor: Yeah. Please sit down, Jill. Tell me everything you have learned in Myanmar. Don't leave out a detail. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: We have a chance here to be together again. Victoria: (Sighs) You know what? Billy: And I don't want to leave you, and you're not gonna push me, okay? Victoria: Honestly, you're really, truly about four months too late. Billy: It's not too late. You're never too late. It's not too late. Victoria: Oh, that is such a load of crap. Billy: You know, you're still beautiful when you're pissed, right? Victoria: Don't call me "Beautiful." Billy: You are beautiful. You're beautiful, and I--it doesn't make sense without you. Just please listen to me. I'm sorry. Don't-- I'm not leaving. Victoria: Don't make promises that you can't keep. Don't do that. I don't want you to try to con me or lie to me or try to charm me or anything like that, because I'm--I'm done. I don't want it anymore. I want you gone. That's what I want. I want you out of my life. Billy: No, you don't. Victoria: I want you out of my life. Billy: Oh, no, you don't. Victoria: I do. I want you gone. I'm tired of you. Billy: No, you don't. Stop. Victoria: I'm sick of you! Billy: Stop. You don't mean that. Victoria: Want you out of my life. Billy: No, you don't. St-- Victoria: That's what I want. I want that. Billy: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I don't-- I'm sorry. Victoria: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Are you gonna call your sisters and Abby and let them know about Billy? Jack: No, I'll give them an update when I talk to them tomorrow. Maybe I'll know more by then. God, I feel like I ought to be doing something. Genevieve: (Sighs) How about I make you some tea and then we can just sit and talk about it for a minute? Jack: (Sighs) Yeah. Genevieve: You know what? I'm gonna call Myrna and tell her that I won't be home. I don't think you should be alone tonight. Myrna: Yes? Genevieve: Myrna, Dear, I'm not going to be home tonight, so go ahead and lock up. I-I just didn't want you to worry, that's all. Myrna: Yes, Ma'am. Have a good evening. [SCENE_BREAK] Myrna: (Sighs) Adam: Who the hell is that calling you? Myrna: My employer... (Sarcastically) Genevieve. (Normal voice) God, I hate that woman. (Sighs) She's spending the night with Jack-- again. And I need you to help me get her away from him. I mean it. No, I mean it, Adam. You have to help me because... Adam: You're the one. You're the one who has to go away, Patty. Myrna: I can't take- no, I can't take this anymore. Adam: You have to go away. You're the escapee from a criminal psycho hospital. There is a warrant out for your arrest. Now if the cops were to get a little phone call, a little tip on where you are-- Myrna: Okay, no, no, no. You wouldn't dare, Adam. You would not dare. Adam: They would put it together that you were around right around the time of the murder. They'd start to piece things together the way that I have, that you're Diane's murderer. Now would you want that? Would you want Jack, your brother Paul, your other brother the priest...? Myrna: (Sighs) Adam: The whole world, for that matter, all calling you a murderer? Is that something you would really want, Patty? Myrna: I wouldn't make threats if I were you, Adam. You see, I was here that night. Remember? I have evidence that the cops don't even know about, evidence that you wouldn't want them to see. Are you gonna help me, or not? [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Hey, you're on your way to the airport? Abby: Yes, one last caffeine fix before I hop on the red-eye. Traci: Excuse me. Grabbing some cream. Devon: How long you gonna be gone for? Abby: Um, barely long enough for you to miss me. But if you need me, I know what it's like to be caught between two fathers, so... Devon: Well, thank you. We'll definitely be talkin'. Abby: Okay. Traci: All right, all set? Abby: I'm ready. (Chuckles) (Chuckles) Traci: Everybody, happy Thanksgiving. Devon: You, too. Olivia: Yes, you too. Traci: Great to see you. Olivia: Great to see you. Abby: Have a great holiday. Devon: Thank you. You, too. Traci: Bye. Devon: See ya. Abby: Bye. Olivia: Safe trip. Abby: Thank you. Bye. Olivia: I wonder what would have happened if Neil hadn't stopped Harmony from bursting in on their wedding. Do you think she was trying to cause trouble for Tucker? Devon: I have no idea. I just don't get why now. She's had plenty of chances, and all these years, she didn't try to contact him once. Olivia: And she's never told him about you. Devon: In an anonymous note she did. Olivia: Well, that was hardly hopeful. Devon: She said that Tucker made it clear he didn't want her, and she didn't want to use a baby to keep him. Olivia: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Sofia: You know, I love the way he crinkles his little nose when he yawns. Oh! Neil: Yeah. (Laughs) He is really something, that little boy. Sofia: Yeah. (Sighs) Neil: Mm. Sofia: You know, I, um, I've been considering what you said about us getting marred. Neil: Yeah. Sofia... (Clears throat) Hey, I-I really shouldn't have pushed that. Sofia: It's okay. I think, um, you were right. We should be a family. I mean, for Moses' sake. So... if, um, "We should get married" is a proposal... (Sighs) Then I accept. Neil: (Sighs) Sofia: (Sighs) Neil... (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: God knows I've made enough mistakes in my life. I ought to see 'em comin' by now. Kay: Let's just see how things go. We don't have to rush to push "Panic" buttons. Unh-unh. Not with your fingers, Darling. That's good. Harmony: You know, it's just that I don't want to mess things up with Devon more than they are already. Kay: Well, don't you get it? This is a good day. There's hope. Devon actually went to his father's wedding. If his heart is softening toward Tucker, that bodes well for the two of us. Won't you at least think about staying a while longer? Give this thing a fair shot. Harmony: I bet you do Thanksgiving up right around here, don't you? Kay: Indeed, we do. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Look I know it's a lot. But I'm glad you know. It was tearing me up having to lie to you. And it would be great if you could keep the part about Billy to yourself. Chloe: Now you're asking me to lie? Kevin: No. No, I'm just asking you to be discreet. Chloe: (Scoffs) Kevin: I don't know what Victor has on Billy, but I wouldn't want the fallout from I affect Delia or Victoria. Chloe: I think you should go. Kevin: Chloe, please. Chloe: No. Go. Leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: So as soon as we confirmed that Billy had left the country, we packed our bags and headed home. Victor: What about the drug charges against your boy? Jill: Oh, that was a complete hoax. Victor: Huh. And Billy was not in hot water for anything else? Jill: Not according to the official we talked to. Victor: Well, thank you for coming by, and thank you for looking our Victoria. Jill: It was my pleasure. Let's just hope that she gets home in time for Thanksgiving tomorrow, huh? Victor: Yes, I hope so, too. Jill: Okay, bye. Victor: All right, thank you for coming by. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone rings) (Ring) (Ring) (Ringing stops) [NEXT_ON] Victoria: There's something else going on here. What are you not telling me? Neil: Back to your old tricks I see, huh, Harmony? Myrna: Get your hands off him.

Victor questions Jill about when Billy was in Myanmar.

Taylor: Reese, if this isn't your baby, then where did it come from? Reese: I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you like this. But, uh, I couldn't explain it to you on the phone. Taylor: Oh, well, now I think you should, because I-I don't know what this is. Reese: Nothing to be alarmed about. Taylor: Reese, I want to know why you have a baby in your apartment. A baby you never mentioned to me before. Just tell me, where did this child come from? Hope: I feel like I'm being crushed by this weight on my heart. How can you miss someone just so, so much when you didn't even meet them yet? Brooke: Beth was a part of you. She always will be. Hope: I don't understand how this could happen. [ Crying ] How could I lose my baby? Steffy: [ Sighs ] [ Knock on door ] Mom, you have keys! Liam. Hi.& Liam: Can I come in? Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, of course. Is everything all right? Something happened? Liam: Hard day. Just trying to keep it together. Steffy: I'm so sorry, liam. I know it doesn't help, but I am. Liam: Would it be okay, um... can I see kelly? I know -- I know I'm not -- I can't just be showing up here all the time, but, um... I'd really love to see kelly. Liam: I probably should've called you, or -- or texted or something. Steffy: No, no. It's okay. Liam: Hope wanted me to get out of the house. Steffy: She's probably right. Liam: Yeah, but i didn't want to leave her. And I've just been... driving around. Steffy: Well, I'm glad you're here. You want anything? Liam: No. Just need to see my daughter. Brooke: You shouldn't be alone right now. Hope: Liam will be back soon. Brooke: You need to find a way to work through this together. Hope: We're trying. Brooke: I know that you're brave, and that you're strong, but you can't isolate yourself, sweetheart. You need to lean on people. And maybe just... maybe more than just liam. I was thinking [Sighs] That a support group might not be a bad idea. Hope: I understand what you're trying to say, mom. But right now, all I want to do is hold Taylor: Answer me, reese. Wh-- [ Sighs ] What are you doing with a baby? Who are you? What's going on? Florence: I -- I didn't want to interrupt, but... hi. I'm florence. Taylor: Fl-florence. Florence: Dr. Buckingham is holding my baby. Steffy: She'll be awake soon. Liam: Is she feeling any better? Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, the doctor said it was just a virus. Liam: Good. Listen, I know you got stuff to do. I mean, I-I'm happy to wait here alone. Steffy: No, no. It's -- it's fine. But, hey, if you don't -- you don't want to talk, I'm not gonna push. Liam: I just... barely feel anything, you know? It's like I'M... it's like I'm underwater. I keep thinking, "well, maybe if I -- maybe if I hold kelly, I'll be able to breathe again." Which is selfish. Steffy: No, it isn'T. Liam: No, it is selfish, because I get to come here and hold my daughter. What can hope do? Steffy: She'd understand. Liam: It's like, I'm trying to be strong for hope. You know, I'm trying to be the husband that I know she needs me to be, but what can I do, really? We had one moment with beth. Hope -- hope got to hold her daughter in her arms for one moment. It's just -- it's crippling. And I know... there's not a thing a person in the world can do to take the pain away. I know that. Hope: I went for a walk after the memorial. Brooke: Beautiful day. Hope: I know. It's strange. Brooke: What? Hope: The sun was shining. I heard birds in the trees and cars on the road. And to everyone else, it's just... a normal day. Brooke: You're still in shock, sweetheart. You need to give yourself time. Hope: You know, I thought if I were really quiet, and really paid attention to the clouds and the wind, I might... feel something. You know how people look for signs in -- in nature, and... you know, I thought I might find some peace. Brooke: Yeah. That can be comforting. Knowing that beth is looking down on you, loving you. She's just letting you know that she's okay. Hope: [ Sniffles ] Except... I didn't feel anything like that. I didn't feel beth looking down on me at all. Brooke: Oh, honey. Florence: So, dr. Buckingham didn't tell you about me? Reese: I was just about to. Florence: Well, I'm not from los angeles. I live in vegas, where I'm a dealer at a big casino. Dr. Buckingham is just helping me with the baby. Taylor: He's your doctor? Florence: Not exactly. He's, um... I contacted him through an agency. There are a lot of really great people out there who want to help women like me find homes for their babies. And dr. Buckingham is one of them. Taylor: [ Scoffs ] Y-you're putting your baby up for adoption? Florence: If he can help me find the right home for her, then... Liam: I'm sorry. I know this is affecting you, too. Steffy: Nothing like what you're going through. Liam: Well, kelly lost her half-sister. And I know you wanted them to be close. Steffy: I imagined it the same way you did. Liam: I think it could have happened. You know, I know the taylor thing was kind of a problem, but it's not like we wouldn't have worked through that. Steffy: I'm sorry we won't get that chance. Steffy: You and hope would have been amazing parents to beth. Liam: You still looking into the adoption thing? Steffy: Oh, we don't have to talk about that. Liam: No, it's okay. I know you -- I know that you wanted kelly to have a sister close to her age so -- so she could share the kind of experiences you had with -- with phoebe. It's just that adoption is the only way now. Steffy: You know, let's just have this conversation another time. Liam: It's fine. Steffy: Liam, I don't want to -- Liam: It's fine. I -- you can tell me this. Was it just a-a fantasy, or...? Steffy: I mean... yeah, I've been seriously considering it. I-I met with an agency to talk about what it would entail. But, you know, adoption is a very involved process. It doesn't just happen overnight. It takes time. Now, after everything, my focus is on -- on you and hope, and kelly and my mom. Will I adopt? I -- [ Sighs ] I don't know. I think it'd be a wonderful idea for kelly, but, um... I have no idea when that would happen. Brooke: Whatever you're feeling right now is all right. Everybody feels grief in different ways. Hope: But I didn't feel anything. What, am I -- am I being foolish, just searching for beth's spirit in the clouds, in the sky, in the trees? Brooke: No, honey. If it helps, what's the harm? Hope: [ Sobs ] But she wasn't there. Brooke: Okay. Well, you'll find her in different places. You'll find her in your -- in your heart, in your dreams. You said earlier that you felt that she wasn't gone. Hope: That was different. It was -- it's hard to explain. This feeling, it's like... she was a part of me for almost nine months, and -- and we shared everything. And I -- all I want to know is that my little girl is all right, and I just -- I want to feel... some sort of connection to her again. Brooke: Oh, honey. Come here. Florence: I don't know what I would have done without dr. Buckingham. Taylor: He took care of you? Florence: He took care of everything. I was a wreck. I can't believe I actually thought my rotten boyfriend would actually stick around. Taylor: So the father knows? Florence: Yeah. He doesn't want anything to do with her or me. Reese: [ Sighs ] Sadly, not an unusual story. Florence: I just knew i couldn't be a single mother. My life has been pretty messed up recently, and I don't have any family here, anyone who can help. I was -- I was getting pretty desperate. So, I thought that adoption really just made the most sense, for me and for the baby. I hate to admit it, but, um, I just really need the money. Taylor: No, oh, it sounds like a very stressful situation. Florence: It really was. But then I met up with the doc, and everything has really been falling into place finally, you know? I -- I have this little bit of hope. Taylor: So that's why you're here with dr. Buckingham? Florence: Yes. Reese: This all happened very quickly, and with everything going on, I-I just didn't have the time to bring it up. Taylor: Bring it up? Reese: After our conversation about your daughter's situation. Taylor: Wait a minute. Are you -- are you saying that steffy could adopt this baby? Alright, I brought in Steffy: There's daddy. Liam: Oh! [ Chuckles ] Hey, baby girl. Oh, wow. Look how beautiful you are. You are so pretty. [ Sniffles ] Daddy loves you so much. I just want to hold her and protect her from everything in the world. [ Sighs ] You know you have your whole life ahead of you, right? Daddy's gonna be there for all of it. [ Sobs ] [ Sighs ] You never got a chance to meet your sister, but... I think she's watching over you now. I think she's watching over all of us. [ Chokes ] And I think she would want us to be grateful, and happy, and to love each other. I love you. I love you so much. [ Crying ] Hope: It's not supposed to be like this. Brooke: [ Sighs ] I know, sweetheart. Hope: Though I'm glad you're here. But I'm supposed to be holding my baby, not my mother holding me. Brooke: Well, if this is all I can do for you, I will hold you for as long as you need me to. Hope: Because that's what mothers do. Comfort their babies. Heh... and that's what I would have done for beth. I would have consoled her. And I -- I would have kept her safe. Brooke: I know. I know you would have. Honey, listen to me. You will get through this. Hope: How? Brooke: You just have to be gentle with yourself, and you have to be patient. And this pain will subside. Oh, I know it's not gonna be easy. And you will never forget about beth. And, somehow, some way, beth will always know just how much you love her. Reese: Taylor, you, uh -- you mentioned that steffy was thinking about adoption. I was under the impression that she was serious. Taylor: Well, she's made some inquiries. Reese: You asked if there was anything that I could do to help. Taylor: Yeah, I-I thought maybe you would recommend an agency or give me some advice. Reese: Well, that was my intention. I have a lot of contacts in that area. I've facilitated a few adoptions. And so, when florence reached out to me on one of those networks, I thought I could help her and steffy. Taylor: So... [ Sighs ] This beautiful little baby... steffy could adopt her? Reese: If all parties agree. Taylor: [ Scoffs ] Florence: She deserves a better life than I could ever give her. Reese: Look, I know this timing is less than ideal, and your family is going through so much, and steffy may not be ready. But... when's the next time that -- that a miraculous opportunity like this may come along, hm? Hey. Taylor: I mean, steffy has met with some agencies just to get some information, but this is really the last thing i expected when you asked me to come over here. Reese: I know. This whole thing has been mind-boggling to me, too. Taylor: I mean, I-I'll talk to her. I-I don't know what my daughter will say, but, um, I-I will talk to her. This whole thing has just come out of the blue. Reese: Well, considering what happened to hope on catalina, not to mention zoe working for forrester, I think it's best to leave my name out of it when talking to steffy or anybody about the potential adoption. Taylor: Oh, yeah. Understood. Reese: Thank you. Taylor: Florence, I -- I don't know you, but I think it's such a brave decision you've made, giving up your little girl so she can have the best possible chance at a good life. It takes a lot of strength to do that. I mean, I-I -- for me, as a mother, I don't know how you found the courage. I admire it, and your unselfish love you have for this child. She's so little! [ Chuckles ] Reese: And healthy. Completely healthy. In the right environment, she'll thrive. I know it. Talk to your daughter. Please. Taylor: I will. I will. I'll talk to her as soon as I can. . . .

She does not feel Beth is looking down on her at all

Zach: It's time to leave. Kendall: Greenlee. Please, come with us. Come with us and let me try to help you. Greenlee: Don't touch me, or I swear to God, I'll tear your eyes out. Zach: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: It's ok, everybody. Just go back to your celebrating. Krystal: Tad, don't do this. Tad: I'm just going to make sure he doesn't ruin the rest of the party. Jake: Adam, it's, uh -- you might've lost a step or two. Adam: And you would be the same arrogant, impudent, son of a -- Jake: Hey -- well, you don't want to bust an artery, there. Tad: All right, Adam. Come on. Let's go, let's go. Colby: Leave my father alone. Adam: J.R.! Dre: Uh, he's upstairs with the ex. Krystal: Oh, Babe. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Beg. Robert: For what? The diamond? Jesse: For me to shoot you and put you out of your misery. Robert: Oh, you're not going to shoot me, Jesse. No, you disarmed me. This is a righteous bust. You're the good guy, remember? Jesse: Let me tell you what I remember. [Door opens] Angie: Jesse, are you -- Jesse: Angela. Angela: Jesse, what's going -- Angela, Angela -- Robert: Ok, you got two seconds to drop that gun. Kick it over here. Angie: Robert, what are you doing? Robert: One, t -- Jesse: Ok. Robert: Well, thank you, Mrs. Hubbard. I believe you just saved my life. Unfortunately, I think it's going to cost both of you yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: So help me God, if you ruin this reception, I will wring your neck. Adam: Tad, I'm not trying to ruin anything. I just want to get my children out of here. Dixie: Adam, you cannot protect them like this. It's already in motion. The worst is about to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Let her go. Angie: Baby, what's happening? Jesse: Everything's going to be ok. All right? Just stay calm, and nobody here is going to get hurt. This is between Robert and I. We're going to work it out. Angie: Robert, why are you doing this? Robert: Well, because your husband just solved the case. He found Papel, the real one, while you're downstairs at your little wedding reception. Angie: You -- you're Papel? Robert: That's remarkable, isn't it? Jesse: Let her go. Robert: Oh, you can do better than that, can't you, Jesse? Jesse: Let her go! Now, I said, let her go! Robert: You're a funny guy because I've got your wife, and I've got a gun. Now, why would I let her go? Jesse: Because I've got your diamond. You let her walk, and I will give you the diamond. Robert: You're in kind of a poor position to negotiate. Aren't you, Jesse? Just give it to me right now. Angie: Baby, do what he says. Robert: Yeah, if you're marriage is going to last, I suggest you start listening to what she says. Jesse: This is between you and me. Robert: All right, I'm out of patience. Just put it on the floor right now and kick it over here. Come on, now! Darling, would you pick that up for me, please? Robert: Oh, thank you. Oh, I can't believe it. [Robert laughs] Robert: 20 years, and you are finally mine. Jesse: All right, you got what you want. You need to keep your word and let us go. Robert: I don't remember making any promises. But I know you two did. Who would've known that "till death do us part" would have come so soon? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Did you Greenlee's face? She was -- Zach, she was crushed. I killed her. I -- I killed my best friend. Zach: Well, we all had a part in that. Kendall: This is a nightmare. This is a nightmare! How -- how is this happening? Zach: It was inevitable. Kendall: No, Zach. This was over. This was supposed to be done. You and I dealt with this. We moved on. Zach: Well, then maybe Greenlee and Aidan, they'll move on, too. Who knows? Kendall: No, no, no, no, no. There's no way Greenlee's going to move on. If you think she's going to move on, you don't know her. Zach: I do know her. Kendall: Ok, well, then you know that it's not just Aidan she's furious with. It's -- it's me. And to a lesser extent, you for not telling her. Zach: I was trying to protect her. Kendall: Exactly. And that, she might be able to forgive you for. But me and Aidan? No. There's no turning back. This is just -- we were supposed to move on. Things were supposed to be good between us. Things have been going great with Fusion, and we had all of these amazing plans. Zach: She's in shock right now. She's got to digest this and work through it, and so do you. Kendall: I have to go. I've got to find -- I've got to find Greenlee! Zach: Stop, stop. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Greenlee. Greenlee: Kendall, you know -- Aidan: Greenlee, just hear me out, just hear me out. Greenlee: Kendall's done this to me before, but you never did. Until now. Aidan: Just let me explain, ok? Greenlee: Everyone wants to explain. What's the point? Aidan: If you just knew the circumstances, Greenlee, you wouldn't be -- Greenlee: The circumstances are you broke my heart. Aidan: I'm sor -- Greenlee, please. Greenlee: I thought you were so honorable. Aidan: Look, I know I've disappointed you, all right? Greenlee: It goes way beyond disappointment. Aidan: You're right, ok? I've hurt you, and I'm sor -- Greenlee: And I actually agonized that you might leave me because I don't want to have kids. Aidan: I'm sorry, ok? I'm sorry. Greenlee: Damn it, A -- Aidan. You ruined the best thing in my life. You ruined us. Aidan: Can we -- can we not do this here? Can we just go somewhere and talk about this, please? Greenlee: Are you not listening to me? There's nothing to talk about, nothing to explain. You had sex with Kendall. That says it all. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: Just wait. Kendall: Zach, please. I need to talk to Greenlee. Zach: What you need to do is calm down and cool off, and so does she. Kendall: You heard her. She hates me, Zach. She -- she wouldn't even let me tell her how sorry I am or try to explain how it happened. Zach: And why is that do you think? She doesn't want to hear anything right now. Her best friend slept with the man that she loves. You betrayed her trust. And then her best friend's husband kept the secret from her. She's trying to process things. Her whole world is turned upside down. Kendall: You're right. Her world is upside down. That's why I can't waste any time. Zach: She's not going to hear you right now. Kendall: I have to let her know I'm still her friend. Well, what am I supposed to do? I'm just supposed to ignore her and not try to save our friendship? Zach: You and Greenlee have been through a lot, and your friendship is going to be fine. Kendall: No, uh-uh. Not this time, Zach. This is -- Aidan and I, we, like I said, we crossed the line. There's no turning back. I have ruined our friendship. I've ruined Fusion. Zach: Fus -- what? Kendall: No. Zach: Fusion is fine. What are you -- Kendall: No, no, it's not. You don't understand. This is a crucial time for Fusion, ok? It -- Fusion only operates when Greenlee and I are in sync. Zach: Well, I think you're getting a little ahead of yourself. Kendall: I don't understand. Why couldn't she have just slugged me and punched the hell out of me like you did to Aidan? And then it would all over and -- and done with. Like I hoped it is for you and Aidan. What? What is that -- that -- that -- that look? Zach: What look? Kendall: You really enjoyed punching Aidan. Didn't you? Zach: Yeah. Not just for me. I did it for Greenlee, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Greenlee. Greenlee: So there I sat, trapped in a bomb shelter, day after day, week after week, left to rot, scared to death, and the whole time, you were rocking the love shack with Kendall. Aidan: No, no, no, no, no. It wasn't like that. Greenlee: Do you have any idea how easy it would have been to give up hope? To just give up, give in? Aidan: Look, I know you went through hell down there. Kendall: No, this is hell, Aidan. This is hell. I feel like my guts have been ripped out from inside me, and I'm awake, watching the whole time, not knowing when the pain is going to stop, if it will ever stop. Aidan: Baby, let me try and take the pain away. Greenlee: No, that's just it. You can't. You can't even imagine the pain I'm feeling even though you're the one that caused it. Aidan: I am so sorry. Greenlee: Yeah, we're way past "sorry." Do you know what kept me going down in that hole? The thought of you. The thought of coming back to you kept me alive. I should've died in that God-forsaken pit, then I wouldn't be suffering right now. Aidan: Oh, please, come on. Don't say things like that. Greenlee: It's ironic, actually. I thought about you the whole time, while I was the last thing you were thinking about. Aidan: Greenlee, listen to me. All right, I hate seeing you in this much pain. If I could take this back, I would. But you got to understand one thing, honey, all right? When you were down there in that bomb shelter, I never stopped thinking about you. I never stopped. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackson: Julia. Excuse me. Have you seen Greenlee anywhere? Julia: No, uh, oh, not lately. Is everything ok? Jackson: No, no, everything is not ok, as a matter of fact. Julia: Oh, is there anything I can do? Jackson: No, thanks. She just got really slammed with something, and -- and there's nothing I can do to make it better. Julia: Uh, that's part of being a parent, isn't it? Jackson: Yeah. Julia: Everyday a new challenge. How to make things better for our kids. Jackson: I just, you know -- you think it would get easier when they got older Julia: Well, the monsters under the bed disappear, but the world is still a pretty scary place. Jackson: Yeah, it is scary and painful. Julia: Hey, I know you'll find a way to help her through it. Jackson: Thanks. Kathy: Aunt Julia, I hurt my knee. Julia: Oh, let me see if I can find a way to make this better. Jackson: Here, sit down. Julia: Hup. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Uh, Dré, Dré. Uh, didn't you say that you -- you saw J.R. go upstairs at the hotel? Dre: Yeah. Adam: Do you know the room number? Dre: Oh, no clue. I just know he took off with Babe. Krystal: Oh, won't she ever learn? Adam: I, uh, had the same thoughts about J.R. Uh, never mind. Hmm. Um, why don't you just sit down, darling. I want you to stay right here and don't move. Colby: Dad -- Adam: Don't, no, please, please. I'm not going to be gone long. I'm just going to find out if J.R. checked in to the hotel. Ok? Tad: Adam. J.R. and Colby are perfectly safe. Why don't you calm down and -- Krystal: Tad -- Tad, please, leave him alone. Tad: He just got out of a mental hospital. Forgive me if I don't want to give him free reign. Adam: Mad -- mad as a hatter, right? Yeah, that's it. You -- this is wonderful. Do you know -- do you remember, oh, several weeks ago, when you brought your entire family over and dumped them in my living room because you said they needed help? They were, uh -- they were afraid they were in danger? Do you remember that? Hmm? Well, um, now my family's in danger, and I'm -- I'm running all over the place looking for J.R. I don't know where the hell he is, and I'm going to get him together with Colby later, and we're going to go over to Uncle Stuart's house and get locked up, and we're going -- we're going to be safe and sound. If you try to stop me in any way, I'm going to break you like a stick. Dixie: Adam, you cannot change the future this way. There is only one thing you can do, and you know what that is. Adam, you have to listen to me before people get hurt. Adam: I've been listening to you forecasting doom for weeks now. I've had it. Dixie: But today is the day. Adam: You can tell Tad that the baby is right at his feet. That's not going to spare anybody. Dixie: Why don't you just listen to me? Just trust me. Adam: No, no, well, maybe -- maybe I don't trust you because, uh, you, uh, love to see me suffer. Yes, that's it. Isn't it? Dixie: Adam, you know, you think that you can just take on everything and -- and anything, but this is too big, even for you. You -- life and death are too big even for you. Adam: Are you telling me that somebody is going to die? [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: It's been a while. J.R.: Yeah, it has. It's been way too long. And I'm just getting fired up. Babe: Oh, God. I wish it could always be like this. J.R.: It can be, Babe. For us. Babe: How -- how did we get here? J.R., how did we get here? J.R.: I don't know. Um, elevator? Babe: You know what I mean. J.R.: And I don't want to go there because I want to go here. And I want to go here. And I want to go here. Babe: You know I can't think when you do that. J.R.: Well, that's the point. Babe: But J.R., J.R., J.R., eventually, we have to come up for air and think. We can't stay in bed forever. J.R.: Well, we can try. Babe: And I know that we would give it a good, long run, but what happens when I hate myself, when we finally have to get out of bed and get dressed again, and I have to figure out how I got sucked back in? J.R.: All right, you want an answer? Babe: Yeah, I do. J.R.: The wedding. Babe: The wedding? That's it? J.R.: Yeah. I mean, weddings have a way of making people want to pair off. You know, something about seeing a couple make it that long is -- just gets people in the mood. If we want to give anybody credit for why we ended up here, I'd say the credit goes to the happy couple. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: I don't care what you do to me. Just let her go. Robert: How noble of you. My, my. Was it that nobility that kept you on the run for 20 years now, Jesse? Angie: If you're going to kill somebody, kill me. Robert: Oh, this is so touching. Jesse: What are you talking about? Stop it. Angie: Jesse, I love you so much. Jesse: None of this is your fault! Angie: Jesse, we have lost 20 years together! Robert: All right, listen. Let me just, you know, can -- can I just -- excuse me. Can I just break in this little love fest, because I have an idea. Now, why don't I just shoot Jesse, and he can die in your arms? I could watch that happen. Angie: No! Robert: I'll make you a widow again, Angie. Huh? Oh, been there, done that? Well, that's too bad because I missed that mood and scene the first time around. Angie: What's the matter, Robert? Never had anybody to love you? Never experienced the kind of love Jesse and I share? Robert: Ok, you need to shut up. Jesse: Baby, please, please, just calm down. Robert: Yeah, shut your wife up, Jesse, because she does not know what she's talking about. Angie: You can't, no, you can't know what love is. Robert: Ok, no. See, you're wrong. Because I was in love. I met a woman in Vegas. It was a crazy, wild, just -- just once-in-a-lifetime kind of love, and she loved me. She was beautiful, warm, kind, but I got involved with a diamond, and that didn't help things. It would've worked out except for your damn family. Jesse: Oh, so my family is now responsible for your failed marriage? Robert: Let's just say, I got involved with a diamond, and my marriage went south. I'm sorry. My wife didn't die as I told you, Angie. Angie: Another lie. Robert: Oh, it worked. Got me -- helped me get in your door. Didn't it? Angie: Robert, if you do know -- know what love is, then, please, give us that. We deserve it. You can take your stupid diamond, and you can go anywhere you want. Robert: Well, you know, that is just exactly what I was planning on doing. Jesse: We're in a hotel full of our friends. Exactly how do you plan to get out of here, Robert? Robert: Well, my friend, your little wife is going to be my ticket out of here. [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: What is with you, Tad? I mean, I know you never miss an opportunity to take a shot at Adam, but the man is not well. Tad: Oh, please, come on. You're going to tell me you're upset with me? He's the one that's trying -- Krystal: Would you look at him, Tad? He is paranoid. He is frightened. He is sick. Tad: Tell me something I don't know. How can you tell the difference? He's been acting delusional for years. This is exactly the type -- Krystal: That is what I am talking about, Tad. That kind of comment right there is a perfect example of your attitude. Tad: Don't lecture me about my attitude. My attitude, all you've done late is defend him, no matter what he comes up with. Hell, I'm starting to feel like there's three of us in this marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] [Pounding on door] Opal: Help, help! Let me out of here! Help! Anybody? Oh, praise the Lord and pass the ammunition. Greg: What -- what? Are you ok? Opal: Oh, I'm fine, I'm fine. A lot better than somebody else is going to be. Greg: What -- what were you doing in that closet? Opal: I was looking for something, something to kill a rat with. You seen Rob Gardner any place lately? [SCENE_BREAK] Jackson: Julia, listen. I'm going to get out of here. If anybody sees Greenlee, will you please have them tell her I'm trying to find her? Julia: Oh, yeah, sure. Jackson: All right. Julia: Bye, Jack. See you. Jackson: See you. Jake: Hey. I'm going to go, too, before it gets too crazy. Julia: Oh. Hey, it was really nice seeing you again. Jake: Oh, thank you. Julia: Thanks for the dance. Jake: Yes, any time. And give the happy couple my love. I don't know, they vanished. Julia: Yeah, I will. [Dixie drops a chair in front of Jake] Dixie: You can't go, Jake. Not now. You can't leave Tad. Your brother needs you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Angie, everything's is going to be fine. Just stay calm Robert: Oh, my God. Can't you do better than that, Jesse? Angie: I love you, Jesse. I always have. Jesse: You know I love you. Robert, you've tried to insinuate your way into my life, my family's life. This all feels personal. Robert: You never were too bright, were you, huh, Hubbard? It was 20 years in the making. Yes, of course, it's personal! Now, shut your mouth and stay where you are, or your kids are going to be orphans. The Mrs. and I, we're going to take a little walk. Now, do as your hubby says, all right? And don't make a peep. Angie: I got it. Robert: All right. Angie: Nothing stupid. Robert: Good. You know what? I just -- I hate unfinished business. Can you believe that? 20 years in the making? Now, a debt like that has got to be paid in full. Angie: Nooooooo! J.R.: What in the hell was that? Adam: Come on, come on. Can't this thing move any faster? Come on, move. [Angie screams] Adam: Colby? Move, dammit! Angie: Please, don't hurt Jesse! Jesse: Angela, Angela! Please! Angie: No! Jesse: You -- Angela, you're not helping. Robert: Stay where you are. Jesse, just stay there. This is no time to start playing the hero. J.R.: What the hell is going on? [Robert shoots at J.R. and Babe] Robert: Get out, get out!. Adam: J.R.? Jesse: Don't be crazy, Gardner! Adam: J.R.? Babe: My God. J.R., are you ok? J.R.: Stay back. I'm fine! Adam: J.R.! J.R.: He missed, he missed. He missed. Jesse: Angie! Babe: Oh, my God. Jesse: Angie, Angie! [Jesse takes the stairs] [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Ya-hoo. Good times. Julia: Hey, back so soon? Jake: It's the weirdest thing. I, uh, for some strange reason, I -- I feel like I should stick around. Kathy: Aunt Julia, I have to go to the bathroom Colby: Hey, princess. I'll take you. Julia: Oh, are you sure, Colby? Colby: Yeah, better than watching the flowers wilt. Julia: Thanks. Hmm. So now, why is it that you can't leave? What's holding you here? [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: Robert, what are you doing? What are you planning? Robert: Shh. We're going down to the lobby, and then you and I are going to walk nice and calm just right out of this hotel, and if you do what I say, you may wind up going on that honeymoon. Now, just settle down. Settle down. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: You said that you never stopped thinking about me? That makes it worse. Were you thinking about me while you were having sex with Kendall? Aidan: Greenlee, come on, come on. This is not getting us anywhere. Can we just go somewhere quiet where we can talk? Greenlee: We're finished talking. We're finished, period. Consider yourself free, Aidan. You can find some of my other friends to sleep with. Aidan: Come on. Angie: Aidan! Aidan: Gardner, you drop your gun now! Robert: Put it down. Aidan: You let her go. Robert: Put it down. Come on now. Come on now. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Thank God, you weren't hit. J.R.: Dad, what are you doing here? Adam: Are you all right? J.R.: I'm fine, I'm fine. Everyone's ok. Adam: Everyone. J.R.: Yeah. Adam: Oh, my God. J.R.: What? Adam: I f -- I forgot. I left her sitting down there. J.R.: Who? Adam: Colby. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: So do you like weddings, Kathy? Kathy: Yes! My favorite part is coming up soon. Colby: Oh, yeah? What's your favorite part? Kathy: Where the bride throws the bouquet. Colby: Aren't you a little young to be trying to catch a bouquet? You're not getting married for a long, long time. Kathy: I want Aunt Julia to catch the bouquet. Colby: Aw, what a sweet thought. You know what? Maybe we can help make it happen. We'll just the pass the word along to a few of the other single ladies to take a step back when Angie pitches her bouquet. That way, Julia will have a clear shot at snagging it. Sound good? Kathy: Yay! [Colby chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Angie: There's -- there's no one here. You can let me go. Robert: Shut up. [SCENE_BREAK] Kathy: Who's going to come to my wedding? Colby: You, your handsome Prince Charming. Your Aunt Julia will be there, of course. What's wrong with this door? [Dixie holds the door closed] [SCENE_BREAK] Guest: He's got a gun! [Screaming] Robert: All right now. N-n-nobody be a hero here. Aidan: Drop the gun. This is your last chance. Cassandra: Mom! Angie: Stay back, Cass. I'll be ok. Opal: You despicable snake, you! Tad: What the hell do you think you're doing? Dixie: Tad, you've got to get out now before it's too late. Robert: No! [As Aidan takes aim at Robert, he shoots and hits Julia] Joe: Call 911! Krystal: He shot her! Cassandra: Somebody help! Robert: I said stay back. [Screaming] [Robert shoots Greg on the shoulder] Cassandra: Greg? [Angie gasps] Robert: Well, surprise, surprise. I'm going to try one of your wedding presents. Step back, my friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Weird. I could've sworn someone was holding the ladies' room door shut so we couldn't leave. Must've been stuck. [When Dixie taps Kathy on the shoulder, she turns around and looks at her mom] [SCENE_BREAK] [Jesse continues to fly down the stairs] [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: We need more. Julia: Where was I shot? Joe: Upper right quadrant. Cassandra: It's only your arm. Oh, my God. Julia: How bad is it? Joe: Shh, don't talk. Ruth: You've got to -- Julia: Conserve your strength. Ruth: Yes. Krystal: It isn't good. Opal: No, it's not. Krystal: Colby, no! No, you and Kathy stay back. [SCENE_BREAK] Robert: Back off, Hubbard. Jesse: Drop it. Let her go! Robert: All right, back off, all of you! Tad: Listen to him. Just drop the gun. Robert: Make one move, and she dies. You hear me? Frankie: You son of a -- Tad: No, no! Angie: No, Frankie! Aidan: Damn. Tad: Stairwell. Jesse: Come on. Tad: Let's go. Jesse: Stairs! Frankie: Jesse. Tad: No. Hey, I want you here with that if he comes back down. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Greenlee will never forgive me. Zach: Now, we've been through this. It'll pass. Kendall: No. You don't know, Zach. Look, Greenlee can hold a grudge like no one I have ever seen. Trust me on this one. I have to do something, ok? I've got to -- I've got to find her. Zach: It doesn't matter what I say, right? You're just -- you're not going to hear me. Kendall: What are you talking about? Zach: I will support you, and I will hug you and comfort you, but now -- I'm -- all right, now I'm done. Kendall: Come on, Zach, please. Zach: Go. Find Greenlee. Do whatever you need to do. Make it worse. I'm not going to stop you. Go ahead. [SCENE_BREAK] [Angie shrieks] Robert: Get -- come on! Jesse: Angie! Angie: We're going to the roof! Robert: Shut up! [Gunshot fired] Angie: No! No! No! [Gunshot fired] Robert: Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh. Here we go. Nice bird, ain't it? Angie: Oh, God. Robert: Yeah, nice bird. I hope you like heights. Angie: No. Robert: Now, look happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Greg: All right, all right. Now, bring it up tight. Make it tighter, Dré. Dre: Yeah, ok. Greg: Real tight. Dre: Yeah. Greg: That's it, good -- Dre: Cass, are you ok? Cassandra: Huh, what? Greg: Cass, listen. I know this is going to sound empty to tell you not to worry, but your mother's going to be ok. She's a fighter. She's smart. She's a survivor, ok? Julia: It's getting harder to breathe. Joe: Shh. Hang on, Julia. You're doing fine. We need to cover her shoulders. Opal: Yeah, and tell them to hurry it up, would you? Yeah, she's hurt real bad. It's a gunshot wound. She's losing a lot of blood. The ambulance is on its way. Krystal: What in blazes is taking the cops so long? Opal: Oh, the cops said they're high-tailing over here fast as they can. How's she doing? Joe: She's not doing good, and we've got to get her to a hospital. Adam: Colby? Colby: Dad, I'm out here. Adam: Oh, my God. Oh, thank God you're all right. Hi. Dixie: Tad? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: What -- Aidan? Aidan, what is going on? What -- where -- where is -- where's Greenlee? Aidan: Robert Gardner is holding Angie hostage. Kendall: What? Aidan: He's -- he's got her at gunpoint, and he's already shot a couple of people. Kendall: What -- Aidan: The man is capable of anything. Robert: Open the door! Pilot: Hey, are you guys the happy couple? Robert: We sure are! [Pilot laughs] Robert: Get out! Pilot: Hey, buddy. Just take it easy, man. [Robert shoots the pilot] Angie: [Screams] No! No, no! Robert: Look at me. Angie: No. [Robert pistol whips Angie and places her in the chopper] Jesse: Angie! Robert: You never learn, Hubbard! Jesse: Stay back! [Robert continues to shoot at Jesse, Jake, Tad, and Frankie] Jesse: Stay back! Frankie: [Whispering] Go! Jesse: Angie! [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: The man had a gun. What the hell is going on here? Well, then you find out! You get the police over here! No, no, my family -- my family's downstairs at the wedding reception. Fine. They don't know anything. They don't know nothing. Babe: But -- but Mama's downstairs and -- and Tad and Colby. J.R.: Don't worry about it. They're going to be ok. Babe: But what -- what was that man doing? What did he want? J.R.: I don't know. Babe: God, today -- today proves it, J.R. Life is precious. We can't take it for granted. We can't take each other for granted. J.R.: I know, I know. Babe: When I -- when I thought that you'd been hit by that bullet, I -- I couldn't breathe. Not until I knew that you were ok. I love you so much. So much. [SCENE_BREAK] Joe: All right, guys. Very easy now. Very gently. This way. Krystal: Hang in there. Joe: That's it. Krystal: Hang in there, Julia. Joe: Very easy. Krystal: I hear the cavalry coming. They're going to be here any minute, right? Joe: Ok, all right. This is it. Come on. Easy does it. Krystal: Watch it. Careful. [SCENE_BREAK] Kathy: Where's Aunt Julia? Colby: We'll find her soon. Aunt Julia is -- she's just fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassandra: Keep them safe. Please, keep my family safe. [Whispering] Please, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Aidan, have you seen Greenlee? Aidan: She left before the craziness started. So tell me, Kendall. Where do we go from here, huh? How're we going to get past this? [SCENE_BREAK] [Car door opens] Greenlee: Take me home, Zach. I want to go home. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: We got to stop them! We got to save Angie! Jesse: Let's do this! Tad: Jake! Jake: Tad! [As the men run toward the helicopter, Dixie tries to stop the bullets from hitting Tad, but he runs right through her and gets shot] Jake: Tad, no! [Just as the chopper clears the building, Jesse takes a flying leap toward its runners] [SCENE_BREAK] Next week on "All My Children" -- Jake: The bullet went through his arm and into his chest. [Robert screams as Jesse throws him out of the helicopter] Jesse: You should've fastened your seat belt! Jake: My God, he's going into shock.

Robert knocks Angie out and places into the helicopter, then he takes off

Barbara: I'm in here! I'm in the warehouse! Oh, I heard your car siren! I heard the car door close! Why can't you hear the fireworks? Hello! Okay. Okay. I'll try again. I'll try one more. One more big bang. Here we go. All right. All right. Aah! Aah! Do you hear that? Do you hear that? Do you hear that? I'm creating a fire hazard in here! Come on down and come arrest me! Come on! I dare you! Come and get me! I'm a felon in here! Aah! [Bang] Barbara: Oh! Oh, hello? Did you hear that? Did you hear that? Did you hear that? [Vehicle departing] Barbara: No, no, no, no! You got to get me! Got to get me out of here! [Cries] [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Hey, Mom, it's me. You know, you could have saved me and Kim and everybody else, really, a whole lot of aggravation if you'd just called before you left, but I don't know. Enjoy your cruise. I can't really imagine you on a boat with 3,000 of your newest can closest friends, but if you're feeling better, I'm all for it. But will you please call me? Hallie: Hi. Paul: Hi. Where are your mommy and daddy? Will: Right here. Paul: Will! Hey! [SCENE_BREAK] Casey: Hey. Alison: Hey. Casey: You want to go grab a cup of coffee? Alison: Not for a while. I have to go on a pharmacy run for Dr. Marcus. Casey: Is this a prescription for Vienna? Alison: Hey. You're not supposed to be looking at that. Casey: Too late. Already did. What's it for? I'll just look it up. Alison: You have to stop violating the woman's privacy! Casey: Hey. I was once private with that woman. If anyone has a right to know, I do. It's for a rash? Alison: I'm not denying or confirming. Casey: Is that normal for a pregnant woman? Alison: Well, a rash is never normal, ever. Just not sure where Vienna got it. Casey: Don't look at me like that. Ow! Alison: You deserved it. Casey: [Laughs] So that means no cup of coffee? Alison: Stick around, and maybe we'll see. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: Why would I give you a reason to stay? I'm the one who told you to go to Haiti and save the world. Chris: Yes, but you didn't mean it. Katie: Yes, I did! Chris: But you did mean what you said about me not being committed to anything, and you were right. Katie: I was? Chris: I do fly in and out of here, career, country, life in general. Katie, it's been so long since I committed to anything. I don't even remember how to do it. Katie: Okay, right. So goodbye. Be safe in Haiti. Chris: Will you please stop misunderstanding me. Katie: Then start making sense! Chris: Katie, I want to start a life here in Oakdale. Katie: You do? Chris: Yes. And the more I see it, the more you're a part of it. Katie: I am? Chris: Yes. I can stay, Katie. I could commit to that. I just need you to do something for me first. Katie: What? Chris: Tell me that you don't want me to leave town. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: We lost the baby? Vienna: I'm so sorry. Henry: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. You didn't do anything wrong. I can't believe this happened to us again. Vienna: I don't want to think about it. Henry: And you don't have to. Listen. I want you to lie here. I want you to get some rest, okay? I can't believe I wasn't here when it happened. Vienna: Henry. Henry: I'm the one that's sorry. Vienna: Oh, my God. Henry: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make this tougher on you. Vienna: No, no. You didn't. Stop apologizing, because you have absolutely nothing to apologize for. Henry: I'm the reason that this happened. Vienna: No! How can you be blamed for --? Henry: If I hadn't been so honest about how I felt about Barbara, then -- Vienna: No! I don't want to talk about her. Not today, please. Henry: Okay. I'm sorry. I'm sorry I ever brought it up. Just, I wish this hadn't happened. Vienna: No, no! Please, I don't want to think about what's done, and I don't want you to think about it either. Henry: We've already lost one child. To lose another like this, it's not right! Vienna: No! We can't do anything about what nature decides, okay? Henry: How can you be so calm and -- and philosophical about it? This was our baby, Vienna. Now it's gone! Vienna: I'm just trying to be strong. Alison: Oh, I'm sorry to interrupt. I just have the ointment for your rash, Vienna, from Dr. Marcus. Henry: Do you really think that what Vienna needs right now is some ointment? Alison: Well, she is all blotchy. Henry: That is the least of her concerns right now! Alison: Okay. Um, sorry. I was just doing my job. Casey: So, you heal Vienna's rash? Alison: Yes, in the 2.2 seconds I was in there. Casey: So you're a miracle worker. Alison: You know what? I will take you up on that coffee. Casey: Don't you have to wait and see if the cure worked? I mean -- Alison: No. I just have to clear it with my supervisor on the way out, but I've got to get out of the same airspace as those two nut jobs. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I didn't even recognize you. Look at you. Snake charmer. Will: You got our Christmas card, right? Paul: Yeah, but that was, like, seven or eight months ago. Look at her. She's changed so much. Will: Yeah, I know. Paul: Why didn't you call me? Gwen: It wasn't exactly planned. Will: Yeah. We just drove up, 'cause we wanted to check on Mom. We've been leaving her messages, and -- is she okay? Paul: Yeah, she's fine. Gwen: You sure? Paul: Yeah. I-I thought the same thing until about an hour ago, and then this showed up. Apparently, on a whim, she has taken off for a cruise to Bermuda. Will: She just left without telling you? Sent you a postcard? Paul: Yeah. I got that this morning. Why? What's the big deal? Gwen: This doesn't make any sense. She was supposed to meet us in Carbondale yesterday. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Help! Can't you hear me? Aah! You know, there was a cop out there or there was a fireman! I heard them out there, and I'm making as much noise as I possibly can! How could they just drive away like that? How could they just drive away and leave me here? [Sighs] Oh, Chuckles. When are we ever gonna get out of here? Chuckles: If anyone can, Barbara, it's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Come on. You can say it. Katie: Okay. I don't want you to go. Chris: You don't? Katie: I just said it, didn't I? Chris: Yeah. Yeah, you did. So how about dinner tonight? Katie: Chris, I like you. Chris: I like you. Katie: And sometimes I even want you. Chris: Katie, and I want you, like, all the time. Katie: But I'm just -- I don't know that I'm anywhere near ready to give myself to you. Chris: Yeah. No. I -- I get that. I understand. Katie: You do? Chris: Yeah. Yeah, sure. And I'm not gonna push. Katie: You're not? Chris: No. No. Timing -- timing is in your hands. Katie: So you want me to be the one to decide when to take us to the next level. Chris: Well, you will be the first one to know. So I think that's the best plan. Katie: Okay. Chris: So, dinner? Katie: Chris. Chris: Hey. Don't make me beg, please? Just a little. Katie: Okay. We can do dinner. Chris: Good. Katie: But not what you want after dinner. Chris: We'll get there. Katie: I don't think so. Chris: For now. Katie: Maybe not ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: So, Gwen and I were thinking about going away and spending a couple days together, and that's when Mom offered to come down and stay with Hallie. Gwen: And it was actually a really big deal, because we've never left her for more than a night, and she knew that we were nervous about it. Will: So, we were all pretty excited when she offered. Right, Hallie? Paul: Mother didn't even call you? Will: No. I just figured she spaced on the dates, not took off on vacation. Paul: Well, she's been going through kind of a thing lately. Will: Is it a guy? Paul: Yeah. It didn't end well. I guess she bolted. Gwen: [Laughs] I can't believe this. What do you want to do? Will: There's nothing to do but go home. But we should call Casey before we do, because he would never forgive me. Paul: You guys don't have to go home. You can just leave Hallie with Emily and me. Gwen: We couldn't ask you to do that. Paul: But you're not asking me to do that. I'm offering. Come on. Fairwinds is like a big jungle gym. You'll have a great time. We can have tea parties. We can buy hopscotch. Eliza would love that. Come on. And Hallie and Eliza are cousins. They should get to know one another. Gwen: Yeah. You said something happened to Barbara. She was seeing someone? Paul: Yeah. She was, and it got really serious really quickly, and, in the end, he's marrying someone else, and he's expecting a baby with someone else, and Mom took it kind of hard. Will: Who is this jerk? Paul: Henry. Will: Henry Coleman? And Mom? Paul: I know. Mother fell in love with my half-brother. Casey: Will! Gwen! Alison: It's good to see you! How are you doing? Casey: There's my girl! Hallie: Uncle Casey, did you bring me a present? Casey: Um, Hallie, actually, I didn't know you were coming, so -- Alison: Here you go. Casey: Yes, I did! Here you go! You like that? Awesome. Thank you so much. How did you do that? Alison: I just keep some handy for the kids in pediatrics. Casey: Hallie, Hallie. Hallie: Thank you. Casey: You're welcome. Hallie, I want you to -- I want you to meet a very special friend of mine. This is Alison. Hallie: Hi. Casey: Shake her hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Okay. Just so I'm clear, you want me to stay. Katie: Absolutely. Chris: But you don't know if you can be with me physically ever. Katie: So I don't want to ask you to wait. How could I, when I'm not even sure myself. If you want to leave, then I'm just saying that you -- Chris: Oh, no, no. Look, look. I am not going anywhere, okay? We're gonna figure this out, all right? Now, you said that sometimes you want to be with me? Like when? Katie: Like Henry and Vienna's wedding. Chris: Great, great. Okay, great. Then what did I do or say at the wedding that got you in the mood? Katie: Well, it wasn't you, really. It was Vienna. Chris: Well. I think you're gonna have to explain that one. Katie: It's just, when she pushed me to catch the bouquet because I was unmarried, it was the first time that I felt single since Brad died. Chris: Right. Katie: And when I got home, I tried to take off my wedding ring, but I couldn't. It just wouldn't come off, and I took it as a sign. Chris: A sign. You mean from -- from Brad? Katie: No, no. Not from anyone. Well, yeah, I guess, kind of from me to me, that I'm just not ready yet to move on. Katie: We should probably talk about something else. Chris: Yeah, okay. Sure. We can -- what do you want to talk about? Katie: You haven't asked me about Vienna. Chris: Oh, so we can start fighting again? Katie: No. You'll be happy about this. I told her, if she doesn't stop this nonsense with the fake baby, that her life with Henry will self-destruct. Chris: Really? How did she take it? Katie: She wasn't thrilled about it, but I'm pretty sure she's gonna come clean to Henry as soon as she sees him. [SCENE_BREAK] Vienna: I don't want to see a doctor. I just want to go home. Henry: No, no, no, no, no. You can't. No, no. You've just miscarried, Sweetie. No. Vienna: I can rest at home. Henry: There's no doctors at home, and you might start bleeding or something. Vienna: No, I'm fine. Henry: No, you're not fine. You're not. You're physically hurt. You're emotionally fragile. Please. Vienna: No! Henry: You've got to do the procedure. Vienna: Procedure? Henry: Yes, the procedure, the one that you had done the last time you miscarried. Do you remember? Vienna: Yes, of course I remember, but I don't have to do that this time. Henry: Well, I'd like to hear your ob-gyn say that, okay? Please? I'm gonna go get your doctor. Vienna: No, no, no, no, no! [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Okay. I can accept that sex is off the table till further notice. Katie: That's very considerate of you. Chris: How about kissing? Katie: That's negotiable. Chris: What about hand-holding? Katie: Doable. Chris: How about -- hand kissing? Katie: Sure. Chris: Do you have any special requests? Because I can accommodate. Katie: Yes. You just keep being you. Just keep doing what you're doing. Chris: Well, you're gonna have to be a little more specific. Katie: Like the way you've stuck by me through all the stuff with Henry and Vienna. Chris: Like telling you a million times what you're doing is wrong? Katie: And understanding how much Henry's happiness and friendship means to me. You have been really sweet. Chris: And you need to be careful, because compliments like that can get a girl kissed. [Beeper beeps] Chris: Oh, I have to go. Katie: Okay. Chris: All right? I -- I'll see you soon. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Casey: What are you guys doing in town? Will: It's a long story. And I needed to talk to my brother about it. Casey: Well, do you have to stay? I mean, can we go take Hallie to get some ice cream? Gwen: Yeah! I'd like that, and she'd love that, wouldn't you? Alison: Can I come, too? Would that be okay? Casey: Yeah, of course. That's a given. Exactly. You ready to go get some ice cream? You ready? Aah! Aah! Hallie: [Giggles] Gwen: They were getting married. Will: And she slept with that other dude. Gwen: He left her, came to see us, slept on our couch, ate all our food. Will: And swore that he never wanted to lay eyes on her again. Gwen: Yeah. Will: You get the details. Gwen: Don't you mean dirt? Will: Whatever. I'll see you at Al's. Gwen: All right. Paul: Still no word from Mom. Will: This cruise thing just doesn't add up. Paul: Come on. You know Barbara. When she sets her mind to something, that's it. Will: But a cruise? Mom hates cruises. Paul: Since when? Will: Since she went on one and everybody got sick and then she said that the worst thing she could imagine was going on another cruise. Paul: Really? Will: Yeah. And -- and to blow us off like that? Paul: She's going through a lot right now, Will. You shouldn't take it so personally. Will: She was gonna have uninterrupted time with Hallie. How many times has she canceled on seeing Eliza? Paul: Never. Will: So you see? This doesn't make any sense at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: You're absolutely right. I am Barbara freakin' Ryan! I never give up and never give in, and I'm not gonna be left to rot in this hell hole for the rest of my life! Chuckles: That's the girl I fell for. Barbara: And I'm glad you have Henry's voice, because I like the way he makes me feel. I feel strong again, I have faith in myself again, and I feel young again. I like that. So no more sugar, no more self-pity, and as for you, Chuckles, no more talking to a doll. Even though you say nice things to me like Henry would. Yep. [Laughs] Okay. Here you go, big boy. [Grunts] Sorry. Sorry. Bye-bye, Chuckles. Or Henry. Or whatever your name is. What? What? How could I have never seen this before? [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: I know you're upset. Vienna: Yes! 'Cause you're trying to tell me what's gonna make me feel better! Henry: I'm sorry. You need to see your doctor. Vienna: I want to go home, so can you take me home, please? Just take me home. Katie: Hi. When did you get here? Henry: Just a little while ago. Thank you for bringing Vienna here. Katie: What's going on? Vienna: You know, Henry, he's insisting that I have an operation, and all I want to do is go home! Katie: Why would she need an operation for a skin rash? Henry: It's not for that. Vienna: Henry, please. Can -- can you just go outside for a moment? I want to talk to Henry alone. Henry: Sweetie? No, wait a second. You're our best friend. You may be able to do something that I can't right now. Vienna: No, Henry. No. All I needs is just -- it's you. Henry: [Sighs] That's terrible. Vienna's had another miscarriage. Katie: That can't be right. That didn't happen. You did not have a miscarriage. Henry: And that's what I keep telling myself. It's impossible. It's just wrong. Katie: Yeah. That's the word for it, all right. Henry: But it happened, Katie. Vienna lost the baby. Vienna: Henry and I, we're still trying to come to grips with it, and I'll do much better at home. Can we just go home? Can you take me home, please? Henry: Okay, okay. I still want to see your doctor. Vienna: We can do it later. Please? You know, it won't change anything. Henry: You're right. It won't. Okay. If you want to go home, I'm not gonna fight you on it. Vienna: Thank you. Thank you. Henry: I'll bring the car around front. Katie: How could you do this? Vienna: You told me to tell him the truth! Katie: Yeah, that there was never a baby! Not this! Not another lie! I've had a miscarriage, Vienna. So have you. Vienna: Yeah, you don't have to remind me! Katie: Obviously, I do! Knowing what it felt like to lose a child, what it did to your relationship before, how could you do this to Henry? How could you put him through that? It's cruel! It's horrible! Vienna: No, it is necessary! Katie: What is happening to you? How could you say that? Vienna: Because he kept asking why I wasn't showing, and then I got the baby pad, and then it was moving around, and then I had to take it off when we have sex, and we have sex all the time, because I'm trying to hard to make a real baby! Katie: Vienna, you have to stop it! Vienna: But it was just a matter of time before Henry figured out the truth! And then he would hate me forever, Katie! And now -- now we can start our lives together, you know, support each other and make a baby, a real baby! Without all this pressure. So now all the problems are solved. Katie: Yeah, except for Henry's devastated and mourning a child that never existed. Vienna: But it will only be for a little while, because I will be pregnant real soon, and then he'll be happy again. Katie: I think you actually believe what you're saying. Vienna: It's the truth. Everything is okay now. I have to get dressed. Thank you. You're the best friend anyone can have. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: It's in her handwriting, Will. It's even the postmark. Will: It's so faded, it could be from anywhere. Paul: I don't know why you are so determined to turn this into such a huge deal. Will: Because Mom wouldn't bail on us, especially not after we agreed to let her come take care of Hallie. That's like giving her the keys to Fort Knox. She wouldn't blow that, not for just a cruise. Paul: No, not ordinarily. Will: Not ever. Paul: She thinks she's in love with Henry, okay? Lately all of her energy has revolved around trying to get away from Henry or forgetting about Henry. She even moved into Fairwinds with me and Emily so she wouldn't have to run into him at the Lakeview, him and his fiancée. Will: All right. Well, if she wanted to get away so bad, why wouldn't she just call us? Paul: Because she felt sad. She probably felt foolish. She didn't want to explain herself to you. She didn't want you to have to worry about her. Come on. Will, she did not set out to disappoint you. She just took off. That's all. She just ran. Will: One more question. Paul: What's that? Will: Are you on any meds? 'Cause you seem really calm right now. Paul: Am I -- actually, no. I'm -- I'm living a life pharmaceutically free. Will: Well, good for you. What's with Zen Paul? Paul: I love my kid, I got a wife who likes spending time with me most of the time, and, come on, let's face it, I spent most of my life making drama, and I think that it's time for me to just have a little bit of peace in my life. Will: And getting it dumped on you by James and Mom. How's that working out for you? James is dead, but Mom's still around. Paul: Yeah, no. I know, and Emily can't stand her. They can't stand each other, and Emily has promised, when Barbara gets back, that they're gonna make nice. Will: Good luck with that. Paul: Will, you worry too much. Mom's probably lounging on that ship, watching the waves go gently by. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Okay! So, tell me, my friend, how did I not see this before? We're jammed and we're padlocked from the inside! Chuckles: You need to pop the lock, Barbara. Barbara: Thanks. I would have thought of that eventually. Okay, okay. I can get out of this thing. I can get out of this thing. I just have to find something really big, really big, that I can -- I can. Not here. Not here. Oh. [Laughs] Okay. Okay. [Laughs] I have just the thing. Big, heavy, and this will work. Okay. Come on, Barbara. You ready? I'm gonna get out of here, and when I do, someone's gonna get it. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: What's life like in Carbondale? Are you guys still doing music? Casey: Yeah. Well, no. She has singing gigs, like, every weekend. Gwen: How do you know? Casey: Well, Will told me. I mean, he's really proud of you. Gwen: I'm really proud of him. You like that? Alison: I can tell you like being a mom. Gwen: Yeah. It's the best. And you know what? Whenever I have any questions, I just think about my mom, and I use her as a role model. Alison: Really? Gwen: Yeah. Anything Iris did with me, I do the exact opposite, to the extreme. I'm sorry. I know it's none of my business, but I've got to ask. Casey: Oh, you want to know why I'm hanging out with -- Gwen: Yeah. It's just, the last time I saw you -- I'm -- I'm sorry. Never mind. It's stupid. Alison: No, it's okay. I mean, our wedding self-destructed because of me, and Casey was really, really mad at me for a while, and no one under the sun would ever blame him for that. Gwen: But you two are back together now? Alison: Oh, we're just friends. Casey: We're just friends. Gwen: And all is forgiven? Casey: Yeah, it is. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: I want you to get some rest. Remember how exhausted you were the last time. Vienna: Yeah, but this is not like last time. Henry: Why not? Vienna: Because we're married now, and -- and I don't have to wonder about if -- if we're gonna have more babies, because I know we will have more babies. Henry: Uh, in you go. Vienna: Okay. Henry: Easy, easy. When you wake up, we'll go back to the doctor and get you checked out. Vienna: All right. Henry: Do you need anything? Vienna: No. I'm just gonna sleep, close my eyes, and forget that this day ever happened. Henry: Got to figure out what went wrong. I don't want you going through this heartbreak ever again. Vienna: Whatever you say, Henry. Do you still love me? Henry: Why would you ask that? Vienna: You're not sorry you married me, now that there's no baby? Henry: Rest. I love you. I'll come back and check on your, make sure you're doing okay. Vienna: Okay. I love you, too. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Chris: Hey. I thought you left. Katie: I went to see Vienna. Chris: Katie, what's wrong? Katie: She had a miscarriage. Chris: Wait a minute. How could she have a miscarriage? She wasn't even pregnant? Katie: I know. She lost the baby that she didn't have. Chris: All right. Wait a minute. That doesn't even make sense. Katie: That's what she told Henry, that she had a miscarriage. Chris: Why would she do that? Katie: I don't know, but it was horrible. I walked in, and Henry was grieving for this child, this real child that he loved that I knew never existed. Chris: You didn't tell him the truth? Katie: No. How could I? I've been deceiving him this whole time. Now he's married to her. How could I tell him that Vienna and I have been lying to him this whole time? I'm supposed to be his friend. Chris: Are you out of this for good now? Katie. Katie: I got to go. Chris: Are you -- are you all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Oh! [Laughs] Oh, yes! Ready? Freedom. [Grunts] Oh, my God. [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Hmm? Casey: What? Gwen: Alison? Casey: Friends. You know, I pretty much hated her after she left me at the altar. Gwen: Yeah. I remember. You weren't in a good place when you came to stay with us. Casey: No. No, I wasn't. Gwen: So, what happened between then and now? Casey: I realized I wasn't perfect. Gwen: Oh. I could have told you that. Casey: Yeah. Yes, and you have many a-times. But just lately I messed up a lot, and Alison was helping me. Gwen: Because you asked or because she volunteered? Casey: A little bit of both. Anyway, somewhere in all this messing up, you know, I realized she didn't set out to fall in love with some other guy. It was just a mistake, and how can I expect her to be perfect if I'm not. Gwen: If you ever get married, remember that. I promise you, it'll come in handy. Casey: Good, good. How are you and Will? Gwen: We're pretty amazing, and Hallie's -- Casey: She's so beautiful. Gwen: Thank you for saying it so I didn't have to. Casey: Do you ever think about our baby, Gwen? Like how old Billy would be right now? Gwen: Yeah, all the time. You too? Casey: Yeah. I mean, a lot -- a lot more lately. I almost got the chance to be a father again. Gwen: With Alison? Casey: No, after. After Alison. Gwen: You know I'm gonna torture you if you don't tell me who. Casey: Vienna Hyatt. Gwen: Vienna Hyatt? Casey: Mm-hmm. Gwen: Who married Henry Coleman. Casey: Mm-hmm. Gwen: Who's the reason why Barbara left town? Casey: Mm-hmm. Gwen: Now I'm really surprised that wedding ever happened. Did Barbara know that you slept with Vienna, because she would use that as ammunition to get Henry. Casey: For all I know, she could have and it just didn't work. Gwen: No wonder Barbara left town without a word. It's starting to sound like every woman in Oakdale had it in for her. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Oh! Who's doing this to me? Oh! Katie, Vienna, Emily? Who? [SCENE_BREAK] Gwen: Hey. You two were gone a long time. Alison: Well, we had to freshen our pretend lipstick, didn't we, Hallie? Casey: Well, you two look gorgeous. Gwen: Mm-hmm. Alison: Hey. Gwen: Hey. Hey, did you get in touch with your mom? Will: Not yet. Gwen: Are we gonna be able to see you guys before we leave? Casey: Sure, yeah. Just tell us when, where. Alison: I have to get back to the hospital, but I'll be around later. Casey: I'll walk you back. Is that cool? Alison: Okay. Bye. Casey: I'll just text you guys. Will: Sounds good. See you, Man. Come here. Gwen: We should probably find somewhere to crash. It's way after her nap time. Paul: You're welcome to come back to my place. Will: We'll probably just go stay at Mom's. I think that'll be easier. Gwen: Yeah, that would be great. That way we can just spend the night and head back to Carbondale in the morning. Paul: I'll tell you what. I'll walk you over there and make sure that they let you in. Gwen: Well, Lisa knows us. Paul: Can you at least try and let me help you? Gwen: Maybe just this once. You haven't eaten. We should probably get something to go. Will: That would be good. Paul: You know what? I'm gonna check in with Emily. I'll meet you guys outside. Gwen: [Sighs] Are you gonna say it? Will: Say what? That I wished you'd be nicer to my brother? No, I'm not gonna say that. Gwen: I can't help it, Will. He did awful things to Jennifer and you and me. Will: Well, let's review what he's doing for us now. He offered to take care of Hallie. Gwen: Mm-hmm. Will: He offered to let us stay at his place. He's gonna make sure we get into Mom's with no problem. Gwen: Okay. You can stop with the list. I will try to be more polite to your brother. Will: Thank you. Gwen: You're still worried about your mom, aren't you? Will: This cruise thing just doesn't feel right. Yeah, I'm worried. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Oh, damn it! There's got to be a way out of here somehow! Oh, Chuckles, Henry, whatever your name is, I know I stuffed you in here and I told you to shut up, but you got to help me now! You got to help me, Chuckles! You really do got to help me! Please! Aah! Aah! [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Well, I hope you'll come by Fairwinds later, say hi to Emily and Eliza. Will: I don't know if we're gonna have time. Gwen: But we'll try. Paul: Sorry your vacation plans got all mixed up 'cause Mom's missing, but at least she's okay, right? Will: Thanks for everything. I appreciate it. Paul: Yeah. It's great to see you. [Door closes] Gwen: Hey, do you want to call Margo and Jack? If your mom is cruising around Bermuda, maybe they can track her down and, you know, confirm it. Will: No. I'm just gonna try to convince myself that Paul's right about this, especially after hearing that Mom was fighting with Emily. Gwen: I don't blame her for taking off. I just wish she would have called. Will: Yeah. She was probably so ready to get out of here that she just grabbed her passport and got the first flight she could out. Hallie: Grandma! Gwen: I know, Sweetie. We'll see Grandma soon, okay? Will: So, how do you feel about being back here? Gwen: It's weird but sweet. Will: Sweet? Gwen: Yeah, this is where I found you and married you and adopted our daughter. The bad stuff's behind us, and the rest, it's all good. Oh. Will: Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: [Groaning] [Weeps] [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: I had so much fun with Hallie in the ladies room, because she kept trying to play with, like, the soap and the faucet and the hand dryer. She was really interested in that and very imaginative. Casey: It's like a perfect combination of Gwen and Will, you know? Really creative, but logical. Alison: I know. It's kind of amazing, you know, especially after everything they've been through together. Casey: Yeah. Plus they have pretty crazy parents. And then there's you and me. Alison: What about us? Casey: I mean, we grew up normal, but we still can't figure out how to work things out. Casey: Did you see that? Alison: Yeah. What is Vienna doing? Casey: She did that to me exactly before, you know, we -- Alison: Really? Just dragged you into a room? Casey: Yeah. I'm gonna go warn him. Alison: Casey! It's none of your business, and whatever Vienna's doing with Chris, he can handle her. Vienna: I need a favor. Chris: No. What you need is help, and a lot of it. Katie told me what you did! Vienna: No. I had to tell Henry that I lost the baby. Chris: Vienna, you should have told Henry the truth, okay? You know what? I'm not gonna get into this with you right now. Vienna: No! I just need a doctor to tell him that I didn't need any procedures or anything else! I'm fine! And that doctor's got to be you! Chris: Are you out of your mind? Vienna: And you have to give Henry a pep talk, please! Chris: Are you even listening to me? Vienna: All you have to tell him is that we can have plenty more babies and that's soon! Five minutes! All you have to say! Five minutes! Quick and easy! Chris: No, I am not gonna do that. In fact, I don't want any part of this, Vienna. Vienna: But you're already a part of it, and so is Katie! If this blows up in my face, it will blow up in her face, and Henry will never forgive her! I thought you cared about her! Do you want Katie to lose her best friend? [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: Henry. Henry: Bubbles, thank God you came. I was about to order a six-pack of martinis and drink myself into oblivion like I did on my wedding day. Katie: Don't do that. Henry: This is all my fault. Katie: No, it's not. Henry: Yes. I told Vienna about my feelings for Barbara. Why did I do that? Why did I do that? I knew she was in a fragile state, and she's been walking around an emotional wreck ever since. She's scared to death that I'm gonna leave her, and she keeps asking me, "Do you still love me? Do you still love me?" And she's trying to get me to prove it day and night and night and day in various positions, and I'm the reason that -- I'm the reason that she lost the baby. She wanted so hard for this marriage to work out. And if I was just thinking clearly, if my focus wasn't split between her and Barbara, if I loved this woman, if I loved the mother of my child, if I loved my wife the way that she deserved to be loved, then none of this would have ever happened! Katie: Vienna didn't lose the baby! There was no baby to begin with. [SCENE_BREAK] Next week on "As the World Turns" -- Henry: I know everything you did! I gave up everything for you and a baby that never existed! Katie: Henry knows everything. Chris: How? Katie: I told him, and I think I just lost the best friend I've ever had. Reid: I can't believe I'm in a relationship with somebody so cloyingly naive. Luke: This is a relationship? Craig: Why do you think we never got together, Lily? Jack: I want to be with you.

Barbara almost gets free when she finds a crow bar and breaks the lock on the warehouse door but when she opens the door she finds a brick wall

[Jenny cries loudly] Krystal: Oh, oh. Tad: Krystal, my God. Are you ok? What happened? Krystal: It's ok, honey. It's ok, baby. Tad: What do you -- talk to me. What happened? Krystal: Oh, my God. If that hadn't been there -- oh, my God. She would have been crushed. Oh, it's ok. Honey, it's ok. Oh. Tad: You fell off the ladder? Krystal: I didn't fall. She pushed me. [Crying continues] [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: Wow, I've never been on a boat like this before. You really live here all by yourself? Amanda: Yep. Randi: It's kind of creepy. Amanda: Sometimes, but that will all change now that I'm getting a roommate who can kick some major sea monster ass. [Knock on door] Taylor: Amanda? Amanda: Oh, hey. Taylor: Hey, wow. I -- I didn't realize there was formal attire on this cruise. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: So what's the word on Fletcher? Jesse: Nothing solid, but we are all over this case. We're going to find him. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Zach, I know you're busy, but the party -- it's starting, and we need you here, ok? So when you get this message, can you -- can you just call me? Better yet, just show up. Greenlee: Hey! Kendall: Oh, well, if it isn't Mr. and Mrs. Devane, or is it Smythe-Devane? Greenlee: It's crazy in love. Kendall: Wow. I haven't seen a shiner like that since I hit Whitney with a tennis ball. Greenlee: Where's Zach? Kendall: Uh, he's working, but he'll be here soon. As for the rest of the Bella crew -- no Babe, no Amanda, no Randi. Greenlee: No Annie? Kendall: Maybe that's a good thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: Hey. Babe: Hey. Annie: Thank you, again, for giving me a place to stay. Babe: As long as you need it. But there's just one rule. You forget about Ryan tonight, and you enjoy yourself. This launch is about us. We made this happen. Annie: Well, hey, you created the perfume. I'm just lucky to be included. Babe: I know the feeling. Annie: Yeah, about that, I cannot believe Amanda sneaked her way into being the face of Bella. That should have been you. Babe: Well, what can I say? Amanda knows how to work the angles. The truth is I just don't want Kendall to see us fighting. Annie: Oh, please. Kendall loves getting up in everybody else's business. Don't get me started on that bitch. Adam: Oh. Babe: Ooh. Well, what are you so decked out for, Adam? Adam: You didn't think I was going to miss this party, did you? Oh, no. [Adam chuckles] Annie: That's a pretty dress. Babe: Thank you. Annie: It is cute. [Annie and Babe chuckle] [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: We're all dressed up for Amanda's big party. Aren't you coming? Jesse: Frankie, I want you to forget about Fletcher and concentrate on your party. All right? [SCENE_BREAK] Fletcher: Delivery -- Fusion party. Greenlee: It's a party, Kendall. Forget about Aidan's bruise. Kendall: Ok, I just want to know how he got hurt and -- and what happened and stuff. Oh, Ryan, Mom, welcome to the party. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Kathy pushed you off that ladder? Itty-bitty Kathy pushed you off that ladder? Krystal: I was here, Tad. You weren't. Kathy did it deliberately. Tad: All right, baby, come here. Let me see her for a second. Krystal: No, I -- I -- Tad: No, I just want to see her. I want to make sure she's ok. Krystal: I have her, Tad. Tad: Yeah, fine, ok. Listen, come here for a second, all right? I want you to look me in the eye, all right? I want you to look me in the eye. I want you to tell me exactly what happened. Krystal: Go ahead, Kathy. Tell your father what you did. Kathy: I didn't do anything. [Krystal sighs] Krystal: Shame on you. Shame on you for lying. Tad: Krystal. Sweetheart, sunshine, it's very important that you tell me the truth, ok? The truth -- I promise you if you do, you won't get in trouble. Krystal: Like heck she won't. Kathy: I didn't do anything, Daddy. It wasn't me. You have to believe me, Daddy. You have to believe me. Tad: Ok, ok, all right, I do. I do, you know. You're ok. Everybody's ok. No harm done. Krystal: No harm done? Jenny and I could have been hurt, or worse. I think she is hurt. Oh, my God. I think that ladder -- that ladder must have hit her. Oh, baby, shh. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Dad, you're not blowing off this Fletcher case, are you? Jesse: Frankly, the Fletcher case is just as important as every one of these cases here, all right? Frankie: All right, so what do we got? Jesse: Well, there was a man spotted over in Williamsport fitting Fletcher's description. Frankie: He left town? Jesse: No, he assaulted Randi and attempted to steal drugs from the hospital. Hey, the heat is pretty hot on him here in Pine Valley, wouldn't you say? Frankie: No, no, no, Fletcher wouldn't leave town. For him, it's all about getting to Randi. Jesse: Son, let me tell you something. Idiots like this -- bah, bah, bah, bah -- all talk. All right? Fletcher might be gone for good. Frankie: Look, Fletcher put Randi in a hospital. We can't afford to take that chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Randi: I know you. Taylor: You do? Randi: Yeah, you fought with Frankie in Iraq. He talks about you all the time. You're this big hero. [Taylor chuckles] Taylor: I am? Uh, ok. Listen, um, you guys finish getting ready for your big party, and I'll just settle in. Amanda: Oh, put on your bling, girl. We have places to be. Fusion is launching its brand-new fragrance, Bella, and I am the face of it. Taylor: Cool. Um, but actually, I'll sit this out. So why don't you just show me where I'm bunking, and -- Amanda: Forward cabin, port side, but you don't get to say no to the party. My yacht, my rules. Randi: You might as well just cave in now because, uh, she's not going to let you lose this one. Taylor: Ok. Ok, I'll get ready. Randi: Ok, so what's up? She's so not like you. Why do you want her as your roommate? Amanda: Oh, you know, we've got to get ready. We have a party to rock. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Hey, you have to tell me everything. What happened with -- with Aidan and -- and Annie leaving you? I want to know everything. Ryan: How about a sparkling cider? Erica: Thank you. Ryan: Ok. Hey, guys. How you doing? Erica: It wouldn't hurt to let -- let him have some space. Kendall: But, Mom, he had a fight with Aidan, and Annie left him. And I just -- I want to help. Erica: Let Ryan have some space. Let him have his space. Kendall: Besides, what are you and Ryan doing here together? Erica: Ryan is my friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: You don't look much better than Aidan. Ryan: Ah, yeah, well, I'm sorry it got a little bit ugly. Aidan: You need something? Greenlee: Come on, you guys. It's a party. Ryan: Hey, I'm not throwing any punches. Greenlee: Let's get crazy. Handshake. [Ryan chuckles] Greenlee: Oh, come on, guys. Give me something, please. Aidan -- was that so hard? Huh? Here, here's your drink. Let's mingle. [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: Emma keeps saying that she misses her daddy. Babe: Who knows, maybe you and Ryan will be able to work things out soon. I know what it's like to need a time-out. Annie: I'm afraid this might be more than a time-out. Colby: Hey, you guys look amazing. Annie: Hey. Babe: Thank you. J.R.: You're on your way. Bella is going to be a huge hit. Babe: Thank you, guys. Colby: I'm proud for you. Annie: Are you planning on doing something tonight? Adam: Oh, yes, yes. I plan on enjoying myself immensely. [Adam chuckles] Adam: Babe, congratulations. Quite a coup -- your own fragrance. Babe: I had a lot of help. Adam: Yeah -- no, but you were the driving force, and that means everything. I'm impressed. Babe: Thank you. Adam: May I? Thank you. Ah, more of this. J.R.: You know, that was all bull, don't you? Babe: I don't care. You know, I did this beginning to end, and I made this happen. And I'm not going to let anybody blow my high. J.R.: Yes, and this is just the beginning. Wait till Fusion is all yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Oh, thank God, man. What the hell took you so long? You even put on a suit? Just for a house call? Krystal: That's enough jokes, Tad, please. That ladder came down. I was on top of it. Now, I thought it missed Jenny, but I'm not so sure because she wouldn't stop crying. Jake: Ok, all right, all right. Come here, gorgeous. Hi. Tad: Hey, honey, it's ok. It's just your Uncle Jake. He's going to check you out. Jake: What happened exactly? Krystal: I was on top of the ladder. Jenny was in the playpen. Kathy pushed it, and down I came. Tad: Oh, come on, honey. That's not true. Now wait just a second -- just a second. Look, it was an accident, ok? You were probably off balance. Kathy was too close. As a matter of fact, it's a good thing Kathy wasn't hurt. Krystal: I just want to make sure that my baby's ok. Jake: Ok, I think that my niece just had a really bad case of being scared to bits and pieces. All right? Krystal: So all the crying -- Jake: Just shock. Because I think she seems fine. She seems fine. She seems perfect. Tad: Oh, thank God, thank God, thank God. Whew. See, I told you. Look, everything's good. It's all good. Jake: You know, I got a party to get to. Can I borrow some cuff links from you? Tad: Yeah, yeah, yeah, sure. I got the perfect pair. Jake: So what's going on here? [Krystal sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Amanda: Yo, hey, Taylor, you ready in there? You do have a dress, right? Taylor: Yes. Amanda: Ok, well, then strike a pose. We're on a schedule. Taylor: Um, it's all I have. So if it's not good enough -- Amanda: Uh, no. Uh, no, it's fine. It's just, there's going to be a lot of flash at this party, and I don't want you to feel out of place. Taylor: I already do. So I'm just going to stay and unpack. Randi: No, wait a minute. You're not getting out of this that easily. I have an idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Aidan, hello. Congratulations on your marriage. Greenlee: Oh, she doesn't mean that. She things you're making the worst mistake of your life. Aidan: Well, thank you. Uh, we're -- we're very happy together. Erica: Well, good luck. You'll need it. Greenlee: We're still waiting for the wedding present. Kendall: What the hell is going on? Aidan did this to you. Annie left you? What -- you couldn't call me? I had to find out from everyone else. Ryan: I've been a little bit busy. Kendall: Ok, well, start at the beginning. Ryan: Ok, Aidan is not crazy about the fact that I'm in love with his wife. Kendall: Greenlee told him? Ryan: Yeah, and you told Greenlee. Kendall: Ok, whatever, just get to the part where Annie left you. Ryan: Your husband gets in a fight over another woman. That's not a great way to keep a marriage going. It was too much for Annie, and she split. Kendall: Well, there are worse things than Annie leaving you. That woman is rigged to blow at any moment. I'm telling you. Ryan: And she's pregnant with my child, and she took Emma. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Tell me that's not what I think it is. Pete: For you. Colby: It's not a prom. It's a plus one. Pete: I'm going to be the hottest plus one you ever had. Colby: Two feet at all times. Pete: You want me. C-man, hey, how's it hanging? Ahem. Big night tonight, huh? Ready to, uh, blast off? Adam: I'm going to blast you all the way back to hell if you don't shut up. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays at ConFusion] Kendall: What are you going to do with Annie? Ryan: I don't know. Kendall: Well, she's going to be here, so maybe you should let her cool off. Ryan: And maybe you should let me deal with my problems my way. Singer: She's going round and round and round, round and round and round we go Greenlee: Any idea where the voices of the "everywoman" are? Babe and Amanda were busting our chops about their perfume, and we're running the launch. Kendall: We could fire her now. Annie -- she left Ryan, so we should just cut her loose. We don't need her. Greenlee: Maybe they'll work it out. Nuts as Annie may be -- poor Ryan got sideswiped. [Aidan sighs] Aidan: Yeah, I'm going to get a refill. Greenlee: Aidan -- this is all your fault. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Thank you for being my escort. Ryan: There is no place I'd rather be. Erica: Except maybe with Greenlee. Ryan: It's just I, uh, I see her and -- Erica: And you love her. Ryan: And then there's Annie and this, uh -- I feel like I'm still on that beach trying to figure it all out, you know? It's just Emma, she's beautiful and a baby on the way. I -- I want to give my kids what I never had. You know, a -- a mother and a father that -- Erica: Yeah, but even though you don't love Annie? Ryan, you are such a good man. And I know you're going to get there. Just -- don't push it. You know, don't hurry into anything. It's better just to take your time rather than just reacting and doing something that you might regret. You know what I mean? Singer: Round and round and round we go [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: When I think of what could have happened, I hate to put her back in there. Jake: I'm not going to stop asking you until you tell me. Krystal: I guess I'm just not used to taking falls like that. Jake: How's Kathy? How is she settling in? [Krystal sighs] Krystal: She loves her daddy. Jake: And you? Krystal: She pushed that ladder, Jake. I don't think she meant to hurt Jenny, but she meant to hurt me. And there have been other incidents. Jake: Aimed at you? Krystal: She needs help. She needs professional help. Tad: All our daughter needs is a little love and patience. Krystal: You cannot deny that she has been acting out, Tad. Tad: Which is not uncommon for a little girl who has lost one mother and two fathers in as many years, and I wish to God you would try to remember that instead of constantly accusing her. Jake: Hey, hey, hey. I have a party to get to. Cuff links. Tad: Yeah, um, look, I -- whatever. Look, these are my lucky dice cuff links, so I want them back, ok? Jake: Thank you. I'm sure she's fine. All right? And if she's not, we'll give her an X-ray, and I'll -- I'll stop back in. Love you guys. Tad: Love you, too. Krystal: Constantly accusing. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: I've got a 24-hour detail assigned to Randi until we find this Fletcher, all right? Frankie: Well, she doesn't know it, does she? I mean, it would freak her out. Jesse: It's our secret. Frankie: Thanks. Jesse: So, um, you and Randi, y'all dating? Frankie: Yeah. Jesse: Really? Is it serious? Frankie: She's pretty special. Jesse: Hmm. Officer: The reports you wanted on the Novak case. Jesse: Ah, ah, thank you. Frankie: All right, listen, I'm going to head out of here, but thank you. Jesse: Have fun. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] [Camera shutters click] Erica: Jack? Carmen, oh, you look beautiful. Carmen: I -- I tried on, like, three dresses. Erica: Oh, you picked just the right one. Carmen: Uh, this party's bumping. Erica: And it hasn't even started yet. Jack: Would you like some champagne? Carmen: Oh, bubbles -- I'm down with that. Jack: Ok. Erica: Well, that's great. You enjoy. Jack: Thanks. Photographer: Amanda, right here. Right here. Oh, that's great. Greenlee: Yeah, it's about time you show up. Kendall: Ok, where the hell is Babe? Photographer: Fusion women, over here. Amanda: Relax. Photographer: Just one more, one more, one more. Fantastic. Looks great. Second Photographer: That's so great. Amanda: Hey, welcome. Jake: Hi. You look beautiful. Actually, you both look beautiful. Amanda: Ah, so do you. Photographer: Whoo. Jake: Who's the guy? Frankie: Hey, hey, hey. Props on Bella. Amanda: Oh, hi. Thank you. Frankie: Yes, if it smells as good as you look, well, we have a hit, don't we, Jake? Hey, hey. Amanda: Oh. Frankie: Hey, uh, where's Randi? Can you point me in her direction? Amanda: Uh, she's not here yet. Frankie: Man, I was supposed to meet her, like, 30 minutes ago. I hope she's all right. Amanda: Don't worry. She's more than ok. Kendall: Could she cheese it up any more? Greenlee: Whatever. Another hit fragrance for Fusion isn't such a bad thing. Kendall: What exactly is my fault? Greenlee: You couldn't keep it to yourself about Ryan loving me? Kendall: So what? Greenlee: Look at the fallout. No matter how much I tell Aidan I love him, I'm with him, I'm committed to him -- it's just -- something's changed. Kendall: Aidan knows that you love him. Greenlee: Well, he sure as hell hates Ryan. Look at what they did to each other. One wrong word, and they'll be at it again. And then there's Annie. I mean, she may have left Ryan, but she's not going to let him go. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: Walk into the light Photographer: Give us a smile, right here. Ah, that's it. [Amanda giggles] Photographer: Oh, you look great, honey. Amanda: Um, could you guys excuse me for one second? Sorry. Thank you. Hey. Babe: Hey. It looks great. Amanda: Are you still upset about -- Babe: I'm over it -- almost. [Babe and Amanda chuckle] Babe: The important thing is, is that we've done it. Amanda: Well, hey, you are the one that came up with the fragrance. Babe: And you offered the bank to make it possible. Jake: I said I don't wear perfume. Not me. Babe: So, tell me, is it love? Amanda: Well, he's hot and fun, adorable. Babe: Uh-huh. Amanda: Who knows? [Babe and Amanda chuckle] [Music plays] Jake: Hey. Amanda: Hi. Hi. Jake: Hi. Amanda: Ooh. J.R.: You know, Amanda, it's a pretty decent picture, although you screwed over your partner to make it happen. Babe: J.R., be nice. Jake: Is there a problem? J.R.: No. No, there's no problem. Just a -- a little history. Amanda: My least favorite subject. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Hey, here. Don't you want a sip to make sure it's not spiked? Adam: Oh, no. I trust you. [Colby chuckles] Colby: Yeah, right. Adam: Oh, you're with Pete. I don't have to worry about you when you're with Pete. Colby: You saw him kiss me. That doesn't bother you? Adam: No. He's -- he's a puppy. [Adam chuckles] Colby: Enough said. Pete: Mr. C -- Colby: Well, see you. Adam: Um -- Pete: Nice par-tay, huh? Your daughter is smoking. You know it's all about her mind, right, my attraction to her? Adam: Yeah. Here's an idea. Use your mind to do something useful. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: I heard you left Ryan. Annie: He loves Greenlee. Aidan: Greenlee loves me. Annie: It's tough, isn't it, Aidan? My husband being in love with your wife? Aidan: Ryan's not an issue. Annie: Really? Because, uh, that right there says that he is. Aidan: Stop playing the games, Annie. You're going to have a baby with Ryan very, very soon. You should go back to your husband. Annie: "Honey, I'm home?" Not a chance. Maybe I walked, but Ryan let me go. He didn't make me stay. So, if he wants me back now, he's got to fight for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jake: So, how's the new roommate? Amanda: Well, she hasn't barked at me to drop and give her 20. So -- [Jake chuckles] Taylor: Hey, you don't think this is too much, do you? Randi: Are you crazy? You're smoking hot, girl. Come on. Come on. Amanda: What? Wow. Jake: Wow. Amanda: Maybe your back wasn't so bad after all. Jake: I -- I didn't even recognize you. Amanda: Hi. Taylor: It's too much. Amanda: Some blush and some lip-gloss -- magic. Good job, Randi. She looks great. Randi: Thanks. Frankie: Hey, I started to worry about you. Randi: Hey. Well, I'm here now. I'm ready to party. Frankie: Ah. Wow. Really? Taylor: Don't say anything. Jake: I think we need some champagne. Does anybody -- Taylor: I'll go with you. Jake: I'm buying -- since it's free. Frankie: I'll be back. Randi: So, what do you think? Amanda: She looks freakin' hot. Did you have to do such a good job? [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You are my eyes. If anyone sees me -- Pete: I know, I know. You'll crate me up and send me to Mongolia, as if. Adam: Yes, it's been done before. Now move. Singer: Still can't believe it you really love me the feelings I can't describe [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Honey, the simple fact is, you got -- you've just got to lighten up on Kathy. You've got to. Krystal: She -- she just tried to hurt me. And she could have hurt her little sister, Tad. Tad: Continually overreacting is not the way to deal with the situation. It can't be -- Krystal: Oh, oh. So, wait a minute. Tad: All it's doing is making it worse. Krystal: So, we wait until one of us is in the hospital? Tad: No. I'll be the -- ok, fine. I'll be the first person to admit that Kathy's got some problems, but who wouldn't in that situation? Krystal: She -- she locked me out, she tried to -- Tad: Honey -- honey, that's not fair. You were playing a game, ok? Krystal: Oh, hide and go lock Krystal out of the house? This is serious, Tad. She does not like me. Tad: She's adjusting. Krystal: She is jealous, Tad. She's jealous. She wants you all to herself and anybody that comes between the two of you, especially me, she feels threatened. Tad: Of course, she feels threatened. Baby, she's -- she's adjusting to her third family -- her third family. Krystal: Right. I know that, but she's not doing a very good job of it. She needs help, Tad. I want her to be every bit a part of this family, but she needs professional help. For God's sake, we should get the little girl a grief counselor. For -- she needs that. She needs somebody to help her. Tad: She's got somebody. She's got me, and she's got you. I can help her. You can help her. We should both help her. Krystal: It has gone too far. Tad: What? That's -- that's a threat? You're saying -- what are you saying? You're throwing in the towel? You're going to give up? Krystal: I am not giving up, Tad. Quite the contrary. This is more than you and I can handle. Tad: No, it's not. [Jenny cries] Tad: It's all right, it's ok. Look, she's a little girl, ok? She's a very frightened little girl. She needs to be loved. Krystal: That little girl walked up to that ladder that I was on top of, and she pushed it. Tad: Oh, come on. How do you know that she didn't lean into it? How do you know that, you know, she didn't fall into it? Maybe she was playing another game. Maybe -- look. Maybe she just didn't know how flimsy the thing is. Krystal: Oh, my God, Tad. Dixie could do no wrong, so now her little girl can't, either. [SCENE_BREAK] Pete: Mr. C, incoming. Erica: Ah, Petey? Petey. Well, it's just so good to see you. Pete: It's Pete now. Erica: Oh, of course, it is. Of course it is. Well, would you please kiss Opal and -- and Palmer for me and -- and tell your mother I'll call her tomorrow? Pete: I will. Erica: Ok. Pete: If you'll excuse me. Erica: Sure. Adam: Erica. Always a pleasure. Erica: Adam, exactly what are you doing here? Adam: Enhancing the celebration? Erica: Oh -- you're supporting Babe? I don't think so. The only reason you're here is because you knew that I would be here. Adam: Erica, I'm -- I'm not a stalker. Erica: Oh, really? Well, then why is it that you are breathing on me every time I turn around? Adam: Erica Kane dumped by that nitwit Montgomery for my gum-snapping, ex-con maid. Oh-oh, must be hell. Erica: And -- and you're the answer? [Adam chuckles] J.R.: Well, don't you seem pleased with yourself. Adam: Oh, I am, J.R. [Adam chuckles] Adam: Oh, yes, I am. J.R.: Mm-hmm. Wouldn't you love to get a picture of their faces when they lose control of Fusion? Adam: See the faces of the people you grind to dust. There's nothing like it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jesse: Well, all this confirms it. The blood on the lug wrench is Richie Novak's. It fits with the kids' story. They didn't see him in the road, because he was lying down on the road already dead. This clears Dré Woods of manslaughter. Problems go away for Cassandra and Colby. Thank God! Now all we need is to match the weapon to Annie Lavery's car. Officer: You're not going to like this. Jesse: The wrench isn't from Annie's car? [SCENE_BREAK] Annie: Well, you must be happy. Greenlee: Yeah. Bella is going to be another hit for Fusion. Annie: No, I'm talking about Ryan. He's free, all yours. Greenlee: I'm married. I don't want him. Annie: Hmm, but he wants you. He loves you. Greenlee: Ryan and I talked about that. The love was in the past. Annie: That's not what he told me. Kendall: Why don't you back off? Greenlee: Kendall, it's ok. I have zero interest in Ryan except as a friend. You get that, it will be easier for all of us. Annie: You did this. Kendall: No, you did this by being jealous, desperate, hysterical, and needy. Not the way to keep your marriage intact. And the psycho part doesn't help, either. Zach, where the hell are you? I -- I know that you have a lot going on right now, but there's so much going on here and -- and I need you, ok? So, it's -- it's not just the business. There's stuff going on with Annie and Ryan. Is it just work? I mean, are -- are you mad at me or are -- are you ignoring me? What? Hello? Erica: Is everything all right? Kendall: Uh, yeah. Yeah, that was just Zach. He promised that he'd be here, but some work stuff came up. Erica: Is that all it is? Kendall: Yeah, of course. We're good. What about you? You ok? I know Jackson is here with Carmen. Erica: Oh. Well, at least they have their clothes on this time. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Hey. Annie: I'm busy. Ryan: We can't keep avoiding each other all night. Annie: I'm not avoiding, Ryan. I'm working. Ryan: How is Emma? Annie: Fine. Ryan: How are you? Annie: Fine. Ryan: Don't -- don't do this. All right? We've got to be able to talk to each other, ok? Annie: You want to talk? Fine, we'll talk. You still in love with Greenlee? That's what I thought. Talk's over. Jake: Annie, Annie. You're supposed to be taking it easy. Annie: But, no -- I -- well, I had a nap earlier, and I'm going to make tonight an early night. Ryan: Why? Is there something wrong? Jake: I just, um, you know, think your wife should be resting stress-free. I don't really think partying is the answer to that, but, you know. [SCENE_BREAK] Carmen: Thanks for inviting me. I can pinch myself. Jack: Don't pinch yourself. That's my job now. Come here. Adam: Carmen, what a surprise. And what a handsome couple you will make. Jack: Would you like some more champagne? Carmen: I've got to go powder something. Crazy, huh? Hmm, you and me, fancy party, fancy people, fancy us. If Myrtle Ferris wheel could see us now. Randi: Are you really dating Jackson Montgomery, Erica Kane's ex? Carmen: Erica says it's ok. Randi: And you only do what Erica says? [Randi chuckles] Carmen: Saw you with your doctor. Hunk's in love. Randi: It's a party, Carmen. Champagne, music, beautiful people -- everybody's in love. Carmen: Oh, you are such a heart case. Randi: Midnight always strikes, Carmelina, and then it's just pumpkins. Carmen: Huh. Maybe not this time. Randi: I'll see you around. Carmen: I want to apologize again. I'm sorry I left with Mr. Hollywood and left you behind. Randi: Yeah, well, I survived. Carmen: It was wrong. You were a kid. I was dazzled. I forgot who my family was, who I loved, who loves me. Randi: We're not family. Carmen: We were closer. The system grinds up a lot of kids, but we made it. Took some detours, made big mistakes, but we made it because we had each other. I'd like that again. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: Thinking about you Ryan: Jake was concerned, Annie. Is there something that you're not telling me about the pregnancy? Annie: Ryan, you let me go. So you don't get to ask me how I am or tell me what to do. Ryan: You are carrying my child, Annie. Yes, I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Open it up, Babe. Give yourself a squirt. Babe: Actually, I'm already wearing Charm! Adam: Ah. Colby: So, tap this bad boy for me. I want some Bella. J.R.: Yeah, so do I. Colby: Let's do it already. Spritz me. Adam: No, no, no, I don't -- I don't -- I don't think that's such a good idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow. Jack: You're leaving so soon. Erica: Yes. I, uh, have had quite enough. Jack: Erica, I hope that you're not leaving because -- Erica: Jack, please not one word. The next time you want to throw Carmen in my face, please don't. It's beneath you. Singer: I can't stop thinking about you [SCENE_BREAK] Carmen: Can we be friends? I have so many questions of what happened after I left. Where'd you go? What'd you do? How'd you end up here? Singer: I just can't stop Randi: I got to go. Taylor: Hey, Randi, there you are. Randi: Hey. Taylor: Um, I just wanted to thank you for my -- my makeover. Usually my beauty routine is limited to, uh -- Amanda: To war paint? Taylor: War paint. Randi: You're already beautiful. I just, you know, glammed you up a bit. Amanda: So, let's go show you off. Let's find you a hot guy. Randi: Hmm, yum. [Randi screams when Fletcher grabs her] [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that about Dixie. Tad, I love Kathy. I look at her, and I see so much of you in her. I want what's best for her. Tad: Professional help. Krystal: Yes. Tad, that little girl has been through more grief in her short life than most grownups. Tad: Honey, I give you my word. I mean, I'll do whatever I have to. I'll -- I'll talk to her. I will. Krystal: Tad, Tad, you're too close. We need to do this. Kathy is getting worse. Something terrible could have happened today. Now, do you really want to wait until we're in the emergency room? Tad: You really want to do this? Krystal: I want you to protect our daughter. And if you won't, then I will do whatever I have to do to make sure that Jenny is safe. [SCENE_BREAK] [Randi screams] Amanda: Stop it! Let her go! Fletcher: Get off me! Amanda: Stop it! Randi: Oh, my God. Fletcher: You bitch! Taylor: Yes. Stay back. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Come on, Dad. Why can't Colby have a spritz of Bella? Adam: Chandlers don't wear bargain-basement products -- J.R.: Oh -- Adam: No matter how wonderful they may be. Colby: Ignore Dad. I want to smell Bella. Now hit me. Adam: Wait! No, no -- Colby: Whoo! Oh, I love it. Yeah. [Woman screams] Amanda: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. You ok? Randi: Yeah. Amanda: You're ok. Frankie: You ok? Amanda: Uh, Taylor was amazing. Frankie: All right, look. There's a cop out there wearing a greenish suit. Find him. I'm going to call the police, get this guy locked up. Jake: He's dead.

Taylor moves in with Amanda on the yacht

Lulu: What happened ? Where's Aiden? Luke: Here. Tracy: Why? What's wrong? Lulu: What did you do to him? [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: I saw you in there with a little boy. Steve: Yeah, my nephew Aiden, my sister's little boy. Maggie: What are his symptoms? Monica: I just heard that Elizabeth's son was brought in. What's wrong? Steve: We're not sure. Maggie: Medical history? Steve: He's just a perfectly healthy little baby. You know, no fever, no external signs of illness. Monica: Well, then what is he doing here? Steve: Aiden has some unusual bruising on his body. Maggie: Where on his body? Steve: Mostly his extremities. They're running some tests. Monica: And we have to call the police. Steve: Police? Monica: If a child is brought in with bruises, you can't rule out the possibility of abuse. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: So, what's the verdict? Matt: You are on the mend! Thanks to my brilliance. Elizabeth: He says modestly. Matt: The antibiotic is working. Your temperature is down. The worst has passed. Elizabeth: Great. When can I go home? Matt: Well, what do you say to patients when they ask you that? Elizabeth: [Sighs] "As soon as the doctor says you're ready." Matt: Yes, and you are not ready yet. Elizabeth: I just want to be with my boys. Matt: Yeah, Steve, Olivia, Lulu--all pinch-hitting, all doing a great job. Elizabeth: I know. I know. They are doing a great job. But with Lucky gone, I just-- Matt: "Lucky gone" what? Elizabeth: I just feel bad for them. Matt: And for yourself? It's just clear that you still love Lucky a lot. And when your fever was spiking and Jason was here, the way you were clinging to him--you two have a connection that--that no one can touch. Least of all me. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Maxie: Who is it? Man: Delivery from Port Charles Florist. Maxie: Ooh! Flowers. For me. Ooh! They're gorgeous. U-um, just set them on the table. Man: Sure. Maxie: Who are they from? Man: No card. Maxie: Hmm. Thank you! Man: The one you should be thanking is your secret admirer. Maxie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Max, just do what I'm telling you to do! No, don't ask me another question! You find Franco now! Spinelli: What new atrocity has Franco committed to make you so angry? Jason: Franco left another victim, a woman. Spinelli: A-and you're certain that The Demented One is the guilty party? Jason: He left a calling card. A tag. Spinelli: I mean, that's more elaborate than before. Jason: Yeah, it is. I need to know what it means. Where's your laptop? Spinelli: Oh, I-it's at the office. I-I'd assumed that I'd be moving out of casa de Stone Cold, so I didn't want to be moving stuff back and forth, but-- but then the new Mrs. Stone Cold asked me to remain in residence. Jason: Okay, well, just get your computer and find out what this means and find Franco and anything else you can. Spinelli: I will do everything in my power. But h-he has proven to be elusive. Sam: Please just do whatever you can, Spinelli. Thank you. Spinelli: Of course. [Door opens, closes] Jason: You asked Spinelli to keep living here? Sam: Well, we did just get back from our honeymoon, and, I mean, I know we really haven't talked about it yet, but I didn't want him to feel unwelcome. Jason: Do you think that we can't be alone? [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: Jason and I will always have a connection because of Jake. Matt: Yeah, I get that. Elizabeth: And Lucky's Cameron and Aiden's father. I mean, that--that bond is forever. Matt: Would you--if you had a second chance, is there, um...I'm sorry. It's a really annoying habit that I have. Elizabeth: What? Matt: Just barging in on other people's business. Elizabeth: [Chuckles] Come on. We've confided half of our lives in each other. Why stop now? Matt: Um...well...to be honest with you, confession, I'm having a slight twinge of, um...jealousy? Elizabeth: What? [Chuckles] Jealousy? Matt: Yeah. Yeah. Well, you know, Jason and Lucky are such huge--two big parts of your life, and...I don't belong in either one of them, actually. Elizabeth: Trust me. You don't--you don't want to. I-I think you're just confused right now. Matt: What was your first clue on that? [Chuckles] Elizabeth: That night on the boat. You only kissed me because you were super drunk and I was in a mood and Maxie wasn't there. Matt: I was drunk. Elizabeth: [Chuckles] Matt: But I told you about the paper, and you, uh--you understood. You got it. And...that meant a lot to me. It did. More than you know. Elizabeth: Anyone would have done the same. Matt: Anyone but Maxie. Elizabeth: Oh. Oh, okay. I see. This is where the real confusion lies, because you care about her so much, and yet you want to strangle her all at the same time. Not that you don't have good reason. I mean, she can be pretty self- centered and self-absorbed, inconsiderate. Matt: And loveable. Loveable. Is that--that's where you're ending up with that, right? Elizabeth: Matt, whatever I think of Maxie, I know you have genuine feelings for her. Matt: I do. I do. And I understand the connection that you have with Lucky and --and Jason. But one thing I'm not confused about here is I don't want to lose you as a friend. Elizabeth: Well, thank you. I don't want to lose you as a friend, either. Matt: Good. Okay. Well, I can--I can roll with that. Elizabeth: I guess I should be giving you this so you can pass it along to the proper recipient. Matt: No, keep it. I'll get something else for Maxie. Elizabeth: What? Matt, this is quite the friendship bracelet. Matt: Well...you're quite the friend. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: I brought Aiden to emergency. Tracy: Why? What's wrong with him? Luke: Nothing, I hope. He seems like he isn't sick. Lulu: What is going on?! I left for 10 minutes, and I came back and the house is empty. Tracy: We heard part of Lucky's message for Elizabeth. Luke: Well, I picked up the phone. Lucky was in a panic. He didn't want me to even wait for an ambulance. He told me to just bring the kid here. Tracy: Did he say why? Luke: Nothing that made any sense. I would have been here sooner, but I had car trouble. Lulu: What kind? Luke: Not the kind you're thinking. Some clown swerved-- Lulu: You know what? I just don't even think you should have been in the car in the first place. Luke: You know what? I agree with you. Kids and cars are not my favorite combination. But your brother was insistent. Tracy: Look, Luke got Aiden to the ER, and if he's sick, he's in the right place, period. Luke: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: My sister would never raise a hand to her children. Monica: Well, I'm talking more about neglect. Elizabeth is not the most mindful of parents. Steve: If you're suggesting-- Monica: I'm suggesting that she wasn't paying attention when Jake walked out that door. Steve: She was distracted for a second. It happens to everyone. Monica: Especially when you let other people take care of your kids most of the time! She could have very well missed a medical red flag. Steve: She's a nurse. She would have noticed. Maggie: Does Aiden have soreness in the gums? Steve: It's hard to say. He's too young to communicate that kind of thing. Maggie: Kids have their own language. You just have to understand it. Monica: Excuse me. Who are you? Maggie: Maggie Wurth, Pediatric Surgeon. And I'm almost certain this isn't a case of abuse. Monica: Really? And you haven't even seen the child! Robin: Can you keep your voices down? Patients are worried enough without having to hear doctors argue. Steve: Aiden's in that cubicle with the nurse and resident, getting his blood taken. Robin: Aiden? What's wrong with him? Steve: We don't know. Trying to figure out the source of some weird bruising on his body. Maggie: I'd like to examine the patient. Robin: Well, I just stopped by Human Resources, and you never went there to fill out your paperwork, so you're not officially on staff yet. Maggie: You really want to quibble over forms when a child's life may be at stake? Steve: Since when is my nephew's life at stake? [SCENE_BREAK] [Bells dinging] Spinelli: Maximista? Maxie: Oh. It's you. Uh, come in. Just keep me company while my toes are drying. Spinelli: Yeah. Um...the Jackal is indeed relieved to see that all is well with Maximista. Y-you are okay, are you not? Maxie: Yeah, of course. Why wouldn't I be? Spinelli: Franco has resurfaced, and Stone Cold is most concerned, and I figured since The Demented One has fixed his twisted attentions on you in the past that you should be advised, as well. Maxie: Thanks, Spinelli. I thought maybe you were coming to see if I got the roses. You know, at first I thought that they were from Matt because, you know...but he would not - not leave a note. I mean, they're definitely apology roses. Spinelli: I-I didn't send you roses. Maxie: Really? [Chuckles nervously] Then...then who could they be from? Spinelli: Uh, well, they are lovely specimens. Maxie: Yeah, they are really gorgeous, huh? Gosh, I haven't gotten roses in a long time. Actually, the last time I got roses, it was 66 exactly like this from Franco. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I just want you to feel like you can talk to me. Sam: I'm just not sure it's gonna do any good. Jason: Okay. Well, then, about Spinelli-- Sam: We can't just throw him out. He's been here for years. Jason: I know, but he needs to find his own place. Sam: What's the rush? Jason: This is our--this is our home now. Sam: Okay, well, it's Spinelli's house, too. And we've never had a problem with him being here. It's always been okay. What's changed? Jason: E-everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: [Sighs] I hate to break it to you, con, but we are closed. So you're gonna have to order that, uh, salad with the dressing on the side somewhere else. Kate: Can I get a glass of water? Olivia: Why not? I guess I could use one of those myself. Kate: Hey, Liv, since you're in such a good mood, I want to ask you, and hopefully it's for the last time, that you call me by my real name. Olivia: I am calling you by your real name--Connie. Says "Connie" right there on your birth certificate. Kate: Oh. Let me guess. Somebody pissed you off, so you're trying to find a reason to pick a fight with me. Olivia: Oh, look at that. Poor put-upon Connie. Kate: Will you shut up with that, Olivia? You know, you've been doing this since we were 5 years old. You always treat me like I'm Miss Priss, Miss Proper, and you're so tough that nothing bothers you until you get your feelings hurt and you find a way to make it about me, and I'm just sitting here, trying to write a freaking text! Olivia: Careful, Connie. Your Bensonhurst is showing. Kate: What can I say? You bring it out in me. Olivia: I prefer to think of it as your more authentic self. Kate: [Chuckles] So what--what is this? Is this your mission in life to get me to regress? Olivia: I miss Connie! Kate: Ugh! Olivia: What can I say?! She wasn't just my cousin! She was my best friend, too! This Kate Howard person wouldn't give me the time of day. Although I will tell you that I owe them both an apology. Kate: That is very sweet, very gracious of you. Olivia: Um, I think the term you're looking for is "stand-up." Kate: Oh, my God! Will you just--we gonna do this all night? You gonna just tell me what's wrong with you already? Olivia: Okay. Steve's ex-girlfriend has just appeared out of nowhere. She's a doctor--Pediatrician, to be specific. She's gorgeous. She's blond. And she knows something about Steve that I can't get him to tell me for love or money. [SCENE_BREAK] Monica: Aren't you being a little melodramatic? Aiden's asymptomatic except for bruises, which I still think we should call the authorities. Robin: Monica, you may be too close to the situation to weigh in. Maggie: We're wasting time, people. Steve: I'm going to see my nephew. Robin: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Not as a doctor. You're too close, as well. Maggie: Here's a wild idea. How about an objective, highly qualified doctor goes in? Monica: You are not on staff. Robin: A nurse and a resident are with Aiden right now. Maggie: You want him treated by a resident who's been awake for 72 hours? Or by a pediatric specialist who might actually be effective? Steve: Maggie's got a point. We need an expert. There she is. Robin: Yeah, but I cannot let you go in there and risk having a lawsuit. Monica: You could put this whole hospital in jeopardy if an unauthorized doctor treats a patient. Maggie: You're Chief of Staff. You're worried about lawsuits. I'm worried about patients. Robin: So am I. If a doctor goes in there that is not officially on staff and does something wrong, this entire hospital could go down. Maggie: Nothing will go wrong if I go in there and just look at the child. But something very well may go wrong if I don't. Your call. Robin: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Aiden seemed fine when I left. Luke: I know. I told Lucky that. He was adamant that something was wrong. Lulu: Why would he think he's sick? Luke: I don't know. He's on the next plane here. And he asked me to bring the kid here in the meantime. Lulu: How convenient. Tracy: Lulu! Lulu: Lucky makes a transatlantic call and begs you, of all people, to save his son. Luke: You think I'm making this up? You think I would take some kid on a joyride? You think I'm that big a glutton for punishment? Lulu: Yes, I do, when there's an upside. Luke: I was asked by my son to do something, and I did it. Lulu: Your son asks you to do a lot of stuff that you don't. We all have. Tracy: What's the upside? Lulu: Redemption. Luke: Oh, not interested. Lulu: You know what? I think that you are, because that's why you came back, so that we would all apologize for calling you on your crap, and when that didn't work out as expected, you tried to play hero. Tracy: Lulu, that is ridiculous! Lulu: And you used an innocent child. Tracy: Lulu! Luke: Lucky asked me to bring Aiden here. I had no other reason to do it. You can believe me or not. You can hate me for the rest of your life. If I deserve that, I deserve it. I welcome it. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Even if I wanted to get you activated today, Human Resources is closed. Maggie: You need official documents? Here. Here's my driver's license and social security card. You want to call the cops on me or the child's mother, be my guest. Robin: That won't be necessary. Maggie: Then I'm gonna go see why an otherwise healthy child is covered in bruises. Monica: You're gonna let her walk all over you? Robin: Monica, you're angry with Elizabeth, okay? Monica: Sometimes I forget how much. Robin: I don't--what would you tell my physician? I mean, there's other Pediatricians on call. Steve: They're not Maggie. Robin: You really have that much faith in her? Steve: As a doctor, yeah, I do. Robin: Okay, well, there's something I'm missing here, but I don't think we have time for it. We need to focus on Aiden. Maggie: Button's over there if you want to call security. Robin: I want to assist. I am Chief of Staff, but I am also a mother. Let's figure out what's going on with this kid. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Luke. I gather you're the one who brought Aiden in. Luke: Yeah. How is he? Steve: He's being examined by a specialist. Lulu: Examined for what? Steve: The bruises we're finding on his body are out of the ordinary, especially since they seem to have appeared spontaneously. Lulu: So there's really something wrong. How did Lucky know that? Steve: Lucky? I thought Lucky was in Ireland. Luke: Yeah, well, he called home. He said he had a sense that the boy was in some kind of crisis. Lulu: Have you told Elizabeth that Aiden's here? Steve: I haven't had a chance. Lulu: Okay, I'll go do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: What is the specialist doing with Aiden? Steve: Running a blood panel. We'll get the results as soon as we can. Tracy: Thank you. Luke: [Sighs] Well, I guess that's my cue to take off. Tracy: You're leaving? Luke: I got the attention I was after, right? Look [Sighs] I got the kid here. Lucky's on his way. I should be, too. Tracy: No, no, no, Luke. Don't go. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: You really think that's necessary? Spinelli: Once a man is lured by Maximista's charms, he does not easily forget her. Maxie: You think maybe we could save one or two? I mean, I know it's weird that Franco sent them, but they are awfully pretty. Spinelli: Yeah, no doubt the reaction he was hoping to elicit. Don't worry, I shall dispose of these forthwith. [Knock on door] Maxie: I'm popular tonight. Spinelli: Oh, no, don't answer the door without first asking who it is! Maxie: Matt! Oh! Matt: Hi. Did you get my roses? Maxie: You? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: We're married now. We shouldn't be living with a roommate. Sam: It's just I don't want my life to suddenly be different. I want to be surrounded by the things and the people that make me feel...secure. Jason: You want to feel safe again. Sam: I'll get there. Jason: [Sighs] Maybe that's why you want Spinelli here, you know? Maybe on some level, being with me brings up all the fear and all the other stuff. Sam: No, no, no, no, no. Jason, don't do that, please. I-I...there is no one in the world that I feeler safer with than you, but if you just--if you keep digging for things that aren't there and bringing up St--it's just--it's gonna make me crazy, and I don't need that kind of stress right now. Jason: I'm sorry. Sam: I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I know you're just trying to help. It's just... Jason: Just love you so much. Sam: I love you, too. Jason: I just don't--I don't know what to do. Sam: There's nothing that you need to do. Honestly, I mean, I-I love that you care, but I'm gonna be fine. You have already gotten me through the worst of it. I am a little shaky, but I'm gonna be okay. Jason: You're the strongest woman I know. I mean, it's not a sign of weakness to ask for-- Sam: Can we just drop it? Please? I don't want to talk about it anymore. Jason: Sam, we're not really--we're not really talking about it. Sam: Can we just please let this go? Jason: Just thought maybe...you'd get some help. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: So, there's no chance that you're sabotaging yourself? Olivia: Like how? Kate: Well, like maybe--I don't know--things between you and Steve are getting too intense. So Maggie comes in. She's an excuse for you to quit before things get too deep. Olivia: I'm not looking for any excuse to bail on Steve, but I got some self- respect. I'm not gonna go running after a man and latching onto him if he wants to be with another woman. Kate: Liv, I love you. Don't take this the wrong way. Olivia: But what? Kate: What...Maybe is there a chance that Maggie's just coming up right at the right time because Steve is who you know you should be with but he's not the one you really want. Olivia: Who do I really want? Kate: Last week, my car broke down. You seemed really comfortable leaving with Johnny. Olivia: Not going back there. Kate: You sure? Olivia: God, when I started dating John, I knew that that thing couldn't last. But I did just exactly what you just said. I invested. I really invested, and I even thought for a minute that I could save him. But I couldn't. Any more than you can save Sonny. Kate: Thought we weren't talking about me and Sonny. Olivia: Well, maybe we ought to start. Kate: Oh, God. Olivia: Before you get yourself into some real trouble. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: You thought the roses were from Franco? Spinelli: We were just taking precautions. Matt: By--by stomping on a bunch of roses? Maxie: It's not our fault that you didn't leave a note. Matt: I wanted it to be a surprise. Spinelli well, mission clearly accomplished. Uh, perhaps some of the blooms can be salvaged. Matt: No, no. You were most thorough in destroying them. It's fine. Spinelli: Look, I'm very sorry for my hasty action. Maxie: There's no need to apologize, Spinelli. It's not our fault. We don't have ESP. Hey, I said no peeking. Matt: [Sputters] Maxie: And no snarky remarks. Matt: Am I--am I criticizing her at-home style? Really? Spinelli: Hmm, uh, the over/under on the jets-packers has changed. Um, I must depart. Oh, uh...take care, Maximista. Maxie: Thanks. I will. [Door closes] Matt: [Sighs] Maxie: What did I say about no peeking? And--and--and just stay right there. I'll be back. Matt: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Hey. Elizabeth: Hey. Lulu: You need some help with that? Elizabeth: Yeah, sure. Aren't you supposed to be home with the boys? Lulu: Um, yeah. Uh, Cam is at a sleepover, and Aiden is here. Elizabeth: Here? Daycare closed hours ago. Lulu: He's a patient. Elizabeth: What? What's wrong with him? Lulu: Well, it could be nothing. Elizabeth: Then why did you bring him in? Lulu: Because Lucky called from Ireland and had this feeling that Aiden needed medical attention. Elizabeth: Are you kidding me? Lulu: No. He was very adamant about it. Elizabeth: [Sighs] Oh. [Sighs] This--you know what this is? This is Lucky's guilt talking. He feels so bad that he just up and left his kids, he needs to figure out a way to... Lulu: Well, Elizabeth... Elizabeth: ...To still care for them. Elizabeth: There might actually be something wrong with Aiden. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: You want a drink? Or maybe you've already had one or five. No. On second thought, you brought Aiden into the hospital stone-cold sober. Luke: Thinking the best of me is a losing proposition, Tracy. You should know that better than anybody. Tracy: Why were you at Elizabeth's? Did you know Lulu was gonna be there? Luke: No, that was a complete surprise. Tracy: So, you went to see Elizabeth and presumably Aiden. Luke: I was curious. I wanted to see the boy. See if it looked like there might be hope for a future for the Spencers there. Tracy: How about hope for you? Luke: I gave up on that a long time ago. But not on Aiden. Tracy: Aiden is your flesh and blood. Luke: Is that why you pushed so hard for me to go see him? Or was it because you had hoped that he would give me incentive to stay around? Tracy: I thought you should know you have a grandson. What you choose to do with that information is your business. Luke: Did you think I was gonna have some kind of a--an Epiphany, a miracle moment where I went, "wow, guess what. I'm a family man." Tracy: Stop it! You are not beyond redemption as much as you pretend you are. Luke: I don't want redemption. Tracy: What do you want, Luke? Why did you come back? So that you can turn around and leave--leave us all in the lurch just to prove you have a purpose? Luke: And that's the good news. Tracy: [Sighs] Luke...you've been the best time any of us have ever had. And you have also come through for each and every one of us in extraordinary ways. Luke: You're as bad as the kids, putting all these expectations, all these exhortations on me. Tracy: [Laughs] You can't live up to the legend. Luke: Oh, that died with Jake in a spectacular fashion. Tracy: It did not. I loved you for a reason. And I know you in ways you refuse to know yourself. Luke: [Scoffs] I can't argue with that. Tracy: [Sighs] Luke, if you...want to fall into a bottle...if you want to leave me, if you want to turn your back on your family, so be it. But let me just remind you...that you went to see your grandson because you cared, not because anybody made you. Luke: No one can make me do anything. Tracy: No kidding. That's exactly my point. You care about your son. You care about your grandson. And the next time...you reach for the bottle...why don't you think about that? [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: I want a CBC with differential and send the bone-marrow aspiration to pathology. Robin: You're thinking leukemia? Maggie: No, I'm pretty sure that's not what it is, but we do need to rule it out. Robin: Aiden has another bruise on his left calf. Maggie: How fast can pathology get results? Robin: [Sighs] They're really backed up. Maggie: With what at this time of night? Robin: I'll see if I can get the results by early tomorrow. Maggie: The sooner, the better. Robin: Yeah, do me a favor. Don't go wandering the halls, looking for other rules to break. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Um, you have an IV in your arm. I don't think you should be getting out of bed. Monica: What's going on here? Elizabeth: Aiden's here. He's in the ER. Monica: I know he is. Elizabeth: You know? Then what's wrong with him? Monica: Well, we're not sure. Elizabeth: Well, tell me something. What are his symptoms? Monica: We're running a blood panel right now, and we'll let you know when we get the results. Elizabeth: I need to be with him. Lulu: Well, Lucky's on his way home, so he'll be able to be with Aiden. Elizabeth: No, no, no, no. H-he needs me. As a mother, you understand that, right? Monica: Uh, don't--don't play the mother card with me. Elizabeth: What? Oh, my God, are you still angry over Jake? Monica: Uh, yes, I am, but I am not using my grief as an excuse to latch onto a married man. Elizabeth: How dare you. I will be grieving for the loss of my son every day for the rest of my life. You of all people should understand how that feels. Monica: Well, it isn't the first time that you have been a victim for Jason. Elizabeth: Monica, it was the fever! Monica: I'm just saying that he is now married to Sam. Don't get in the way. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: I'm not gonna join a group of strangers I have nothing in common with. Jason: Well, y-you do have something in common. Sam: Where--where did you even get this? Jason: [Sighs] At the hospital. Sam, I don't know what to do. I thought I could help you get past-- Sam: I will get past it on my own, Jason. The last thing I need to do is sit around a bunch of women and listen to their horror stories. Jason: Sam, what happened-- Sam: I don't remember it, Jason! I've imagined the worst, but I don't have a violent, awful story to tell, and it's not gonna help me to sit around a bunch of women and listen to their violent, awful stories! It's just gonna make me feel worse. I know myself. I'm gonna listen to their stories, and then this horror is just gonna go on and on. Does that make sense to you? Do you understand why I can't do this? I think I need to be alone for a while. I had enough of feeling embarrassed about my skin. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Much better. If I'm going to be indignant, I might as well look good while I'm doing it. Matt: Sorry about your birthday. Maxie: You should be. Matt: Um... Maxie: [Clears throat] Matt: I had made plans. You know, I-I just--I got sidetracked. Maxie: With Elizabeth? Matt: Yes, who had almost drowned and was suffering life-threatening complications. Maxie: So you thought, "oh, you know what? I know what will cheer her up. I will buy her a lovely, expensive birthday present." And then you got her a gorgeous bracelet. Matt: It was actually your birthday present, okay? But when you refused to acknowledge that I was staying at the hospital to treat Elizabeth-- Maxie: You gave Elizabeth my birthday present? And that little snake just went along with it. Matt: It was--it was my idea. It was--that was me. Maxie: Okay. So, where's my bracelet? Matt: I thought it'd be better if we could just start from scratch. Maxie: [Sighs] Convince me. Matt: I'm sorry. Despite everything that was going on, I should have made time to call you to let you know that I was thinking about you. Because I was. And then I could have told you about all the plans that I had made because I did. Maxie: Mm-hmm. Go on. Matt: [Laughs] Look, t-there's a lot that we have to talk about. There's...just a lot that we should be clear on if we're gonna stay together. Maxie: You want to? Matt: I-I think I do, yeah. [Sputters] Don't you? Maxie: Mm, if you're kind and considerate and nice. Matt: Okay, I-I think I can manage those things, but you do realize that is a two-way street there, right? Maxie: Hey, don't get sidetracked here. You're the one begging for forgiveness, so beg. Matt: Right. Right, sorry. Sorry. Okay. I...I just want to make tonight about making up for missing your birthday. That's all. I mean, that's what the roses were supposed to do. You know, that was supposed to be the start. Maxie: Yeah, well, a start implies that there is something that follows. Matt: There is--something I know you really want. Maxie: Ooh, will this something that I really want be decorating my wrist or my neck or my ears? Matt: No, no, none--none of those. Maxie: Okay, so it's not a gift. Or is it? Hmm. Ooh, that trip to France that I promised Lulu and Dante and they didn't go? Matt: Nope. Maxie: Hmm. Matt: Remember that magazine article that you wanted to do--The Woman Behind the Man? I'm in. Maxie: [Exhales sharply] Really? Are you serious? Matt: I'm in. Maxie: Okay. You just saved my job, and you saved my whole life. Thank you! Thank you, thank you, thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Oh, uh, how is the kid? Robin: Uh, Aiden's presenting with more bruising. Tracy: How does that happen? Robin: We put a rush on the tests, but we won't have any real results till we get those back. Luke: Well, that doesn't sound good. Robin: Put it this way--you may have saved him by bringing him in when you did. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: You know what's wrong with Aiden, don't you? Maggie: I'm pretty sure. I just need the results to confirm it. Steve: I stopped by the lab. They'll have the results in the morning. Maggie: I'd like to move that up. Steve: It's that critical? Maggie: If I'm right, we don't have time to waste. [SCENE_BREAK] Elizabeth: No, I'm okay. Aiden. Hi, baby. It's your mommy. I'm so sorry you're in here. The doctors are gonna make you better, though. And guess what. Your daddy's coming home. So everything is gonna be okay. I'm gonna make sure of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: You okay? Monica: I, uh...I should apologize to Elizabeth. Lulu: Well, you lost Jake, too, so... Monica: Lost Jake. There's a couple I've lost, I guess. I don't know. It was silly of me, but when Jason had his surgery, I just hoped-- Lulu: That he would come back as the old Jason. Monica: Yeah. I know, and...I've tried to make it okay, but the truth is, we're never gonna know how that surgery is gonna affect Jason long-term. It doesn't matter what I wish for. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: W-what does--what does that mean, "alone"? Sam: I love you. But I need some time. Jason: Okay. If you want to talk, we can talk. If you want to be quiet, we can just be quiet. That's fine. Sam: [Sighs] Jason. I-I don't--I don't know how to explain this. Jason: You--you don't have to explain anything to me. Sam: You are not responsible for what Franco did. Jason: I didn't stop him. Sam: I know how much pain you're in. Jason: I-I wasn't Franco's victim, Sam. Sam: Yes, you are. Just in a different way, and this is why I need...some time alone, because when I look into your eyes, I can see how much pain you're in, and I just want to hold you...and be able to help you get through this. But I can't do that right now. I need to figure out how I can help myself first. Jason: Okay, if that's what you need.

He gives her the sexual abuse survival brochure he picked up at the hospital

Lucy: Aaron? Bud: Hey, kid. Not bad. Not bad at all. Dusty: Lookin' good, kid. Aaron: Thanks a lot. Tony: Lucky punch. How about we go a couple more rounds? Aaron: All right. Bring it on, baby. Come on. Dusty: I think we saw enough. Tony, good luck to you. Aaron: Dus, what about me? Dusty: I think you got chops. Take a shower, we'll talk. Bud: Hey. Tell Vinny to give you a rubdown on the house, huh? Now that's the kid I was telling you about. Dusty: I know him. He works for me at my club. I can't believe it. Bud: Oh, small world. Lucy: Dusty? Dusty: Yes, baby? Lucy: I forgot to mention. Aaron is off limits. Don't even think about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I don't know you. Do I? Dominic: I never pegged Rose D'Angelo for a poser. The Rosie I knew would never turn her back on a friend. Rose: You don't understand. I'm not -- Craig: She's not used to running into people she knows here in Oakdale. Are you, Rosie? Dominic: How do you two know each other? Craig: Oh, here and there. This and that. Dominic wants to be a partner at Metro. He's buying out Dusty Donovan. Dominic: Nothing's written in stone. What I want to know is why you treatin' your old pals like they're poison? I hope it's not 'cause of what happened the last time we went out. Rosie: What? Dominic: I'm sorry, Rosie, my hands getting a little busy at Bally's, but can you blame me? I mean, you were hotter than hell that night, right? Craig: Why don't I leave you two alone to --? Lily: No! Yes -- I recognize you. Just that, I don't want to butt in on your curvaceous date over there. And she better be careful, if she sits too close to that candle, those things are gonna melt. Dominic: Oh, she's all right. You got plans tonight? Lily: You got any ideas? Dominic: Like you wouldn't believe. Let me see if I can tie up a few loose ends and we'll see what develops. Lily: Oh. Dominic: You don't mind? Craig: Not at all. Dominic: I shall return. Craig: Thank you, Lily. I've been trying for weeks to figure out what this guy has got going with Dusty. And now in just a couple of drinks, you're gonna find out everything -- Lily: No way, Craig. Craig: It's the only way. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: If Nikki finds these, she's gonna kill me. Look at me. Why am I acting like the other woman expecting the jealous wife to rush through the door? It's not like we did anything wrong. Mike: Not a thing. Jennifer: So why do I feel so terrible about her finding us? Mike: I don't know. Why? Jennifer: I was hoping you would know. [SCENE_BREAK] Jordan: Hey. Are you sure there's nothing I can say to stop you from doing this? Nikki: Hey, you want to find out what's going on between Mike and Jennifer as much as I do. Look, if you don't want to go through with this, go wait in the car. A good cop does not give up until she gets her man. Nobody's making a fool out of me. Jordan: Well, then stop acting like one. [SCENE_BREAK] Rosanna: Do we have everything? Carly: Yeah, I think so. I'm just so glad the sitter can stay overnight. If we leave now, we might be able to find Jack by morning. Rosanna: Oh, Carly, it's so great to see you hopeful again. Carly: Yeah. I feel like I've been one step behind the last couple of weeks. Like the universe has been conspiring against us. But when that sketch practically flew into my arms today at the pond. Rosanna: That was a sign. That was a sign. And that woman from the water park showing up here and leaving that pen? Carly: Yeah. Rosanna: That was more than a sign. That was a road map. Carly: St. Genevieve hospital. That's where we start our search. And, you know, this might take a little bit longer than we think, so if you want to back out, you can. I won't mind. I can't do it alone. Rosanna: What?! No. Never. Wherever this adventure takes us, we'll go there together. Carly: Good. We're going to bring Jack home, Rosanna. We're not coming back without him. [SCENE_BREAK] Nadine: Julia? I heard a nasty rumor about you, young lady. Julia: What? What? What do you mean? Nadine: You thought I wouldn't find out? Julia: What? Nadine: You're leaving St. Genevieve without even telling me. Julia: Oh, Nadine, I'm so sorry, you know? It was just -- it was really sudden. I got a wonderful offer from a hospital in Nashville. It was just too good -- Nadine: Nashville? Really? Julia: Yeah. It's, um, a good place to raise kids. They have a lot of opportunities. You know, they have museums and sports and things like that. Nadine: Between the two of us, I've been thinking about getting out of this place myself. Which hospital? Julia? Hey, what's wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Nadine: Julia? Julia: Uh. Nadine: You were telling me the name of that hospital in Nashville? Julia: Ye, excuse me for just a minute. Hey, Greta, I just -- listen, okay? I'm sorry, if I sounded defensive at all before, I apologize. I want to make something very clear to you, as soon as Jack and I get settled, the first priority is going to be to find a therapist and resolve any remaining, residual, you know, issues. Greta: Well, I hope you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: Where the -- oh. It's so cold. This isn't my coat. This is a woman's coat. Why am I wearing -- that's all I'm wearing is a -- ahhh, Nikki, Nikki, Nikki, Nikki -- we finally -- oh, no, the pond. You idiot. The pond -- my clothes were stolen. I'm gonna free -- freeze. I need some heat here. Jordan was there, you moron. Where is he? Where is -- where is everybody? Hey! Hey, somebody! Where is everybody? [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: I'm staying, all right. I'm the one who led here on, I should stay and explain things. Jennifer: No, no, no. You'll make things worse. Just -- here, go home. Mike: What about her hearing me? Jennifer: I'll handle everything, okay. She's a cop, she's suspicious. The last thing that Nikki needs is to see the two of us together. Nikki: Really? Why's that, sis? Jennifer: What, you send for back-up? Nikki: No need to explain. We're all adults here, right? Missed a button. I've seen enough. Let's go. Jennifer: No, no, no, no. Nikki: Don't put your hands on a cop! Jennifer: I didn't. I put my hands on my sister! And either we need to hash this out here, or you might as well arrest me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I cannot pretend to be Rose. Craig: Just have a conversation with the guy, that's all. A drink at the bar. Lily: Are you -- what's the matter with you? Everybody knows me here. Someone will tell Holden and he'll ship me off to the funny farm. Craig: Yeah, you do have a point there. Lily: Thank you, for understanding. Craig: You're gonna have to take him back to the guest house. Lily: Are you out of your mind? Really? Craig: I'll be outside the entire time, all right? No harm is gonna come to you. Oh, come on, Lily. I'm worried sick about Lucy. All right, she refused to see what kind of a deviant Dusty is and if I can find out what kind of scheme he's got going this time, maybe she'll come to her senses. Okay? She will realize she's thrown her future away, she'll regret having postponed her education. Oh, who am I fooling? She's under his thumb. It's probably too late to get to her anyway. I've lost her for good this time. Dominic: Turns out I'm free all night. Lily: Oh. Dominic: Care to share a drink? Talk about old times? At least give me a chance to make up for the night at Bally's when you had to slug me in the jaw. Lily: Hmm. Dominic: I'll show you what a gentleman I can be. Lily: Don't be too much of a gentleman, I wouldn't recognize you. Dominic: You don't mind if I borrow your date? Craig: Oh, no, no. Far be it from me to come between two old friends. Dominic: Come on, let's grab a table, have a drink. Lily: Or we could go back to my place. Dominic: Yeah? Lily: Yeah. Let me just get out of these uptight clothes and get into something more comfortable. Dominic: You know, I was wondering about the get-up. Lily: Yes, this is -- I have a job. It's called business attire. Craig: She's a hostess at Metro. Not full-time, just part-time. Dominic: Whatever. No matter what you wear, you look like a million bucks before taxes, baby. Lily: Awww, you always said the sweetest things. Dominic: Shall we? Lily: Let me -- I'm gonna go and change my clothes, straighten up a bit, and I'll meet you there. Dominic: Where? Lily: Craig will give you directions. Dominic: All right, I'll see you soon. Lily: I'll be waiting. Dominic: I hope you weren't expecting a silent partner at Metro, Montgomery. 'Cause I'm gonna be around a lot. [SCENE_BREAK] Julia: Jack? Jack, where are you? Jack: Where else would I be? Julia: Hey. Jack: Hey. Julia: I missed you, so much. Jack: I missed you, too. Hey, check this out. I'm legal. Julia: You got a driver's license? Jack: Yeah, you're looking at Jack Jackson of Louisville, Kentucky. Julia: That is terrific. Jack: Now we don't have to worry about the running into the cops on the way to our new life. Julia: Oh, that's great, babe. That's so great. Listen, what can I do to help you out here? To get us moving? Jack: I was just out the door to the grocery store to get boxes. Julia: Ahh, no. No, no, no. Don't do that. We don't have that much room in the car anyway. Why don't you just stay here with me, okay? Help me pack. Jack: All right. Julia: Promise? Jack: You're the boss. Yeah. I wouldn't think about going anywhere without you. And that is a promise. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: What are they trying to do? Freeze me to death? Hmm? In the B.R.O. Garage? Great. B.R.O. -- Fabric. Fabric -- they'll have something in my size. Something -- warm and -- oh, man. And soft. Oh, that is great. Great. Come on, now. No. [Alarm sounds] Hey! Oh, that's fine! Just what I needed. Thank you, so much! Cop: Step away from the car and freeze! Henry: Too late -- already frozen. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: So, you saw the boiler room, interrogated the witnesses. Do we need affidavits to prove there actually was an explosion down there? Nikki: I get it. Mike saved the day. Jennifer: Okay, see. There -- there's no big conspiracy. Jordan: I told you there was a logical explanation. Jennifer: Nikki, can I talk to you, just the two of us? Mike: If you don't mind, I'd like to talk to Nikki first. I need to explain some things. Nikki: No, you don't need to -- Mike: No, I want to. Jennifer: Hey, you know what, use my office. Mike: Thanks. Come on, after you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: Thanks for coming out and showing you're stuff. Tony: Thanks, man. Dusty: Good luck to ya. Bud: So? What about that Snyder kid? He's got some good moves. Dusty: I'll think about it. Lucy: That other boxer took it pretty hard. Dusty: We got to talk about Aaron. Lucy: There's nothing to talk about. Dusty: Did you see what he did to that kid? Lucy: Dusty, it's Aaron. He's my friend. I don't want to see him get hurt. Dusty: Neither do I, all right? This might be a good opportunity for him to make a lot of money. Lucy: He's not a professional. Dusty: But he'll get some. He'll get experience, exposure. I'm telling you, there's good money. Lucy: We don't know what Dominic's guy looks like or punches like. Let somebody else make Rafael look good. Anybody but Aaron. Dusty: All right, maybe you're right. Might get complicated. I'll see you later. I'll meet you at the Lakeview. Okay? I won't be long. Hey. Aaron: Well? What'd you think? Dusty: I think you're good. But I gotta pass. Aaron: Do I get to know why? Dusty: It's not the right time. Aaron: Dusty, I boxed for years in Seattle. I know my way around the ring. I'll -- just give me a coach. Give me a chance and I'll show you that -- Dusty: Come on, Aaron. It's not gonna happen. Let it go, all right? Aaron: It's because of Lucy and me. Right? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock at the door] Lily: I know you'll forgive me for this, Rose. I love you. Hey, you must've busted the speed limit to get over here so fast. Dominic: Not hard in a town like this. For you. I'd break every law in the book. Lily: Oh, I'd forgotten what a bad boy you can be. Dominic: Aww, come on, I'm a pussycat. This is for you. Lily: Rose, my favorite. Dominic: The wine won't be the only thing blushing tonight. Lily: How did you remember? Dominic: How could I forget? [SCENE_BREAK] Julia: What we want, what we love, what we can't replace. That's it. Jack: I understand that, but J.J.'s gonna freak out if we don't bring some of these video games. And the checker board set. I don't know what he's gonna do if he can't school me everyday. Julia: Okay, good, thank you. Jack: Hey. When you went to pick up your check did you run into Les or something? Julia: No. I would've told you. I'm just overwhelmed, babe. You know? Change -- is scary. Jack: Unless you wake up one morning with a new life and no memory of the past. Julia: You know what, we're not all so lucky as you. Jack: Mmm. Julia: You better knock it off or we are never gonna finish packing. Jack: I'm going. I'm gone. I go. Julia: I hope this woman Carly can understand that Jack really does have a new life now. With people who love and care about him more than she could ever know. It's not wrong. It's not wrong to move on. She did it. I can promise her one thing -- I'm gonna keep that man happy for the rest of my life. [Knock at the door] Hey, Frank. What brings you by? Frank: This brings me by. You've got some explaining to do, my friend. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Small town hospitals sure are quiet. Rosanna: Hmm. Do you have the flyer? Carly: Yeah. Yeah, it's right here. Hi, I'm hoping you can help me. Do you recognize this woman? Nurse: Sure, that's Julia. Carly: Julia? Are you sure? Nurse: She's a nurse here. At least she was. She resigned today. Rosanna: Did she give a reason why? Nurse: She's moving out of state. Carly: Could I get an address for her? Nurse: I'm not allowed to give out that kind of information. Carly: Tell me! You tell me right now or I will make you wish you had! Nurse: What is your problem, lady? Carly: Where does she live? Nurse: Let me go! Carly: Tell me! Nurse: Security! Rosanna: Come on, you have got to calm down! Nurse: Security! Carly: Don't you get it? Doesn't any of this sound a little familiar to you? The woman's name is Julia. She has a son whose name is J.J. Rosanna: It can't be. Carly: Why not? I don't know if she's had plastic surgery, or if this woman is working for Julia, or with her -- but Julia Lindsey has something to do with Jack being gone. Rosanna: You don't know that. Carly: It's just a coincidence? Rosanna: Yes, possibly. Carly: Whatever it is, I've gotta find him before she leaves town with him. If I don't -- I could lose him forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Announcer: Coming up on "As the World Turns" -- Carly: Julia Larrabee -- I've got a name, and I've got an address. Jack: Is it your ex you're scared of? Whatever it is, you need to tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What are you looking at? Rosanna: Carly, go, quick. Before the nurse comes back. Look, the files. Nurse: There were two of them, officer. Two women in their 30s, both blonde. Carly: I can't get tossed out of here until I find out more about Julia. Rosanna: I know, I know. Leave it to me. Ahh -- duck. Duck. Nurse: And when I told them I was getting security, they still wouldn't -- oh, my – [SCENE_BREAK] Julia: Frank, it's my ex-husband. Les had these put up all over the place. I mean -- Frank: You know, sweetheart, a cop brought this by my place for me today, not your ex. Julia: Right. Because ever since Les found out I was leaving town he has the police trying to help him find out where I'm going. Frank: The guy knows you remarried. Julia: And ever since, he's been trying to take J.J. away from me. I am not gonna let him do to -- I'm not gonna let him do to my son what he did to me. Did I ever tell you about my ex-husband, Frank? Huh? Did I ever tell you what he did to me? You want to hear, or do you just want to see the scars? Hmm? Frank: So why don't you just tell Jack. Why don't you let him help you? Julia: Because Jack will go crazy. He'll go after Les. And I don't -- I don't want him to get into a fight. I don't want anybody to get hurt, Frank. I just want to leave. I want to pick up and go someplace else and I want to be happy and I want to be free. Okay? Is that so much to ask? Jack: Julia, I found that -- that action figure -- Frank? Frank: Hey. Jack: What are you doing here? Frank: Well, I -- I -- I just came back to see if you guys needed anything. Boxes, you know -- Julia: Frank, thank you for all of your help. We won't forget you. Jack: We have everything we need. Frank: Yeah, sure. Good luck to both of you. Jack: Thanks, Frank. Julia: Hey. Jack: Hey. Julia: Think we can get out of here in about an hour or so? Jack: We can sure as hell try. Julia: Let's try. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: As far as you and Lucy are concerned -- that's history. That's a dead issue, right? Aaron: Then what's the problem? Dusty: It's not personal. You understand me? This fight's gotta go down without a hitch. And I would feel more comfortable if I was putting my energy behind someone more experienced. Aaron: I am experienced. I told you, Dusty, back in Seattle I -- I fought -- Dusty: No hard feelings, okay? Shake my hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Oh, Dominic -- that is some greeting. Whoa, easy! Easy, tiger. We've got all night. Dominic: I was hoping you'd say that. Lily: Ah, ah, ah! You don't want to revisit that right hook, do ya? Dominic: Oh, hey, I got flashbacks. Lily: Good. Could you do the honors? I'm all thumbs. Dominic: Anything for you kid. Lily: Anything? I like the way that sounds. So what is this I hear about you buying in to Metro? Dominic: Yeah, an old friend of mine, Dusty Donovan. Lily: Right. Dominic: He might be selling me his share. If things work out, you know? Lily: If? Dominic: It all depends on this other deal we've got cooking. Lily: Yeah? Dominic: You remember that night we hit that lucky streak at Bally's? Lily: Oh? How could I forget that? Dominic: Oh, man. I'll tell ya, they caught me palming those cards I coulda spent the night in the pokey. It's a good thing that pit boss -- I fenced some stuff for him the week before. Lily: Well, that's funny. My heart was beating so fast, I thought I was gonna die! Dominic: I wouldn't let anything happen to my rose. Lily: Oh, hey. Look at that. You been working out. Dominic: I gotta stay in shape. Lily: Yes, very nice. This too? Right here. Dominic: Not bad? Lily: Not bad. With those guns you should be in the ring. Dominic: Flattery's going to get you everywhere, young lady. Lily: Speaking of which -- something about this -- boxing thing you got going on with Donovan, too? Dominic: Yeah, it's a showcase for this hot, young fighter that I manage. Lily: Hmm? Fighting? It's kind of a iffy business, isn't it? Dominic: Yeah, I've found a way to -- limit my liability. Lily: Is it legal? Dominic: Let's just say I got it covered. Lily: What's in it for you? Dominic: One-way ticket to easy street. Lily: Oh, yeah? The guy must be pretty good if you're so confident. Dominic: He's the best. He's gonna drop his opponent in the first few rounds and I'll be sitting pretty. Lily: Really? What are you, Kreskin? You can't call who's gonna win a fight. Dominic: I can. Donovan's guy's gonna go down like a ton of bricks and I'm gonna walk away with big bank. Can you keep a secret? Lily: You know me. Dominic: It's all in the bag, baby. Bet on Rafael Ortega. The kid's a winner. Lily: Who's he fighting? Dominic: A loser to be determined at a later date. Lily: You haven't changed have you? You always got an angle. Dominic: There's nothing wrong with a guy who knows what he wants, is there? Lily: No. Dominic: I don't like to lose, Rosie. And I don't like to take no for an answer. [Cell phone rings] Lily: You better answer that. It might be important. Dominic: Don't move. Lily: Okay. Dominic: Where'd I put this thing? Yeah. Bud: Hey, it's Bud. Down at the gym. Dominic: I'm kind of in the middle of something here, pal. Bud: Yeah, well so am I. And if you're smart you're gonna haul it down here now. Dominic: What's going on? Bud: I got the perfect -- the perfect pigeon to fight Rafael. He's here right now. He's got a nasty right cross. He's quick on his feet. He's got fast hands and he's got some power. Dominic: Make sure Donovan sees him. Bud: Yeah, he did. But he's walking away. I just told him, you know, he's passin' up a great opportunity. Dominic: Is Donovan still there? Bud: Yeah, the fighter is too. Dominic: All right, make sure he doesn't leave until I talk to 'em. I'm on my way. Lily: You're leaving already? Dominic: Yeah, you know how it is. Duty calls. Lily: You want to stick around, get reacquainted? Dominic: I'll be back, toots. You can count on that. [Lily laughs] Craig: So, what'd he say? Lily: I was -- it was amazing. I was brilliant! I was on fire! Craig: He bought you as Rose? Lily: I bought me hook, line and sinker. He said I hadn't changed a bit. It was incredible. It was exhilarating. It was -- it was -- fun. Craig: So, what did he say? Lily: What didn't he say? All I had to do was flash a little, you know -- and he was singing like a canary. It was so much fun. When can we do it again? [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: The bottom line is, I am not some streaking carjacker. Police officer: You're just an honest naked guy, breaking into a car. Henry: Technically, I'm breaking back into the car. Police officer: Too bad for you, this is a cop's car. Henry: I know that. It's Nikki Munson's car. She was my date. All right? She's an old friend of the family. Why don't you just call her, she'll verify everything. Cop: We'll call her from the station. Henry: My date isn't over yet, I still have more time. Cop: Sorry, hot stuff, your time's up. Henry: No, please, you can't take me away like this. You have no idea what I have been through to get here. Please, please don't do this. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: I wonder how long it'll take Mike to get through to Nikki. Jordan: Well, when once she gets an idea in her head, there's no convincing her otherwise. Family trait? Jennifer: If you're referring to my reaction to your affair with Rosanna. Jordan: No, actually, I was referring to you starting your own company. Congratulations again, Jen. Jennifer: Thanks. Question? Why are you here? Jordan: I drove over here with Nikki. Jennifer: No, I mean in Oakdale. Why did you decide to stay? Jordan: Well, like I told you at the Lakeview, I accepted a position at Worldwide. Jennifer: Oh, that's right. I forgot. I guess I'm just surprised that Lucinda hired you. How'd you swing that? Jordan: Hard work and determination, same way most people get their jobs. Tell Nikki I went out to get some fresh air. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Don't blame your sister, okay? This is all my fault. I thought if I told you that we could go out as friends -- Nikki: I know what you thought. Mike: I still want to get to know you. Nikki: Right. Mike: Seriously. You think we could be friends? Real friends? Nikki: Anything's possible. Wow, looks like you worked real hard to rip through those jeans. Mike: Yeah, funny you should mention that. Jennifer: Hey, sorry. Sorry. I just -- I need to get a few things, and then the office is yours. Nikki: Looks like all play and no work makes Mike and Jen little fibbers. Jennifer: Oh, wait, wait, wait. It's not what you think. Mike: We can explain. Jennifer: Mike ripped his jeans while he was working on the boiler. And I was inspired. Nikki: Yeah, I bet. Jennifer: No, no, to design a new line. And so he modeled for me. Nikki: Was this during the emergency of the exploding boiler? Jennifer: You don't believe me? Nikki: Hey, what's not to believe? My night was circling the drain, you got your heater fixed and a brand new clothing line -- all in an amazing stroke of pure coincidence. I'm glad that my loss was your gain. [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: This the kid? Bud: Yeah, he's young, but he's got skills, I'm telling you. Dominic: So what's the problem? Why didn't Donovan sign him? Bud: Well, why don't you ask that nice little piece of arm candy that he hangs out with. Because something tells me that she talked him out of it. Dominic: I hear the kid put on a real good show tonight. Want to tell me why you didn't sign him? Lily: Your friend Dominic can see the future. He already knows who is gonna win that boxing match. Lily: Dusty's fighter will not win. Craig: What a surprise, the fight is fixed. Lily: More like weighted, as I can see. They're stacking the odds in their favor. Apparently a lot of people are gonna win a lot of money. Craig: Ah. And you got all this out of him in under an hour? Lily: Any longer, he would have been drawing me diagrams. Craig: Yeah, any artwork I would've broken that door down. Lily: Oh, he's a pussycat. And I'm catnip. Oh, you have no idea how much power rose has over that guy. Craig: Oh, I would believe that. I know her sister. Lily: Oh, he didn't dish out anything I couldn't handle. Craig: Well, I'm just glad it didn't come to any handling. Oh, but once again, you've gone above and beyond. Lily: You know I love Lucy. I'd do anything for her. So when do I get to talk to Dominic again? Tomorrow, is that too soon? Craig: Oh, no, I think once is enough for me. And if Holden ever found out -- Lily: Oh, come on. No, it's fine. It'll be our little secret. Craig: All right, thank you, Lily. Lily: Oh. Party pooper. That's all right, Rose. We'll get the scoop. Dominic won't know what hit him. [SCENE_BREAK] Nurse: Are you all right, Miss? Rosanna: Oh, my cousin -- she hit me from behind. Nurse: The other one I was telling you about. Rosanna: She didn't mean it. She does crazy things sometimes when she doesn't take her pills. Nurse: Did you lose consciousness? Rosanna: I think so. Is that bad? Nurse: Help me get her to an examination room? Security guard: Sure thing. Carly: Hello. Julia Larrabee -- I've got a name, and I've got an address. Rosanna? Rosanna? Rosanna: Did you get it? Carly: Let's go. Nurse: You can't leave. You need x-rays, and your cousin clearly needs psychiatric attention. Rosanna: We're feeling so much better now. Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So that's it? Julia: I think so. I don't know, I'm gonna call Kayley. I'm gonna tell her to take the gerbils, whatever else she wants or needs and donate the rest to the Salvation Army. Jack: Honey, are you okay about this? I mean, leaving so much behind? Julia: It's not like it's the first time I've done it, Jack. I mean, J.J. and I -- we left El Paso with barely the shirts on our backs. Jack: It's different now. You're not running away. No one's chasing you. Julia: Still, it's not a bad feeling. It's like clearing out the clutter, you know? It's like starting fresh. Jack: Yeah. Imagine amnesia, talk about starting fresh. Julia: No, no, no, we're not taking that. That's trash. Jack: Uh -- you gotta relax. Now I don't want to bug you, you sure you're okay? Julia: I'm fine. I'm sorry. I guess I'm just -- I get nervous before I travel. Jack: Yeah, honey, there's nothing that you can say that's gonna change how much I love you. Julia: I love you, Jack. So much. Jack: Then let's get it out in the open. If you're still scared about this pit bull Greta Williams -- or is it your ex you're scared of? Whatever it is, you need to tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Julia: I'm not scared, exactly, I'm -- I'm stressed. I know that moving was my idea, but they say that it's the second most stressful thing a person can do in their life, next to losing a loved one. Jack: And that's it? Julia: And that and, you know, maybe running into Greta Williams at the hospital today. I'm afraid that -- I'm afraid that she's gonna call the police if we don't give her answers the she's looking for. Jack: I meant what I said. No one's gonna come between us, I'll make sure of it. Including the authorities. And, hey, you're running with a rebel now. I got my fake I.D. and everything. Julia: Jack, come on, don't joke. Jack: Hey, I can joke because there's nothing in this world -- there's nothing this world can throw at us that we can't handle as long as we're together. Forget about Greta Williams, forget about Les swooping in trying to take J.J. It's not gonna happen. Julia: How do you know? Jack: Because I would die for you and J.J. That's how. Julia: I love you so much, Jack. I didn't even know that they made men like you outside of fairy tales. Jack: Hey, I'm not perfect, but I'm all yours. Julia: I don't know what I'd do without you, baby. Jack: Well, you're not getting rid of me. So what's it going to take -- what's it gonna take for you to trust that you're safe, to say this is forever. Julia: Listen to me, okay? If I'm ever really selfish, you know, or greedy -- I want you to understand something. It's just because I love you so much. It's only because of that, Jack. Jack: I love you, too, goofball. Julia: Don't let me go, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Listen, bud said flat-out that this kid's the perfect guy for my boxer. Dusty: Bud? Dominic: And you let him go? Dusty: Bud doesn't know what he's talking about. Aaron Snyder -- he's totally wrong for this, trust me. Dominic: Yeah. Well, I hear he's perfect. He's got skills, he's got stamina and he's hungry. Make the deal. Dusty: No. Can't happen. Dominic: I don't believe in can't. Look, just sign this kid tonight or you can keep your bar, and you and your little girlfriend can rot in Oakdale for all I care. You understand me? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I miss you, Rose. It's fun pretending to be you. You're always in control, always knew what to say. Oh, I wish I could do it more often. Holden? What are you doing here? Holden: I was just about to ask you the same thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: This is it. This is Julia's house. [Knock at the door] Oh, come on. Oh, come on. This can't be happening. She's gotta be here. [Knock at the door] Hello! Hello, is anybody in there? [Knock at the door] Jack? Jack? Jack Snyder, are you there? It's Carly, it's your wife. Please, please, somebody open the door. [Knock at the door] Jack, Jack, are you there? Jack, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Next week on "As the World Turns" -- Rosanna: Carly, maybe I'll go around back, okay? Dusty: You okay?

Carly finds Julia's house and pounds on the door, a mysterious hand going to answer it

Trent: Give me a beer. Pete: Sure. Trent: Nicole, I'm surprised you answered your phone. Wise choice. I need you to meet me at the pub. No, I'm -- I'm not asking you, sweetheart. I'm telling you. Unless you would like me to speak to Victor and risk losing everything you've worked so hard to achieve. No, I didn't think so. Oh, one more thing. Be sure to bring your checkbook. I've got some important business to tend to. Trent Robbins. Yeah. Listen, I want to cover the spread on the Chicago/Tampa Bay Game -- $500. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Oh, I never thought I'd be so excited to see the Brady Pub. Max: Oh, yeah. I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to one of those American cheeseburgers with the onions and the pickles -- the works. Stephanie: And French fries. Max: Uh, don't you mean pommes frites? Stephanie: Look at that. You did pick up the language. Très bien. Max: Merci. No, but, um...before we go in, I just want to say thanks. Stephanie: For what? Max: For helping me find my sister. I know I totally derailed your summer, and I'm sorry. Stephanie: Are you kidding? Two months in France with the man that I love? I couldn't think of a better summer. Max: Me neither. Stephanie: Although I could have done without the whole jail thing and Nick being shot and Melanie almost -- Max: Yeah, I-I could have done without all that, too. But, look, it's over. And we're here. Think of the stories you could tell your grandkids. Stephanie: Yeah, but I don't want to talk about that right now. I want to eat, so... Max: I got this. [Grunts] Stephanie: On second thought, let's go back to the apartment so I can drop off all my stuff. Max: What? We're already here. Stephanie: We'll come right back. It'll take two seconds. Max: Isn't this convenient? Stephanie: Max, please, let's not do this, okay? We just got home. We can deal with Trent tomorrow, all right? Please? Don't do anything you're gonna regret. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door slams] Stephanie: Papa, I need your help. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Hey, Dad. I'm back! [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: [Chuckles] Well...how are you two doing? Kelsey: Hey, Theo, look. Daddy's home. Abe: Hey. Hey, big guy. Yeah. [Chuckles] Kelsey: You must have gotten off work early. Abe: So, how was he, huh? Kelsey: He was terrific. He loves this new color game. Abe: Well, great. Hey, you love playing with Kelsey, huh, don't you? [Chuckles] Hey, Kelsey... look, I want to thank you for everything. Kelsey: Any time. I love hanging with Theo. Abe: Here you go. Kelsey: We're still on for next week, right? Abe: Uh, let me get back to you on that, all right? Kelsey: Sure. Oh, I almost forgot. Mark wanted me to give this to you. It's the evaluation from his last appointment. Abe: Great, great. Thank you. Thank you again. Kelsey: Sure. Abe: We'll see you a little bit later. Take care. Kelsey: Bye. Abe: Hey, you. Okay. Hey, big guy. What do we got here, huh? [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: [Coughing] Oh, God. Philip: I don't know what happened. She just started coughing up blood. Maxine: Okay, the doctor's on his way. Philip: It's gonna be okay, Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: I would like you all to please take a good look at this woman. She is what this hospital is all about. Lexie treats her staff like they are family, from the heart surgeon to the janitor. And I'll tell you what -- it shows because I have never been in a hospital where the chief of staff has been so highly regarded. And these people here, they don't -- they don't just follow in her footsteps because they fear her. They do it, and they gladly do it because they respect her. Now, I hope you'll all keep that in mind when you make your decision. Thank you. Lexie: Yeah. Eleanor: The question before us is very simple -- do we keep Dr. Carver as Chief of Staff, or do we let her go? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey, you doing okay? Lexie: Yeah. Thanks for all the nice things you said about me in there. Daniel: I meant every word. They'd be fools to get rid of you. Lexie: Well, she made some valid points. I've been distracted. I've fallen behind on the job. There's no excuse for that. Daniel: Eleanor doesn't know you, Lex. She's just a constipated busybody with too much time on her hands. Lexie: [Chuckles] Daniel. Look, you know, I appreciate, um, your wanting to defend me, but...I've let my personal life interfere with my responsibilities here and that is not -- you know, it's not fair to anyone. Daniel: Are you kidding me? You are doing a hell of a job. Come on, let's -- let's be positive. I think you got a pretty good shot. Julie, Mickey, Victor -- they're all on your side. This is all gonna work in your favor, Lexie. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: [Coughing] Philip: Hey, Lucas, it's Philip. I'm at the hospital with Mom. Look, man, you need to get down here as soon as you can. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Hey, you know what? Your daddy hasn't been around a whole lot lately. Well, that's gonna change. You and me -- we're gonna spend a lot of time together. So what do you think about that, huh? [Chuckles] Well...guess I should take a look at this evaluation. Well, well, well. What do you know about that, huh? [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Lexie, you're not having second thoughts, are you? Lexie: I -- I'm not sure what I want, Daniel, you know? I mean, I love this place, you know? I'm blessed to have a job that I thoroughly enjoy. How many people can say that? Daniel: Well, not very many. Lexie: Yeah, but...there is a lot of pressure, you know? I mean, not to say that I didn't expect that coming in, but...had I known that things would turn out the way they did with Theo...maybe I wouldn't have accepted the job. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Hey. Philip: Hey. Lucas: How's Mom? Philip: She's having these really bad coughing attacks. Lucas: She said she was fine. She said she had allergies or a mild infection. Philip: Well, I think it's a little more than that. Right before I called you, she was coughing up blood. Lucas: She's coughing up blood now? My God. Philip: Hey, how's she doing? Maxine: She's stable, but we want to order more tests. Lucas: Good. Can we see her? Maxine: Yeah, you can go in, but try not to let her talk too much. Philip: Thanks. Can I talk to you for a second? Maxine: Sure. Philip: Go on in. I'll be right there. Lucas: Mom, how are you? Kate: Go away, now. Go. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: You son of a bitch. Trent: What the hell was that about? Get me some ice. Max: You know who I ran into in France? One of your good buddies. Oh, what was his name? Claude. Oh, yeah. You know exactly who I'm talking about. He sure likes them young, doesn't he? Trent: I have no idea what you're talking about. Max: Oh, the hell you don't. That sleaze was this close from raping Melanie because of you. You set her up. Trent: Will you keep your voice down? Max: No! You pimped out your own daughter so that you could get the money for your gambling debt? Trent: I did nothing of the sort. Max: You lying sack of -- [SCENE_BREAK] Pete: Hey, Max, is everything okay? Trent: No. Max: Yes. Trent: This man attacked me. Pete: I didn't see nothing. Max: You ain't seen nothing yet, Trent. Stephanie: Stop it. Fighting is not gonna solve anything. Trent: Well, thank you, Stephanie. You know, you ought to listen to that pretty little girlfriend of yours. Max: Steph, stay out of this. This is between us. Melanie: You mean the three of us? Trent: Melanie. Max didn't tell me you were here. Melanie: Obviously. Trent: I can explain, sweetheart. Melanie: No, I don't think so. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Misty Circle? Hope: We'd like a word with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: [Coughing] I want you to leave now. Lucas: No, I'm not going anywhere. Kate: Oh, God. Did Philip call you? Does the whole world know that I'm here? Philip: Yes, I did call him. Your kids have a right to know if something's wrong. Kate: There's nothing wrong. Lucas: You're coughing up blood, Mom. That's not good. And neither is continuing to claim that nothing's wrong. Kate: Philip, this is exactly the reason I wanted you to be discreet. Philip: Hey, what did I tell you earlier? For once, you need to let someone else take care of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Lexie, you have to do what makes you happy. And if this job is too much... well, maybe you should just take a break. Hey, nobody is gonna blame you for wanting to spend more time with Theo. Lexie: He needs a full-time mother, Daniel. Not just someone who wakes him up in the morning and tucks him in at night. I need to be there for my little boy...when he goes to his therapy sessions, when he sees the doctor. Daniel: Then you know what you have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Mickey: Lexie...we're ready for you. Eleanor: First of all, I want to thank everyone for being here today. It was a tough decision, one we didn't take lightly. After careful consideration and with the support of a majority vote, we the board -- Lexie: Before you go any further, there's something I need to say. Eleanor: You've had your chance, Dr. Carver. Lexie: I am resigning as chief of staff. Julie: What? Mickey: You're not serious. Lexie: I really do believe that this is best for the hospital and for me. Julie: Lexie, are you absolutely certain that this is what you want to do? Lexie: Yes. Ever since my husband and I found out our little boy has autism, it's been one hurdle after the other. Those of you who know me personally have seen the toll it's taken not only on my job, but on my marriage. Hopefully, in time, things will get easier, but...for now, my focus needs to be on my family. I'm not leaving the hospital. I'll continue my practice, but with a much more flexible schedule. Eleanor: It sounds like you've given this a lot of thought. Lexie: I have. And I want to thank those of you who had such kind words to say on my behalf, really. I mean, you -- you have no idea how much that means to me. Eleanor: I must say, this is completely unexpected. And in view of the fact that the board voted in your favor, I must give you the option to reconsider. Lexie: I appreciate your offer, but my family needs to come first. Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: The two of you don't have to stay. Lucas: Well, we're staying. Philip: Yeah, till you get those x-rays. Kate: Oh, so you don't trust your own mother? Philip: No. Lucas: No. Sorry. Kate: Oh, come on. This is so unnecessary. [Cellphone ringing] Lucas: Is that from... Kate: Who? Philip: Don't worry about it. Look, I got to get something out of the car. Kate: Philip, what's going on? Philip. Philip: Make sure she gets those x-rays, Lucas. Lucas: I will. I will. Kate: What are you both up to? [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: We know everything, Nicole. Bo: Or would you prefer we call you Mrs. Trent Robbins? Nicole: You can't be serious. You guys don't actually think I'm married to that jerk. Hope: We have proof. Bo: We did a little background check on the dean, uncovered some pretty interesting stuff. Hope: Turns out, he's married. Nicole: How about that? Bo: To a woman who called herself Misty Circle. Nicole: Hmm, well, good for them. You know, remind me to send them an anniversary card. Bo: So that name doesn't ring a bell? Nicole: Mm, nope. Sorry. Bo: Maybe if we take her down to the station, it might jog her memory. Hope: Work with us, Nicole. Nicole: What do you want from me? Hope: The truth. How about the truth? [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Seems like there are a lot of things you didn't tell me about, Dad. Trent: You're right, so let's go home and talk about it. Melanie: No, I'm not going anywhere. Max: Don't you dare lay a finger on her. Trent: Oh, look at this -- big brother protecting little sister. Isn't that heartwarming? Max: She said no. Melanie: Max, it's fine. I got it. Why didn't you tell me I had a brother? Trent: Because he's not part of our life. Melanie: Because you didn't want him to be. Trent: Hey, that was my decision, not yours. I am your father. Melanie: Yeah, the kind of Father who lets his daughter get raped by some creep-show pervert. Trent: That's enough. Melanie: I'm gonna make sure everyone knows what you did. Max: Yeah, and when all your colleagues at the university find out what kind of guy you really are, you'll be out on your butt so fast, you won't even know what hit you. No job. No more book signings. Your life will be over, Trent. Trent: We're leaving. Come on. Melanie: No! Max: I told you to keep your hands off of her! Trent: What, have you lost your mind? [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Max, put it down. Max: You're a dead man. Trent: Put the bottle down, Max. Stephanie: Max, please don't. Max: Give me one good reason why you should live, huh? Trent: You don't want to murder me in front of all these witnesses. Max: You want to bet? Trent: Melanie, what are you gonna do, just stand there and watch him kill me? Melanie: Do it, Max. Kill him. Caroline: Max! Kayla: Max, cut it out! Caroline: Max! Steve: Max, put it down! Put it down. He's not worth it. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Daniel, got a minute? Daniel: Uh, yeah. Yeah, what's up? Victor: I think you know what this is about. Daniel: Kate. Victor: What the hell were you thinking, Daniel? Daniel: You can spare me the lecture. I've heard it. Victor: Your behavior has been an embarrassment to you, to Kate, say nothing of Chelsea. God knows what that poor thing must be going through. Daniel: Yeah, well, Chelsea wants nothing to do with me now. Victor: How could you do this? Daniel: You know what? This is really none of your business. Victor: When it involves my granddaughter, it becomes my business. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: [Coughs] Lucas: Should have told me you were sick. Kate: I didn't want to bother you. I barely see you anymore. It seems like you're spending all your time with Chloe these days. Lucas: Ouch. Kate: Oh, I didn't mean that the way it came out. Lucas: Yeah, you did. Kate: Yeah, I did. Lucas: Just wish you would give her a chance, Mom. Kate: Lucas, I just -- I just think that you are falling a little too fast and a little too hard. Lucas: Well, she makes me happy. Kate: Yeah? The same way that she made Philip happy? Okay. Okay, I'm gonna, um -- I'm gonna try to keep an open mind. Lucas: Really? That's a promise? Kate: Yeah, well, I mean, she is a step up from Sami, isn't she? Lucas: I don't think you ever approved of any woman that has been in my life. Kate: You know, all I really want is for you to find a woman who's going to appreciate you for how special you really are. Oh, no. Tell me that's not necessary. Maxine: Hospital policy, Miss Roberts. Ready for those x-rays? Kate: No. Lucas: Yes, she is ready for the x-rays. Come on. Kate: Promise me -- are you going to be here when I get back? Lucas: Yes, I will. Definitely. Wouldn't go anywhere. Kate: Ah! Lucas: Be careful. Be careful. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Kate and I were together only a couple of times. Victor: How commendable of you. Daniel: We made a mistake, all right? I feel terrible. Victor: You know, I've come to expect this sort of thing from Kate, but not you, Daniel. You've been a great disappointment to me. Daniel: What do you want me to say? I should have used better judgment. Victor: I suppose we can take heart in the fact that your ill-advised dalliance with my granddaughter is over. Daniel: No. No, I'm not giving up on Chelsea. In fact, when she gets back from her trip, we're gonna sit down and talk. Victor: Not if I have anything to say about it. Daniel: I don't think you do. Victor: You are not going anywhere near my granddaughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Okay. So, where does that green one go, huh? All right! Way to go, Theo. Way to go. What about the yellow one? Where does the yellow one go? [Laughing] Hey, my man! Two for two! Man, wait till your mommy hears about this, huh? [Chuckles] Theo: Mommy! Abe: Yeah, you know what? She is gonna be so proud of you. Hey, let me go get us both a glass of juice, huh? How does that sound? Good? Okay. Here we go. Lexie: Hi. Abe: [Chuckling] Hey. Lexie: Hey, my two favorite guys in the world. Abe: So, how was the meeting? Lexie: Hi, Theo. Sweetheart, I missed you so much today. Abe: [Chuckles] Lexie: Oh, it's a puzzle. Abe: Yeah, he's been playing with this all afternoon. Hey, here, watch this. Watch this. Theo, Theo, show mommy where the red one goes, huh? Where's that red one? [Laughs] Lexie: Oh, my God. Abe, I can't believe it. Abe: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, he matched up the green one, the yellow one, too. Lexie: Sweetheart. Oh, sweetheart, mommy is so proud of you. Abe: Hey. Hey, buddy. Should we show her this, huh? Lex, take a look at that envelope. How about that, huh? [Laughs] Lexie: This is exactly what I needed today. Abe: All right, so, tell me. What happened at the hospital? Lexie: Um...okay, sweetheart, you keep playing with your puzzle, okay? Abe: What happened? Lexie: Well, um...they took a vote and decided I could stay. Abe: Well, that's great. Lexie: I turned them down. Abe: W-what do you mean? Lexie: I resigned as chief of staff. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: What's up? Lucas: Hey. Philip: They take Mom in for the x-rays? Lucas: Yeah. Philip: Good. I have everything for the surprise. Lucas: Let's hope she doesn't get too mad after what she said earlier. Philip: She'll be too excited. Trust me, this will make her day. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cellphone ringing] Philip: Hey, no, it's cool. Answer it. Lucas: No, it's fine. Just let it go to voicemail. Philip: [Chuckles] Why, is that Chloe? Look, man, it's cool, really. I want her to be happy, and I want you to be happy, too. Lucas: Really? You don't mind that I'm dating your ex? You weren't too happy when you found out what happened on the Fourth of July. Philip: Look, we tried to make it work...twice. It just didn't work out. Lucas: Oh, so -- so it's cool then, right? Philip: If it wasn't, would that stop you? Lucas: Hell no. [Laughs] Philip: You have my blessing, Lucas. Lucas: Thank you, Philip. It means a lot to me. I appreciate it. Philip: How's Sami taking all this? Lucas: [Sighs] Come on, man. How do you think? Philip: Yeah? Lucas: If I would have gotten sole custody, maybe I wouldn't have to worry about what Sami thinks. Philip: Well, maybe you should take her back to court. A new judge might be more sympathetic. Lucas: I don't know, man. I got to prove that I'm a reliable parent. Not easy when you don't have a job. Philip: Hmm. Why don't you come back to work at Titan? [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: You resigned today? Why? Lexie: The more I thought about it, the more I realized what's most important is Theo. Abe: Well, of course he is. But I thought you loved your job. Lexie: I do. I mean, I'll continue working, seeing patients. I just won't have all the stress that comes along with being chief of staff. Abe: Well, I support your decision. I just would have liked a little heads-up. Lexie: Well, honey, I mean, you know, if you're concerned about finances, I'll still be bringing home a paycheck. You know, you don't have to worry. You have a good job. We just have to cut corners a little. We'll make it work. Honey...what? What is it? What's wrong? Abe: You're not the only one who resigned today. I handed in my badge. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: How did this happen? Bo: Start from the beginning. Nicole: When I met Trent, I was a student. He was older, successful, charming, financially stable... or so I thought. I guess I figured he could take care of me, so when he asked me to marry him, I said yes. Hope: And you used your porn name. Nicole: That was my legal name back then, thanks to my Father. He made me change it so no one could connect me to him or my Mother. Anyway, you know, things were fine at first. He seemed like a decent guy. And...after a while, his true colors started to show. He started gambling and drinking. He was abusive. Hope: Physically? Nicole: There was this time Trent was at the track and he must have lost a lot of money because I have never seen him so angry. He came home completely trashed. And he was yelling at me, telling me...I was a whore and that I would be on the streets if it wasn't for him. Hope: And then what? Nicole: And then he slammed me against the wall. And I had bruises up and down my sides for weeks. And I knew I couldn't tell anyone because he would just do it again. You're the first ones I've told. Bo: Why did you stay married? Nicole: After the abuse, I knew I had to get out, so one day Trent was at work and I just left. I figured it was safer to leave without telling him. I just assumed he filed for divorce. Hope: But he didn't. Nicole: I swear to you, I had no idea we were still married, not until a few months ago. Hope: You realize there are legal ramifications. Nicole: You mean Victor. Bo: Yeah, we're gonna have to tell him. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Max, this isn't gonna end well for anyone. Now give me the bottle. Max: I -- I can't do that, Steve. Steve: Oh, yes, you can. You have to. You don't want to do this, Max. Max: You have no idea how much. Steve: Max, if you take this man's life, you'll be taking your life, too. Is that what you want? You want to spend the rest of your life in prison? Max: That won't happen because what I'm doing here is completely justified. Steve: Max -- Caroline: That's enough! You understand? God, who are you, Max? Are you the son that I raised? Max, please. Max: Ma, you told me to do what's right instead of wrong, and right now I think this feels about right. Caroline: Oh, do you think so, huh? Let me tell you something. You are wrong. I know it, and you know it. And Pop would not approve of this. Is this how you honor Pop? Max! Max, think. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: [Chuckles] I-I don't believe it. You quit? Abe: The mayor stopped by the station. He was looking for a scapegoat for what he called "the department's deplorable response to the lock down." Lexie: So you volunteered? Abe: We had words. I got upset. Lexie: Oh, great. Great. I mean, our savings are already stretched so thin. Abe: Yeah, but let's calm down, all right, Lex. Lexie: Do you know how much Theo's therapies cost? Abe: Of course I do. Lexie: Mortgage, car payments. Abe: Lexie, Lexie, listen to me, listen to me. Just trust me, all right? Things are gonna be fine. I'm already fielding offers from consulting firms in the private sector. Lexie: Why now? You've been on the force for over 20 years. Abe: Things aren't the same way they used to be. How can I possibly work in a system that I don't believe in? Corrupted by Stefano DiMera. Lexie: That's what this is about? My Father? Abe: Stefano has been pulling the strings for far too long. And it is time that somebody stepped up to stop him. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Come on, bro. Don't tell me you got to think about this. It's a no- brainer -- good salary, good benefits. Lucas: Three weeks vacation. Philip: What do you think this is, Sweden? I'll give you four. You in? Lucas: Yeah, yeah, I'm in. Philip: It's good to have you back, bro. Lucas: Thanks. I'm gonna hold you to that vacation time. I'm serious. Philip: Not a problem. I think we should get this set up before Mom comes back. Lucas: All right. What do we do? Philip: Just get this open. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxine: Be sure to stop by the desk before you go. Kate: I will. Thank you, Maxine. What's all this? Lucas: How'd it go? Kate: It went fine. Why is there a computer here? Philip: Mom, I think it's time for a family meeting. Kate: Oh, come on, you guys. [Sighs] A video chat? Lucas: Yeah. Philip: One more second. Billie: Mom, it's me. Kate: Oh, Billie. Oh, what a surprise. Philip: Hey, hold on. [Keyboard keys clacking] Austin: Well, you look great. I mean, well, as always. Kate: Oh, Austin. Oh, my God. I don't believe this. Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Look, it's been a long time since I had real feelings for a woman. I mean, not since Rebecca. Chelsea is important to me, and I'm gonna find a way to get her back. Victor: Well, she's important to me, too. So I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you. Daniel: Why -- Maxine: Miss Roberts' x-rays. Daniel: Thank you, Maxine. Victor: Are they Kate's? Daniel: I really can't discuss that with you. Victor: It's her cough, isn't it? She's my son's mother. Daniel: Philip brought her in for some tests. Victor: Is she still here? Daniel: Well, she was in the trauma center. [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: Max, please. Think about Pop. Think -- think what he'd say if he were here right now. Come on, he was a gentle man. He was kind, and he didn't believe in violence. Oh, Max, please put that down for Pop, will ya? Come on, let Trent go. Please, darling. Bo: Max...let him go. Caroline: Oh, God. Bo: What the hell is going on here? Trent: That man tried to kill me, and I am pressing charges. Max: Oh, yeah? Well, so am I. Trent: On what grounds? Max: You forced your own daughter into prostitution. Trent: Don't be absurd. I want him arrested now for attempted murder. Kayla: You have got to be kidding. Bo: Take it easy, everybody. Try to relax. Max, come here. Sit down. Let's go. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: What the hell is your problem? Melanie: What? Stephanie: Why would you encourage Max like that after everything he's done for you? You really want to see him in prison for the rest of his life? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: What the hell are you doing, Max? Max: I should have killed that son of a bitch. Bo: Shut your mouth! Shut your mouth right now. You're in enough trouble as it is. Talk to me. Tell me what the hell's going on. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Your attention right now is to be on our son, not on Stefano. Abe: That's why I'm doing it. For Theo, for our family. Lexie: No, if you really want to help our family, you do not go after my Father. Abe: Sorry, Lex. I can't do that. Theo: Choo-choo. Lexie: Oh, my God. Abe: [Chuckles] Theo: Choo-choo. Lexie: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. He finished the train puzzle. Abe: [Laughs] Lexie: Oh, sweetheart. Abe: That is terrific. That's terrific. Lexie: Oh, honey, we are so proud of you. Abe: [Chuckles] Lexie: Oh, God. Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Bye. I love you, too. Lucas: Come visit soon. Kate: We should do that more often. Philip: I hope you paid attention to what they said. Lucas: That's right. You got to take care of yourself. Kate: Yes, yes, I know. Your little intervention worked. Philip: So you'll do what the doctors say? Kate: Yes, darling. Lucas: Yeah, you gonna take it easy? You promise? Kate: Yes, darling. Now, which of you boys are going to drive me to work? Lucas: [Chuckles] No, no. Kate: I'm only kidding. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Oh, there you are. Philip: Dad, what are you doing here? Victor: Well, I heard your mother had some x-rays taken. Kate: Oh, you really did call everyone. Victor: Daniel's the one who told me. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: This can't be right. Can you see that Dr. Faulk in Pulmonology gets another set of these, please? Maxine: Of course, doctor. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You seem pretty calm for somebody whose career is about to go up in smoke. Trent: Mm, now what makes you think that, Mr. Fallon? Nick: Well, when people at the university find out about who you really are, I think your reputation might be compromised. Trent: Then we won't let that happen, will we? Nick: Don't expect any help from me. Trent: You know, Nick, it might not be wise for someone with your academic potential to cross me. Nick: Is that a threat? Trent: No, it's simply some friendly advice for one of our brightest young minds. You might want to think twice about spreading any dis-information about me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Well, this is quite the welcome home. Hope: I'll say. Bo: Come on, Max. What the hell's going on here? Max: I was protecting my family. It's as simple as that. Bo: By threatening to kill a man in a restaurant full of people? Max: If you knew what he did -- Bo: Whatever it was, you got to let me handle it. Steve: He's right. If he presses charges, you could go away for a long time. Kayla: That's not gonna happen, is it, Bo? Bo: First step into making sure it doesn't is you got to suck it up, go over there, and apologize. Max: You want me to apologize to that scum? No way. Kayla: That's a very good idea. Max: I'm only sorry that I didn't kill the bastard when I had the chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Trent: Melanie. I certainly hope we can rise above all this. Melanie: Do not count on it. Trent: If I'm willing to forgive you for that outrageous little outburst of yours, I expect the same in return. Melanie: Forgive you? Not in a million years. I hate you for what you did to me. Trent: Melanie. Melanie: No! No! I hate you, and I would kill you with my bare hands if I could! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Nicole, what the hell are you babbling about now? [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: So, they are blaming you for the unfortunate incident at the hospital? [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Why'd you do it? [SCENE_BREAK] Trent: This isn't the end of this. No one smears my good name and gets away with it.

Bo tells her that they will have to inform Victor.

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Luke: You had a good connection with Lucky. Summer: So what you're saying is forget about you? Faith: Killing Sonny Corinthos shouldn't cost double your regular rate. Ned: Unless I know exactly what this next step is, you're not going to get one dime from me. Courtney: Have you figured out how to stop loving me, Jason? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: It's positive. Sonny: We're having a baby? [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Jason, hey. What a surprise. Jason: I'm looking for Carly. Is she around? Courtney: She just left. If you want, I could give her a message. Jason: She just called me and said it was important, that she would -- you know what? Never mind. I'll just -- I'll just catch up with her later. Courtney: Hey, well -- how did it go, babysitting Michael? Jason: It was good. It was good to spend time with him. Courtney: Did you cook for him? Jason: Yes. Courtney: Yeah? You did? What? Jason: You don't worry about what I cooked. Courtney: Pizza, right? Yeah, I don't think that counts. Jason: Well, you know what? That's what Sonny thinks, and Carly and Michael love pizza, so -- Courtney: Listen, I've been thinking a lot about what you said to Michael about how you want me to be happy. Jason: It's true. Courtney: Well, I want the same for you. So why don't we just stop pretending that there's nothing going on in between us and just let it happen? [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: Did you bring the money? Ned: Nice to see you, too. Faith: I hate chitchat. And as much as I enjoy your company, neither one of us can afford to forget that this is a business relationship. We got together because we both want the same thing -- Sonny going down in flames. I supply the mob connections, you supply the money -- speaking of which, do you have it? Ned: Right here. Faith: I love that answer. Ned: Ah -- down, girl. Not until you tell me what my $1 million buys. Faith: I told you -- Sonny Corinthos dead in the water. Ned: You see, that's what I thought. Faith: What are you -- Ned: You're not very subtle, Faith. Faith: Oh, come on, you didn't take that "dead" stuff literally, did you? Ned: It's one thing I've learned about you. Your true intentions always shine through. It's obvious whatever you were planning involved violence and bloodshed. I won't finance that. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: I hate to say it, Scott, but so far, I've been less than impressed by your tenure as D.A. Scott: Well, now, you got to look at the big picture here. There's been a few glitches, but my conviction rate -- Man: This Alcazar mess should have been resolved a long time ago. Instead, we've had two trials, multiple false arrests, and no conviction. Now you want to take it to court yet again? Scott: Yes, because this time, I'm going to win. Alexis Davis is our killer. Man: You better hope so. It would be a terrible waste if you turned out to be a political liability. Scott: Hello. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays on phone] Luke: Oh. Somebody get paid to program this elevator crap? Man: Sorry to keep you waiting. This is Dr. Fitzsimmons. Luke: Yes, doctor, this is Luke Spencer calling from New York. Laura Spencer's husband. Dr. Fitzsimmons: Yes, of course. How can I help you, Mr. Spencer? Luke: Well, you know, spring's on the way, and I don't expect you to know this, but Laura is very, very happy when she's around flowers and gardens. And when I visited last time, I noticed you have a beautiful garden. Dr. Fitzsimmons: I'm surprised you had time. Luke: Well, I'd like my wife moved to a room with a garden view as soon as possible. Dr. Fitzsimmons: I'll pass along your request. Luke: I thought you were in charge of her case. Dr. Fitzsimmons: I am, but all decisions regarding Mrs. Spencer's care and treatment have to be authorized by Nikolas Cassadine. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: There's a situation, ok, and I'm going to need your help here because it includes your father. Lucky: Wait -- he's all right, isn't he? Nikolas: For the moment. Look, it's just that I'm not convinced he's using the best sense of judgment right now, and we are at a point where decisions need to be made all the time about mom. Lucky: I don't understand this. You and I both agreed that my dad was on track. Did something happen I don't know about? Nikolas: I took -- I took Lulu to the zoo the other day. All right? And she got into this whole spiel about Luke's new friend Summer. And I just -- I don't think that he has any business bringing some scam artist hooker around our little sister. Lucky: All right, you don't need to talk about Summer like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Benny, it's me. Where are you at trying to locate that shooter, Sam? Ok. Any confirmation of the targets made? All right, I want maximum security on my family. Take anybody you can spare. I don't -- hold on. The -- I marked the -- what I want on the contracts right over there. Ric: I got it. Sonny: All right, any more questions? Because, you know -- you know what I'm talking about, right? Things are going to -- [Phone rings] Ric: Hey, Sonny? Hello? Yes, this is Sonny Corinthos. Are you sure? No, no, thank you. I'll be sure to share the good news. Yeah. Sonny: Who was it? Ric: It was Dr. Meadows' office. They want to make sure that Carly comes in to schedule prenatal care. Congratulations. Sonny: You think I don't see right through you? Ric: I took a phone message. Is that some sort of breach of etiquette? Sonny: Any good lawyer knows how to use discretion and good judgment. You used neither when you picked up that call that wasn't meant for you. You keep doing this, Ric. You keep -- you know, you continue to overstep. Ric: Look, you were on another call. Sonny: So? Ric: Considering how volatile things are around here, I instinctively picked up the phone, all right? Sonny, I identified myself as your attorney. At no time did I know that it was Carly's doctor or that they were going to tell me that Carly was pregnant. There's no agenda, all right? No conspiracy. [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: When are you going to get it through your head violence is the only language Sonny understands? Ned: And evidently, he speaks the language better than you do. That's why he's alive and your husband isn't. Now, how many times do I have to tell you? Downshift a gear. Be patient. Then maybe, just maybe, we'll both get out of this alive. Faith: You know what? You act like Sonny can't be killed. Ned: Have you always had a death wish? Sonny knows we're teaming up against him. His guard is up. He'll see you coming a mile away. You might as well be wearing a bull's-eye on your chest. Faith: What did you imagine this was going to be like? Did you seriously think you could destroy Sonny Corinthos by messing up a few coffee shipments? Please. Come down off your moral high ground, Ned. Come live in the real world with the rest of us. Ok, we have waited long enough. We need to strike now while Carly has Sonny distracted with her grief over my grandmother. Ned: I am about to strike. I have a plan ready to go that's going to send Sonny's businesses -- legal and otherwise -- tumbling down like dominoes, without one single shot fired. That's the beauty of it. It's a killing you won't want to miss. Now, think about it. You murder Sonny, he doesn't suffer and we don't get to watch. If we strip him of all his power and his money, we have front-row seats to the best show in town. So be patient. Let me handle this my way. Faith: Well, I'm not necessarily happy about it. Ned: I'm not asking you to be. Faith: Fine. Ned: I'll call you later. [SCENE_BREAK] Scott: Well, as you can see, Mr. Mayor, my campaign to clean up the streets has made me rather unpopular with the -- certain elements. If you'll excuse me just a second. Scott: Why would you throw a martini in my face in front of the mayor? What did I do? Summer: I don't care who you're with. Scott: So what are you all steamed up about? Summer: Well, I tend to react this way when somebody I thought I could trust betrays me. You're a real piece of work, Scott. Lying to my face, acting like Mr. Nice Guy, getting me to confide in you so that you could turn around and run straight to Luke, just to make sure he knows that I'm dating Lucky also. Scott: That's what this is about. I did you a favor. Summer: Excuse me? Scott: You were headed for a fall. You're wasting your time, putting your life on hold for that old fool Spencer? Come on. He is using you to get over the loss of his wife. Now, let's say you fell in love with him. Where is it going to go? Nowhere. He loves one girl -- his wife, not you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Ok, I must have missed something here. You know, I mean, listen, I understand that you're trying to give Summer the benefit of the doubt, and I respect it. I do. But since when do you become her big defender? Lucky: When did you become so judgmental? Nikolas: I'm going on the facts, Lucky. She's a hooker. She has sex for money. Lucky: You know what? I know the definition. Nikolas: Do you? Do you? Listen, all I'm saying is that her definition of romance is obviously different from yours. Lucky: That's not how it was. Nikolas: Listen to me. She had no problem getting it on with both you and your father at the same time, all right? Lucky: You know what? It was that day that I found out about them. I was mad. Nikolas: Ok. Sounds like a reasonable response to me. Lucky: You know what? I have to give Summer credit. From the beginning, she told me about this guy she was seeing who lost his wife. I mean, she wasn't coming on to me, all right? She wasn't. I mean, if anything, she turned me down. She pushed me away. But I was the one who pursued her. And that's when we started to connect. I mean, that part was real. Nikolas: All right, if it was, I'm glad. All right? I am. Look at me. I don't want you to be in denial about this, too. All right? Lucky: Wait. What is that supposed to mean? Nikolas: Lucky, just admit to the possibility that Summer was running a scam. Ok? She met you and your father and saw a couple walking wounded and, plain and simple, took advantage. Even if she didn't know that you guys were father and son -- which, honestly, I have a hard time believing because she could have been here at Kelly's having coffee or breakfast anytime, overheard Bobbie and Elizabeth talking about the fact that you guys are father and son or even in some kind of father-and-son context, man. Lucky: You know what? There's no point in arguing about this. It's over for me and my father. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Nikolas: Yes? Luke: Nikolas, there's been some confusion, some misunderstanding regarding Laura. I want you to stop by the club as soon as possible so we can talk about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: We are both adults. Jason, come on. We are free to see whomever we want. Who died and made Sonny God? Jason: I'm not going to have this conversation again. You know why I can't be with you. Carly: Can you stop being an idiot for one minute, please? Jason: Carly, just get out -- Carly: Jason, I know you. Obviously, better than you know yourself. You love Courtney. The last thing you want to do right now is walk away. Jason: You set me up. Carly: Yeah, well, someone had to. Jason: Tell me you weren't in on this. Courtney: I wasn't. Carly: Would you just leave her alone for one minute? I made a unilateral decision, something you might want to try, instead of letting Sonny pull your strings like you're some sort of puppet! Jason: This isn't something you need to be involved in. Carly: I'm helping you, Jason, whether you want me to or not because I'm not going to let you hurt Courtney so badly that she's never going to come back to you. Jason: You want to know who's hurting Courtney right now? You. Carly: Oh, I'm the reason that Courtney's heart is broken? That's interesting. I'd like to know how that one works. Please tell me. Jason: Because every time you pull a stupid stunt like this and you arrange a meeting that nobody's asked for, what are you doing? It's time for you to back out and mind your own business. Carly: Yeah, and you'd like that, wouldn't you, Jason? Jason: Yeah. Carly: Because then you wouldn't have to hear how wrong you are being for hurting Courtney and hurting yourself because of Sonny's orders! You have a right to love who you love, and so does Courtney. And if Sonny doesn't want the two of you to be together, it's his problem. Tough. Let him deal with it. You shouldn't have to give up anything. Jason: Sonny didn't break Courtney and me up. I did. Carly: Oh, please. Jason: Ok? You may not agree with my decisions, but they're my decisions, and that's it. I don't want to hear another word about it. Courtney and I have been through this. She understands where I'm coming from. The last thing I need is you -- Courtney: Would you just stop? Stop! Enough. God. Since it's my life that is being debated between the two of you like I'm not even here, I'd like to weigh in. Carly, I need to be alone with Jason, ok? Carly: Yeah. Please. Hope you got better luck than I did. Courtney: Congratulations. If you wanted to prove to me that you're just as cold-blooded as Sonny, you just did. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: Hey. You sounded strained on the phone. What's going on? Luke: There seems to be some massive confusion at the clinic in London. I called with a simple request to have Laura moved to a room with a garden view, and the idiot doctor, for some bizarre reason, tells me that he can't authorize it without permission from you. Nikolas: So what's the question? Luke: What's the question? Nikolas: Well, Luke, I mean, you know that I've been overseeing my mother's care. Luke: When I wasn't able. And you've been thanked, repeatedly. Things are different now. Nikolas: They're different? How so? Luke: What do you mean, "how so"? I know the doctors don't want me hanging out around the hospital. They made that clear. I made a mistake. But things are different now. My head's on straight. The point is if I want my wife moved to a room with a garden view, I don't have to ask your approval. Nikolas: Luke, in the eyes of the law, you are no longer my mother's husband. Luke: Say what? Nikolas: You're not married. You guys are divorced. Ok? And according to the doctors and my attorneys, the next of kin is me. Lucky: Summer. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: May I come in? Lucky: You're the last person I expected to see. Summer: Truthfully, I'm probably more surprised than you are. Lucky: Why are you here? Summer: What would you say if I asked you to give us another chance? [SCENE_BREAK] Edward: This had better be good. And I don't like being summoned, hmm? And to add insult to injury, you know perfectly well that you and I should not be seen in public together. Faith: You know that I do, Edward, which should indicate to you how desperate I am. There's no one else for me to call, ok? I am trying to hold up my end of the bargain, but Ned is being impossible. Edward: Hello there. I don't have all day, honey, so stop trying to manage me and get to the point, all right? Faith: All right. I need $1 million. Ned refused me. That leaves you. Edward: Well, $1 million is a lot of money. Faith: Not to you. And if that's what it costs to ruin Sonny and get him out of your life forever, why bicker? It's a bargain at any price. And besides, I'm not really giving you a choice. If you tie my hands on this one, I'll walk. Edward: All right. $1 million it is. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Look, you formed your own opinions about me, and most of them bad, and some of the bad is justified. But I think it's time that I get a chance to speak in my own defense here. Sonny: Go on. Ric: Ok. You -- you have no reason to trust me. I know that. I left critical pieces of information about myself out -- concerning Alcazar and the fact that I spent time in prison. Sonny: Anybody would be suspicious, Ric. Ric: Ok, agreed, agreed. I should have told you. I should have told you from the outset, but I didn't, and there's nothing I can do to change what has already happened, Sonny. But I'm just trying to make up for lost time here. Sonny: Why? Why bother? You know, it's no secret I don't like you very much. I throw you assignments here and there because -- you know what? -- I know you can do the job and you're convenient. But I made it clear to you there's no place for you long-term here. Why don't you just move along? Ric: Because if you haven't noticed by now, I'm a little ambitious. I know that's what got me in trouble with you in the first place. Look, Sonny, I wanted to present myself to you in the best light so you would hire me, ok? Not because I had some ulterior motive, not because I was reporting back to somebody. I've done my homework. I know that if I stick it out, the payoff is enormous. Sonny: Oh, so this is about money? Ric: And power, all right? Just think about this while you're watching me flounder around on the sidelines here -- ticking you off runs counter to everything that I want for myself, and I am a very selfish man. But if you would allow me this, I will prove myself worthy of your trust. Sonny: Well, it looks like you're going to get your big chance because I don't want anybody to know Carly's pregnant. Think you can keep your mouth shut? Ric: Absolutely. Sonny: I don't want to discuss this again. What's going on with the contracts? Ric: I'll have new ones drawn up right away. Sonny: I thought you were going to be at the club all night. Carly: I wanted to come home and change clothes before Catherine's memorial service. Ric: Maybe I'll see you there. Carly: What was that? Sonny: What? Carly: Ric just looked down at my stomach. Sonny: Don't worry, he won't say anything. Carly: You told him? Sonny: What do you think? He's the last person I'd confide in. He picked up the phone for whatever reason, Dr. Meadows left a message. Carly: Oh, and they told him I was pregnant? What the -- Sonny: I thought he was your buddy. Why would it bother you so much that he knows that you're pregnant? Carly: Don't pay any attention to me, ok? My hormones are in serious overdrive. Sonny: You're sure that's all? Carly: Yeah. And I'm probably just being a little bit overprotective. I don't want to jinx anything, and I don't want to act like I'm being paranoid, but I just worry that the more people we tell, the more chance we're going to have of something going wrong here. Sonny: Don't even say that, ok? Don't even think that. That's superstitious nonsense. It does not apply to us. The baby is safe inside of you, and he or she is going to stay there until it's ready to come out. All you've got to do is you've got to just take care of yourself, and let me -- ok, trust me to do the rest. Carly: Ok. Sonny: All right? Carly: Ok. Oh, Sonny, I love you so much. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Vodka martini, up, please. You mind? A.J.: Do I have a choice? Ric: Ric Lansing. A.J.: Sonny's new mouthpiece. Ric: And you're A.J. Quartermaine, Carly's ex. A.J.: Don't remind me. Ric: Oh, come on, now. It couldn't have been all that bad. A.J.: Why? Because once you get past her big mouth, she happens to be hot? Don't kid yourself, Ric. That woman is complete misery, and an expensive one. Ric: She speaks highly of you, as well. A.J.: Yeah, I can imagine. A.J., the devil reincarnates. The man who shoved her down the stairs and caused her to lose her baby. Not true, by the way. Accident. Ric: From what I've been able to piece together, though, Sonny and Carly really wanted that baby. It just seems strange that they never tried to have another one. A.J.: Maybe Sonny's not so perfect after all. [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: Why do I feel like another shoe is about to drop? Edward: Oh, you'll get the money. But there is a condition. Faith: Didn't see that coming. Edward: I want you to accelerate your personal relationship with Ned. Faith: You do? Edward: Mm-hmm. Not only do I want you to continue sleeping with him, I want the world to know. I want you to be seen out in public and kiss in front of witnesses. Faith: This doesn't add up, Edward. I mean, you weren't exactly overjoyed when I took Ned as a lover in the first place. I just chalked it up to a little jealousy. But you now do a complete 180? I don't suppose that there's any chance you're going to tell me why. Edward: Did I ask you why you wanted to borrow $1 million of my money? Hmm? Did I? So -- so do we have a deal? Faith: I've certainly made worse. Edward: Excellent. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: How exactly do you see us having another chance? Summer: Exactly? I'm not sure. That's something that we would have to work on together. The thing is, is that I have real feelings for you. And I realize that I'm not good at real feelings, but I don't want to walk away from you. Lucky: Well, you had a thing with my dad. Summer: Lucky, that's an exaggeration. We spent time together, and it was quality, but I understand things very clearly now. Luke is a one-woman guy. His heart is with his wife. Lucky: You know what? Summer: No, I was just a stand-in. I was just a stand-in. That's not good for me or him. But you and I -- we could have something more. Lucky: Whose bright idea was it for you to come over here? Summer: It was mine. Why would you ask that? Lucky: Well, I guess I'm missing some vital pieces of the puzzle here, not that that's anything new. So you decided just to stop playing this game and dump my dad? Summer: No. Luke and I discussed things. He made it very clear that there's no future with me. Lucky: Oh, so he sent you over here? Summer: No. He let me go so that I could make my own decisions. Lucky: Well, how much is he paying you? Summer: What did you just say to me? Lucky: Well, I mean, you've been on my dad's payroll for months, and I'm not seeing any visible signs of support. So am I just supposed to believe that you turned your back on some nice paycheck to slum around with me? Summer: Forget it. Forget this. Chalk it up to a lack of judgment on my part. I thought you were different. Lucky: Yeah, and I thought you were, too. I thought you were special, but the whole time, you were just playing some role. Very convincing. Summer: I never claimed to be anything other than what I am. Lucky: I guess we've just come full circle. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: You're divorced, Luke. Ok? The children are designated next of kin. All right, decisions had to be made, and Lucky didn't feel objective enough to do it and you -- listen to me. It doesn't matter, ok? The fact is someone had to step in. Luke: You're going to sign a power of attorney giving guardianship back to me. Nikolas: I can't do that, Luke. I can't. Luke: You will not stand between me and Laura, and you will not control my input into her treatment. Nikolas: Let's -- let's not make this a bigger deal than it already is. Come on. Luke, I will -- I'm willing to meet you halfway here. Listen to me. I will -- I will agree to consult you if decisions have to be made. And, yes, I will approve the room change. Luke: Approve it? No, no, you'll do better than that. You'll sign over power of attorney to me. Nikolas: The only thing I can do is consult my attorneys. That's all I can do. Luke: Well, do it. Nikolas: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: When did you start making decisions about my life? And, Jason, how does that make you any less controlling or awful than Sonny? I mean, scolding Carly for encouraging me? Like I can't make up my own mind? I mean, did Sonny convince you that I'm too stupid to think on my own? Or is that just what you've believed all along? Jason: You know that's not true. Courtney: Well, according to you and Sonny, I don't know anything. But you're wrong. Because I know without a doubt what I want and who I am, and I know that you weren't lying to me when you told me you loved me. So I made a decision all by myself that I was going to give you time to figure your way out of the situation that Sonny has put you in. I knew that I would have to wait for you, but it was ok because we were worth it. But now you come in here with Sonny's words ringing in your ear and you try to take away my right to make my own choices. Jason: Just trying to keep you alive. Courtney: My life is my own to risk. Jason, that's not up to you. Don't you see that? I'm not going to beg for you anymore. You know how much I love you and that I would do anything -- anything -- if it would keep us together. But if that's not enough, I'm through. I -- you just go do what you want. Carly: Oh, honey, I am so, so sorry. I never should have tried to set you and Jason up. It was a disaster. Courtney: No, no, you -- you actually did me a favor. Now I know what Jason really thinks of me. Carly: Jason loves you, Courtney. Don't give up on him. Courtney: Look, Carly, I appreciate that you believe in us. I do. Come on, even I can see my love for Jason isn't as important to him as his loyalty to Sonny. Jason just -- he doesn't want me to be a part of his life because he says it's dangerous, but it's just an excuse, you know? He made a choice, and it wasn't me. I didn't even get a say in it. I mean, is that fair? Carly: No. It's not even close. Hey, look, why don't you just leave this, go home. I've got enough staff for tonight. Courtney: Ok. Thanks, Carly. I'll just -- I'll finish setting up before I go. Carly: Ok. Courtney: Ok. Carly: Hang in there. Courtney: Ok. A.J.: Brava. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Stupid. Why do I even bother? [Phone rings] Summer: Hello? Wow. Didn't expect to hear from you. Now? All right. I'll be there. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Any progress locating the Sam guy? Jason: Not yet. Sonny: The longer we take, Jason, to find this guy, the longer he has to figure out the lay of the land and hit us where it hurts most. Now, we can't drag our feet. He's a pro. We assume the target is me. If we don't find a lead soon -- I told you already -- we're going to have to send Carly and Michael and Courtney away. Now, in the meantime, I want security tightened, especially at the club. Now, I already talked to Benny, but I need you to follow up because -- Jason: You know, I can't. I can't do this. I just can't do this anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucky: Well, Summer did what you told her to. She showed up at my door all seductive, pitching for a big reconciliation. Well, thank you, but no thanks. I don't need my father hiring hookers for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Hi, baby. Summer: Hi. Woman: I don't know how you do it. Barely any makeup and lovely as can be. Summer: Please. I look like a dishrag. It's so good to see you, Bree. Bree: It's been a long time, you know. I thought I told you to stay in touch. Summer: Well, I didn't quite see the point. Bree: Summer, you didn't just work for me. Like all my girls, you're family. Summer: You know, you really did make it seem that way sometimes. Bree: Do you remember our monthly girls' night out? Summer: Oh, my God, the men's jaws on the floor when 20 of us would walk in -- Bree: Dressed to maim. Summer: Take no prisoners. Bree: You were one of my best. Remember you'd put on that slightly tarnished girl-next-door charm, and, baby, the cash would flow like wine. Summer: Seems like so long ago. Bree: No, it isn't. In fact, do you remember Darien? Summer: Oh, my God. How could I forget Darien? He was my favorite customer. How's he doing? Bree: Still very rich, very high profile, very interested to see you. Summer: Bree, you know I'm out of the life. Bree: Yes, you're not the first girl to walk away, but things don't always turn out the way you'd hoped. Summer: Well, that's true. I mean, it's pretty much been a bust. Bree: You're welcome to come back, you know. We have a girls' night out scheduled for next week. You say you're in, all's forgiven. [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: Confirmation of the wire transfer for half of the extra money you're coercing out of me for the hit. Sam: Good. I'll keep in touch. I'll let you know when it's done. Faith: They're having some sort of Irish wake for my grandmother at The Cellar tonight. I want you to do it there. Sam: You don't tell me where or when. I contact you. I choose the time. Faith: You'll make an exception. Sam: Really? What makes you think so? Faith: Because I'm paying you a fortune and money talks. We'll do it my way. I know my target. My grandmother's wake will have Sonny at a disadvantage. He will be vulnerable, attending to his distraught wife. It happens at The Cellar tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: How dare you come sneaking around here, spying on my private conversations? A.J.: Don't get yourself so lathered up, ok? Courtney, I'm proud of you. You should have kicked that loser to the curb a long time ago. He's a fool. He had a chance at something good, and he threw it away because he had to obey Sonny Corinthos. It's time you realize he's nothing more than a trained attack dog. By the way, who is Sonny to dictate your life? I say the hell with both of them. Courtney: Go away, A.J. A.J.: Now that I think about it, you really want to get back at them? It's not as if they don't have it coming. In fact, it would serve them right. Courtney: You mean, if I jumped into bed with you? A.J.: You want Jason back or not? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey, Penny, you think I could have that sometime tonight? I got a club that I need to open downstairs. Ric: Carly. How you feeling? Carly: Sonny already told me that you know that -- that I'm pregnant. Ric: Good. Then I can offer my congratulations. Carly: Yeah, I also know Sonny told you that it's not news for the public. Ric: Oh, don't worry. You can trust me. Carly: No, I know better than that. Ric: You're upset. Don't be. A, it's not good for the baby. Besides, you and Sonny are married, you know? You and I only slept together one time. There's no possible way this baby could be mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I just saw Courtney at The Cellar, and, Sonny, you know I made the decision not to be with her. I've been calling all the shots. I've been telling her what to do. Sonny: To keep her safe, Jason. Jason: But I love her. And I want to be with her, and she wants to be with me. Sonny: She doesn't know what she's dealing with is what I'm saying, Jason. Jason: It's not up to you or me to tell her how to live her life, Sonny. You taught me that. When I wanted to break ties with the Quartermaine and they didn't want to let me go, you said it was my choice to decide, that nobody had the right to decide my life, even if their intentions were good. And that's exactly what I've been taking away from Courtney -- her right to decide her own life. And I can't -- I can't do it anymore. Sonny: Then I guess you have to make a choice. [NEXT_ON] Summer: I really am trying to rebuild a new life. Bree: Is it making you happy? Ric: We had unprotected sex. Carly: Excuse me? Courtney: Jason showed me what love really means. Sonny: I will not let my sister die. So you've made your choice? Jason: Yes, I have. Faith: Before this night is over, I want Sonny blown away.

Carly came, and Jason told her she was hurting Courtney, Carly told Jason he was wrong

Bianca: So Ryan said that he would find out where the button came from. Zoe: But you're still troubled? Bianca: Oh, not about Ryan. I trust him completely. In the car on my way over here, an old song came on the radio. Zoe: The kind that transports you to another time and place? Bianca: Mm-hmm. Brought me right back to the end of high school. You know how you say good-bye to all your friends, and you promise each other you're going to say in touch? But -- things change. They're never really the same again. Some things are just lost forever. But you only just came into my life. I alm -- [Bianca tearfully hugs Zoe in her hospital bed] [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Kendall, I want you to understand that I know why you're doing what you're doing. But I need to speak to you about Josh. J.R. said that Josh might be here in the casino. Do you have any idea wh -- [Hearing Jeff's voice, Erica peers around the corner and sees him putting on a white lab coat and getting in the elevator] Man: Whoa. Dr. Martin -- Jeff: How are you today? Man: I'm well, sir, how are you? Jeff: Good, thank you. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: Josh -- Josh: Babe -- Babe, it's ok. I'm right here. You'll be fine. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: I'm right behind you, and my ears work fine. Tad: It's the rest of you I'm worried about, J.R. J.R.: I thought we'd discussed this -- I'm fine. Tad: No, you're not. You're not 100% ok. Would you please tell him? Ryan: No, I choose my battles. This one's yours. J.R.: Oh, you don't think that I can hold my own. Tad: I didn't say that, J.R. I just -- I just don't want you to get hurt. J.R.: Listen, if I fall, just leave me where I am. You guys are going after the bastard that killed my wife and my mother. I want a piece of him, too. Jamie: Yeah, we all do. J.R.: Well, let's hope your gut is right. And we come back home with more than just another button with a Cambias crest. [SCENE_BREAK] [Pacing around the room alone, Kendall envisions a happy ending] Kendall: So? Zach: It's done. Kendall: Your father is -- he's gone? Zach: I took care of him. He won't hurt you or anyone else ever again. Kendall: Are you sure? Does this mean that we -- Spike can come back home? We can have Spike home? Zach: It's happily-ever-after time. Kendall: Oh, my God -- yes! Oh, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: Who are you? You're not my mom. My mom is dead. So, what, are you -- you working for my dad? [While Zach is distracted by the vision of his mother, a poisoned dart strikes him in the neck and he goes down.] Alexander: Brava, my dear. Lovely job. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I mean, do you really think this is going to be enough men even with the extra ones that Zach's brought in? Bianca: Well, what happened? Derek: Nothing. Bianca: Something happened to Kendall? Jack: No, no, honey. No, not at all. Derek: We're just talking "what ifs." Jack: Yeah, she's safe at the casino. Derek: Nothing's changed. Bianca: Well, good. Did you get the DNA result back? Jack: You mean that saliva sample from Zoe's jacket? Bianca: Yeah. Did it give you any leads? Derek: There's a serial killer on the loose. Bianca: And what's one beat-up guy in a dress, right? Derek: I didn't say that. Bianca: Well, good, because that DNA sample could lead you to the killer. Huh. Oh. So you still don't think that Zoe was attacked by the Satin Slayer? Even with the new evidence? Derek: New evidence? Jack: What new evidence is that? [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: So this is what the excitement's all about? Ryan: You ever seen this, or anything like this ever before? Yes or no? J.R.: No, I don't sew much. Aidan: You bored already? You know, we're still taxiing. We could drop you off right here. Tad: Easy. Take it easy. You find out anything else about it yet? Ryan: I know it wasn't mass-produced. I know it was a special order from a factory they closed over a decade ago, so it's only something somebody Cambias would have. J.R.: Or a whack-job who's wearing Cambias hand-me-downs. Jamie: You both have valid points. It could be an ex-employee, or just some guy into thrift stores. J.R.: So this made you take a leap to Vegas? Why? Ryan: Our killer knows more about Zach's mother's death than anybody else. Tad: Which leads us back to employees, old relationships, household servants. You know, maybe this guy Jenkins was cleared but -- Ryan: Zach questioned me about Alex, as in Alex Cambias. He wanted to know everything that I could possibly remember from my time in the desert with him all the way to the guy's last breath. Aidan: Is that why you chose Vegas? Ryan: That's why Zach did. He's been three steps ahead of the rest of us all along. [SCENE_BREAK] Derek: And where was this button? Bianca: It was in the cemetery where Zoe was attacked. She pulled it off her attacker's coat. Jack: And you gave it to Ryan? Bianca: I just assumed that Ryan would bring it to you after he had checked it out. Derek: Well, you assumed wrong. And if we do ever get this button, the evidence is going to be so compromised that any third-rate lawyer could get it thrown out. Jack: Why didn't you just call us, honey? Bianca: Well, some people didn't take Zoe's beating very seriously. I didn't think that you would believe her story. Derek: Look, this button -- was there anything special about it? Color, material? Bianca: Yeah, it was metal pewter, and it had a crest on it of a hawk. Derek: Dani said she saw a bird. Jack: You think it could be this hawk she's talking about? Derek: On one of his buttons? I mean, what are the chances of that? Bianca: And you wonder why I didn't call you. You wonder why Ryan didn't bring it to you. Derek: Hey, I want to bring down this serial killer as much as you do. Bianca: The serial killer targets women. Zoe was dressed -- Derek: I know, I know -- he was in drag. Bianca: It's not drag. Derek: Ok. Ok, he was wearing a dress. Bianca: Thank you. And he -- she says that the -- the assailant was wearing the same kind of black hood that Dani described. Derek: And Zoe had been drinking, and has given us incorrect information in the past, which makes him unreliable. Bianca: Well, she was absolutely correct about the button. It was just where she said it would be, and that's where I found it. You're just biased against Zoe. Derek: Hey, that's inaccurate. Jack: Where did you get this? Lt. Perry: I don't know -- a messenger brought it. Jack: From a company? Where is he now? Lt. Perry: Well, he's gone. He dropped it on my desk. He said it was for you. Jack: Did anybody else deal with this guy? I want a full description of this guy. I want the name of his employer. I want the phone number. I want it now, Perry! Let's go! Derek: What do you got? [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: It's Jack. Yeah, hi, Jack. So what's up? Jack: Tad, where are you? Are you -- are you on a plane? Tad: Yep. Hurtling down the runway to nowhere. Jack: Where are you hurtling to? Tad: I'm not sure. I'll let you know when I get there. What's new? Jack: We got another note, apparently from our killer. Tad: It's nice of him to stay in touch. What's it say? Jack: It says, "Good-bye. I have what I wanted. I've left a parting gift." Tad: That's it? Jack: Yeah, that's it. What do you make of it? Tad: Far be it from me to translate, but it sounds like -- sort of like "Thank you for playing." Jack: But the parting-gift part -- that can't be good news. Tad: Yeah -- listen, I'll get back to you, ok? Talk to you later. Jamie: What was that? Tad: Confirmation. The killer left another message. Ryan: Saying? Tad: He set a trap. Zach and Kendall walked right into it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Sitting alone with her uneaten dinner, Kendall envisions Zach walking back into the hotel room then collapsing in front of her.] Kendall: Zach! My God, I have been so crazed. Don't -- what happened? Tell me what happened, honey? Zach -- Zach? Zach? Zach? Where the hell are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexander: Take off the mask. It's unnerving. Woman: I did not sign on to be an accessory to murder. This was a stunt. A practical joke. Alexander: I'd be quiet if I were you. Just take your money, go. Woman: I would not have done this for all the money in the world if I'd known someone would end up hurt. He's dead. [Using a silencer, Alexander shoots the woman posing as Amelia and kills her.] [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Come on, come on, ring, damn it. [Kendall impatiently checks her cell phone for messages] Kendall: Yeah, he'd love that. Please be all right. Zach's voice: All of it has been leading to here, father and son. This is between me and him, alone. Kendall: Please be all right. [When Kendall picks up Zach's jacket for comfort, she finds a note to her from Zach.] Zach's voice: "Hey, gorgeous. If you're reading this -- well, I wish you weren't because it means I've been gone so long, you're snooping around. That's not a good sign. You know I love you more than I can say. But I'm going to try to put it down here so you can always hold on to it, refer back when you need a reminder, would you, please? Never in my entire life have I had anything like what I have with you and Spike. Never felt this way for any other woman on earth. And that's you, Kendall. You've made me feel a kind of love I never even knew existed. You and the Spike man did something nearly impossible. You made me a family guy, the kind of man -- no. Make that the kind of father -- who dresses up his baby in silly outfits and takes pictures to make his wife smile. Let me tell you, one minute with you smiling -- or screaming -- is worth 10 years of any other man's life. I pity the rest of the male population, because they've missed the excitement and love that you brought me. Now don't panic, ok? Don't get depressed. Pick up your cell and call Ryan. Do it now. Call him and tell him I said to keep you safe, because I know he will. All right. Now fold this up and have it laminated later so it's tear-proof, because I want it to be legible when you pull it out and bore Spike's kids and grandkids with it 50 years from now. You are magnificent, Kendall. And everything I am, everything that's good in me is all because I had you. Always only you. Zach." Ryan: Kendall -- where are you? Kendall: Ryan, I'm in Las Vegas. Ryan: Vegas? Kendall: Ryan, he's alive. Alexander Cambias, Zach's father, is alive, he's not dead. He faked it all, and Zach has gone to confront him. Ryan: Alone? Kendall: Yeah, he wouldn't take anyone else. Ryan, he hasn't come back yet. He should be back by now. Ryan: All right, Kendall -- Kendall, try not to panic. Kendall: No -- Ryan, listen to me -- he left me a letter. Zach left me a good- bye letter. Ryan: All right, Kendall, I want you to listen to me, ok? Listen to me. It doesn't necessarily mean the worst, ok? Kendall: Ryan, it was in case he couldn't come back to me. Ryan: Zach is a very smart man. He's going to be all right. Kendall: He has to come back. Ryan: Kendall, this is what I want you to do. I want you to stay put. Kendall: Zach needs me. Ryan: No, you stay where you are. Zach is protecting you. You need to be safe. Do you understand? Kendall: Yes, but I can help him. Ryan: We both will. I'm on my way to Vegas right now. Kendall: No, Ryan, there isn't time. Ryan: There's plenty of time. This is what I need you to do. I need you to tell me exactly where you -- I need an exact address. Kendall: Ok. We -- we're registered under Suarez at the Rancho Rodeo Hotel on -- on Paradise Avenue. Ryan: Excellent. I want you to stay put, ok? I'm coming as soon as I can, and I got plenty of backup. Kendall: I have tons of backup. There's six guards outside my door. Ryan: Well, then when we get there, we're going to have a whole army. Kendall: Ok, I'll wait for you, but hurry, please? Ryan: We're making the best time that we can. Kendall: I don't think we have long. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: Bill, isn't it? Dr. Martin called and -- and asked me to meet him and Josh Madden. Can you just tell me what floor they're on? I am running so late. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: Well, Babe, you're recovering right on schedule. Good work. Babe: I just lie here. Josh does all the work. Jeff: Keep it up. Babe: No, he needs to get some rest. He's here 25 hours a day. Jeff: Well, it keeps him off the streets, right? No, he's got a bunk upstairs. Josh: See? Told you I get plenty of rest. Babe: I don't know how. You barely even leave my room. Jeff: No, no, no, forget it, Babe. You know how hardheaded he is. Josh: Yeah, and you're the one that needs to sleep, so no fighting it. Jeff: Babe, the more you sleep, the faster you'll heal. Babe: I'm so lucky to have you. Josh: I think it's finally happened. She's over J.R. [SCENE_BREAK] [On the plane, J.R. takes out a picture of Babe and Little Adam and ponders what happened.] J.R.'s voice: We'd have made it. Babe and I could have put our marriage back together. We always found our way back to each other. We had to. Just like Tad and my mother. Together Forever. We would have been happy if that bastard hadn't -- I'm going to enjoy making him pay. [Sitting nearby, Jamie relishes the thought of revenge.] Jamie's voice: We thought the good times were back. This son of a bitch took it all away. He robbed J.R., my dad. Took away their love, their hope. I'm going to take this guy out and enjoy every minute that he suffers. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Perry, are you telling me not one other officer in this stationhouse noticed this messenger? Lt. Perry: Everyone's pretty busy. Jack: Oh -- just get me the footage from the security cameras. We need this guy, ok, please? Derek: And check every service within 50 miles. Find out who arranged this delivery. Lt. Perry: Yes. Jack: Thank you. Officer: Sir, we got a disturbance call to 564 Shepherd Avenue. Bianca: Wait, that's Kendall's new house. Jack: Let's go. Bianca: Hey, wait! [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Come on, Ryan. Hurry up. Where the hell are you? [Phone rings] Kendall: Hello? Zach: Hey -- Kendall: Zach -- Zach: It's me. Kendall: Zach, thank God. I'm going crazy. Where are you? Why haven't you called? Are you ok? Did you see your father? Zach, please just tell me that this is over and that you're safe. Zach: I love you. Do you trust me? Kendall: What kind of question is that? Yes. Zach: Listen carefully and do as I say. Come to the warehouse, 2 Sunset Avenue. Kendall: Well, Ryan's on his way, so as soon as he gets here, we'll be right over. Zach: I need you right now. Kendall: But Ryan told me not to go anywhere without him. Zach: I need you right now. Kendall: But Ryan can help. Zach: Come alone. Kendall: Zach, what's going on? Zach: Everything will be all right. 2 Sunset Avenue. Kendall: Zach? Zach! Zach's voice: No arguments. Kendall, you have to come right away, and alone – Alexander: Or it won't be a party. Will it? Otto: Whoa! Kendall: I have to go. Otto: Not without word from Mr. Slater. Kendall: He just called. Otto: I didn't talk to him. Did you talk to him? Kendall: It's not funny, you guys. Can you let me by, please -- Otto: Whoa, whoa -- our orders come directly from the boss, and he says that you are to stay inside safe and cozy until he gets back. Kendall: Zach needs me. Otto: Yeah. He needs you -- to stay inside. Kendall: Great. Thanks a lot. Well, how the hell am I going to get out of here? [Looking around, Kendall eyes the balcony doors] [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Bianca, you don't need to see this. Bianca: What, what, what, what? What is it? What -- oh, my God. Uncle Jack, this has to stop. It has to stop before he gets to Kendall. Jack: It will stop, it will stop, it will stop. Would you please take her to her car, now? Derek: Follow him. Don't take your eyes off of her. Jack: Well, Zach's mother fell from a nice, high balcony, too. Derek: Except our friend here didn't fall. Jack: No, I think our killer gave him a little assist, Derek. "I've left you a parting gift." Derek: Some gift. Jack: Yeah. You know, there was -- there was no disturbing the peace out here. This guy's been dead at least 24 hours. That call was put in so we'd be standing right where we are right now. Derek: And if the Satin Slayer's killing off our earlier suspects, we better get in contact with old Kenny and fast. Jack: You know, I -- the note also said "I have what I wanted." What the hell did that mean? Derek: Could it be Jenkins? Jack: I don't know. He said "Good-bye," too. I'd just like to know where the hell he's going from here and what he's going to do when he gets there. Derek, this guy's not even playing by his own rules anymore. That means all bets are off. Anybody could be next. [SCENE_BREAK] [As she's making her escape out the balcony, Kendall ignores her ringing cellphone.] [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Come on, Kendall, pick up the phone. Damn it -- Kendall's not picking up. I'm going to give Zach a try. [SCENE_BREAK] [Alexander removes Zach's buzzing cellphone out of his pocket as he lies unconscious on the warehouse floor.] [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: So Spike's already all settled in? Annie: Spike and his entourage, Rachel and the bodyguard. Ryan: Well, Ron's a good man. He's going to -- he's going to take good care of you, all right? Annie: Yeah. No one is going to get to Spike. Actually, I don't think anybody would recognize him, because Kathy and Emma have him dressed up as a -- I think it's a -- a cat or a buffalo. I don't know. Either way, they are now calling him "the Wildwind mascot." Don't worry. Ryan: It's -- it's kind of hard not to, you know? Annie: Well, come back to us as soon as you can. Ryan: I will. Annie: And don't take any chances. Ryan: I'll try not to. Annie: Emma sends her love. Ryan: Hmm. Tell her I love her so much, all right, and I -- and tell her that I'm going to be back real soon. I'll check in with you as soon as I can, ok? [Ryan thinks of his sister Erin] Ryan's voice: She brought so much light wherever she went. Alex put that light out. How'd I miss it? He offered me a fortune, and I took it, but if I'd just looked a little harder, would I have seen it? I mean, could I have saved my sister's life? Could I have stopped all of this? He won't get Kendall. I will end it now. He will not kill Kendall. [Resetting his watch, Aidan also recalls Erin] Aidan's voice: She was just beginning to live life. Cambias, you just wait. When I see you, you're going to wish that you died last time. Tad's voice: Beautiful, smart, brave, still able to hope despite everything. He'll pay for taking your life, Dixie. I'll make damn sure he pays. J.R.'s voice: I'm going to enjoy making him pay. Jamie's voice: I'm going to take this guy down and love every minute he suffers. Aidan's voice: He'll wish he died last time. He'll beg me to make it fast. Ryan's voice: I'll end it this time for good. J.R.'s voice: Babe and I could've made it back. And Mom -- Tad's voice: You took her. You took our hope. Aidan's voice: Erin was just beginning to live life. Ryan's voice: You got my sister, but this ends before you get Kendall. It ends tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Perry: DNA results. Bianca: Yeah, from the sample from Zoe's coat? Jack: Can we use it? Derek: Matched against all the data in our system. Bianca: Were there any matches? Jack: Anyone even close? Derek: Zach Slater. Jack: What? Bianca: Zach's? That not possible. Derek: It's -- it's not a perfect match, but close enough to be related. Jack: Wait, wait, wait, wait. It makes some sense -- that Cambias crest was on the button. Derek: But all Slater's relatives are dead. Bianca: We thought they were. [SCENE_BREAK] [A cellphone rings] Tad: It's me. Nobody say anything. Derek, my friend, what's up? Derek: Question -- why would a button embossed with the Cambias crest be found near Babe's grave? Tad: Ah, I don't know. That sounds a little wild to me. Derek: Having been torn off the coat of Zarf's attacker? Tad: Um -- if you're asking, I can't say that I know. Derek: The attacker spit on Zarf. Guess who the DNA test revealed is a partial match? Tad: Uh -- listen, you know, Derek, I'm kind of busy here. Is this -- Derek: Zach Slater. Busy, huh -- on your way to Vegas? Start talking. Tad: Derek, can you hear me? Derek? Derek: Tad, don't do this. Tad: Derek, can you -- listen. The last -- when you -- I'll -- when I get in. Bye. That's not funny. We haven't got much time, because the police are right behind us. Bianca: It's -- it's good that Tad is on his way, isn't it? I mean, he can help protect Kendall. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: You know, she's really doing quite well. She's going to want to go home ASAP. Josh: Yeah, well, she says home's not with J.R. anymore. So as soon as this killer's behind bars, she can go wherever she wants. Jeff: Are you sure about J.R. or is it just the meds? Josh: He went way too far this time. He threatened Krystal. Jeff: He didn't try to hurt her? Josh: No, he just tried to wreck her life. Jeff: How? Josh: I don't know -- he used some threat to blackmail Babe. Jeff: Oh. What is with J.R.? Josh: I don't know. I don't know the details exactly. Jeff: No, it just seems that there is nothing too low for him. Josh: Exactly. And as soon as it's safe for Babe to come out of hiding, we're going after him. Jeff: You and Babe? Josh: Yeah, I'm going to make sure he can't do anything to hurt her ever again. Jeff: No, no, no, Josh. I think that it's important for Babe right now to avoid any kind of stress. Josh: All right, don't worry. I'm going to make sure she's all right. Jeff: Do you really think that you and Babe might have a chance together? Josh: I'm just glad she's still alive. Jeff: Well, you should be very proud. She's still breathing, thanks to you. Josh: Any news? They any closer to catching the killer? Jeff: No, no, I haven't heard anything. But on another front, your mother is out for blood -- mine. Josh: Why? What happened? Jeff: I think she's catching on. She's desperate to find you, and she knows I'm hiding something. [SCENE_BREAK] Erica: You are going to be so sorry and so unemployed if you don't take me to Dr. Martin right this minute. He called me half an hour ago. He told me it was imperative that I meet him immediately. Bill: No one's allowed on this elevator without proper clearance. Erica: My son and his father are waiting for me. They are wondering what's holding me up. That won't be good for you. Bill: Dr. Martin didn't mention any meeting with you. Erica: Well, I wonder why not? Don't you think he's just little preoccupied with everything that's going on? Bill: No one told me a thing. Erica: I'm telling you. You do know who I am, don't you? Bill: Erica Kane. It doesn't matter. Erica: Oh, Bill, you are so naive. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeff: You know, Josh, this -- this set is brilliant. Josh: Yeah, if you didn't know any better, right? Jeff: I'd say that I was in Pine Valley Hospital right now. You know if I told the truth-- that the rest of the world thinks she's dead -- imagine the stress. Jeff: You know, I -- I think that it's a good idea to stall, but sooner or later -- Josh: No, no, no. I'm going to make sure I tell her everything. Jeff: Well, when she figures out what's going on, how do you think that's going to affect your future with her? Josh: Well, it'll probably blow our relationship to hell, but she's alive, she's safe, and that's all that matters. Well, I just hope things work out for you, all right? Josh: Well, we got a good start. Babe: Hmm. Hmm, hmm. Josh -- Josh: Hey. Hey, I only prescribed sweet dreams for you. Babe: Ahem. You'll stay? Josh: Yeah. Yeah, of course, I'll stay. I'm not going to leave you alone. Jeff: Now, I know you're getting the best care that there is, but it's still time to check you out again. Josh: Don't worry. It'll be completely painless -- not even a blood draw necessary. [Having made it through security, Erica arrives in Babe's room] [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Gentlemen, Kendall's expecting us. Otto: And who's Kendall? Tad: Huh. It's not funny. You guys got to get out of the way. Ryan: Uh, Mrs. Suarez is expecting us. She didn't tell you? Otto: No, sorry. Ryan: Ahem. Otto, get the hell out of the way -- Tad: Wait, no, no, no, no, wait -- what is this? We're all friends here. We're on the same team, right? Ryan: You know me, Otto. You know me, too, Bruno. What's going on here? Bruno: We were told to keep the lady away from everyone. Otto: Even friends. Tad: Well, your orders have just changed Otto: I'll tell them that you stopped by. Ryan: Otto, we're not leaving here until we see her. Bruno: That's up to you. Ryan: All right, fine. There's nothing we can do. Tad: What do you mean, "All right"? Ryan: No, no, it's fine. Tad: What the hell are you talking about? Ryan: There's nothing we can do. I got him! [Ryan rushes past the guards and into Kendall's room, desperately searching for her.] Tad: Ryan! Ryan: Kendall! Kendall! Tad: Agh! Ah! Ryan: She's gone. She's gone! [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Zach? Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Zach, Zach, Zach! Zach? Ok, ok, ok. Thank you. Thank you. [Feeling for Zach's pulse, Kendall is relieved that he's still alive.] Alexander: You're welcome. Stand up. Kendall: There's no way I'm listening to you. [Alexander points his gun at Kendall] Alexander: Really? Life is so fragile. And his ends right now unless you reconsider. [NEXT_ON] Erica (to Babe): You're supposed to be dead. Kendall (to Alexander): I'll do whatever you want, just don't shoot him. Alexander (to Kendall): Very good. Now drink it.

takes out his wallet, and looks at a picture of Babe and Little Adam

Jack: Got your message. What happened here? Holden: I dropped by to see Aaron a little while ago and found the place like this. Jack: Where's Molly? Aaron: Well, we don't know. Holden: She's not here. Aaron: We looked everywhere. Holden: And found this. Jack: All right, back up. Tell me everything that happened tonight. Aaron: Well, it was the end of my shift and Metro was -- Holden: Somebody called Aaron and pretended to be his landlord. Aaron: Right, a gas leak. And, you know, he told to get to my apartment as soon as possible. Jack: What time was this? Aaron: I don't know. Like 45, 50 minutes ago? Holden: He got here about the same time I did. Molly -- she was already gone. Jack: Either of you call the television station? Holden: Yes, of course we did. She's not there. Jack: Aaron, was Molly acting differently lately? You know, any personal problems that you know of? Aaron: No, not really. Holden: Aaron, give me a second alone with Jack. Aaron: All right. You want me to clean this place up? Jack: No, leave it for my guys to go through. But call the station just in case someone's heard from her. Okay? Aaron: Okay. Jack: Thanks. What's up? Holden: I think we both know who's behind this. The same person who's behind all Lily's problems -- Dusty. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Who I invite into my life and my home is my business. Lucinda: Uh-huh. And Holden's, too? Lily: Of course. Lucinda: That's not the impression that I get. Lily: Craig is going through hell. Do you realize that his marriage is over? His daughter -- your granddaughter is missing. Lucinda: Darling, hell was made for men like Craig. And he's just playing on your sympathy. Lily: Well, at least I have a little sympathy left. Lucinda: Well, don't expect me to have anything for him other than loathing and contempt. Lily: All right, you know what? That's enough. Stop. Lucinda: I don't mind saying it to his face! I have loathing and contempt for Craig! I think he's a boil on the backside of society. Craig: Hello. Lily: Oh, I'm sorry. Lucinda: You don't have to apologize for what your mother says. Craig: It's all right, Lily. She can say what she likes. Then, she'll have to hear what I have to say. [Lucinda sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: Whoa, whoa. Hey, hey. Put that down. Put it down. Nikki: You just assaulted a federal agent. Lucy: Fine, throw me in jail, too, just at least listen to what he has to say. Nikki: You know, your friend committed a crime. Lucy: Yeah, and he also saved my life a couple times. Dusty: Save your breath. Will you? Lucy: It's true. Nikki: So is his rap sheet. Have you seen it? He makes a career out of run-ins with the cops. Dusty: No convictions, actually. Lucy: Well, it doesn't matter. I don't care. Nikki: Do you care about going home? I mean, Lucy, what if this hero act is all a scam? What if Dusty is only taking care Dusty? And you're playing right into his hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: Hey, you buying? 'Cause if you are I'll have a club soda straight up with lime. Mike: You heard the lady. Sure we can't throw a shot of something in there? Margo: No, no, can't. I'm still on duty. I'm having some fun. Mike: At lease somebody's having fun tonight. Margo: Thank you. Mike: We should drink to something. You know? How about Australia? Better yet -- to Simon, the luckiest guy in the world. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: You really know how to twist things around, don't you? You say whatever you want to get whatever you want 'cause that's what a con man does. That's what you were when I met you. And after all this time, I tried to convince myself that you had changed, but you haven't. You're conning me, even now. Simon: No, I'm not. You know, I just love you so much I do desperate, stupid things and I make mistakes. I'm so sorry. You will never know how much. Katie: Sorry isn't always enough. Simon: All right, then what is? Katie, was is it going to take for you to forgive me? Katie: I do forgive you, Simon. Simon: You do? Katie: But even my forgiving you doesn't change anything. Simon: You're my wife. And if you don't believe in me, who will? Katie: If Pilar hadn't left that note, would you have told me the truth? I didn't think so. Simon: Let me make it up to you. Katie: You can't. You can't make up for all the lies, or the nights that I spent in that mental hospital, or poor Mike feeling like he was responsible for all this. Because when you're done talking, I'll know the truth. That whatever you say isn't be real because you're not real. And now that I know that, why would I ever, ever want to see you again? [SCENE_BREAK] Simon: Katie, my love for you is the only real thing I've ever known in my life. Katie: Well, then that's just sad for you, Simon. Simon: Yeah. We are going to find a way back to each other. I know it. Katie: Sometimes you can't. Sometimes the hurt is just too deep. Like the night my father died. I was so little, but I remember when they told me he was gone I just had this sinking feeling that I wasn't going to be happy for a really long time and that's how I feel right now. Simon: Just know however messed up my approach, what I did was just out of love for you. Katie: Love or fear, Simon? Why did you feel like you had to concoct this whole scheme to get Mike out of the picture? All you had to do was walk through that door that would have been enough. My husband would have known that. Simon: You're right. I have no idea why I did it. I just didn't want anyone to come between us. Katie: Yeah, but you ended up coming between us. And the woman you hired almost killed me. Simon: Where are you going? Katie: I gotta go take a bath. I can still smell Pilar's perfume on me. Simon: Listen, if I walk out that door -- you know what the one thing we're both going to feel for the rest of our lives is? Is regret. Katie: Yeah, I saw that movie, too, Simon. It didn't have a happy ending either. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: You know, you're not going to forget about her staring at the bottom of a beer mug. Mike: I don't want to forget. Couldn't if I tried. Want another? Margo: No. No, I'm fine. Mike: Celebrate with me. Margo: This is celebrating? Mike: Yeah. Margo: Wow, I'd hate to be around you when you're down. Mike: I'm celebrating something I haven't had in a long time. Katie in my arms. When I found her in that boathouse, you know, and I held her -- for those few, short moments, Katie and I were together again and I was the only guy in her life. That's pathetic, huh? Margo: Yeah, it's pathetic if you haven't told her this. Mike: There was no time. Simon burst in. You and your people showed up. Besides, she was practically in shock. Margo: Why don't you get over to the cottage right now and talk to her? Mike: I tried. Simon didn't want me to see her so he told me that she was asleep. Who knows, she may refuse to see me anyway. Margo: Come on. You saved her life. Mike: Too little too late. And no matter how I look at it, I believed Pilar, not Katie. Margo: Well, we all -- Pilar fooled us all. Mike: I should have trusted her. I should have trusted Katie. Margo: Mike, I could say the same thing. Mike: Do you ever just wish you could turn back the clock? You know, do things differently? [Margo sighs] Margo: Yeah. Lately, all the time. Listen, do me a favor. Mike, get yourself a room here tonight, huh? Mike: I gotta go back to my place sooner or later. Margo: No, no. Give me your car keys. Give me your car keys, please. Bartender, would you make sure that when Mr. Kasnoff is finished drinking, he gets a taxi home? Bartender: Sure. Margo: You're a good man, Mr. Kasnoff. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucinda: I don't want to hear anything that Craig has to say. Craig: We have my daughter -- your granddaughter -- her children some day. Lucinda: Don't you play that card. Craig: We already buried my son. Lucinda: You stop. Stop it right now. Craig: We all loved Bryant. Lucinda: Craig, don't blame your failures on your poor dead son. Craig: I have already lost one child. I'm not going to lose another. Lucinda: You. You. You. You need Lucy. You used both your kids mercilessly for years! Craig: I want Lucy with me! Is that a crime? For that, I would move heaven and earth, believe me. Lucinda: Great, I accept that! Craig, the family man -- Craig, the beloved father. I mean, what other corny performance haven't you perfected? Craig: The loving son-in-law? Lucinda: All right. You tell what you've done -- what have you done to honor the memory of your son? Nothing! Nothing, except to go out and replace him with another little boy, another little son -- Lily: Mother, that's enough! Lucinda: -- And the kick was he was adopted illegally! Lily: Mother that has nothing to do with Lucy's kidnapping! Craig: All right! I know that I have let my children down somehow. Okay? I know that I have been selfish, all right? But all the success that I have hungered for has only been to make -- to make my children proud of me. I have always been Daddy. While Sierra was running Montega, I was the one playing with them. I was the one showing them the trees, the ocean, putting them in bed, reading them bedtime stories. Daddy. And even now, while Sierra is running Montega in the middle of all this, she has official business. She has Montega. She has Montega. Lucinda: Are you finished? Then let me say that Sierra has sent us a man that she trusts. [Craig laughs] Well, I think Sierra needs a man that she can trust. Darling, I don't know what's the matter with you. Don't you see the way he's acting all the time? Acting, acting -- I don't know why. Oh! Oh, course I know why -- money. Yes. He wants your money, honey. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: I may be young but I'm not stupid. Dusty: Well, that's debatable right now. Let it go. Lucy: I got a 1500 on my SAT. I think I would know if Dusty was playing with my head. Nikki: A lot of smart people are conned every day. Dusty: I didn't plan the kidnapping. All right? Somebody else planned that. Nikki: That's not what Molly McKinnon thinks. Dusty: Molly McKinnon? -- Has an ax to grind, by the way. Nikki: Lucy's family is very worried about her. I need to take her home. Lucy: No. Dusty: Lucy can go home any time she wants. She's not a prisoner here. She's safe here. She realizes that. Lucy: The real kidnappers are still out there. Nikki: These kidnappers, who exactly are they? Lucy: All I know is that I got into a limo to go to the airport. I was going to spend the summer with my mother. And all of a sudden, the limo driver wasn't taking me to the airport at all. If Dusty hadn't come -- Dusty: I got lucky. I got lucky. Nikki: He saved you from this mysterious limo driver and instead of taking you home, he took you to where he's hiding out. Dusty: Until I figure out what's going down, yeah. Nikki: So you were in the right place at just the right time. Dusty: Something like that, yeah. Nikki: Is Starziak involved? Dusty: No. Nikki: He's pretty upset with you for shutting down his operation -- Dusty: Yeah, but that wouldn't give him any reason to go after Lucy, would it? Nikki: Maybe he wants you to get back into business again. Dusty: No, she's not even my kid. Nikki: She's your partner's. Dusty: Listen, the guys who grabbed her don't work for Starziak. No connection. Nikki: How can I believe that? Lucy: Because Dusty kept those guys from grabbing me. And who knows what else. If you really want to help me, would you just listen to what he has to say? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Right, that's enough. I am not a mark for Craig. He is family. He is also your family. Lucinda: Oh, God help me. Lily: If he wants money, all he has to do is ask me. Craig: I think I can raise a ransom myself. Lucinda: Have we heard? Have we had a ransom call? Craig: No. No, but Lucinda, I do have "The Intruder," Metro my portfolio, which by the way, includes a pretty nice chunk of Worldwide. Lucinda: All right. But I'm here. And I'm perfectly willing to pay whatever the ransom demands are. Lily: This is ridiculous. There is no pleasing you. He just said he doesn't want any money and you're attacking him! Craig: Lily, Lily, I'm gonna go -- Lily: No. No, no. Don't go anywhere. I want you to stay. Craig is my family. And he is my friend. And he's in a lot of pain right now. And I will not abandon him. If you don't like it, that is your problem, not mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: So Holden, what makes you think Donovan's behind this? Holden: Molly turned Dusty in because he laundered that money through the Rose Foundation. Jack: Yeah. You know, Hal's daughter is back in town. She's the IRS agent assigned to the case. Matter of fact, I heard she questioned Molly tonight about Donovan and Starziak. Holden: The guy who had Dusty run the money? Jack: The IRS has been after him for years. Holden: Jack, if you found out Nikki questioned Molly -- Jack: Chances are other people found out, too. Holden: So you think it's possible that Starziak took Molly? Jack: I think it's more than a coincidence Molly disappeared on the same night she talked to the feds. Cop: Detective. I found this under the bar. Jack: Well, I think we can rule out that Molly left under her own power. [SCENE_BREAK] [Molly groaning] Molly: What is this place? Rocco: Home! So get used to it! Molly: Let me go! It hurts! What is that? No! No! You can't put me in there. Rocco: You should of kept your trap shut! Molly: Please! Listen! I will do anything you want! Anything! Rocco: Maybe another time. [Molly screaming] Molly: I didn't say anything! I swear I didn't say anything! Please! I can't stay in here! I'm claustrophobic! [Rocco laughs evilly] [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: You won't regret this. Nikki: Is she right? Dusty: She's a smart girl, yeah. Nikki: Why did you meet with Starziak tonight? Dusty: Starziak knows everybody. I wanted information on these guys. Especially this guy who disguised himself as her limo driver. He's got a tattoo on his wrist. Not too tough to track. I found his name tonight -- Creel. His name is Donald Creel. Nikki: How do you know he doesn't work for Starziak? Dusty: I'm positive. Starziak didn't order this job. That's what I'm telling you. Nikki: That's all you discussed? Dusty: You mean did I agree to launder more money for him? Through my foundation? No. Nikki: I still don't understand why he's so willing to help you. Dusty: He'd help me to take the heat off himself, agent. Nikki: Craig Montgomery thinks you did it. Dusty: Craig Montgomery's wrong. Lucy: Dusty didn't kidnap me. Why would I say that if it weren't true? Nikki: It very often happens that the victim bonds with the kidnapper. Dusty: You take her out of here right now, these guys will grab her like that. Nikki: And you say this because -- Dusty: You take me out of the deal, then her life is in your hands. You ready for that job? You ready to make sure that she doesn't end up dead, dumped in a back alley somewhere? Nikki: How can I be so sure that I can leave her here with you? I mean, I should be taking her home to her father. Dusty: Her father thinks that once she is home, she will be safe. And he will be wrong. Nikki: I need more. Dusty: I'll give you more outside. Let's go. Give me a second. Lucy: Why can't you just say what you need to say in front of me? Dusty: We won't be long. Just give us a second. Nikki: What didn't you want Lucy to hear? Dusty: It's too dangerous out there. She is not safe, even with her own family. She's not safe. Nikki: Why not? Dusty: Because whoever ordered this kidnap job is directly wired into Lucy's life. This is definitely an inside job. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: I thought you'd be gone. Simon: Just having trouble leaving the only real home I've ever had. Katie: Funny, it's the closest thing I've had to a real home myself. Simon: Yeah. That's because we built it. Together. We brought life to this place. Katie: When you came back, I think I just got so caught up in how much I loved you that I didn't realize there was another kind of love. The kind that stays. The kind that holds your hand when you're watching TV. The kind that has picnics by the lake. The kind that goes to see baseball games. The kind that doesn't feel like you have to win someone's heart like it's a prize, the kind that just loves because it can't not love. Simon: All I ever wanted was to be able do all those things with you, you know? Katie: Well, you can't, Simon. You're free. So just go. The world is full of easy marks and lonely women. So please just leave -- for good this time. And don't come back. [SCENE_BREAK] Announcer: Coming up on "As the World Turns" -- Jack: Molly made an enemy of our pal Starziak tonight. And guys like that tend to find a way to silence their enemies. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: You want to talk? Katie: No. I just want you to help me figure out what to do next. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: What makes you think this is an inside job? Dusty: I met with Craig and Lucy's stepfather. Nikki: I heard about that meeting. Dusty: Yeah, well, I told them at that meeting where Lucy was. Nobody else knew about it. Then when I went back to where she was, Creel and his partner, they're there again, trying to grab her. Nikki: So you think Craig or Alan tipped them off. Dusty: Well, whoever tipped them off, tipped off the cops, too. Maybe somebody in the force, you know, trying to pad their paycheck or something. Nikki: If you think my father -- Dusty: If I thought your father was dirty I wouldn't have called to tell him Lucy was okay. And what about Lucinda's staff? Or Lily's staff? Did you question them? Nikki: Not yet. Dusty: Not yet or you didn't think about it? Look, I'm going to have to help you with this investigation if we move forward, all right? She's going to get home safely and, I don't know, you'll get a promotion or something. I'm out of answers. Nikki: I've been authorized to give you a deal. You bring us Starziak and we'll give you immunity. Dusty: Starziak? Why do you keep harping on this? Starziak -- he's not even in this. Nikki: It's about the money-laundering case. Dusty: You've got no imagination. Really. Nikki: You give us Starziak, we'll let you walk. Dusty: Yeah, dead men don't walk. You know? Starziak's crew has a way of killing people. Nikki: Okay, think about it. I'll let things stay the way they are, okay? You just keep the girl here. I'm watching you. I'll give you my card. It has my cell phone number on it. Give me a call if you want to talk. Dusty: Good. Give me your hand. Nikki: What? Dusty: I don't have my business card, so I'm going to write my number. Whoops, there goes your card. I'll get it, don't worry. You call me if you get any information on these kidnappers. Okay, I got to get back in there. She's gonna freak. Nikki: You better not let anything happen to her. Dusty: I take very good care of her. Nikki: My job's on the line. Dusty: My life's on the line. Well, you're pretty good with the broom, there, little Lucy. It's cool. She's not bringing me in. Lucy: I could care less. Dusty: Excuse me? Lucy: I really don't care if you rot in prison for the rest of your miserable life. [SCENE_BREAK] [Mike daydreaming.] Mike: Thank God I found you. Simon: We were just about to board. Mike: He wouldn't let me see you before. Please, I just want to talk to you. Katie: Our plane is waiting. Simon: The rest of our lives are waiting. Mike: Look, I just want to tell you that as much as I wish it were me getting on that plane with you, I just want to let you to know I'm glad you're happy. That's all I ever wanted for you was a good life. [Simon clears his throat] Simon: That's very nice of you. Thank you very much. Mike: I knew that one of us would have to lose you. But seeing you smile, it makes it worth the pain. Katie: I don't have to listen to this. I've already listened to him tell me I was crazy. I've listened to him tell me I had to be put away because I was a danger to Pilar and myself. Mike: I was wrong. Katie: Yes, you were -- about everything. Simon: Ah, we'll see you later, mate. Katie: What part of goodbye don't you understand? Simon: Baby, would you like me to get rid of him? Katie: Oh, no. He can't help it. Poor thing didn't even know a psychopath when he was sleeping with one. Have a nice life, Mike. I know we will. [SCENE_BREAK] Bartender: Hey, pal, ready for that cab? Mike: No, not yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Simon: I never lost faith in us, Katie. I lost faith in myself. If you want me to leave, I'll leave. But know I will never stop loving you. If you ever need me -- Katie: Please, just -- just go. Simon: I'm sorry. [Katie sobbing] Katie: Oh, God. [Knock at the door] Margo: Honey, I just saw Simon driving away. Katie: He's leaving, Margo. For good this time. Margo: I thought you two were supposed to be well on your way to Australia. I just came by to check the house on my way home. Katie: It's over. Margo: Do you wanna talk? Katie: No. I just want you to help me figure out what to do next. [Katie sobs] Margo: Okay, okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: What? You're not talking to me now? Lucy: If you want to talk, talk to Agent Munson. Dusty: Oh, come on. You're getting all uptight because I had to talk to her outside? What's wrong with you? Lucy: I'm getting all uptight because you treated me like a little kid. I'm the one who got her to take the handcuffs off you and the reason you're not in jail right now. Dusty: Okay, that's true. I owe you. Lucy: I got her to listen to you and you cut me out. Why couldn't you just talk to her in front of me? I mean, I think I have a right to know what's going on. Dusty: Sometimes knowing doesn't fix anything. Lucy: You still think I'm a spoiled brat. Dusty: I used to. Not anymore. Lucy: So tell me what you told her. Dusty -- Dusty: We talked. You know, we talked about creel and his partner and how many times he tried to grab you. And I think she believed me. Lucy: It could be a trick. She could just be buying her time building a case against you. Dusty: No, I don't think so. You were quite a sight with that broom. You know, you could definitely be one of "Charlie's Angels." Lucy: Oh, you think it's funny? [Dusty laughs] Maybe the one I should knock some sense into is you. Dusty: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: Well, maybe you try to talk to your mother. I'm gonna go. Lucinda: Nobility doesn't become you. Craig: Neither do you. Lily: Okay, that's it. Mother, you're the one that's leaving. Please. Craig: No, no. I have to talk to Hal anyway to find out if there's any news. All right, I'll come back later. And if I find out anything about Lucy, I will let you know. Lucinda: Thank you. Darling, that was all for your benefit. Lily: He loves his daughter. Lucinda: You think I don't know that he loves her? That's not the point. It's how he loves her. Did he ever think of Lucy when he let his marriage go to hell? The first one? And then the second one? Lucy really loved that little brother and the family that was cobbled together. And then the whole thing falls apart and what does Craig do? He whisks Lucy off on a joy ride. No, honey, stop it. You know, you are -- you're spoiled. You're lucky and you're spoiled. Craig will never be like Holden. Craig would never put a child first because Craig can't do it. He doesn't know how. He's gotta put himself first. He is modus operandi is to make sure that he receives more than he gives. And that's what makes him a dangerous man. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: I guess I never said thank you. Lucy: For what? Dusty: For keeping me out of jail. Lucy: Forget it. Dusty: Did you really get 1500 on that test? Lucy: Yeah, I did. Dusty: And that's good? Lucy: Yeah, it's almost perfect. Dusty: I'm -- you know, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for, you know, treating you like a kid in front of that agent. Lucy: It's okay. Dusty: Nobody's watched my back like that in a long time, Luce. Nobody. [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: I got your call. Did you find her? Nikki: I came to inform you Lucy's fine. She's uninjured and completely safe. Craig: Where is she? Nikki: I can't tell you that. Craig: What does that mean? Is she with Dusty Donovan? Nikki: I can't divulge any information of the investigation. Craig: Have you left her in the hands of the people who have kidnapped her? Nikki: I don't believe she's in any danger. Craig: Tell me now where she is or I will ruin that polished little career of yours before it gets out of the gate. Nikki: I can't do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: So you found this when you got home? Katie: I remembered Pilar putting it under the pillow before she forced me out of the window. Margo: Oh, my God. Katie: So now you can see why I can never forgive him. Margo: So are you really sure this time? Katie: Yeah, I'm sure. Simon and I were never like you and Tom. We were like one of those couples you see in an action movie. You know, everything's great and romantic when things are happening and we're saving the world but you know when that screen goes black that they don't have a prayer in the real world. Margo: Baby, I'm so sorry. Katie: If he just wouldn't have tried to set it up so that Mike was out of the way, if he would have just come back, I think things would have been okay, you know? I would have gone to Australia with him. I would have gone anywhere with him. But there's no trust now. Margo: Listen to me. Does Mike know about Simon and Pilar? Katie: No. Margo: Well, you got to tell him. He's got to know. Katie: Margo, I was so awful to him. He came to me and told me he was wrong about Pilar. And I said "well, it doesn't matter because all I want is Simon. Simon's the only thing that matters." I was horrible to him. I hurt him. Margo: You didn't know the truth then. Neither did he. He'll understand. Katie: Simon said that he sent Pilar because he was sure that I'd never be able to love him completely after being with Mike. Margo: So was he wrong? Katie, what are you sitting here for? Get over there. He's at the Lakeview. He's drowning his sorrows in beer. Get up and tell the man how you feel. Katie: What if it's too late? Margo: It's never too late. If it's real love it's never too late. Oh, my God. If you're lucky enough to find it once in your life, you got to fight for it. Because if you don't, if you throw this away, you're going to regret it the rest of your life. Believe me, I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I put out an APB on Molly. So far we know for a fact that she hasn't been back to her place and no one has seen her anywhere else in the hotel. Holden: So what do we do now? Jack: Why don't you go home? I'll call you as soon as I get something solid. Holden: I should probably give Abigail a call -- Jack: Wait until we hear more, please. Aaron: Well, maybe Carly's heard from her. Jack: I talked to Carly. She doesn't know what's going on, but she did mention that she hasn't heard from Molly in a while. It used to be a day didn't go by when those two didn't talk to each other. Holden: Dusty has a way of changing everything about your life and not for the better. Aaron: Well, did you guys track down the guy that Molly -- ? Jack: We're on the lookout for him. Molly made an enemy out of our pal Starziak tonight. And guys like that tend to find a way to silence their enemies. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Oh, God -- somebody -- is somebody out there? Help. Can you hear me? Anyone out there? [Molly sobbing] I'm gonna die here. I'm gonna die. I'm gonna die. Somebody help me. Get me out. Somebody let me out. Please! [Molly sobbing] [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: You still mad at me? Lucy: I don't know. Dusty: I guess you have a right to know, you know, what I was talking about with that agent outside. We were just making a deal. Lucy: What kind of deal? Dusty: You know. We're gonna work together, figure out who behind all this kidnapping stuff. Don Creel and his partner their a bunch of smalltime losers, you know? Somebody else is definitely pulling the strings. Lucy: Do you have any idea who? Dusty: Yeah. I mean, you know, I got a few ideas. Lucy: Well, who do you think it is? Dusty: It doesn't matter what I think. That's why I got this Munson girl to get the proof, you know? All right, you can shut your eyes now. And get some rest. It's all gonna be over soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I don't appreciate you threatening me. Craig: Maybe you'll appreciate unemployment. Nikki: We have a solid lead. Craig: We who? You and Dusty Donovan? Nikki: I will bring Lucy home when it's safe to do so, Mr. Montgomery. Craig: What does -- what does that mean? You don't think I can take care of my daughter? Nikki: There have been three prior -- Craig: Where is she? Nikki: We have a suspect. His name is Donald Creel. Craig: Are you sure that's his real name? Nikki: It fits the description. He has a distinctive tattoo on his wrist. Craig: What kind of tattoo? [Nikki sighs] Nikki: I can't divulge any more of that information. Craig: You don't have any more information. Nikki: We believe that he's working for somebody. He will eventually lead us to the person who hired him. [SCENE_BREAK] Don: Gin. [Laughter] Craig: Mr. Creel, you've been made. The feds are on to you. It's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Thanks. Bartender: Do yourself a favor -- make it your last, huh? Katie: Drinking won't take away the hurt or the memories. Mike: Go away. Katie: I will if you want me to. Do you? Because I think we need to talk. If you still want to. [NEXT_ON] Mike: I'm not up for a heart to heart. We've had enough of them. Katie: I think you're gonna like what I have to say. Margo: I'm here now and I want you to know the truth. Tom: Are you sure about that? Dusty: Damn, damn. Hal Munson's kid. Thought I could trust her. Lucy: What do you mean? What's happening? Dusty: I'm going to find out right now.

Craig then visits Creole and tells him that he's been made by the feds.

Taylor: Brooke? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to go on that way, it's just -- Brooke: It's very emotional for you to be back here in this house. Taylor: All those years. All that time away and -- Ridge: Logan keels over from shock. Brooke: Well, I didn't know what to think. I mean, if you were real or -- it's really all very overwhelming. Ridge: I think we're all feeling that way. And so much more. But it's nothing compared to how the kids are gonna feel. Taylor: Oh, yes. Yes, the children. Please go get them. Please hurry, Ridge. I can't wait another minute. Please. Ridge: Okay, okay. I'll be back as soon as I can with them. Taylor: Okay. Hurry. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: I don't doubt your feeling for my son. Bridget: You just doubt his feelings for me. Nick: Mother. Jackie: You're a lovely girl. You're sensitive and caring and -- Bridget: Brooke's daughter. Look, trust me, Jackie. No one's more aware of that fact than I am. Jackie: Really? Then you understand my reservations. Bridget: I think that we're partly to blame for them. Look, I know how close you and nick are. We should have reached out to you, and had, you know, dinner or drinks or something, just so you could have been more involved in our relationship. And then you could have seen for yourself how in love we are instead of us springing the engagement on you like we did. Jackie: Yes, well, I was a little taken aback. Bridget: So was I. I wasn't exactly looking to fall for a man that had been involved with my mom. Which is why I resisted -- why we both resisted. But we still fell in love. What are we supposed to do, just walk away from the best thing that's ever happened to us just because of something that's happened in the past? That's crazy. It's just -- it's crazy. I -- I can't do that. I could never walk away from your son. Jackie: Well, that's wonderful to hear, Bridget. It really is. It's just that I can't help feeling you are still in a phase in this relationship where everything is so exciting. It's so blissful you can't see the obstacles in front of you, or the people for that matter. Nick: Mother -- Jackie: Answer me one question, please, and then I promise you from here on in mum's the word. I will be an oil painting. Your father, he always said everything happens for a reason. Everything. Well, maybe this wedding was postponed for a reason. Nick: That's not a question. Jackie: Take the opportunity, please. Just slow down. I mean, why rush into this marriage when you've got all the time in the world? Nick: Because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want it to start now. Not a year from now, not a week from now. But now now. Mother, I'm not a child anymore. I know how I feel. I know how I feel about her. I've been around awhile. Jackie: Yeah, I know that. Nick: Now when Forrester's back on his feet, things are going to go forward. That is, if you'll still have me. So either you're on board with this or you're not. That's your choice. Just know this wedding is going to happen, no matter what. Jackie: I see. Then I won't stand in your way. Nick: Meaning? Jackie: You obviously make my son very happy. Then I'm very happy, for both of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'll have a glass of water, thank you. Eric: Where are the girls? Stephanie: Watching a movie. Eric: Yeah. God forbid they find out what their father did yesterday. Digging up Taylor's grave. Stephanie: I don't want them to ever find that out. I'm really worried about him. I mean, I understand he has to find closure where Taylor's concerned. I realize that now. Eric: Well, that's what James Warrick said. Stephanie: Yes, I spoke to him. He's in Europe. And he said he can help us find the right hospital, get him in and get him the kind of help that he needs. Eric: An institution. Stephanie: Yes, and the sooner the better, I'm afraid. Oh, Ridge. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Hey. Stephanie: Hi, honey. Where are the kids? I have to take them home. Brooke: I can't believe this. You're back here in this house, about ready to reunite with your children. Taylor: Oh, I've prepared for this moment a million times in my head. The only thing I wasn't prepared for was -- Brooke: Finding out that Ridge was married to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You gotta be positive about this, you know? It's a good thing that my mother came by, even though she had no business putting her nose into our business. At least she knows how we feel about each other. Bridget: Mm-hmm. Nick: Sometimes I think she just needs something to worry about, you know? Bridget: Yeah, I know. I can see that. Thanks. Nick: Have I lost you? Bridget: No, no. You were just saying something about your mom. Nick: Well, I just thought you'd be happier about the fact that she's kinda on board with us. Bridget: Oh, no, honey. I'm thrilled. Of course, I'm very happy. I just can't stop thinking about Ridge and what you guys did last night. Nick: Well, let's fix that, huh? Let's get you out of here and get you in a good mood. I'm gonna do that, okay? Even if I have to die trying. Come on, let's go. Bridget: Wait, wait. Wait. Wait, where are we going? Nick: We're going out for a little sunshine, sunshine. Bridget: But I -- Nick: No, no, no. No buts. The only "but" that we're going to have is this cute little one here. Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: So where are the girls? I need to take them home. Stephanie: No, what you need to do is go check yourself back into that hospital. Ridge: Mother, I'm fine. Stephanie: No, you're not. Eric: Ridge, we know where you were last night. We know that you dug up Taylor's grave. Ridge: Look, I know what this must look like to you. I know what you're thinking. But you've gotta trust me on this. I will explain everything later. And it is truly amazing. Stephanie: There's nothing amazing or healthy about digging up a dead woman's grave. You need help. Please, you need serious help. Ridge: Mother, it's not like it seems. In fact, nothing is like it seems. Eric: Ridge, you still think that the woman you saw was Taylor. Ridge: I wasn't imagining things, dad. It really was her. Steffy: Dad? Phoebe: See, I told you it was him. Ridge: Hey, there you girls. Hey, get your stuff together. We gotta go. Steffy: Why? Phoebe: What's going on, Dad? [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: I was very surprised when Ridge told me that he had married you. I don't mean that the way it sounds. It's just that -- I had spent so many years in a coma, I just wasn't able to grasp how much time has actually passed. To me, it feels like just yesterday since I was here. Brooke: It must seem very strange. Taylor: Yeah, very strange and disorienting. It hit me when I saw the children at the wedding. They were so little when I left. And now they're all grown up. The girls -- they've grown into these beautiful young ladies. And Thomas -- he's a man. I've missed so much. Brooke: They never forgot you. They included you in all of their prayers. Asking god to look after you. And obviously he did. Taylor: Thank you. Thank you for being there and helping them move on with their lives. Brooke: Actually, the children helped me with mine. I've finally found peace, here in this house with the children, with Ridge. We really are a family. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Something wonderful has happened, girls. Something beyond our wildest dreams. Steffy: So you're okay? Ridge: I'm better than okay. Steffy: Good, we were so worried about you. Phoebe: Yeah, we heard you left the hospital last night. Where'd you go? Ridge: I'm sorry to have worried you. But when you know what's going on, you'll understand. Phoebe: Tell us. Ridge: It's a secret. Steffy: Come on, Dad, just tell us what the big secret is. Ridge: Hey, you wouldn't believe me even if I did tell you. This is something you just have to see for yourself, okay? So grab your brother, and let's get going. Steffy: He's at Forrester. Phoebe: Yeah. Ridge: Oh, okay. I'll call him while you guys get your stuff together. Go, hurry. Hey, Megan. Megan, I want you to -- Eric: He's not making any sense. Stephanie: I don't think it's right for the children to be around him. Ridge, you're not taking the girls. Ridge: What? Eric: Look, Ridge, you're not well. I'm gonna call Brooke. I'll have her come get the girls. Ridge: Brooke knows I'm here. Look at me, guys. I'm fine. Everything is fine. I promise. Stephanie: Than why are you acting like this? Honey, please. Please try -- make me understand, please. Ridge: There isn't time, Mother. But you are going to get the proof that you need that I'm not crazy, nuts, out of my mind, okay? Just be ready. Stephanie: Honey, you're frightening me. Ridge: Mother, do you believe in miracles? Because if you don't, you will. Come on, girls, let's go. Phoebe: Bye. Steffy: Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: I'm glad that my children had someone like you to care for them. And I'm happy that you were there and you were able to be there for them and nurture them. Brooke: But? Taylor: But I've just already missed so much. I need to know more about my children. I mean, Ridge told me as much as he could. But I just need to know more. Brooke: Like what? Taylor: Like every last detail. What do they do for fun? What do they like? What don't they like? Brooke: Okay. Well, Thomas -- he's is the same sensitive, caring boy that he's always been. He does great in school. He has many, many friends. And he's a whiz at Spanish. Taylor: Oh, a gift for languages, just like his father. Brooke: He's interning at Forrester, the same way Ridge did at his age. Taylor: Eric and Ridge must be so proud. Brooke: I don't know. I guess out of all the children he seems to be the most like you. Taylor: Oh, really? How? How so? Brooke: He's very expressive with his eyes, and he gives people the benefit of the doubt. He's very compassionate. Taylor: Does he ever ask about me? Brooke: All the time. I know that a lot seems like it's changed since you left. But nothing can change the fact that you are a part of those children. And even though you haven't been here, your presence has remained strong -- always. [SCENE_BREAK] [ Light chimes & glockenspiel plays throughout ] Oh yeah my mind's racing I keep chasing and replacing what's facing me this pressure you can't measure I want one day off this ride I don't care if I'm wrong it doesn't matter what's right I just want to fly on a summer breeze baby saying good-bye don't go wondering why oh to take the day off from my life I want to run gotta jump want to bail till I lose direction I'll drive gonna fly if I fail then I'll just die trying I'll just die trying oh yeah doors slamming I'm frightened the walls closing in on me this coffin ain't closin' it all just crowds my mind I don't know where I'll go I don't care what I do all I need's an evacuation I'll just get in my car I'll hop on the train and get off at some random station I want to run gotta jump want to bail till I lose direction I'll drive gonna fly if I fail well I'll just die trying I'll just die trying I keep trying just die trying trying yeah just die trying won't stop won't stop don't stop just die trying [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: What about Phoebe and Steffy? What are they like? Brooke: They're 14 going on 25. Taylor: Always in such a hurry to grow up. Brooke: I think going away to school helped them to mature and become more independent. Taylor: Away? Brooke: They're going to a boarding school in Ojai. Taylor: I can't imagine ever sending my girls away to go to school. Then again, I can't imagine ever letting them go once I get them. Brooke: Well, they begged us to go there. They have a way of tag-teaming you. Taylor: Oh. Yeah. Till they wear you down. Well, that hasn't changed. Brooke: No, no. They're very close, yet they're very different. Taylor: They were like that as babies. Brooke: Steffy is more outgoing. She's very athletic. She made the tennis team at her school. She has so many friends. She's always talking on the phone to them and text messaging them. Taylor: What about Phoebe? Is she still my prissy little girl? Brooke: Phoebe's different. She's very quiet. We've become very close. And she has a different way of expressing herself. She likes to draw. She likes to write in her journal. A lot of those entries are to you. They really haven't forgotten you. And many, many times when I go by their room at night I hear them singing "You are my sunshine." Taylor: I used to sing that to them all the time. Phoebe: Thomas, you here yet? Brooke: Taylor, you're about to give your children the best gift that they could possibly have -- you. Steffy: Okay, now we're home. Now tell us. Phoebe: Yes, please. Ridge: I will. I will, trust me. Steffy: Come on, we've been waiting. Phoebe: We've been waiting so long. Ridge: It's the biggest surprise of your life. Phoebe: I'm sure it is. Steffy: If it is, just tell us now. Phoebe: It better be good. Ridge: Oh, I can't tell you. I can't tell you anything. You're gonna see for yourself. Trust me. You gotta trust me on this, okay? [ Laughter ]

The two have a long talk, with Brooke at least once pointing out that she is ‘family' with Ridge and the kids now

Starr: Was it just me or did the substitute directly look me in the eye when he said that they were looking for a permanent replacement for Mrs. McBain? Cole: Well, at least Britney wasn't here to enjoy it. Starr: Yeah, I just wish that there wasn't another empty desk. Every time I look at it, it reminds me of Langston. Hey, Markko, have you -- have you talked to her? Have you heard from her yet? Markko: Uh, yeah. She texted me this morning. They're making her go to this school near that group home she's living in now. Starr: Oh, my God! Why -- why would they do that? Langston: Thank God you're all here. Starr: Langston? Langston: I need your help. You have to hide me. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: No, I am not related to the Wildes, but then apparently, nobody else is either. I'm sorry, but I really don't see what that has to do with anything. Uh -- no. Yes, indeed, I have been told I need to go through channels. I just resent being put through hoops. Never mind. Thank you. Did you drop jack off at school? Blair: Yeah. He told me he didn't think he was going to be able to concentrate, so he wanted me to pick him up early -- you know, can't concentrate because his brother's not home yet. Dorian: Ah. Blair: Well, I told him I thought it would be soon and I hope I wasn't lying. Dorian: Yeah, the same way I hope I wasn't lying when I told Langston everything was going to be all right. Blair: Any progress there? Dorian: I'm at my wit's end. Blair: Oh, come on, Dorian. It's not like, you know, you could do anything. It's like your hands are tied here. Dorian: Which is why I need you to take over now. [SCENE_BREAK] Ofc. Madison: Michael's being arrested for perjury. Michael: You're going to arrest me? Come on, I can't believe this. Todd: Why not? You swore under oath that you didn't know I was the father of the kid you were raising. John: Can I see the arrest warrant, Madison? [Todd chuckles] Todd: How does it feel to know that your brother and me are going to go off to look for Marcie by ourselves? Michael: Oh, you may be able to track her down without my help, but you will never convince her to give up our son. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Hello? Adam and Eve on a raft with a side of whiskey down. Moe: You didn't push the eggs Florentine? Viki: Yes, I did, Moe, but Joe Bob and Lyle don't want spinach for breakfast. Noelle: Viki sure has picked up a lot in the last couple of months. It's like she's been serving people all her life. Viki: Yeah, so I've been told. I need a full house on white and a cup of mud to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Renee: Oh, just look at that expression -- that is so Asa. Clint: And in this one, Bo is making a toast to you and pa, right? Renee: Yeah, that was our last anniversary. Nora: I just love -- I just love this picture. Look at the expression on his face, the way he's looking at you. You should have this framed. Clint: Yeah. Renee: Yeah, maybe I will. Matthew: Good morning. Clint: Hey, Matthew. Nora: Hey, you're an early bird. Matthew: Only because I want to go to school. Nora: Can you believe this? I got a kid who wants to go to school. Matthew: Mom, I'm feeling better. Nora: Well, I'm glad that you're feeling better, but you know what? You had a fever yesterday, so I the going to give it one more day. Matthew: Come on, mom. Renee: Yeah, what about that tournament that you promised me -- of wise word? After mom and Uncle Clint go to work? Matthew: Sure. Sounds fun. Nigel: Pardon me for interrupting. You have a call, Mr. Buchanan. Clint: Oh. Thank you, Nigel. Nigel: I did find that old photo album. Renee: Oh! Nigel: All black and white. Renee: This is wonderful -- Clint and bo when they were babies. Nora: Oh. Oh, look! Nigel: Look at young master Bo. As I recall, he never much cared for that photo -- stark-naked except for the cowboy hat. Matthew: Let me see that. Renee: Ah, ah, ah, ah! Nora: Nope, nope, nope, nope. Ok, all right. Matthew: Oh, my gosh. Clint: That was Beaver Calhoun on the phone. Nora: Beaver? Renee: Asa's lawyer. Clint: He wants to set up a time to hear Asa's last will and testament. [SCENE_BREAK] Noelle: I love it when the morning rush is over. Viki: Oh, yeah, me, too. Moe: I want you ladies to try tonight's dinner special. Noelle: Oh, have a heart, Moe. I don't like that fancy stuff. Moe: This is going to put this place on the map. It's for folks with taste and refinement like Viki here. Viki: Thank you, Moe. This is fabulous. That salmon is perfectly cooked. I think the sauce could maybe use a little more dijon, hmm? Moe: You know, you could be right. Viki: Hmm. Noelle: How do you know about all that? Viki: I -- I like to read cookbooks. Noelle: That's the first thing you've ever told me about yourself. Viki: Oh. Woman: Hey! Noelle: Hey, Gigi! Gigi: Sorry I'm late. Moe: One more time and you're out of a job. Gigi: You kiss it, Moe. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: I can't believe you're here -- thank God. Langston: I know. I've missed you so much. Starr: Langston, why do you want us to hide you? Cole: Yeah, and you better talk fast because class is only empty for second period. Langston: I know, I know. Starr: Wait, so how are the people? I mean, are they treating you horrible or -- Langston: No, no. Starr: Are you ok? Langston: It's nothing like that. It's just the people there, they don't know anything about me and they all think they do. Cole: Well, what about the school? Langston: Everybody looked at me as soon as I walked in. I just wanted to scream. I hate being away from you guys. Starr: So what did you do? You just ran away from the old school? Langston: Yeah, and they're going to come looking for me. I can't go back there. Starr: Well, Langston, you can't hide. I mean, they're bound to find you sometime. Langston: Not if I go somewhere. Starr: Are you planning on running away? Markko: If you do, I'm going with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Now, how can I help Langston? Dorian: Blair, you of all people know what it's like to be shunted from foster home to foster home. Blair: Feel like an outsider? You bet I do. Dorian: And Langston's already had to endure the terrible shock of her parents' death and -- and now, to be taken from -- from her home, her school, everything she's familiar with at -- at a time when a -- a teenage girl needs all the -- the guidance she can get and positive role models. Blair: Yeah, well, I remember back then and how reckless I was and, good lord, all the mistakes that I made. I'm still paying for them. Dorian: Blair, I wish I had known about you and your situation back then. Blair: Is that why you're so intent on helping Langston now -- because you feel guilty about not being there for me all those years ago? Dorian: That certainly is part of it. Blair: Well, don't, don't. Look at me -- I pulled myself together, I'm fine. Dorian: Yes, you have pulled yourself together, and that is why as far as Langston is concerned, you would make the perfect foster mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Yeah, like you have any influence on Marcie. Everything you've tried to do to get her back has bombed. Michael: If I could see her face to face, I'd -- look, Marcie disappeared with Tommy because she thought she was doing the right thing for him. Now, I can convince her that the most loving thing to do for him right now would be to give him up. Todd: And how are you going to do that? Michael: Well, I'll tell her she's not alone. I'll convince her that -- that she still has me. Todd: How about John and I go out there and find her and haul her ass back in ourselves? Michael: Well, how about she doesn't have to go anywhere with you because you don't have any authority? Neither does my brother right now. John: Yeah, it's all there. Ofc. Madison: I really hate doing this, John. John: It's your job. Ofc. Madison: Dr. McBain, you have the right to remain -- Todd: Wait, hold on a second, Hobart -- don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Moe: That's it -- you're fired. Gigi: For being 10 minutes late? Moe: Again, and it was 12 minutes. Gigi: Go back to the kitchen, Moe, and take that fish with you. It's smelling up the place. Moe: I'm docking your paycheck for those 12 minutes. Noelle: I guess that means you're not fired. I got a customer. Gigi: Oh. Viki: Everything all right? Gigi: I had a little situation at home. Viki: With Shane? Gigi: Mm-hmm. It's all right now. Viki: Gig? Do you ever think about trying to get some help to deal with that situation? Gigi: Yeah. And I got it. Viki: A lottery ticket? Gigi: This one is a winner. I can feel it. Viki: Don't you think you should take all the money you've spent on lottery tickets and put it in a savings account? I mean, the odds are a lot better. Gigi: I've been buying these tickets for years, and somebody wins every week. One of these days, it's going to be my turn. I got tickets for you and Noelle, too. Viki: Oh. Gigi: Scratch right there. Who knows -- this could be your lucky day. [SCENE_BREAK] Ofc. Madison: My orders are to arrest Dr. McBain -- to: I -- I understand you have orders. Do you have to arrest him right now? I just think -- uh -- I think we need him for a consultation. John: Hey, look, his wife is missing, all right? Maybe we could call the D.A.'s office and see if this has to happen right now. Don't worry. I'll -- I'll keep an eye on him. What are you up to now? Todd: We need him. He's the only one that can convince Marcie. Ask the head shrinker -- she'll tell Y. Marty: Yes, you're right. Having Michael along would be helpful. John: Look, I don't want you to go to jail, either. But I don't think Marcie trusts any of us right now. Marty: Look, Todd's a threat, you represent the law. It's just going to push her further into hiding. Todd: Well, whatever we do, I suggest we no longer stand here and talk about it. I suggest we get going because the longer we stand here and talk about it, the further she gets away. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: You can't run away, Markko. You have people here. Markko: And you don't? Langston: I meant family. Markko: Oh -- I don't care. I want to be with you, wherever that is. Cole: You guys can't just take off. Starr: Yeah, Cole's right. Langston: You were the one who threatened to run away when Miss Woodrow showed up to take me away. Starr: I was stalling to wait for aunt Dorian to get there. But believe me, it was a bad idea. Langston: Oh, and it was a good idea when you and Cole ran away when your parents were keeping you guys apart? Cole: No, we got caught, remember? So will you and Markko. Langston: Mrs. McBain didn't. I'm sorry, Starr. Starr: No, it's fine. Mrs. McBain is going to be found, and the same goes for you and Markko. Cole: Even if you guys weren't, you would be on the run forever. Starr: And then you would be away from us and that wouldn't be good. Markko: Hey, whatever you want to do, I'll do, but Starr and Cole have a point. Langston: Then what am I supposed to do? Starr: Hey, we'll think of something, ok? [Langston sighs] Starr: Langston? I promise. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: No, but I cannot be Langston's foster mother. It's impossible, Dorian. Dorian: Impossible, Blair? That doesn't sound like you. Blair: Have you not noticed that my family is in the middle of a lot of chaos right now? And, you know, Todd is on his way home with his son, which means it'll be a lot to deal with? Dorian: So? Blair: "So?" Even without the baby, I have two other children that need me. How am I supposed to take on a grieving, needy teenager? Dorian: Oh, is that because you lack energy or generosity of spirit? Blair: Dorian -- Dorian: I am merely trying to get this straight. Blair: No, you are merely trying to guilt me into this is what you're doing. Dorian: Ooh -- forget I asked. Blair: Dorian -- you know what? I'm married now, you know. And Todd would have to sign off on this and I don't even know where he is. Dorian: I said forget I asked. Blair: Langston is a strong, young girl. She's going to be all right. Dorian: Pardon me, but weren't you just expressing concern over the deficiencies of the child welfare system and the foster care? I mean, where's is sudden optimism coming from? Blair: No -- the foster care system that I was involved with years ago was completely different. Now they're like watchdogs -- they're like monitors. They care more about the child's needs now -- they do. Dorian: Langston pretended that her parents were still alive for a year after their death -- because she didn't want to be taken from the home that she loved and was familiar with. Have you got any idea how terrified she must be now? Blair: Yes, I know what that's like. And I -- I admire you so much for what you're trying to do to help Langston, but I'm sorry, Dorian. I just -- I can't -- I can't do what you're asking me to do, ok? [Doorbell rings] Mrs. Woodrow: Dr. Lord? Dorian: Ms. Woodrow. Something wrong? Mrs. Woodrow: I'm afraid so. Langston is missing. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: This is so going to kill him. Jessica: Stroke of genius. Nash: Everything ready? Jessica: Ready to roll. Natalie: Oh, there he is. Jessica: Hey! [Jared turns music off] Jared: My house, my music. Nash: My 49%, so we'll play it 49% as loud! Jessica: Whoo-hoo! [Nash turns music on] Jared: You know what? Fine, fine! You can blare your rock music at dawn, stage your crazy poker games, and play that music morning, noon, and night -- it doesn't bother me. Jessica: Well, then why did you want to turn it down? Jared: Because I wanted you to hear me when I said that. Jessica: So you don't mind the music itself, then? Jared: No, I love kids and everything that goes along with them. Jessica: I'm delighted to hear that. [Knock on door] Jessica: Because we're having a Halloween party. Natalie: Hey. Jessica: Yay! Woman: A little wild today. Natalie: Hi, sweetheart. [Child squeals] Nash: Nothing is off-limits. Go on, go on. Go have fun. Jared: Oh, no, no, no, no, no, that's my laptop -- stop, stop. (Tchaikovsky's "1812 overture" plays) [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Renee, are you all right with this or is it too soon? Renee: Yeah, it's just that, um, I remember when Asa met with beaver to update the will and I -- I just never imagined -- [Phone rings] Nora: Oh, I have to take this. Are you going to be all right? Renee: Mm-hmm. Yeah, yeah. Nora: You sure? Excuse me. Hello? Yeah. Renee: You know, Clint, um -- maybe it is a little too soon. Um -- uh -- but the rest of you, you should all be there. Clint: Renee, you know, of course that you can take all the time that you need, but Asa stipulated that he wanted the entire family e when the will is read. Matthew: Even me? Clint: Uh -- I believe that's up to your parents. Nora: I'm sorry -- something's come up. I've got to -- I got to head out. Um -- listen, if you don't feel well, you call me on my cell phone, ok? Renee: Hey, I'm here. Nora: Yeah, I don't want to put this on you, Renee. Renee: No, darling, Matthew is no trouble. He's my best guy. Matthew: I am. Nora: Well, I guess I'm redundant, so I'm out of here. All right, bye-bye. Renee: Bye. Matthew: Bye, Mom. Renee: You know, Clint, what I said earlier about my not being able to handle the reading of the will -- of course I can. I'll be there. When will it be? Clint: Renee, that's the thing. Not only did he want everybody there, but he wants all of us at the ranch. Renee: We have to go to Texas? Clint: And since he was so insistent about it, I figure we're in for a few surprises. Dorian: How could you let this happen? You're supposed to be taking care of that child. [SCENE_BREAK] Mrs. Woodrow: Teachers aren't jailers, d and is a very clever girl. She hasn't come here? Blair: No. Dorian: She is supposed to be "living" here. But instead, she was dragged off to some strange environment. Mrs. Woodrow: Well, we'll go to her old school and talk to her friends. Dorian: Oh, the friends that she knows and trusts and is now cruelly separated from? The friends who, thanks to you, are no longer accessible to her? Mrs. Woodrow: I am confident that Langston will be all right. Dorian: And why is that? Because you're an optimist who believes that hope springs eternal? Mrs. Woodrow: The situation at the group home was new for Langston and she was anxious about it -- I know that in time she will adjust. Dorian: Oh, please, I cannot listen to this anymore. Mrs. Woodrow: It is normal for children to want the familiar. If there's no family, that usually means friends. So, I wonder if perhaps your daughter has heard from Langston. [SCENE_BREAK] Starr: Look, Langston, you can't stay here, and that much we know. Cole: And even if the people from the group home don't find you, if Britney's friends see you -- Langston: I know. ‘s over. Markko: Well, I could bring you to my house, but I don't think my parents would see things our way. Cole: Same with my mom. She'd want to go by the book, I'm pretty sure. Starr: Wait -- going by the book isn't my family's style, so I'll just cut school for the rest of the day and you can come home with me. Markko: Sweet. I'll check, see if the coast is clear. Starr: Ok, sounds good. Markko: Yeah, it's quiet out here. You two should go, now. Langston: Ok. Cole: Hurry, hurry. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I am sure if Starr had heard from Langston, she would've told me. Mrs. Woodrow: I'd like to speak with Starr myself. Blair: Well, she's at school. Mrs. Woodrow: I'll wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: All right, I'm going to call my P.I. and then we leave, with or without Michael. Michael: Look, I have to go with you and Todd, man. Isn't there some way that -- isn't there something you can do? John: I wish there was. Michael: Ok. Um -- in that case, I got to ask you a favor. When you find Marcie, make sure she gives Todd his son back and then -- let her go, please. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Well, go on, scratch yours. Viki: No, I think I'm going to save it. Gigi: Suit yourself. Viki: Did you win? Gigi: Darn it. I thought this was it. I'velready spent that jackpot about 25 different ways. Viki: So what did you buy? Gigi: A house so big it had to have a maid. Can you imagine living in one of those? Moe: Gigi, get off your lazy butt and wait on some customers. Gigi: Moe! Can't you ever say "please" and "thank you"? Moe: "Please" get off your lazy butt and wait on some customers, "thank you"! Gigi: If I had won, I would tell him where to put that frying pan of his and I'd never work again. Viki: Well, wealthy people work, too, you know. Gigi: Yeah, but they do something they like. Viki: Most of the time, I guess, yeah. Gigi: You know something else? I wouldn't look down at poor people like a lot of rich people do. Viki: Money's not the solution to everything, you know? Gigi: I'd still like to try being rich. Viki: I think that even if you didn't have to worry about money, there would still be a lot of stuff that you did have to worry about. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Did you have a good time today, nugget? Nash: Oh, I'll bet she sleeps well tonight. Jessica: Huh? Did you? Natalie: Oh, Jared, do you need some help with that? Jared: No, I got it under control, thank you. Natalie: Ugh. [Jessica gasps] Natalie: You might want to check out your laptop. Jared: What -- Nash: Oh. Jared: What the hell's on my screen? It's sticky. Natalie: Oh, I guess giving the kids p,b,&j was a bad idea. Jared: Oh, those little -- Nash: Angels. Little angels. Don't they just put a smile on your face? Jared: Well, this damn well better come off. Natalie: Oh, you should be fine as long as it didn't get on the keyboard, but if it did -- well, it'll be all be over. Jared: I don't believe this! Was anyone watching the kids? Nash: Oh, and -- and stifle their creativity? Come on, now. Jessica: You'll give Bree a complex. Jared: This is a $4,000 laptop! Nash: Oh, but what is money compared to the joyous little looks on their faces? [Jessica gasps] Jessica: And imagine the happy sounds of little kids in here every -- Nash: Every day. Jessica: Day of the week. Nash: Oh. Jared: What are you talking about? Nash: Well, the party was such a success that we're thinking of opening up a daycare center -- Nash and Jessica: Right here. Natalie: Ooh. Looks like somebody did a little finger-painting on your shirt -- whoop. Jared: Ha-ha. Ok, yeah, you -- you know what? It's fine, it's fine. I'm cool with it. I'm -- I'm just going to go change. Jessica: You know how you could tell that he was "cool with it"? By the vein popping on his forehead. Nash: When he saw the peanut butter all over his computer screen? Natalie: It's so nice to see him freaking out for once. Jessica: But is it going to be enough to drive m away? [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: It'll be a long time before Starr's home. Mrs. Woodrow: I'm in no rush. Dorian: Blair, it's perfectly all right. Mrs. Woodrow is welcome to stay as long as she likes. In fact, I have a few questions I'd like to ask you. Mrs. Woodrow: What questions? Dorian: When Langston does return, how long will it take for someone to offer to foster her? Mrs. Woodrow: I really can't say. Most potential foster families would prefer a young child with no obvious problems, as opposed to a troubled teen. Blair: Wait, wait, wait, wait. You're saying that Langston is a troubled teen? Mrs. Woodrow: The girl's parents died in a tragic accident. She pretended for over a year that they were traveling and that all was well. Es that not suggest that she might have underlying psychological issues there? Dorian: And how does your agency intend to deal with these issues? Mrs. Woodrow: We offer professional counseling, psychological evaluations, runaway hotlines -- Dorian: And what about love? Does your agency offer that? Starr: Mom, Aunt Dorian? We need you to help -- us. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Letting Marcie go -- I didn't realize that was part of the plan. Michael: Well, it was always part of my plan, John. Why do you think I was so determined to go with you and Todd? John: So you could help her escape the law? Michael: Oh, come on, John. We both know the only thing she really did was try and protect the child she thought was hers. Marty: I -- I worked up a little something on Marcie based on her personality and the things that you've told me about her. It's -- I mean, it's kind of a broad picture, but it does suggest some of the places she might go or things she might do when she starts -- Todd: Well, no leads yet, but my P.I. Is still working on it. Nora: You have been demanding that Michael McBain go to jail since the custody hearing, and now you want to put it on hold? Todd: Yeah, that's right. Nora: Right, well, this isn't an assault case where the victim can just drop the charges. Michael: Look, I'm perfectly willing to face whatever's coming to me. Just -- could we do it some other week? Nora: I'm really sorry. I didn't know that Michael was going to be arrested today, or I certainly would've notified your office as a professional courtesy, John. But I -- my A.D.A. kind of ran with it and I have no choice but to back it up. I'm sorry, the arrest holds. [Michael groans] Nora: Ok, Dr. McBain has to go into custody now. You'll be arraigned within 48 hours, and then after that, if you make bail, you'll -- you'll be free, pending trial. Michael: Yeah. John: Ok, I'm going with you to the station. Michael: No, you're not -- you got more important things to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: So I've been going over Grandpa's business strategies lately, and he says if you hit on a good idea, that you never change course. You just stick with it all the way to the end. Jessica: Well, I'm game if you guys are. Natalie: Definitely. Jessica: Good. Natalie: Oh -- there he is -- nice, clean shirt. [Phone vibrates] Jessica: Oh, oh. My phone's vibrating. Excuse me. Hello, Angela. Oh, no, no, of course we don't mind if the twins come over. Yeah, bring them right on over. Uh, they're a bit hyperactive, but hopefully they've taken their medicine. Nash: Oh, good. Jared: Ok, ok, I'm going. Jessica: You're moving out? Jared: No. I said, "I'm going" -- out. But I will be back, so don't think that you've won anything. I just have things I need to do. Natalie: At least he's gone for a little while. Jessica: And we'll just have to keep on working on a more permanent departure. Natalie: Aw, sweetie, you're looking a little tired there. Why don't you go with aunt Natalie -- come on. Jessica: You want to go with her? Natalie: And I'll read you a story and you can take a little nap. I think we could all use one after today. Come on. Jessica: You're upset. Nash: I hate him. Jessica: We have to be patient, ok? We're getting to him, and we'll figure out a way to get rid of him for good. Nash: Sure. Jessica: Nash, I promise. We're going to get back our vineyard and our dream. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Do you understand these rights as I've read them to you? Michael: Yeah. Marty: Todd, when you -- Todd: Save it. Marty: And John find Marcie -- Todd: I know what you're going to say, Marty. Marty: What? Todd: You're going to say "be nice to Marcie. She's wonderful, adorable little person -- just like her husband." Marty: Really? No. Contrary to what you think, I'm not on anybody's side, just that little boy's. Todd: Yeah, that little boy's mine. Marty: Right. So why don't you actually think about him and what is best for him. You know, you could put your rage aside for his sake. John: Hey, it's going to be ok. Michael: Johnny, please. What I asked you -- when y find her, let her go. Nora: Hey, it's time to go. Marty: I'll go with you, ok? Michael: Oh, thanks, but you don't have to do that. Marty: No, I want to. You're my friend. Officer: Let's go. Todd: Well. I wonder why we're still standing here. John: You know why we're standing here? Because before we go anywhere, we get a couple things straight. [SCENE_BREAK] Nigel: Shall I make the arrangements, sir? Clint: Uh, not yet, Nigel. I have to speak with the rest of the family, and then you can book the company jet for everybody, and that includes you. Nigel: Ah. Clint: Yeah -- Asa wanted you to be there. You were very important to him. Nigel: I am honored, sir. Thank you. Clint: Renee? Is it going to be to tough for you to be at the ranch? Renee: Oh, I was planning to go eventually. Clint: You and pa had some great times there. Renee: Yeah. It'll do my heart good to remember those times. Especially surrounded by family -- that's what I look forward to. Matthew: Me, too. Clint: Well, I got to go talk to the girls and get their schedules situated. I'll talk to you two soon. Renee: Bye-bye. So, are you hungry? Matthew: No, I'm not that hungry. Renee: Well, perhaps we could play that game of wise word that you promised me. Are you in the mood? Matthew: Actually, I have some homework to make up. Renee: Oh, of course, yeah. Matthew: But I'll hurry it up, and as soon as I'm done, we can play. Renee: No, darling, don't rush. Your schoolwork is far more important. Nigel: Excuse me, Mrs. Buchana you have a visitor. Renee: Well -- ahem -- Mr. Banks, what are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Langston, thank goodness you're all right -- no thanks to you. Mrs. Woodrow: We're very glad to see you, Langston. We were terribly worried. Langston: I'm not going with you, I'm not going back there. Starr: Yeah, you can't make her hool where she doesn't know anyone, and you can't force her to live with strangers. Now, we love and care about Langston and we want to help her. Mrs. Woodrow: There really is no choice. I have to take Langston back with me. Blair: No, you don't. Not if I'm h foster mother. So what does everyone want for dinner? [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Ah. Two pages of "goodnight moon" and she was out like a light. Nash: Thank you. Natalie: Oh, it's so peaceful in here -- no loud music, no Jared. Jessica: Well, for now, anyway. Natalie: Well, he won't be here tonight, remember? He's on a date. Jessica: Yes, with our cousin sarah -- lucky girl. Natalie: Dumb girl. Jessica: Natalie. Natalie: Uh -- she fell for his crap, Jessica. I mean, how smart could she be? Jessica: Well, it's not a matter of being smart. Jared's good-looking, and -- and he's charming when he wants to be -- not as charming as you, dear. Natalie: He's a card-carrying phony. Jessica: Well, then she'll have to figure that out by herself, obviously -- I mean, we did warn her. Nash: Yeah, I'm -- I'm just glad he's not in the house, even if -- is it temporary? Natalie: I'm glad that you guys can look on the bright side of things. I just want Jared to go back to his old digs. Back to that disgusting, fleabag motel -- that's where he belongs. [SCENE_BREAK] Jared: I hope I'm not being presumptuous, but I was worried about you last time I came by. Renee: That is so sweet of you. Jared: Well, I -- I just can't imagine what it's like losing someone that you've spent your entire life with. So I stopped by to see how you were doing -- and to give you these. Renee: Oh, my! Oh! Oh, thank you so much. Oh, Nigel, would you put them in a vase, please? They are so lovely! Nigel: Um -- yes. Renee: You know, I am -- I'm so glad that you stopped by so that I could -- I could thank you in person for that beautiful card at you wrote me. It really lifted my spirits. Jared: Well, every word of it was from the heart. Renee: Are you in a rush? Can you sit for a minute? Jared: I -- yeah, I got . Renee: Great. Come on. Jared: Yeah, all I'm doing today is finding an apartment. Renee: Oh. Jared: Yeah, you know, I've been staying with -- with Jessica and Nash at their cottage. Renee: Oh, really? Jared: Yeah, they were -- they were generous enough to offer, but they have the baby, so I don't want to impose on them this way. So, really, it's just a question of finding something reasonable. Renee: I heard that you're not working now. Jared: I got the old ax, yeah. Renee: I'm sorry about that. Jared: You know, Natalie had her reasons. It's -- I can't blame her. Renee: Well, perhaps you can sort things out. Jared: Oh, I'm sure we will. Looking at some old photographs? Renee: Oh, oh, yes. Oh, yes. Yes, these are wonderful photographs of Asa when he was young. Jared: Oh. Renee: You know, perhaps sometime, when you have some time, u might want to look at these. Jared: That would be a privilege. Renee: It would be fun to see if you see the resemblance. I don't know what it is about you, but you just remind me so ch of Asa s a young man. Jared: Wow, that's -- awesome. [Jared chuckles] Jared: Well, if you will excuse me, I've got to get to my apartment hunting. You take care, Mrs. Buchanan. Your husband was a lucky man. Renee: I was the lucky one. Jared: Do you mind if I check in on you sometime? Would that be ok? Renee: Of course. I would appreciate that. Jared? [Renee laughs] Renee: You know what? This house is so big, and it's -- well, it's got lots of empty rooms. Perhaps you'd like to stay here. [SCENE_BREAK] Noelle: Oh, here you go, honey. Table six left this for you. Viki: $1? That check was over $20. Noelle: Last of the bigtime spenders. I'm out of here. Gigi: Lucky. If -- if you need me to lend you some money till payday, I can. Viki: No. No, I'm fine, but that's incredibly sweet of you. [Phone rings] Gigi: Viki, isn't that your purse that's ringing? Viki: Oh, yeah. Yeah, it is. Huh. Gigi: I've never even seen you use a cell phone. Viki: Oh, well -- um -- I actual just keep it for emergencies, you know. Ooh. Natalie? Natalie: Hey, Mom, I'm so glad that your phone works there. I was afraid it wouldn't. Viki: Are you all right? Natalie: Yeah, everything's great here. It's just -- Viki: What, darling? Natalie: Mom, I miss you. I mean, I know that you're really having a good time and you love it in Paris, but are you ever coming home? Viki: Natalie, honey, you're -- you're breaking up. I didn't really hear the last thing you said. Natalie: I -- I said that I know you love Paris, but are you ever coming home? Viki: Oh, sorry -- I mean, Pardonnez-moi. Moe: Don't give me that. The fry-o-later's broken, I can't finish my conch fritters -- and get off the phone. Viki: Sorry, sweetheart, uh, somebody bumped into me. Natalie: What are you doing there, and what does France have that we don't have? Viki: It's not that, darling. Nash: Ask the little vixen why she's hiding out in Paris. Natalie: We're not checking up on you, I swear. Jessica: Well, are you doing something that needs to be checked up on? Natalie: Her idea! Jessica: Liar! Natalie: No, mom, you really need to come home because, um, Jessica really needs adult supervision. [Natalie laughs] Viki: Oh, my, I miss you two so much. I promise, we'll be laughing together again soon. Natalie: All right. She's so not ready to come home. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Oh, Blair! Of course you want to be Langston's foster mother. Blair: Well, it's like we all said before -- this is her home away from home -- and, of course, yes, I would do it, and I would be very happy to n's foster mom. Mrs. Woodrow: You can't just raise your hand and be a foster mother. That's the not the way it works. Starr: Well, then how does it work? Dorian: Yes, that's what we all want to know. Blair: What do I have to do? Mrs. Woodrow: You -- you have to be officially vetted. And then if given active status -- Blair: Well, then make the phone calls, make it happen. Mrs. Woodrow: Mrs. Manning, this is a serious undertaking. Blair: Do I not look serious here? Like I said, I would love to be Langston's foster mom. Starr: Did you hear that? We're going to be like sisters. Langston: I -- I don't know if I can do this, Mrs. Manning. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: What if Langston does have to go back? Markko: Don't say it, man, don't. Cole: I just thought -- Markko: I can't let that happen. All right, she's been through hell this past year, and no one was there for her. And now I swear -- Cole: What can you do? Markko: I don't know. But I'll think of something. Cole: I have an idea. [SCENE_BREAK] John: We're going to discuss one thing, all right? I'm in charge here, got that? Todd: Ok, you're in charge! Let's go! John: No, listen to me first, all right? You're not going to get anyone else hurt, you got it? Todd: So, are we going to be the hardy John: Yeah, we're the hardy boys, let's go. Todd: Excellent. Where are we going, by the way? We don't know where Marcie is. John: Yeah, we do. That call I got earlier -- it was a lead to where she is. [NEXT_ON] Langston: Do you really think this could work? Starr: If you want it to. John: I don't like it, but we're in this thing together. And I need to know we're on the same team. Natalie: I plan to get Jared Banks unstuck from this family no matter what it takes.

The social worker arrives at Dorian's home and tells them that Langston had disappeared from the children's home

Jack: Morning. Liberty: Hey. Uh, where's my mom? Jack: She ran out to the grocery store. You hungry? I make a mean stack of pancakes. Why don't you have a seat? I got this thing down to a science. Liberty: Oh, thanks, Jack. I really -- I don't think I can eat right now. Jack: Sure? Uh, I can get you a cup of tea or orange juice or something. Okay. Well, if you change your mind -- Liberty: You'll be the first to know. Jack -- I know I was -- I was pretty rude when I found out you were moving back in with my mom. The things that I said to you -- Jack: No, there's no need to apologize. Liberty: Yeah, there is. You have been so great, and she would completely lose her mind if it weren't for you. And I just -- I just want you to know that I appreciate it. Jack: Liberty, we're -- we're family. That's part of the deal. Liberty: No. You did not sign on for a stepdaughter with cancer. Jack: Actually, I did. Ah, the "Sickness and in health," remember? Liberty, you're my niece. We're family. I am gonna take care of you and your mom. Liberty: Thanks. Jack: Sure thing. Liberty: I'm really tired, but -- so I think I'm gonna go back to bed. Jack: Okay. [Cell phone rings] Jack: Hello. Carly: Hi, it's me. Jack: Hi. Carly: I know you've got your hands full with Liberty, but Parker's principal just called. He'd like to see us. Jack: Did he say what about? Carly: No, just that it can't wait. But -- but if you're too busy -- Jack: I'll be there. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Parker: Are you asleep? Liberty: Hey, you. Why aren't you in school? Parker: Well, I was, but I couldn't stop thinking about you. Liberty: Your dad's gonna kill you if he finds out you skipped. Parker: That's why I waited until he drove off. Did they just leave you here all alone? Liberty: Oh, trust me, its way better this way. My mom is, like, overly perky so she doesn't start crying, and your dad's new goal in life is to get me to eat pancakes. Parker: Is it bad? Liberty: Yeah. Yeah, I'm -- I'm kind of tired and achy, and I have this disgusting taste in my mouth. Parker: Actually, um, do you want a piece of gum? Liberty: Oh, God, no. Parker: Sure? Liberty: No, thanks. No, really. Parker: Okay. I'm sorry. Liberty: It's okay. Actually, could I ask you a huge favor? Parker: Yeah. Anything. Liberty: Um, Natalie bought me those flowers, and they're making me feel like I'm gonna hurl. Do you mind putting them over there? Parker: Sure. Actually, I'll throw them out if it will make it easier. Liberty: Oh, no. Don't throw them out, really. It would make her upset. You can just put them over there, thanks. Parker: All right. Liberty: I must look horrible. I'm really embarrassed. I could have -- Parker: Liberty, you're beautiful, okay? You'll always look beautiful to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You look like a nervous teenager, sitting out here. Carly: Some things you never grow out of. How's Liberty? Jack: She's kind of green. She doesn't have much of an appetite. I -- I thought she'd be sick to her stomach, but apparently, that doesn't start right away. Carly: Well, if you need to go back to the farm -- Jack: No. She -- she's probably glad to, uh, be alone for a while. But I left her with a couple of phones, so if she calls, I can turn on the lights and sirens and be back in five minutes. Carly: And how's Janet? Jack: Quiet. Terrified. Uh, she went to go grab some groceries. I'm sure she's gonna come home and start cooking to keep her mind -- [Jack sighs] Let's not do this, Carly. Carly: Do what? Jack: Pretend that everything's okay. It's killing me sitting here, talking about -- Carly: Your wife. She is your wife. Jack: Yeah. It doesn't make it any easier. Carly: So what am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to act? Jack: I don't know. Not polite -- making up small talk, pretending like we're strangers. Carly: Well, I'm really sorry if it's painful for you, but this is the only way that I can be right now. The way we feel about each other -- talking about that would only cause trouble. Jack: Oh, come on, Carly. We can't just ignore what's going on. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Damian Grimaldi is my father, and he didn't just disappear into thin air. So if you have any information about him, I have a right to know. Cop: No, we don't. But given the, uh, severity of the situation, finding your father is our top priority. Luke: Well, what about my Aunt Meg? Have you found her? Well, why not? She knows what happened to my father. All you have to do is find her. Cop: Are you suggesting that there's foul play? Luke: No, no. I -- I just want my father found. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: So, what are we missing? Is there some other town that Meg would run to? Holden: No. Eliza's here. Fairwinds is the only logical place for her to go. Paul's hidden her before. Molly: But I believe him when he said he hadn't seen her. Holden: Okay. My mother said she's not out at the stables. She's not with Paul. Molly: And you and I both know she didn't go follow Damian. She's your sister, Holden. You know her better than anybody. Where would Meg go? [SCENE_BREAK] [Lily clears throat] Lily: Meg. Meg: Are you afraid of me? Sit down. Lily: Happy to see you, Meg. Meg: Yeah. You look it. Lily: I am. We've all been worried about you. Everyone's been looking for you. Meg: Because they want to send me back to Deerbrook, stuff me full of these pills so I don't think straight, keep me away from my little girl. Lily: No. No, that's not why. Meg: Everybody thinks I'm crazy, and I'm not. I am perfectly sane, and I am not going back there. Lily: Nobody thinks you're crazy, Meg. Meg: Liar. You think I'm a loose cannon, don't you? Unpredictable, dangerous? Lily: Are you? Meg: Everything I've told you about Damian is true, and I don't care if anyone believes me. Damian is evil, and he wants to shut me up so you won't find out what he's been up to! That's why he tried to kill me! Lily: He's not here, Meg. You are safe. [Meg laughs] Meg: With you. Relax, Lily. I didn't come here to hurt you. I need your help. Lily: I'm -- I'm not the right person, Meg. You need a doctor. Meg: I told you, there is nothing wrong with me! Lily: Well, somebody that -- that's on your side, then. What -- what about your brother? Have you called him? He loves you. He'll -- he'll find a way to help you. Meg: He'd try, but he doesn't understand the way you do. Damian played us both for fools. He told me that he was leaving you, a -- and he probably told you that I was delusional, didn't he? Look, we were both stupid enough to believe him, 'cause we still loved him, and we refused to believe the truth even when it was staring us in the face. Look, I'm no crazier than you are. We're the same. My family doesn't get that. You do. Lily: It's more complicated than that, Meg. Meg: No, it's not. I understand how you feel. That's why I know I can trust you. Lily: Are you kidding me? You broke into my house! You cut me with a piece of broken glass! You tried to poison me! Why in God's name would I ever want to help you? [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Hey, guys. Holden: Hey. Luke: Any word on Meg? Holden: No, not yet. Any ideas where she might be? Luke: Just Fairwinds. Holden: We were there. Paul hasn't seen her. You okay? Luke: Um, not really. Look, Dad, I have to tell you something. I know you wanted me to drop it, but -- I went to the cops about Damian. Holden: Luke, I told you, he's gone. He's not worried about you. The only thing he's worried about is saving his own skin. Luke: Yeah, but Dad, what if that's not true? He was planning on leaving town, yes, but he took the time to tell me. And he might have been on that ship like you said, but now that they found his wallet in the river -- Molly: Maybe that was planned. Maybe he ditched it on purpose. Luke: Or maybe Meg found him before he left. Holden: Luke -- Luke: Come on, Dad. Look, I'm sorry, but something about Damian's disappearance doesn't make any sense, and I'm not going to stop until I find out exactly what happened to him. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Parker's been leaving for school every morning. I had no idea that he was cutting classes. Did you? Jack: No, of course not. I thought -- I thought he was getting back on track, now that you've been back home. He knows how important his grades are this semester if he wants to go to college. Carly: You say this has been going on for weeks? Principal: Parker shows up for morning classes, but most days, he's gone by the afternoon. Jack: When you mean gone, you mean he leaves campus? Principal: Mm-hmm. Carly: Well, I know this is not good, but, um, I can sort of understand it, you know, given the circumstances. Principal: Is there more turmoil at home, Ms. Tenney? Carly: Is that your polite way of asking if I'm drinking again? Jack: Whoa, whoa! Nothing could be further from the truth. Carly: It's okay. Jack: No, it's not. I'm not gonna sit here and let this man who knows absolutely nothing about what's going on in our family judge you. [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: You're not gonna die, Liberty. Liberty: I was just watching the -- the drip going to my arm. They call it my "Cocktail." And I was thinking, "I'm having a battery-acid martini before I'm even old enough to have a real drink." I just don't understand how pumping poison into somebody can cure anything. Parker: Well -- I read somewhere that you're not supposed to look at it like that. You have to picture it in a positive way. Liberty: I'll get on it. Parker: No. No, no, no, no. Really, it's called visualization, mind over matter. There's actually scientific data that backs it up. Liberty: You did research. Parker: I want to help. Liberty: What am I supposed to do? Parker: Okay. Well, um, just imagine the drugs are this force that's going through your body that's going to obliterate the cancer. In fact, the -- the drugs are like a spaceship, okay? And there's millions of spaceships going through your veins, and they're shooting the cancer cells with their lasers. And just imagine me, the -- the captain. Um, I'm behind -- hey. Are you okay? Are you sick? Are you --? Liberty: I've just never been so scared about anything in my whole life. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Carly's been sober for months, and she's a terrific mother. She always has been, no matter what's going on. But everybody makes mistakes, even you, or else you would have done your job and taken the time and talked to Parker, and you would have found out that he's upset because his best friend has leukemia, and she's fighting for her life. Principal: I knew about Liberty, but I -- I didn't put it together. Jack: Obviously. And Liberty doesn't want the whole school talking about her. So I'd appreciate it if you kept it under wraps as much as possible. Principal: Of course. Carly: We will talk to Parker, make sure he catches up on his schoolwork. Jack: And next time, you do the math before you come up with the answer. We're done here. [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: I wasn't myself when I did those things to you. Damian set me up. Can't you see that? He told me that he loved me, that we were gonna be together as soon as he got rid of you. Lily: So you admit it, then. You did poison our wedding cake to move things along. Meg: I didn't do that. Lily: He could have died, Meg! Meg: Yeah, but he didn't. Oh, my God. Lily: What? Meg: Oh, my God. It was just another one of his setups. He poisoned that cake himself so he could seal the deal against me. Lily: No. It was sent to the farm, remember? And you just said yourself that you were waiting to get rid of me. You saw your chance, and you took it. Meg: No. No, look. After everything you've seen Damian do, is poisoning himself really that far from the realm of possibility? Come on. You know I'm right. Lily: I don't think Damian would take a risk like that. Meg: But it wasn't really a risk, was it, because he knew you would believe him. And there's nothing like the fear of losing someone to bind you closer together. Come on, Lily. Tell me you believe me. Lily: Look, I'm not saying it's impossible, but -- [Siren wailing] Meg: Lily, what did you do? Lily: I'm sorry, Meg. I triggered the silent alarm. Meg: But I wasn't gonna hurt you. Why would you do that? Lily: You broke into my house! The way you grabbed my arm -- Meg: To make you listen! Lily: How was I supposed to know that? Meg: You know, you of all people, I thought you would understand. Lily: I do understand, Meg. Damian took advantage of both of us. But it's over. He's gone now. He can't hurt you. Meg: Yeah, well, if the police find me, they're gonna take me back to Deerbrook, and Damian wins. We can't let him win. Lily: No, no, I -- I will do everything I can to make sure that doesn't happen. But, Meg, you -- you need to do something for me. You need to tell me the truth. Meg: I haven't lied to you. Lily: I know. I'm sorry that it took me so long to believe you. But, Meg, did you do something to Damian? The truth. Did you hurt Damian? [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: I really wish you hadn't gone to the police. It's just gonna make it that much harder to find Meg. Luke: Dad, I'm sorry what I did upset you, but I felt like I had to do it. Damian could be in trouble. Molly: Uh, I have to cover a story. I'll catch up with you later. Holden: Sure. Listen, I understand that you're worried about Damian, but I'm sure he's fine. Otherwise, we would have heard something by now. Luke: So the fact that they found his wallet in the river doesn't bother you? Holden: I'm worried more about Meg right now. And what you told the police -- they're not gonna ignore that. And when they find Meg, they're gonna question her about Damian's disappearance. Luke: Good. Because I think she could be involved. Holden: She's not, and there's no reason to upset her. Damian has hurt her enough, don't you think? Luke: That's not the point, Dad. Holden: Look, I think my sister has earned the right to forget about Damian. I think we all have at this point, including your mother. Luke: Look, Dad, I know that Damian has done some terrible, inexcusable things, and I am not defending him, but if something's happened to my father -- Holden: I am your father! [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Plenty of people have gone through rehab. And the audacity to assume that you've started drinking again is absolutely absurd. Carly: It's not impossible, Jack. Jack: I don't care. You're stronger than that. Carly: You know, it's -- a funny thing about the program. To be strong, you first have to admit that you're powerless over alcohol. Jack: Yes, okay, but that is the point. You're doing it. You haven't had a drink in how many days now? Carly: Probably not as many as you think. I slipped. Jack: When? Carly: When you told me that Liberty was sick, that you had to stay with Janet. Jack: I didn't know. Carly: I'd been waiting for you at the house. I thought you were gonna come in, and then we were gonna start over. So I -- I ordered a pizza and some beer. The beer for you, of course, not for me. And then you showed up, and -- even given the scope of our on-again, off-again relationship, it was something that I absolutely did not expect. So I grabbed the six-pack. I went out to the lake. I thought that I could say goodbye to you, to us. I was feeling really low, and the beer looked really good. So I took a sip. Jack: Then what? Carly: I dumped the rest out, went to a meeting. Jack: I'm proud of you. Carly: For blowing it? Jack: You didn't blow it. You didn't blow it. You stopped yourself. It would have been easy to put away that six -- six-pack. No one would have known. Carly: I would. Crying, moaning about losing a married man, the place we first said "I love you" -- I didn't want to be that woman. Jack: You're not. You've proven that. Carly: And I'm back to day one. Jack: It's not easy starting over. Carly: It never is. But I know it's worth it. Jack: So do I. Carly: Parker's bike's outside, so you know he's here. Jack: Probably upstairs with Liberty. Carly: Then let's go deliver the bad news. [Knock on door] Carly: W -- we don't need to. [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: How could you call the cops on me? I thought we were family! Lily: We are. Meg: Not when it counts. You shouldn't have done that. I haven't seen my little girl. Do you know how long it's been since I held her in my arms? How could you take that away from me? Lily: I'm sorry. Meg: Go to hell. Lily: Meg -- [Siren wailing] Molly: Get in. [SCENE_BREAK] Parker: Look, I'm -- I'm sorry. I -- I know cutting class is wrong. But I just couldn't pay attention to anything that was going on. Jack: And you know that's not an excuse, right? Parker: I know, but come on, Dad. I was just sitting there, and all I could think about was Liberty. I'm sorry. It just seemed like a waste of time. And if you're disappointed in me -- Jack: No, we're not. Far from it. Parker, you're helping out a friend. Do you know how many men would get scared and just walk away? Parker: I could -- I could never do that. Carly: We know. That's part of what makes you so amazing. Just in the future, when you'd like to skip school, why don't you give us a head's up so we can let the teachers know? Parker: Thank you. Jack: How's Liberty? Parker: She's tired. She's really scared. I've never seen her like this before. I told her that it's gonna be okay, but is it? Jack: The doctors are gonna do everything they can. Parker: Yeah, but they always say that. They said that about Jennifer, too. Carly: Yes, but Liberty has just come from seeing the top specialists in New York city, and they all agreed that the chemo and radiation is what's best for her right now. Parker: Yeah, but what about later. Jack: What do you mean, what about later? Hopefully, we won't need any treatments for her later. Carly: And we're all gonna be here to help her get through this. Parker: What if it's not enough? What if they can't save her? [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: I'm sorry. Luke: This isn't a custody battle, Dad. My relationship with Damian is -- Holden: You know what? You don't need to explain. He is your father. Luke: But in a very, very different way than you are. I mean, you're the guy that raised me. You are and always will be my dad. But I can't deny that I have a connection with Damian, as well. Holden: I respect that, Luke, but you can't change the fact that he caused you and this family a lot of pain. And my sister is still missing because of everything that he did. Luke: Maybe. Holden: Luke, he's gone. He left Oakdale. Can't you just leave it at that? Luke: No. No, I can't. There's still too many unanswered questions. Holden: Maybe it's better that way. Luke: Look, Dad, I know he's not perfect. And it's taken a long time, but I finally felt like we were getting close, you know? He accepted me. He accepted Noah. A -- and that's why these actions that he's taken, they don't -- they don't make any sense. And I'm not okay with it. I'm not okay with any of this. I need to find Damian, and I need to have him explain it to me to my face. Like I don't understand how he could lie to everyone about finding your body. Because somebody who honestly loves us would never do anything that horrible. Holden: Well, I'm glad that you realize that. Listen, I need to head over to the hospital and see if I'm a match for Liberty in case she needs a bone- marrow transplant. You want to come along. Luke: We're not blood relatives. I won't be a match. Holden: Family's more than DNA, Luke. You're a Snyder. You always have been. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Okay. We should be okay here. The police think you left Lily's on foot, so they'll never search this far out. Meg: How did you know where to find me? Molly: My friend at WOAK monitors the police frequencies. He knows you're Holden's sister, so when this call went out, he texted me, and I thought you might need some help. Meg: Did Holden send you? Molly: He doesn't know. If he did, he would have insisted on coming himself, and the last thing he needs is more problems right now. Meg: What do you mean more? Did something happen? Molly: Nah, it's just better this way. Where have you been all this time, anyway? Meg: At the Lakeview -- in the boiler room mainly. Look, it's not as bad as it -- it's not as bad as it sounds, okay? I've been able to get by the maids while they were cleaning a couple of times and sneak in the shower. Molly: Did you get anything to eat? Meg: I haven't really been hungry. Molly: Yeah, I don't blame you. For what it's worth, you didn't deserve what Damian did to you. Meg: That's why I can't let the police find me, okay? They're gonna send me back to Deerbrook. Molly: No, they're gonna realize that you don't belong there. Meg: Yeah, and then they're gonna send me to jail. Lily thinks I'm homicidal, and Damian set me up so well that I can't even prove that I'm not. Do you want to help me? Molly: That's why I'm here. Meg: Then drive me out of state. I don't care where, just -- just somewhere where they've never heard of Damian Grimaldi. Molly: What about Eliza? You can't leave town without seeing your daughter, right? Meg: I tried, but the police are watching Paul's place. Look, she is safe with him for now, and it's not like I'm gonna be gone forever. Molly: Maybe we can work something out. I could call Paul. Meg: No, no. Then Emily is gonna find out. Emily hates me. She's trying to keep me away from my own baby. And I can't blame her. I mean, I've done so many crazy things lately -- things that I can't even imagine doing. I've lost my job, my family. Molly: Your family still loves you. They're worried sick about you. Meg: You know, I wish I could believe you. Molly: Then do. Meg: They took Damian's side over me. Do you have any idea how much that hurt? Look, Molly, all I know right now is I need to get out of Oakdale. Please, will you help me? Molly: I can't do that to Holden. I'd never be able to live with myself. Meg: You mean you don't want him to find out or he'll dump you. Fine. You know what? Don't help me. I'll find another way. Goodbye, Molly. Molly: Meg, wait! [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: Listen, I'm sorry. I know this is hard on you. You trusted Damian again, but he turned on our family. He walked out on you. Luke: Yeah. Holden: I just wish he'd never come back to Oakdale. Luke: I'm kind of glad he did. Is that selfish? Holden: No. It's honest. I got to tell you, though, seeing Liberty sick, it kind of puts everything in perspective. You kids mean the world to me, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for you. Luke: Yeah, but even you can't make Damian a good person, and you can't fix Noah's eyes, and you can't make him stop pushing me away. Holden: Tell you what. This is what I'm gonna do. You concentrate on Noah. I'll see if I can find Meg, then I'll try and track down Damian for you. If I find him, maybe that will give you some peace. Luke: Maybe. Holden: Try and see if I can figure out what happened. But I do not want you and your mother getting involved. If he finds out that you're looking for him, he may come back to Oakdale, and I don't want that. I think it's too dangerous. All right? So let me handle it, and I'll see if I can get you some answers, okay? Luke: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Meg, wait! Stop! Honey, where are you gonna run? Let me help you. Meg: I asked you to take me somewhere safe, and you said no. Molly: Honey, you're not gonna feel safer in another state. You need to be home with people who love you. Eliza is growing up so fast. Believe me, I know what I'm talking about. You don't want to miss out on that. Meg: I don't have a choice. They won't let me be with her. Molly: It's gonna be different now. Damian's gone. It's gonna be different. Meg: No, no. The damage is done, and they all think I'm crazy. Molly: No, we don't. Meg: After everything -- everything I've done? Molly: None of that matters. Meg, your family loves you. They want you home. They want to take care of you, just like they're taking care of Liberty. Meg: Liberty? Why? What's wrong with her? Molly: She's sick. She has leukemia. Meg: Oh, my God. How bad is it? Molly: I don't know. I just know that Jack contacted everybody with a drop of Snyder blood in them. Everybody's being tested just in case she needs a bone- marrow transplant. Meg: Janet must be so scared. Molly: She's terrified. Meg: If Eliza ever got sick, I -- I don't know what I would do. Molly: Yeah, you do. You would do everything in your power to save her life. What if you're the match, Meg? What if you're the one chance to save Liberty's life, and it doesn't happen because you're too afraid to come home? Meg: I'll die if I go back to Deerbrook. Molly: Damian and Sharkey are gone, Meg. They can't hurt you anymore. Meg: Wait. Y -- you believe me about them? Molly: Yes, yes! And so does Holden. We caught Sharkey red-handed. Grady, too. He admitted that Damian bribed him to cover up the DNA evidence he found at the site of Holden's accident. He told me himself. Meg: Wait. You mean he just came out and admitted it? Molly: Yes! Well, he didn't really know he was admitting at the time, but yeah, he did. Meg: So everyone knows this? Mama, Lily? Molly: Yeah. Meg: So why did Lily call the cops on me? Molly: Because she's Lily. [Both laughing] Yeah, right. I see you know what I'm talking about. Meg: Yeah. Molly: It's over, Sweetie. It's over, and your family needs you, and Eliza misses her mommy. Meg: Yeah, I miss her, too. Molly: I know, Honey. Give her a chance, okay? Give them all a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Mom, are you all right? Lily: I'm fine, Sweetheart. Holden: Why is there a police car parked outside? Did something happen? Lily: Meg was here. Holden: Where is she now? Lily: I'm sorry, Holden. I -- I came home from grocery shopping, and she was waiting for me. I -- I panicked. I pressed the silent alarm. Holden: Is she in custody? Lily: No. No, she ran when she heard the sirens. The -- the police are out looking for her. They stationed a few of the officers outside in case she comes back. Luke: Did she say anything about Damian? Lily: I asked her point-blank, but she acted as if I had no idea what I was even talking about. Holden: That's because she doesn't. She didn't do anything to Damian. Luke: But why was she here? Lily: She wanted my help. She figured since Damian fooled both of us that I would understand. Holden: And instead of helping her, you decided to turn her in? Lily: She tried to kill me, Holden. I'm not sure I'm ready to forgive her yet. [Cell phone rings] Luke: It's my work. I have to take it. Holden: Why didn't you call me instead of the police? Lily: I -- I panicked. I was frightened. Don't blame me if your sister's out of control. Holden: Yeah. We have your husband to thank for that. [Luke sighs] Luke: Something came up at the office. They need me there in person. Will you call me if you find Meg? Holden: We will. Lily: She broke into my house, Holden. Holden: She asked for help. Lily: I panicked. I made a mistake, okay? Maybe if I hadn't, I could have found out what she did to Damian. Holden: She didn't do anything. Nothing happened to Damian. He ran. End of story. And the sooner you accept that, the better off we'll all be. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: We have to have faith in Liberty's strength. We have to have faith in her doctors. We have to believe that she's going to be all right. Parker: Yeah, but she might not. Jack: That's what faith is, Parker -- believing in something when nothing is certain. Carly: A -- and we have to show her how -- how sure we are that she's gonna get through this. Parker: I know I can't let her see how scared I am. I just -- the thing is, I can't imagine my life without her. I know you guys think that we're kids, but after all the things that we've been through, I don't feel like one anymore. I don't think that she does, either. Carly: That's my fault. Parker: No. Carly: I know that, that I'm the reason that you had to grow up too fast. Parker: Mom, it's nobody's fault, okay? It just is. I didn't think that I could ever feel this way about anybody but Liberty. It's -- it's like she's a part of me that's gonna last forever. And I -- I don't know if that makes any sense. I really don't -- Jack: No, it makes -- it makes total sense. Carly: I'm proud of you, and I love you so much. You know that. Parker: I'll go upstairs, okay? I don't want her to wake up alone. Jack: We did something right, didn't we? Carly: Yeah. He's growing up to be just like you, you know? Solid and brave and strong. Jack: Oh, and he's loving. He's got so much passion. That comes from you. Carly: Jack -- we can't do this. Jack: No, I know, I know. But seeing you here -- Carly: Please, shut up, Jack. Jack: I love you. Carly: Don't say that. Jack: Carly, I do. Carly: We can't do this. It isn't right. Not -- not here, not like this. Jack: I know. Just -- Carly: We can't. You can't touch me like that. Never again. [SCENE_BREAK] Liberty: You're still here. Parker: Is that okay? Good. 'Cause I like being here. I'll stay with you as long as you want. Liberty: You might not want to say that. This is just the beginning. It's gonna get worse. I'm gonna get really weak and sick. And then there's the puking. Parker: Hey, it's not like I haven't seen you throw up before. Come on. And -- and if you want, I can hold your hair back while you hurl. [Voice breaking] Liberty: There might not be any hair. Parker: Okay. Then I'll hold your ears, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Meg: I know I need help. I've hurt a lot of people. I was obsessed, and I went too far, and I let Damian push me. But I'm not really that person. I just -- I just took a wrong turn there for a while. Molly: Far be it for me to judge you. [Both laughing] Meg: But other people will. Molly: Because of Damian? Oh, Honey, those days are over. You're gonna be back to your old self in no time. Emma needs her right hand back. Meg: I can't even stand to think what I put Mama through. I'm so ashamed of myself. Molly: Cut it out, okay? Stop it. I know Emma. Emma just wants you to get well. And you will, because you're not crazy. You're just emotionally exhausted. You deserve a rest, Baby. Meg: I am really tired. Molly: Just said the word, and I'll drive you back to Deerbrook. And Damian's not there, so you'll be safe, okay? They all know you were telling the truth, so finally you're gonna get the help you really need to get back on your feet, back to Eliza. Meg: Okay. I just need to make one stop first. [Molly laughs] Molly: Fairwinds? Meg: Memorial. I want to get tested to see if I'm a bone-marrow match for Liberty. Molly: Oh, Honey, welcome back. Let's go. [Engine turns over] [SCENE_BREAK] Luke: Gregor? Hi, I'm Luke Snyder. My assistant said that you needed to see me. She said it was important. You're the first mate of the Grimaldi freighter that left Oakdale last week, right, the Fortuna? And you flew back right when you got to port. Is there something wrong with the cargo? Gregor: I was on the bridge a few miles from Malta. I saw a man on the deck below, bloody, beaten. I ran down to help him, but he was gone. Luke: Well, he couldn't have just disappeared, especially if he's injured. Gregor: We were in rough waters, the edge of a storm. I think maybe the body went into the sea. Luke: The body? [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I am trying to give your sister the benefit of the doubt. Damian hurt her. Holden: "Hurt her"? No, he tried to kill her. Lily: And I don't blame her for wanting to hurt him back. I'd probably feel the same way. Holden: You should. Lily: But that doesn't make any of this right! Holden: I'm not saying it does. I just -- I want you to back off so I can find my sister. Lily: What are you gonna do if you find out she hurt him, or worse? Holden: I already told you. She didn't do anything to Damian. Lily: How can you be so sure? What do you know about Damian that I don't? [Holden sighs] [NEXT_ON] Katie: Is this a hug? Reid: Absolutely not. You tried to make trouble for me, Hank. You shouldn't have done that. Holden: Damian's gone. Meg's safe. It's time we get past all this. Lily: But I still have questions. Luke: If it wasn't Meg or a stranger who attacked Damian, it must have been Dad.

Molly tells Meg that Eliza needs her family and Liberty also needs her help because she has leukemia and everyone in the Snyder clan is getting tested to see if they are a match in case Liberty needs a bone marrow transplant

[Doorbell rings] Jennifer: Oh. Hey! Hey, thank you for coming over. I know it's early. Hope: Well, what's going on? Is it Jack? Is Jack okay? Jennifer: Oh, yeah, he's fine. I mean, as well as can be expected, but the reason I asked you to come over is because I want to throw Jack a party. Hope: A party? Jennifer: Yeah. I was gonna throw him a party. Do you remember? But then I found out that he was sick, and I thought, "I don't want to celebrate anything right now." But then I thought, "that's wrong. I do want to celebrate Jack. I want to celebrate his life and show him how much he means to me -- how much he means to all of us." And I want to do it right away. Hope: Well, I think it's a wonderful idea. Count me in. I'll do whatever you need. Jennifer: Thank you. I knew -- I knew that I could count on you. Hope: Oh, sweetie, of course you can count on me. Jennifer: I'm not gonna give up on him, Hope. I can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: [Gasping] Frankie: Jack! Are you okay? Hey, hey! Jack: No, this is it. This is it, Frankie. It's the beginning of the end.. [ Panting] [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Lucas: Hold on. I'm coming. Hey. Eugenia, what the hell are you doing here? Eugenia: Surprise. Victor hired me as your new Executive Assistant. Lucas: He what? Eugenia: Plain or poppy seed bagel? Lucas: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Eugenia: I wasn't sure, so I got you both. Lucas: Wait, there is no way that Victor hired you. Eugenia: Yes, sir, he most certainly did. Lucas: You -- he hired you? The woman who plotted with my mother? I'm supposed to work with you? Eugenia: I would think that you'd actually be grateful for what Kate and I did. We saved you from a lifetime of misery with Stan, A.K.A. your blushing bride. Lucas: I don't care what you think you did, all right? And I don't even care if Victor hired you. Right now I'm firing you. So adios. Have a rotten day. Eugenia: You can't fire me. And you know what, if you try, I will hit you with a lawsuit so fast your head will spin. [SCENE_BREAK] Austin: Ladies? I've got news for you. Are you ready for this? Nicole: Yes. Austin: Okay, through my contact, I heard about a new skin-care line that's being developed in Switzerland called "Clear Visage," and it's guaranteed to be the biggest thing since botox. Nicole: Wow, that's great, but what does that have to do with us? Austin: Everything. Because I am -- we are going to convince the inventor to go into business with us to give us worldwide marketing and distribution rights. I am telling you -- if we can land this account, it will put our small company on the map. Hell, we'll totally bury the competition. Sami: [Gasps] Austin, this is awesome. This is gonna be so great. Nicole: Wait, wait, wait. As awesome as this is, Austin, do you really think we can get the rights? I mean, as magnificent as this product is, don't you think the whole world, including Titan, is already vying for it? Austin: No, no, see, that's the thing. The inventor -- Dr. Schnitzel -- Sami: [Laughs] Sorry, "Schnitzel"? What, does he make sausages? Nicole: If you're not gonna take this serious, Sami, why don't you go make us some coffee? Sami: I'm taking it seriously, Nicole. I just thought it was a funny name. Austin: It's a funny name, but the point is he hasn't come out with it yet to anyone. So that means that we can scoop Titan and everybody else, but it's not gonna be easy. Nicole, I'm gonna need your help in coming up with a pitch. Nicole: Yeah, no problem. Austin: I'm gonna give you all the information I can about the product so you can get yourself up to speed. Sami: Well, why don't we all do it together? We could all brainstorm. Nicole: You know what? You are way out of your league here, Sami. And today, Austin's gonna see that, and then he's gonna know exactly which one of us he wants to invest his future in -- which one is valuable. And guess what? Not you. Sami: We'll see about that, bitch. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Thank you. John: Welcome. Alex: [Clears throat] Well, isn't this cozy? Now, who would've ever thought the three of us would be living together, having breakfast together? Kate, would you mind passing me the jelly, please? Kate: Certainly. Alex: Thank you. John: You're not living here, pal. This is a temporary... arrangement -- very temporary. Kate: Oh, yes, it is. Alex: Well, I'm not any more happy about any of this than either one of you two. I was completely content staying at Marlena's, which is where I should be. John: She needs time alone to work things out. The last thing she needs is you brainwashing her any more than you already have. Alex: I've done no such thing, and with the information I gave her last night, I am more confident than ever that she will make the right decision. [Knock on door] Kate: Oh, I'll get it. Roman. Roman: Good morning, Kate. Um, hope I'm not too early, but, uh, I have our divorce papers, and I just need you to sign them. Kate: Sure, um, come in. Alex: Morning, Detective. Roman: What the hell is this? I mean, I knew john was living here, but....now Marlena's doctor's moved in? What's going on? John: What's going on is that we have got to do everything we can to keep that bastard away from Marlena. Marlena: [Sighs] It doesn't seem possible. But it's true. The proof is right here. Well, now I know. And now I know what I have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Lawsuit? What the hell are you talking about? Eugenia: Don't you know you can't fire someone just because you don't like them? Lucas: Ah. Eugenia: You -- Lucas, I mean, don't forget. Victor hired me fully knowing my history, so I'm assuming that he must have a pretty good reason for bringing me on board. And you don't want to go against the big guy, do you? Not when you're just starting out. Lucas: No, I don't. You're right. But if I suspect anything -- anything at all -- if I even smell anything going on behind my back, I swear, that's it for you. You're out of here. Eugenia: Don't worry, boss. You won't regret it. Deal? [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Okay, what is the first rule in advertising? Sex sells. Austin: I know, I know, but Schnitzel may be more of a science-geek type of guy, you know? More turned on, impressed by facts and figures. Nicole: Okay, even science geeks like sex. All right, I'll tell you what.. You work on the facts and figures, and I will work on toning down the sex. Sami: That'll be a first. Hey, Austin, you want to let me do all that for you? Austin: No, it's okay, Sami. I got it. Nicole: Look, Sami, if you want to be helpful, won't you please make us some coffee? Sami: I can do more than make coffee. Nicole: Great, then why don't you order lunch? I'll have a turkey sandwich, hold the mayo. Austin: I don't believe it. Sami: What? Austin: Schnitzel! He's here. I mean, he's in Salem. Nicole: What? What do mean he's here? You said he lived in Switzerland. Austin: I don't know how or why, but, you know, it's an amazing coincidence. Nicole: Austin, this is not a coincidence. This is meant to be. Austin: Exactly. Nicole: Well, that means we're gonna have to work double-time on our presentation. Okay, so, you know, all right. I was thinking that our target market needs to be mid-30s to mid-50s, fairly successful. Sami: Excuse me? Austin: Yeah. Sami: What about...younger women? Nicole: Hello? Have you not been listening? Clear Visage erases fine lines and wrinkles. How many wrinkled 20-year-olds do you know? Austin: Sami, Nicole and I have this covered, okay? We really need to focus. Why don't you take the rest of the day off? Just enjoy yourself. You've been working really hard. Sami: Spare me the false flattery, Austin. I know a blowoff when I hear one. Nicole: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: So most of the legal wording is up here, and then that's standard, as well. Eugenia: Okay, well, I can remake a format for you. Sami: What the hell is Eugenia doing here? Could this day get any worse? [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: So, John, you really think that Doc's on the verge of a breakthrough? John: Not if Dr. North has his way. He claims that these papers he showed her -- whatever the hell they are -- will guarantee that she will want to spend the rest of her life with him. Roman: That's crazy. She's not in love with that guy -- no way in hell. John: Don't have to convince me of that. Kate: You know, John, if you don't mind, Roman and I have a few things to discuss. John: Oh, yeah, yeah, sure. Kate: Could you give us a second? Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: You know what, Kate, actually, we don't have a lot to discuss. If you'll just sign these papers, I'll be on my way. Kate: Oh, I'm going to sign them, don't worry. But, you know, as our relationship is ending, it's really becoming clear to me that you do believe you're going to have a future with Marlena. Roman: And that's what you had to say? Kate: Well, I don't mean to be harsh, but you're going to have to take a number behind Alex and John. Roman: Well, I can understand that John feels he should be with her. They're married. She's his wife. Kate: That didn't stop you from sleeping with her and making her pregnant, did it? Roman: Oh, come on, Kate, are we gonna go through that again? Look, I don't deny that I have feelings for Doc. We have a history. We have children. But there's no way in hell that Dr. North is ever gonna be with her. Kate: Well, Alex says that he's in love with her and that she's in love with him. Roman: Well, I don't believe that. If she feels anything for that creep, it's because he has some kind of mind control over her. Kate: [Laughs] Yeah, that's John's theory, too. Roman: Yeah, well, I'm not gonna let it happen. That son of a bitch is not gonna be with Marlena. Kate: What is it with you men? I just don't understand it. What power does she have over you that she treats you like dirt, that she pushes you away, and you just come clamoring back for more? You know something, I'm just sick to death of it. I am sick to death of it. And John, for one, he deserves better. Roman: So you do still have feelings for John. And I'm willing to bet that you are hoping that Marlena doesn't pick John so he'll be free to be with you. Kate: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Doctor... you know, I don't know what was on those papers you gave Marlena, but whatever it was is not gonna change her mind about who she really loves. Alex: No, actually, it'll just confirm it. John: And you think it's gonna be you? Alex: The love she and I share is far beyond anything she's ever had with anyone else -- that includes you and Roman. Nothing can change that. John: [Chuckles] Shows just how delusional you really are, which you will soon find out. Because no matter what you try, the end result's still gonna be the same. I will be with Marlena, and you will finally be out of our lives for good. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Well, this isn't going to be very easy. But now that I know... I have to do it right away. [Beeping] [Cellphone rings] John: Excuse me. John Black. Marlena: John, it's Marlena. I'd like to see you. John: I like the sound of that. Marlena: How soon could you be here? John: How about five minutes? Marlena: All right, um, would you be good enough to bring Alex and Roman -- if you don't mind contacting him? And you should even bring Kate. John: You want all of us to be there? Marlena: Yes, I do. I think we're all interconnected, and...I think we need to get to the bottom of this once and for all. [Telephone beeps] [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: What do you mean, "it's the beginning of the end"? Jack: [Panting] This is just what Lexie told me would happen. It's not gonna be pretty. I don't want to put Jennifer through watching it. Frankie: Well, it doesn't look like you have much choice. Jack: Oh, I have a choice. Frankie: Oh, no, Jack. What are you up to now? Jack: Just promise me you won't tell Jennifer that this is starting. She can't know that I'm in pain. Frankie: No more secrets, okay? You know I hate lying to her. Jack: Look, I hate lying, too. Frankie: Well, then stop. Jack: I can't. I love her. I can't stand the thought of watching her pain and suffering expand exponentially to mine, and I know you can't either. You can't. You just can't admit it. Please. Frankie, just do this for me. One last favor. It's all I ask. It's the last thing I'll ever ask of you, literally. Frankie: All right, all right. All right. Jack: Come in there with me. Thanks. You've never let me down. Frankie: Are you all right? Jack: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: Hope, I think this party is exactly what Jack needs, and you know what? I want to invite everyone -- family, friends, coworkers. I mean, I want to invite people that he knew when he was growing up. Jack: Yeah, sounds like a real wake. Jennifer: Hey, you're just in time for your green drink. Here you go, Jack. Jack: Oh, boy, my green drink. Jennifer: Here you go. Jack: [Exhales deeply] Here goes nothing. Hope: What in the world is that? Jack: [Gulping loudly] Hope: Oh, my God. Frankie: Ugh. Jack: Mmm. Hope: It's good. Jack: Mmm, good. Mmm, mmm. Good. Hope: Ooh. Jennifer: Guess what? I'm planning you a party. Jack: A going-away party? Hope: Jack... Jennifer: That is not funny, Jack. I just want to have a get-together. You know, we'll just have a little fun, and it'll be good. It'll lift your spirits. Jack: Oh, my spirits are lifted, I'm telling you, but I'm a little worried about you. I don't think planning a party's a good idea right now. You're running yourself ragged. You're doing all the research. You're making these delicious, nutritious drinks. Jennifer: No, I'm not, Jack. Hope: Tell you what. Why don't you leave the party planning to me? I'll take care of all the arrangements while you two enjoy some time together. Frankie: Yeah, I'll help. Hope: Thank you. Great. Frankie: You two should spend as much time together as you can. Oh, I mean... Jack: No, Frankie, thank you. I know what you mean. I could not agree more. And for that reason, I'm gonna take you up on it -- both of you. Jennifer, right now, I'm gonna take you someplace -- someplace special. Jennifer: Oh, where? Jack: You'll see when we get there. Jennifer: Did you have this planned? Hope: Have fun. Frankie: Have a good time. Hope: Just have some fun. Jennifer: Thank you. Thank you for helping with this party. We'll be back soon, okay? Where are we going? Jack: You'll see when we get there. Hope: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Eugenia: So what's our first order of business? Do you want me to place some phone calls, take dictation? Lucas: Look, just stay out of my way, all right? I'm gonna be very busy. I've got to get this new contract for the new Swiss skin-care line, Clear Visage, for Countess Wilhelmina. Eugenia: Which is a division of Titan. Lucas: Very good, Eugenia. It is. And it's imperative that we make our move before anyone else does. We got to lock this up. Eugenia: [Clears throat] The walls have ears. Lucas: What? Sami: [Gasps] Oh, Lucas, you scared me. Lucas: Sami, what the hell are you doing here? Eugenia: She's trying to spy on the competition, that's what she's doing.. Sami: Lucas, how could you hire her after what she did to us?! What are you thinking?! Lucas: Not that it's any of your business, damn it, Victor hired her, not me. Eugenia: I'm, um, Lucas' new Executive Assistant. Sami: That has got to be the most insane thing I have ever heard. Lucas: Well, "insane" and "assistant." That's you. Hey, how come you're not working with Nicole and Austin right now? Sami: I needed a break. Lucas: Oh, really, a break? You and Nicole at each other's throats already? Just like I predicted. Sami: No, it's working great, okay? Sometimes, she just gets a little superior, you know, and it's frustrating 'cause I have more brains in my little pinky than she has in her whole body. Eugenia: [Chuckles] Brains in your little pinky? Sami: Shut up. Look, you are gonna see. I'm gonna prove to you that I can do this -- you and the rest of the world. And then you are gonna be so sorry that you dumped me. I'm gonna take Austin's company right to the top, and Titan is gonna crash and burn. [SCENE_BREAK] Austin: Congratulations, Sami. You helped us land the Clear Visage account. You were absolutely amazing. Sami: Thank you, Austin. I didn't do anything. I just had a couple ideas.. Austin: No, you were brilliant. You were so brilliant that, well, I want to re-organize my company. Sami: Re-organize? Austin: Nicole is out. I want you to be my new CO-CEO. Sami: You want me? Austin: And that's not all. I want you to be my wife. Sami: Your wife? Austin: Sami, I've loved you. I've always loved you. Nicole: No, no, no! Austin: So what is your answer? Will you marry me? Will you help me run my company -- our company? Lucas: Her answer's "no." She's gonna work for me at titan, and I'm gonna marry her. We belong together. I was a fool to ever let you go. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Gasping] Lucas: Sami, did you hear me? Did you hear a word I said? Sami: What? Lucas: You are a gofer. You're a gofer for a company that's not even off the ground yet, and it's never gonna get off the ground with you, Nicole, and Austin working there. The three of you working together is a joke. It's only a matter of time before you're begging me for a job -- all three of you. Sami: In your dreams, Lucas. 'Cause we already have a meeting with Dr. Schnitzel planned for today, and we are going to win that account. Just you wait and see. Lucas: Wait a minute. Schnitzel's in Salem? Is that right, Sami? Thank you, thank you for that timely, valuable piece of information. Sami: No, I didn't say that he was in Salem. Lucas: Oh, you said plenty. That's all you need to say, but thanks. Eugenia: Girl, you are without a doubt your own worst enemy, and you're gonna be Austin's, too, when he finds out what you did. Lucas: Thanks, Sami. Thank's for the heads-up about Schnitzel. It's also good to know that Austin's after the same account. Appreciate that. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: What?! Eugenia: Ooh. Lucas: Trouble. Nicole: Did you tell them about Schnitzel? Sami: Look, I'm sorry. Nicole, it just slipped out. I didn't mean -- Nicole: "Slipped out"?! Sami, you are pathetic, you know that? Yeah, you know what, I cannot wait for Austin to find out about this. Austin: Find out about what? What happened? Sami: Austin, I'm sorry. It was just an accident, okay? I didn't mean for it -- Nicole: "Accident"? She told Lucas about Schnitzel and how we're trying to land his account, and she told him he was in Salem. Austin: No, you didn't. Lucas: Oh, yeah, she did. She's a great assistant. We're very grateful to her, actually. Sami: It's his fault. Austin, Lucas just got me so angry -- Austin: I don't care how it happened, what matters is that it happened. You leaked valuable information directly to the competition, Sami. Sami: I'm sorry. Nicole: Sorry? "Sorry" doesn't cut it. Austin, we can't take a chance on this happening again. You have to fire her now. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Thank you all for coming. Please make yourselves comfortable. Roman: Well, uh, Doc, what's this all about? Marlena: It's all about the questions that have gone unanswered. It's about the waiting and uncertainty I've put you all through, and now that must come to an end. Alex: I take it you've made a decision about your future -- who you want to spend it with? John: Is that true? Have you remembered our life together? Marlena: Well, if you mean, have I recovered my memory? No, I haven't. But I have had more flashes of our life together. I've had some wonderful memories, some really perfect memories. John: That's good. So what exactly have you remembered? Marlena: I remember some very, very special moments. I remember a Christmas night, being in your arms. I even remember making love. John: Marlena, you are remembering. I knew you would, just as I knew you would come back to me. Marlena: John, I'm not done yet. John: I thought you said you just made your decision. Marlena: I have, but I'm not sure it's what you or anybody else is expecting. forward to at the end of this year. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: You know, I should've known this is where you were gonna bring me, Jack. Jack: Of course, this is one of our more special places. I thought, "why not?" [Airplane takes off] Jennifer: Why is the sound of planes taking off so romantic? Jack: Oh, actually, I think it's the jet fuel. Jennifer: [Laughs] Jack: Oh, it's imagining. You're thinking, "where are all those people going?" Some faraway, exotic place...sun-drenched, nothing bad ever happens. Jennifer: There's no place like that. Jack: Let's pretend. For now, let's pretend. Jennifer: Do you remember the last time that we were here? It wasn't that long ago. And I really believed that nothing bad could ever happen to us again, Jack. Jennifer: We're gonna have to say goodbye to people who mean everything in the world to us, but I don't want to do that. I don't want to do that for a really long time. Jack: Let's not think about that right now. I have another surprise for you. Jennifer: What? Another one? Jack: Yes, indeed. Jennifer: A computer? Jack: A computer. Jennifer: What is this? Jack: This is a video scrapbook. I made it up. Some of our best memories.. Some of our happiest memories. Jennifer: Jack... [Laughs] Jack: You think? I don't know. Jennifer: Oh, my goodness. Jack: I liked you there, but when I fell down in that -- no. Jennifer: [Laughing] Stop. Jack: That was Abigail. Jennifer: Oh, no, no. No thanks. I can't have any. Jack: Oh, can't really blame you. Bad month. And what is this? This is my surprise that I've been waiting all day for? Jennifer: [Chuckles] Jack: Looks like you raided a discount store. Jennifer: Jack, don't you recognize clues when you see them? There's a common theme. They all have a connection. Jack: Mm-hmm. This your oh-so-subtle way of telling me I'm dense? Jennifer: Okay, this is my surprise for you. I'm pregnant. Jennifer: I can't believe you did this. It is so beautiful. Jack: I've been working on it for awhile. Kind of a remembrance to you from me. But now you have to promise me you're gonna take care of it, all right? I want you to keep it always, always, long after I'm -- Jennifer: Shh! Don't even say that. Don't say it. [Sniffles] [Voice breaking] I can't even take losing you, Jack. I won't. I just won't. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Okay, I thought I could handle the invites and the food, you, the music and the drinks. Frankie: Sounds great. Hope: Cool. Frankie: Okay. Hope: Jennifer's really lucky to have you here. Mind if I ask how long you're planning on staying in Salem? Frankie: Oh, I told her I would stay as long as she needs me to. Hope: You're still in love with here, aren't you, Frankie? Frankie: Look, Hope, we have a party to plan here, so -- Hope: I know. And I know you're in a very awkward position. You're afraid, I mean, it'll look like you're just hanging around, waiting for Jack...you know -- so you and Jennifer could be together again. Frankie: That wasn't my idea. Hope: No, no, of course not. You're a good guy. You would never try to break up Jennifer's marriage. I know that. Frankie: No, I wouldn't. Hope: It's gonna be really hard on Jennifer if and when she finally does lose Jack. She's really going to need someone, Frankie. Between you and me...I know she never stopped loving you. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: John, I have to be honest with you. My memories of our life together are very sketchy. So I have a lot of confusion about parts of it. And Roman... I know that we conceived a child, and though I lost the child, I know that it was conceived in love. I remember that much. But, John... if I were in love with Roman, how could I be married to you? How could I have betrayed you enough where I loved you and Roman? How could I be in love with Alex? John: That one's easy. You never were in love with him. Roman: Damn right you weren't. Marlena: I'm not so sure that's true. The question is, who is the man with whom I belong? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Austin, please. Please give me another chance. I am so sorry. I promise you I won't say anything to anyone. Nicole: Sami! It is too late, okay? Begging won't do you any good now. Sami: Please. Austin: All right, I won't fire you, although I should. I'm gonna give you another chance. Nicole: Another chance?! Wh-- Sami: Thank you, thank you. Austin: Whatever you need to learn, learn it. Sami: I will. I swear. I have. I promise. I promise I'll do better. Austin: I told you to take the rest of the day off, and I meant it. Nicole and I have work to do. Nicole: [Scoffs] Eugenia: [Chuckles] Lucas: Thanks for stopping by. Eugenia: Oh, oh, oh. Poor Sam-ster. Looks like you lose again. [SCENE_BREAK] Frankie: Okay, why would you say that? She's not in love with me. She loves Jack. You know that. Hope: Oh, I know. Of course she loves Jack. He's the love of her life, always will be. But when you left Salem, it broke her heart. And I know a part of her will always love you, too. Frankie: What are you getting at? Hope: When Jennifer does lose Jack...well, I thought that maybe the two of you might... you know, be good for each other. I mean, obviously, it would take an awfully long time for her to be ready for anything romantic. I just hope you'll consider staying on in Salem. Frankie: I told Jack I would, so... Hope: Jack asked you to stay? Frankie: Yeah, you know what? We should get back to this party. Hope: No, wait a second, Frankie. Why would Jack ask you to stay on in Salem? Frankie: Okay, if I tell you, you have to promise me you won't tell anyone -- not Jennifer, not anybody. Hope: I promise. What's going on? Frankie: Jack asked me to stay and be here for Jen after he's gone. He wants me to take his place. Hope: He wants you to take his place? Frankie: He hopes that Jen will fall back in love with me, and...we'd eventually end up getting married. Hope: Oh, my God, he actually told you that he wants you to take his place? Frankie: Yeah, but you have to believe me, okay? That is the furthest thing from my mind. You know, I just want to continue to be there, as a friend, like I've always been. I'm just -- I'm trying to help, that's all. This is what Jack wants. Hope: [Exhales deeply] I always knew how much he loved her, but this, my God, I... it's one of the most selfless things I've ever heard. Frankie: That's Jack. No one will ever compare to him, take his place. Never. Especially in Jen's heart. Hope: When he's gone, she's gonna need you, Frankie... more than ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Jennifer: I really wish... that we could freeze this moment and save it forever, Jack. Jack: Can do. Jennifer: What do you mean? Jack: We can do it. We have the technology. Jennifer: You brought the camera? Jack: Of course I did. Smile. Jennifer: Wait, Jack, I don't want a picture of me. I want a picture of you. Wait, Jack. Jack: We'll get a picture of us, okay? Ready? Jennifer: Okay? Let's get one of us together. Jack: One, two, three. [Camera beeps] Perfect, okay. Jennifer: Ooh, the plane! The plane's coming in! Jack: We'll get that, too. Here it comes. Jennifer: Ready? Okay. Jack: Coming in, all right. I see it. One, two, three. Smile. There. Jennifer: That is amazing. Jack: You can just add that to your most cherished memories. Hold on to it forever and ever. Jennifer: The only thing I want to hold on to forever and ever is you, Jack. Jack: [Gasps] Jennifer: Oh, God. What is it? What? Jack, what's wrong? Jack, look at me. Hope: As much as Jennifer loves Jack -- and she does -- you're her first real love... always still there in her heart, Frankie. You promised Jack that you would take care of her. You've got to keep that promise. It may be my cousin's only chance of ever being happy. Jennifer: You okay? Jack: It's all right. Really, I'm all right. I think I just -- I just got a cramp in my leg. You know, we've been sitting out here for so long. Jennifer: Yeah, we have been. Oh, I have your shake. Your shake -- I almost forgot, Jack. Jack: Ah, seaweed and kiwi, yes. Jennifer: I'll be right back. Let me get it. Hold on. Jack: There's no rush. Take your time. [Thinking] It won't be long now.. I'll have to bite the bullet and end it before Jennifer and my family buy into this misguided notion of suffering through a long, drawn-out death any more than they already have. Jennifer: All right, here we go. I'm so glad we went back and got it, didn't forget it. Jack: Yeah, me too. Do I really have to, though? Jennifer: Yes, you have to. Go on. All of it. The vitamins are in it. Jack: Oh, now I feel much better. [Gulping] Jennifer: Okay. Oh, God, is it really that awful? Jack: [Straining] No. I'm starting to like it. Jennifer: That's good 'cause I have a really healthy macrobiotic dinner I'm gonna make you as soon as we get home, okay? You're gonna love it. Jack: [Panting] I love you. You know that. I really do. I never want you to forget that. Never forget that, no matter what. No matter what. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Yes! I did it. I just snagged a meeting with that Schnitzel guy. Eugenia: That's fantastic! Lucas: Yeah, it is. He wants to meet with me right away, so I got the jump on Austin and Nicole. Eugenia: You're gonna leave them in the dust. Lucas: Yeah, you bet I am. By the time I'm finished with those losers, they won't know what hit 'em. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: I have to find some way to prove myself to Austin and to Lucas. And I will. I'm gonna find some way to make sure that Nicole ends up with yesterday's trash, where she belongs. Nicole: You know what, Austin? I still think you should can Sami's ass before she does any more damage. Austin: Nicole, I'm not firing Sami. Granted, she screwed up big-time, but it's not the end of the world, okay? Not if we can put together a presentation that'll totally blow Schnitzel away. We are gonna get this account. I know we can. Damn it. Nicole: What? What? Austin: My contact says Schnitzel already has an appointment with...Titan. This is exactly what I was afraid of. We cannot let Lucas get to him first. Nicole: You know what, Austin? Don't worry. I have an idea -- a way to beat Lucas at his own game and to put you and our company on the fast track to success. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: I know that I can't keep you all in limbo waiting to see if my memory returns or for me to decide who it is that I love. So it's time to resolve this once and for all. Alex: Are you sure you're ready to do this? Marlena: Yes, I am. I know now the person with whom I'm meant to spend my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Billie, what the hell are you doing here? Billie: Trying to stop you from making a huge mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Are you okay? Sami: My future is about to come true. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: I'm sorry, Belle, are you saying that you made a mistake by marrying Philip and having his baby when you're still in love with Shawn? [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Alex is right. John: Oh, my God.

Lucas secures an earlier meeting with the inventor but Nicole devises a plan to secure the account for their company

Amber: Ridge is here? He followed me. What do you want from me? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You can't do it again. Hope: Hit me. Bridget: Yeah! Nick: All right. Hope: Hit me again. Nick: Again? You don't want to hit 19. You don't want to hit, do you? Hope: Yes. Nick: All right. Can't take it. Hope: 21. Bridget: You won again. Yay. Nick: We need to go to Vegas. Hope: No, I want to play dollies. Nick: Dollies. Oh, okay. Well, I'm not up for dollies right now, but I will throw you in the pool. Bridget: Oh, I don't think so. You know what time I think it is? I think it's time for your nap. What do you say? Hope: Will you still be here when I wake up? Nick: You betcha. Oh, hey. Bring it on la da da da bring it on la da da da bring it on la da da da bring it on la da da da bring it on Hope: I love you, Uncle Nick. Nick: I love you, too, peanut. There you go. Hope: Will daddy Ridge be here when I wake up? Brooke: You know what? I don't know. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Well, at least now we know where he is. I mean, once able to trace his cell phone calls. Brooke: We know he's somewhere in Northern Iitaly. Stephanie: I just -- I can't understand what's going through his mind. That e-mail that he sent me and the phone messages that you got. He wants you to go on without him? Brooke: I don't even know how he could say that. Stephanie: Massimo will find him. Brooke: And if he doesn't? Stephanie: Well, someone will recognize him. I mean, he's fairly well known over there. And they'll call the police and then they'll get in touch with us. Brooke: I just want him to come home. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Morgan, you're a beautiful, wonderful, amazing woman, but I just don't feel right about us. When I can't seem to get this other woman off my mind. Morgan: There's no reason for you to feel guilty. Ridge: I don't think we're talking about the same thing here. Morgan: Oh, no, I'm sure. I'm very sure. See, Ridge, there's something you should know. There's something I should have told you from the start. Amber: Ridge Forrester, in a hotel across the canal from me. Okay. Okay, jet- lag's finally starting to kick in. I've obviously seen a man who resembles Ridge and my creative mind is convincing me that it is Ridge. Okay, take a deep breath. Let me check again. Yeah. It is Ridge. Hello. Who are you? Amber: It's not Brooke. I can even see that from here. Come on, mystery guest, step out onto the balcony. I do not believe this. I am here in Venice, about to throw myself in the canal, because of what I did to you and your marriage. And you are here having an affair. You slime ball. Morgan: This is going to sound crazy, I know that, but I need you to bear with me. Ridge: You're shaking. Morgan: Please, just listen to me with an open heart. See, when I ran into you in L.A., I didn't know what to expect, but it was as if I had never lost you. I felt whole again. Have you ever felt like that? Ridge: Maybe. Morgan: To have lost a part of yourself and to feel that without it, you would be crippled the rest of your life and then suddenly to feel like maybe you're going to get a second chance to feel happy? Ridge: I really wish that I could remember what we meant to each other. But I can't help feeling that my place is with this woman, I can't get it out of my head. Morgan: Well, I have no question that the woman that you keep seeing in your head is the woman that you're going to spend the rest of your life with. And I'm going to take you back to her. But I need you to give me something first. To keep the memory of what we had alive in my heart. I want you to give me our baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: You're going to fall apart if you don't start taking care of yourself. You know, you don't have to carry this whole burden alone. Brooke: I'm not. Eric is doing most of the work at Forrester creations right now. Nick and Bridget offered to help out with the kids. Stephanie: Let's talk about that for a moment. She's spending a lot of time with him. I think it's safe to say she's falling for him. Brooke: Taking her on a date in the Marone jet and giving her a diamond necklace, who wouldn't be swept off their feet? Stephanie: Is there's something wrong in your mind about that? Brooke: Nick is more complicated than he seems. Stephanie: So? Brooke: Well, I know that Bridget is falling for Nick. But what about him? What is he really feeling? [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Hey. Nick: Hey. Bridge: You okay? Nick: Yeah, I'm fine. So what do you want to do now? Bridget: Nick? Bridget: I saw the look on your face when Hope said she loved you. Nick: Well, I'm her "Uncle Nick," you know. Good old "Uncle Nick." And that's all I'm ever going to be to that little girl. I never wanted kids. Then your mother went and got pregnant and changed things. Something happened inside of me, something turned, I don't know what. I started to look at her in a different light. Bridget: My mom? Nick: Yeah, your mom and Hope. Just thought, you know, for a minute that "Uncle Nick" would be -- Bridget: "Daddy." Nick: Yeah. You know, when I walked away from your mother, I had to walk away from these kids, too. You know, the life that we we're going to have. I was going to be a father, their father. And I don't think I realize how much that meant to me. Bridget: You know what, Nick, you don't have to talk about this. I'm sorry -- Nick: No, I want to talk about this. I do have to talk about it. You need to know what's going on. You know, when I see Hope -- she's so damn cute. But it's painful. Bridget: It'll go away eventually. Nick: No, no, it won't. I know it won't. Hope was mine. I was going to raise her. And I was going to love her. I was going to adopt her, you know. And it was just taken away from me. Just like that. The problem is, in my heart, I'd already become her dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Morgan, you're asking me to -- Morgan: I need you to give me our child back. Ridge: Even if it were possible -- Morgan: It is possible. You see, I had hoped that you and I would be together again like we were, but I know that that can't happen now. I know that. You need to go back to your family, and I can see that. But what about our child? What about the child you and I conceived all those years ago? The child that your mother talked me into aborting? I mean, when you're back home safe, where do I go? I mean, without that child, I don't have a chance for a life. Ridge: I'd like to do something to help. Morgan: You'd never have to see me or the child ever again. We'd leave you alone. Ridge: Morgan, I can't just father a child and then pretend it doesn't exist. Morgan: Then be a part of our lives. But, Ridge, please, don't say no. Please tell me you'll give me this baby to fill the emptiness in my heart. Look, why don't we go for a walk along the canals. Okay? You've been cooped up in this room for a long time. I'll go take a shower and change and you'll see things better after you've cleared your head. Ridge: Talking a walk is not going to make me think differently. Morgan: Ridge, please don't say no. Just tell me you'll think about it. Amber: Think, Amber, think. What do you do now? Ridge is obviously having an affair and I'm supposed to do what, nothing? Exactly. Do nothing for a change. I mean, look what happened the last time I opened my big mouth. But what about Brooke? Doesn't she have a right to know her lying, good-for-nothing husband is cheating on her? Why should I be the one to tell her? I mean, nobody ever believes me anyway. But if I don't, who will? He will get away with it. Again. No. Brooke needs to know. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Funny, I don't think I've ever admitted to myself how much Hope means to me. Maybe I never really came to grips with that loss. Bridget: I know how painful it was. The way you felt about her -- Nick: But I don't want to feel that. That's what I'm saying. I don't want to feel that. I don't want to feel the pain of that, I want to come to peace with all these issues that are connected to father and daddy and all these things I'm going on about. Look, I'm sorry, I don't really mean to lay this on you like that. It's just -- Bridget: No, no, it's fine. I just feel badly that you decided to never have a child of your own. Nick: What are you talking about? Bridget: You just said that you don't ever want to feel that way again. Nick: I was talking about Hope. About being a father to her. That's not fair. It's not good for her and it's not good for me. That's what I meant. Bridget: So you think you would -- Nick: Would what? Bridget: You would want to have a family of your own one day? Nick: I don't know, I guess. Bridget: I think you would make a really great father. Nick: It's raining. Bridget: I know. I love the rain. [SCENE_BREAK] [ knock on door ] Amber: Well, well, well. If it isn't Ridge "Casanova" Forrester. Is your secret rendezvous waiting for you in the shower? Ridge: Do I know you? Amber: Not as well as I know you. I got you this time, Ridge. I've got you good. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Are you saying that Nick isn't capable of making a commitment? Brooke: No, not exactly. Stephanie: Are you worried he still has feelings for you? Brooke: No. We talked about that. I told him I was very committed to my marriage. And that Bridget deserves to have somebody that's very commitment to her. Stephanie: He seems genuine. Brooke: I know, but when Bridget came back from Copenhagen, she was very vulnerable, very confused. And then Nick shows up, practically on a white horse, and rescues her. I mean, that's all very romantic. The truth is, when our relationship broke up, Nick was very hurt. Stephanie: What's your point exactly? Brooke: I just don't think he's going to be able to look Bridget in the eye and say, "I love you." [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Did I scare you, talking about children? Nick: Do I look scared? Bridget: No. Nick: What do you want? Bridget: Do you really want to know what I want? Nick: Yeah. Bridget: I'm just a little worried, because we haven't really known each other that long and I don't want to get ahead of myself but, or of you and -- Nick: Just say it, tell me. Bridget: I really want a family of my own. Nick: Well, I think you would make a very good mom. I love you. Bridget: You do? Nick: I love you. Bridget: I love you, too.

Morgan tells Ridge she'll return him to his home but asks him to give her their baby first

Lucas: What? Whoa. [Sighs] What the hell are you doing? Brad: You're telling me you didn't enjoy it? Lucas: Well, that's not the point. You -- you can't just walk in here and grab me out of nowhere and kiss me. Brad: Why not? Lucas: Because... because I'm with Felix. Ric: Please. Just -- just give me another chance. Look, whatever this is between us, I know you feel it, too. You wouldn't have agreed to come with me here otherwise. Or maybe I'm wrong. Come on. Tell me I'm wrong, and I will walk away. Britt: I can't tell you how much I miss you. I love you, Nikolas. I... Nikolas: Excuse me. Britt: Is there any way you'll ever forgive me? Spencer: Emma, come back. You can blame it all on me. I was wrong, and I just can't live without you. Patrick: Hey. I brought you a coffee. I just left it outside there. Sabrina: Thanks. Patrick: You're not gonna drink it, are you? Sabrina: Can't leave him. [Chuckles] Patrick: Yeah, I know. I feel like I can't win. If I'm here with him, I'm not with Emma, which I hate, but this little guy needs us more right now, doesn't he? Sabrina: How is Emma? Did you get to see her perform at the Nurses' Ball? Patrick: The OBs had it on in the lounge. I ducked in just in time to see her tango with Cameron. Sabrina: [Chuckles] That must have been adorable. I'm so bummed I missed it. Patrick: It was adorable... right up until the point that Spencer Cassadine interrupted them. Emma: Spencer, what are you doing? You're gonna get your pants all dirty. Spencer: I don't care. Emma: Come on. Get up. Spencer: No. Not until you forgive me and agree to give me another chance. Felicia: Scotty hasn't been around in a while. Where do you think he is? Bobbie: Oh, he had to take care of something. Felicia: While you wait. Bobbie: [Chuckles] Felicia: Would you like something from the bar? I'm going to get a drink. Bobbie: Aww, thanks, honey. No, I'm fine. Felicia: Okay. I'll be back soon. Lucy: [Gasps] Scott, what are you doing here? Scott: I'm here because you made the wrong choice, Lucy. Lucy: [Sighs] Scott: I want you to choose me. Lucy: Look, I-I-I told you. I have made my decision, and it is over. I chose Kevin. Scott: No, it's not over. It's never gonna be over until you're back in my arms, where you belong. Patrick: I have no idea. I guess Spencer. Sabrina: Spencer hired Player, as in, like, the actual band Player? How did he manage that? Patrick: I have no idea. I guess when your dad's a prince you can kind of do anything. Sabrina: Wow. Patrick: Yeah. Sabrina: Is Emma okay? Was she embarrassed? Patrick: They cut away before I could see her reaction, but... I don't know. I'm sure it was a lot to deal with. Sabrina: Hey, you know, if you want to just run over to the Nurses' Ball, feel free. It's... Patrick: No. Sabrina: No, the baby and I are gonna be fine. Patrick: So will Emma. She's got a whole army there -- between Duke and Anna and Mac, Felicia. Sabrina: Okay, so she's covered. Patrick: She's covered. Sabrina: All right. Well, in case you change your mind, feel free. Patrick: No, my place is here tonight with you and this beautiful boy. Speaking about him, what do you say we, uh, think about a name? Sabrina: You know, I was just thinking about that. [Monitor beeping] Patrick: Is that right? Sabrina: Is what right? Spencer: You didn't answer. Didn't you like the song? Emma: Spencer, I loved it. Spencer: Good, because it was all for you. I thought it was the best way to show you how wrong I was and for being so much of a jerk and hurting your feelings. I won't do something like that ever again. Emma: Okay. Spencer: So, does that mean you forgive me? Emma: Yes, I forgive you. Spencer: Yeah! Emma: Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. But I can't give you another chance. Spencer: Why? Emma: I came here with Cameron tonight, and that's the person who I'm gonna leave with. Spencer: But what about us? Emma: There's no "us," Spencer. I'm sorry. Brad: Okay, wait. So, you're with him? Lucas: I am. Brad: Since when? Nikolas: I-I don't even know how it's possible to get past what you did. Britt: I understand. Knowingly stealing your sister's embryo. Nikolas: No, I'm not even talking about that. I mean, let's just say, yeah, I could get past the fact that you kept Lulu away from her child. Britt: I mean, could you? Nikolas: No, it doesn't matter...because what I can't get past is the lying -- one after the other, after the other. I mean, what -- what could you possibly do, honestly, to make up for that? Elizabeth: Despite our history -- and maybe because of it -- of course I have feelings for you. Ric: Is that your way of telling me that you'll give me another chance? Lucas: Well, I thought it might be kind of obvious. We walked the red carpet together, performed together. We even stripped together. It didn't occur to you that we might -- I don't know -- be together? Brad: You've been pretty quiet. Is this true? Nikolas: I already gave you another chance. Hell, I gave you 20 -- after every new story you threw at me. So, at this point, to even try and rebuild that trust... it's too much of a risk for me. Britt: Maybe. But that doesn't mean you don't want to. Nikolas: [Sighs] Britt: I mean, come on. Tell me the truth, Nikolas. Is there really no part of you that's not in love with me? Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats. The show will resume in two minutes. Lucas: Well, you heard the announcer. We should get back to our seats. Felix: What the hell was that? Lucas: Keep walking. Nikolas: I got to get back to my seat. Elizabeth: We really need to go sit down. Ric: Not until you give me an answer. Elizabeth: Can't it wait? Ric: No. Elizabeth: Okay. If I say yes, will you go sit down? Ric: Gladly. Elizabeth: Then yes. I'll give you another chance. Ric: After you. Kevin: I can't believe the show's almost over. Felicia: I know. It went by so fast, didn't it? Kevin: Well, there's still Lucy's surprise number. That should be coming up soon. Scott: You made a mistake, Lucy. You can't live without me. Lucy: Scott. Scott: You know it, and I know it. Now, stop denying it. Here -- admit something to me. You want me more than you want Kevin. Lucy: [Sighs] Scott: It's gonna make you feel better. Lucy: I have to go. I have to go. Scott: Lucy, come on. Wait a minute. Lucy: No, I have a ball to emcee. Scott: Wait a minute! Lucy: Scott, no! I have to go. No, I have to go. I have to get dressed. I'm gonna miss my cue. No. Scott: Come on. Lucy: Scott, please, leave me alone. Scott: I-I can't, Lucy. I've tried, but I can't. I love you, and I know you love me, too. Now, come on. Just say the word -- that you want me. Lucy: Yes. Scott: Yes? Yes, what? Lucy: Okay, yes. God, help me. I do want you. And now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your host, miss Lucy Coe. [Cheers and applause] [Audience gasps, murmurs] Lucy: [Chuckles] Well, uh, that was unexpected... or expected, right? I mean...you know, it depends on how you look at it. Doc. Um, remember the -- the surprise I just -- I told you about -- that there was a big surprise? That was it. It's -- it's a joke. We just -- we practiced because it was a joke that -- we were just trying to entertain, you know, bec-- I always am in my underwear at the Nurses' Ball. It's -- it's a tradition. And so if you can't fight 'em, you join 'em. Isn't that the way it goes? Kevin: No, Lucy. I don't know how that goes. Lucy: [Inhales sharply] Kevin. Kevin! Kevin, wait. Kevin, wait! Please, wait. I can explain. Kevin: What's to explain, Lucy? You said it was one big joke, right? I guess the joke's on me. [Audience murmuring] Mac: I thought that was over. Felicia: So did I. Felix: Um, okay, FYI, you're not off the hook, but if I don't do something, the 2014 Nurses' Ball is gonna sink faster than the titanic. Lucas: What are you gonna do? Felix: Um... okay, hey! [Chuckling] All right. How about that? Um, miss Lucy knows how to keep us on our toes, huh? Um...whew. Uh, where's Mr. Marbles when you need him? [Chuckles] Too soon? Okay, um, heard any good jokes lately? Oh, I got one. Okay, okay. A-a-a priest, a rabb-- oh. Whew. Thank you, sweet lord. Okay, um, hey! Uh, have I got something for you. Coming up next, uh, we got Molly Lansing-Davis, TJ Ashford, and friends singing "Just Can't Get Enough." [Cheers and applause] [Depeche Mode's "Just Can't Get Enough" plays] Both: When I'm with you, baby I go out of my head and I just can't get enough I just can't get enough TJ: All the things you do to me Molly: And everything you said Both: And I just can't get enough I just can't get enough we slip and slide as we fall in love and I just can't seem to get enough of [Cheers and applause] Molly: We walk together TJ: We're walking down the street Both: And I just can't get enough and I just can't get enough every time I think of you, I know we have to meet and I just can't get enough I just can't get enough Molly: It's getting hotter TJ: It's a burning love Both: And I just can't seem to get enough of I just can't get enough I just can't get enough I just can't get enough I just can't get enough and when it rains, you're shining down for me Molly: And I just can't get enough TJ: And I just can't get enough Both: Just like a rainbow, you know you set me free and I just can't get enough and I just can't get enough TJ: You're like an angel Molly: And you give me your love Both: And I just can't seem to get enough of [Cheers and applause] Bobbie: Scott? Scott: Bobbie, I have not got time to talk. Bobbie: Where are you going? Scott: Where do you think I'm going? I got to find Lucy. Bobbie: No, no, no. You are not going anywhere. Kevin: How long's it been going on? Lucy: What? Kevin: Please, do me the courtesy of not lying to me. Lucy: Doc. Kevin: Obviously, that's what you and Felicia were talking about when I walked in on you before the show, isn't it? Yeah. So, how long have you been having an affair with Scott Baldwin? Lucy: Please, doc -- you don't understand. Kevin: The hell I don't! How long? Lucy: I never...meant to cheat on you. I-I never wanted this to happen. It just sort of happened. Look, you -- you weren't home. You were never there. You were barely there. Kevin: No! No, don't you put this on me. I've been there. I've made a point to be present in our marriage. Lucy: Yeah, now you are, but when it started, you weren't. You weren't around for me when it started. Kevin: When did it start? Lucy: [Inhales deeply] [Sighs] Remember, um, when we had that horrible, terrible fight, and I accused you of caring about your patients more than me? Well, I was devastated, and I thought our entire marriage was over, and -- and Scott lost AJ Quartermaine's case, and so he was in a horrible place, too, and -- Kevin: I don't care what place Scott was in! You've been running around my back for five months? Lucy: N-no. No, I-I broke it off with Scott at least a month ago. Kevin: Oh. So four months. Lucy: Doc, wait. Wait. Listen to me. I-I swear to you -- it is over now. Scott asked me to choose, and so I did. I chose you. Kevin: Apparently, it didn't take. Maxie: I feel terrible for Lucy. That was so embarrassing. Levi: As much as I believe in karma, it's no fun seeing someone humiliated. You've got such a good heart. You know that? Kind, generous towards everyone -- even to people who don't deserve it. Britt: Oh, no. [Sighs] I know that face. It's the same face I have every time I see Nikolas with Elizabeth. So, how long you been jonesing for Maxie? Nathan: [Chuckles] Britt: [Chuckles] Did you see what I just did? Jonesing -- Maxie Jones. Nathan: Got it. Got it. Good one. Britt: [Chuckles] Dr. Obrecht: How wonderful to see my children laughing together. Britt: Yes, mother. Thank you for telling me I have a brother. Nathan: Yeah, you can leave now. Dr. Obrecht: My Britta wouldn't want that. Britt: Why not? Dr. Obrecht: You must have been informed it's because of me you received immunity. Aren't you the least bit grateful? Britt: You know what? As much as I appreciate my freedom, it doesn't make up for all the years of insults and hits to my self-esteem. What kind of mother are you? Treating me like I'm something you just scraped off your shoe, all because I wasn't a boy. Not my fault, by the way. Meanwhile, you have a son that you gave up. Why is that? You know what? Whatever. It's not like I'm ever gonna get a straight answer from you, anyway. The show's about to start. We should get back. Felix: All right, let's give it up one more time for miss Molly and sir TJ. [Cheers and applause] Dante: Hey. Lulu: Oh, our little maestro. Dante: Nice work up there, Spence. Nikolas: Should I even ask how you paid for it? Spencer: It doesn't matter. I went through all that and still didn't get the girl. Felix: Emma, would you like to join me onstage? Emma and I would like to take a moment to thank you all for coming out tonight. Your support is crucial to the ball and, more importantly, the fight against H.I.V. And aids, a fight which unfortunately has yet to be won. But the more soldiers we have, the closer we get. So, your presence here means the world to amfAR. It also means the world to someone who couldn't be here with us tonight -- an excellent nurse and my good friend Sabrina Santiago. [Applause] Felix: She spearheaded the efforts to revive the Nurses' Ball last year and was no less involved this year. I know Sabrina really wanted to be here tonight, but, sadly, Sabrina was in a serious car accident a few weeks ago, causing the premature birth of her son. Her baby, Emma's baby brother, is in G.H. NICU right now, fighting for his life. Sabrina and the baby's father, Dr. Patrick drake, are also there with him. [Monitor beeping] Sabrina: Why is the alarm sounding? What's happening? Patrick: It's his o2 levels. Sabrina: Patrick, you have to help him. What's going on? Patrick: What is it? His lungs are overtaxed. Sabrina: Is he breathing? Yes, but he's not getting enough oxygen. Get a stat chest X-ray for tube placement. Are the breath sounds equal? Suction to see if it's a mucus plug. Get a light source and look for a pneumo. I want a CBC and CRP drawn stat. Felix: Since Sabrina is unable to perform her number tonight, we are giving her baby's big sister a moment in the spotlight. All: Aww. [Applause] Felix: Patrick and Sabrina, this one's for you. [Applause] ["Little Things" plays] Emma: It's little things that make my day sunny smiles that make rain go away little things make it all okay chasing rainbows Both: Chasing clouds away oh, oh, it's a beautiful day throw your worries away take a look at the sky where your dreams can fly we're so lucky to be together and happy and nothing can take it away it's a beautiful day it's a beautiful day uh-huh Emma: A little laughter with all my friends makes me feel the brightest days ahead a little love goes a long, long way so take my hand Both: Let's sing and celebrate oh, oh, it's a beautiful day throw your worries away take a look at the sky where your dreams can fly we're so lucky to be together and happy and nothing can take it away it's a beautiful day throw your worries away take a look at the sky where your dreams can fly we're so lucky to be together and happy and nothing can take it away it's a beautiful day it's a beautiful day Emma: Yeah, hey Both: It's a beautiful Emma: Yeah Both: It's a beautiful Emma: Ooh Both: It's a beautiful it's a beautiful ooh, it's a beautiful day [Cheers and applause] I have good news. We have your son's respiratory issues under control. Sabrina: Oh, my God! Thank you! Thank God. Okay. Patrick: Do you have any idea what caused it? We're sending labs out now. As soon as we get them back, I'm expecting to have some answers. But until then, we're gonna need you to leave the NICU. Kevin: I can't believe it. I called you "true blue." You remember that? When you woke up from that horrible nightmare, I jokingly asked you, [Chuckles] "You're not cheating on me, are you?" God, I'm an idiot. Lucy: No, don't say -- Kevin: I am an idiot for believing you, and I will never do that again. Lucy: Please, at least believe this, doc. Doc, I love you. Kevin: You love me? Lucy: I love you more than anything in this world. I do. Kevin: Go to hell. [Cheers and applause] Felix: If your heart didn't melt just a little, there's something wrong with you. Spencer: Emma's gonna be an awesome big sister. Felix: Okay, coming up next, Olivia Falconeri, the Bensonhurst Medium! [Cheers and applause] Felix: Oh, okay. Okay. Uh, scratch that. It appears that the Bensonhurst medium will not be appearing due to unforeseen circumstances. [Laughter] Felix: Hmm. You'd think a medium would have been able to foresee them. [Light laughter] Felix: Okay, anyway, please welcome the wickedly talented, the one, the only Adele Dazeem! [Applause] Ric: Who's -- who's Adele Dazeem? Dr. Obrecht: That would be me. [Audience murmuring] Felix: I wouldn't have made the introduction if I had known who you were. Dr. Obrecht: Precisely the reason for my alias. I'm up on the stage because my two beautiful children are in the audience tonight. Britt: What is happening? Dr. Obrecht: I haven't been much of a mother to either one of you, but I'm hoping this song will start to change that. You might not want to hear it, but I need to express it. ["Always On My Mind" plays] Maybe I didn't love you quite as often as I could have maybe I didn't treat you quite as good as I should have if I made you feel second best, I'm so sorry I was blind but you were always on my mind you were always on my mind maybe I didn't hold you all those lonely, lonely times and I guess I never told you I'm so happy that you're mine little things I should have said and done I just never took the time but you were always on my mind you were always on my mind tell me tell me that your sweet love hasn't died give me give me one more chance to keep you satisfied keep you satisfied little things I should have said and done I just never took the time but you were always on my mind you were always [Voice breaking] Always on my mind Scott: Well, I've made a mess of things. Bobbie: Mm. As usual. Scott: Hey. Bobbie: But at least you can say you did it for love. Lucy: I didn't want this to happen. I never, ever wanted to hurt you. Kevin: Well, you did. You hurt me. Lucy: I know. I know. Kevin: And you can say you love me until you're blue in the face, but the fact is, Lucy, it doesn't mean anything. Lucy: Please don't say that. That's not true. Kevin: You know, you've always been a fairly self-involved person. Lucy: A "fairly" -- Kevin: I just put it up to one of your quirks, but somewhere along the line, my life became the "Lucy show." It's all about your confusion, all about your tough choices. Lucy: That's because I did not know -- Kevin: You come to me! You come to me. That's what you do. When you're married, you come to your husband. You let me help you find a way through the hard stuff. You don't go it alone, and you don't go with another man. Lucy: Well, obviously, I know that now. Kevin: Did you talk to him about me? Lucy: Please don't say that. Kevin: I mean, what a drag I was, how I neglected you, how I put my work in front of our marriage? Lucy: Please stop, doc. Just stop. Kevin: Did you?! Lucy: Yes! Of -- of course I did. You were my husband, so I did. Kevin: Exactly -- I am your husband. That means you had one job, Lucy. That was to be faithful and loyal. And you failed...miserably. Lucy: Okay. I am not -- and I can't -- defend myself. But, doc, please -- please look at me. Please? I love you, and I-I chose you. Kevin: And on that stage tonight, who did you choose? Lucy: I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Kevin: Save the "I'm sorrys." Save it. Save the excuses. I've heard all I need to. Lucy: [Sobs] Patrick: What do you mean we have to go? Sabrina: You want us to leave our child? The baby's lung problems may have been caused by an infection brought in by a foreign contaminant. Sabrina: Wait, you're not saying that you -- It's possible that you brought that contaminant in from the outside. Patrick: How? Sabrina: We've scrubbed and gowned. Patrick: If anybody knows this routine, it's us. I'm sure you've taken every precaution, but as you both know, no method is foolproof. Sabrina: Wait, so you -- you're saying that you think that we're making our baby sick? I think we have to treat it as a viable scenario. In all likelihood, it's something else. Patrick: So just in case, we have to... Our top priority is your baby's health. Sabrina: No, you can't expect us to just leave him in here by himself. Patrick: I don't like this just as much as you do, but we'll be right outside. He's in excellent hands. Patrick: Come on. Let's give them some room. Thank you, doctor. Come on. Felix: And now for our next number, originally scheduled to be sung by Sabrina Santiago. Filling in for her is... Lucy Coe. [Knock on door] Lucy: Doc? Lucy: You shouldn't be here. Scott: Lucy. Lucy. Lucy, I'm sorry. We got to talk. Lucy: No. About what? Scott: [Sighs] How's Kevin? Lucy: [Scoffs] "How's Kevin?" How do you think he is? Scott: How are you? Look, what happened -- it was bad, Lucy. It -- it was real bad. Lucy: I ripped my husband's heart out. Scott: Kevin -- he -- he shouldn't have had to find out that way. The fact is, he did, Lucy. I mean...it's out in the open now. Lucy: So? Scott: Well...so we can be together. Lucy: Is that what you really believe? Is that what you think -- that we're just gonna walk out of here arm in arm? I completely destroyed my marriage. I ruined it. It's gone. Now, that might be a relief to you, but it's not to me. This is not the way this was all supposed to happen. [Inhales deeply] [Exhales deeply] No! No. No. No. No. Scott: Let me help. Lucy: No. If you want to help me, please just go. Please. Scott: Lucy. Lucy: Go. Please, God, just leave me. Please. [Voice breaking] Please, go. Felix: Our 20th-anniversary Nurses' Ball -- let's skip the forgotten years -- is drawing to a close. Before I introduce our final number, once again, thanks to Yoplait Greek for sponsoring tonight's event and making all this possible. [Cheers and applause] Felix: I'd also like to thank all the performers, everyone on the committee, but mostly you, the audience. Ain't a party without you, so give yourselves a hand. [Applause] Felix: All right, so, to close out the 2014 Nurses' Ball, the wonderful, the incredible -- my boss -- nurse epiphany Johnson. [Cheers and applause] Epiphany: You're not alone you're not alone anymore you're not alone you're not alone anymore Sabrina: He looks so much smaller from out here. Patrick, he needs so much help. Patrick: I know. Sabrina: There's nothing we can do for him. Patrick: But the doctors can. Sabrina: [Sighs] Patrick: Not to mention all the technology they have in there. Sabrina: Yeah, but they're not us. Don't... [Sighs] Look, ever since he was born, you and I have been with him the whole time, and [Voice breaking] Now he's in there all by himself. I can't stand it. He must be so scared. Epiphany: I know you're reaching up for the sky and you keep searching for that light but you don't have to search anymore Sabrina: We'll be the hands to hold you up we'll be the eyes to help you see Both: We are here we are now we are one [Piano music playing] You're not alone you're not alone anymore you're not alone you're not alone anymore we'll be the hands to hold you up we'll be the eyes to help you see we are here we are now we are one [Soft music playing] Mac: Kevin. Lucy: [Sobs] [Sobbing] Not alone you're not alone anymore you're not alone Nathan: You need a ride? Britt: [Clears throat] Um... do you have room for two? We'll be the eyes to help you see Nathan: Yeah, sure. We are here we are now we are one you are the strength inside our hearts you are the reason we believe we are here we are now we are one you're not alone you're not alone anymore you're not alone you're not alone you're not alone you're not alone Hands to hold you up You're not alone anymore we are here we are now we are one you're not alone you're not alone anymore you're not alone you're not alone anymore

Ric asks Elizabeth to give him another chance

Marcie: I wish it were time for me to go up to the roof. Michael: Marcie -- Marcie: Maybe I should go up there now. What if the chopper is about to leave? Michael: And what if you get arrested for trespassing? Marcie: I work for the police. I'll just tell your brother, John, what I was doing. Oh, my gosh! Michael: Marcie -- Marcie: I could actually help save people's lives! Michael: Marcie! Marcie: What? Michael: You're not going anywhere. Marcie: But, Michael -- Michael: You're not going anywhere. We're calling my brother, and we are going to give him everything that we have up to this point. John: The kidnapper freaked when he found out Bo was involved, so Manning tried to make the drop himself. Nora: By himself, without backup? John: No, Bo found out about it, and he organized a team to surround the drop site. Thanks. Nora: You're a mess. John: No respect. Matthew: Mom? Nora: What are you doing here? Marianne: I found him in your room calling a taxi. Matthew: Did you find Starr? Nora: Where did you think you were going? Matthew: Here. Marianne doesn't tell me anything. Marianne: I'm sorry. Nora: No, no. Matthew: Where's Bo? Is he out saving Starr? Laser: I didn't get a good look at your old man in the park. He here yet? Starr: Right there. Rex: I'm good for it, man. Listen, you'll have your money as soon as my new place opens. What are you going to do, repossess my plumbing? [Rock music plays] [Phone rings] [Music stops] Rex: What? How much? No, no, no, no, that's way too -- you know what? Never mind. I want those lights, ok? [Rock music plays] [Knock on door] [Music stops] Rex: I'm not home! Natalie: It's Nat. Bad day? Rex: Something like that. Did you bring the money? Natalie: You know, between you and Roxy, I feel like the neighborhood A.T.M. Rex: I'm not like mom. Listen, she's playing the ponies. I'm building an empire. Natalie: Oh, an empire, huh? Like Foxy Roxy's? You know, the two of you are messing up your lives. Rex: Well, not everyone's life is as perfect as yours, sis. Nora: I never want you calling a taxi ever again, you understand? Matthew: Why? Starr does that all the time. Nora: Starr? If Starr jumped off a cliff, would you jump off after her? No, I don't think so. Do you remember what happened the last time you followed her example? Matthew: I got kidnapped by Dr. Troy. Nora: Right. Matthew: But that's why it's so scary. Nora: You mean, about Starr? Matthew: I know what it's like. When I got kidnapped by Dr. Troy, he was my friend. I knew he wouldn't hurt me, but the guy who kidnapped Starr -- he might not be nice. What if he hurts her? Blair: Where's Starr? Bo: Man, you shouldn't be here, Blair. Blair: Ok, where's Todd? Where's the money? Bo: It's right over there by that vending machine. What are you doing? Blair: I came for my daughter. You would have done the same thing, Bo. Bo: Manning just made the drop. All units stand by. I've got undercover cops all over this train station right now, but we don't know what the kidnapper looks like. Blair: You think he's here? Bo: Yeah, he's maybe watching us right now. Listen, I want you to walk away from me. Go over to Todd and that kid, and you get them out of here. This guy wants the money; we're going to wait him out. Blair: What if he doesn't bring Starr? Bo: I'll find Starr. Just get Todd out of here before he screws this whole thing up. Paul: Shouldn't you be out looking for Todd Manning's kid? John: My point is Bo's not going to tell me to back off investigating someone we know is dirty. Paul: Hmm. No, this is about Natalie. John: No, this is about the chopper runs you're making from the hospital. Paul: Well, that's what I do. That's why they hired me. I mean, it may look a little weird if I didn't make any runs, wouldn't it? I mean, face it McBain, you got nothing on me. John: Wrong, again. Viki: Todd? Oh -- hi, Todd, it's Viki. Look, I just learned that Starr is missing, and I don't really know exactly what's going on. I just want you to know I hope you find her very quickly, and if there's anything at all I can do, please use that beeper that you gave me, ok, because I never go anywhere without it, ok? And take care, I guess. Bye. Hi. So how's he doing, huh? Nurse: No change, but we're always hopeful. Viki: Yeah, me, too. Thank you. Hi, darling. Oh, I'm sorry I'm visiting my troubles on you again. But you know what? At this point you're the only person I can talk to without having to censor myself. Ben, little Starr is missing somewhere in New York, and no one would tell me because of this damned heart condition of mine. They think I'm too frail to deal with my own feelings, for heaven's sakes. Honey, this is no life. My children won't tell me anything at all that they think might upset me because they think it's going to kill me. Frankly, I'd rather battle my own heart than not be able to feel anything. I'm so scared for Starr, you know? I mean she's totally Todd's child. She's tough and she's fierce and she's funny. But she's got to be so scared. I mean I'm sure she's pretending not to be, you know, but -- sort of like me. Because that's what I keep doing. Blair: Come on; let's get out of here. Come on. Todd: What are you doing here? Blair: Come on, just leave the money and let's go! Bo will get Starr. Todd: Bo? You brought the cops? Blair: He found out about it. Please, just do what the kidnapper said. We've got to get out of here! Todd: I'm not leaving her! Blair: Come on, Todd! Todd: Wait a minute. Blair: What? Todd: She said somebody's going to follow this guy and get him. She must have meant Bo. She must have seen him, which means the kidnapper might have seen him, too. Blair: Well, if she saw him that means she's here! Todd: That's right. Blair: Well, come on! Rex: You sure you don't want something stronger? Natalie: Ha! No, it's a little too early -- not that it's not tempting. My life is crazy right now. Mom is sick. Oh, yeah, and Paul Cramer wants to take me on a tropical spree. Rex: You going? Natalie: I don't know. I mean, he's fun, but -- Rex: He's not the guy. Natalie: Cristian was the guy. Rex: Maybe there's more than one. Natalie: Anyway, my point is that I -- I got too much on my plate right now to be worrying about you having some bill collector come and break your legs. Rex: I'm handling it. Natalie: With my money. Rex: Uh, this was just a loan, all right? This restaurant's costing me three times as much as I planned. I wanted to be up and running by now, but this lousy contractor is dragging his heels. And on top of it all, Roxy needed money. Natalie: How much? Rex: More than I could afford. Well, she was so freaked out; I gave it to her anyway. Natalie: Rex, next time just please send her to me, ok? Rex: I'll have to. The well is dry. Listen, you sure you don't want some? It's the best. Natalie: Hmm, let me guess -- Lindsay Rappaport is a wine expert. Rex: You know, so am I. Natalie: I just never figured you for the hot-mama type. Rex: Look, Lindsay's great. We have a good time. Natalie: But? Rex: She's not Jen. Natalie: Oh, my God, you have totally lost it! You realize those two are a mother-daughter disaster area. Rex: Maybe Lindsay is, a little. Natalie: Hello! Rex: I am not going there with you, Nattie. You can't be objective about Jen. Natalie: Well, at least I am thinking above my waist. Rex: But you don't know Jen, ok? She was kind of lost for a while. Natalie: A while? Rex: Yeah, and she got over it. Now I'm the one who's lost. Natalie: Yeah. Yeah, you're a total idiot whenever she comes around. You know, I've never seen you act that way before. In fact, I never thought I'd ever see you beg for anything or anyone. Rex: Wait, wait, wait -- I'm done groveling, all right? She doesn't want to be with me -- fine, I'll leave her alone. Which makes me feel even worse. Natalie: I am proud of you, you know? I mean, look at everything you've accomplished since you came to Llanview. You got the club, this apartment -- Rex: And I'd give it all up if I could be with Jen again. Natalie: God, she is not worth it. Rex: Yes, she is, ok? And don't tell me that I'm crazy, all right, because you're the one that's kissing Paul Cramer when you're really in love with John McBain. Matthew: Bo's going to find Starr, isn't he? Nora: Hi. Daniel: Hey. Oh, hey, kiddo. How's it going? Matthew: Starr's missing. Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I know. You know, and the L.P.D. really appreciates you being here to help out. Matthew: See? Daniel: But you know what? You got to keep your strength up. Now, this is what all the cops eat. Matthew: Can I? Nora: What do you say? Matthew: Thanks, Mr. Colson. Daniel: You're welcome. Any word? You know, you must be really worried about your friend, huh? Don't be. I've heard all about how smart Starr Manning is. Matthew: Smarter than me, even. Daniel: Oh, well, I don't know about that. Remember when Troy MacIver had you? You were incredibly smart and incredibly brave. You got away and you got back home all by yourself. Matthew: Well, Starr's not scared of anything. Daniel: Well, that's good. That means she'll be able to take care of herself just like you. Matthew: Do you think he's right? Nora: He's the District Attorney. Daniel: I think Starr is going to be just fine. Matthew: I'm hungry. Can I have another one? Nora: Come on, I'll help you open it. Dorian: An accident victim was brought into the emergency room. He died on the operating table. His driver's license said he was a donor, so the usual procedures took place. He was put on life support, and the team came in to harvest the organs. Marcie: Harvest? That sounds a little -- Michael: No, it's a very respectful process, truly. Dorian: Only in this case, a heart had already been taken out. Marcie: You're kidding me. Someone came in, cut out the heart, and then just walked out with it. Michael: It's Long, I know it. Dorian: He has been very protective of those donor files. Michael: Yeah, he's guilty as sin. Dorian: Yeah. But we need proof. Marcie: Well, I'll get it. I mean, I don't know how I'll get it, but I'll find it. Michael: Well, let's think about this, ok? Now, a heart can't stay alive outside the body for very long. It's got to be kept cool, and it's got to be kept in a special solution. Marcie: Yeah, which means it's probably inside of that helicopter that's about to take off right now, Michael. Michael: It's possible, but I think that we should really think this through. Marcie: Michael, come on. Dorian: And we have to proceed very, very carefully, because if Dr. Long is so depraved that he's stealing organs, who knows what he's going to do if somebody finds out. Michael: You think maybe we should call the cops? Dorian: You know, sometimes, if you want something done fast, you just have to do it yourself. Nora: We need to talk to you a little bit about Starr. Matthew: Is she ok? Nora: Well, yeah, I mean, you know, her parents are -- they're quarreling a little bit here, you know? And it's really hard on Starr. I know you like her. Bo: And, Matthew, you know, we need you to be strong about this, ok? Are you strong? Let's see. All right, look -- seriously, you can't do anything that Starr asks you to do that you know is wrong. Nora: That's Starr or anyone else for that matter, ok? Man: What the hell? That's my beer! Blair: Oh, Todd! Oh! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Get away! Get off! Todd! Officer: Hey, what's going on? Break this up! Hey, break it up! Roxy: Wow. This is better than the entertainment in Atlantic City. Man, I hope I have enough cash for a cab. Roxy: Oh, good! All right! Viki: You know, my children -- they treat me as if I'm going to die at any minute. I mean I know they're afraid. I'm afraid, too. I pretend not to be and I try really hard not to be, but I am really scared. You know, I just came back from a conference in Chicago, and no one there knew I was sick. So they treated me as if, you know, as if I was still the same as I always was -- a leader, powerful and interesting and strong. Not somebody whose heart is falling apart. But I was terrified the whole time. I was so afraid to -- to laugh too loudly or debate a point, get upset, or -- or even stay out late. I hate it. I hate it. I hate having to think before I can feel. And I keep thinking I wouldn't be so afraid if you were here. I need you, Ben, I need you. I have to tell you, sometimes, sitting here with you; I think it would be just so easy to just let go. I feel like I could just let my heart fill up with all the love that I feel for you until it just explodes, takes me away from here. Dorian: No, Viki. You can't leave us. Natalie: So what exactly happens when Lindsay finds out that you're not in love with her? Rex: Lindsay's cool. Natalie: Yeah, right. Rex: It's a sex thing. The sex is unbelievable. Natalie: Oh, gross. Rex: She's -- she's a great lady, and she bailed me out when I couldn't make my first loan payment to R.J. Natalie: You couldn't make your first payment? Rex: I've got the money. Natalie: Hold on, Rex, what are you doing borrowing money from R.J., anyway? Rex: Look, it's fine. As soon as my new place opens, I'll pay him off. Natalie: My God. Ok, R.J. and Lindsay are in business together. How do you know that you can even trust either one of them? Rex: Ahem. Well, did it ever occur to you to not trust some skeeve flyboy who blows into your life and then wants to run off with you? [Knock on door] Roxy: I'm so glad you're not at your sugar mama's. Got any available cash? Rex: Welcome home. Roxy: Yeah. Yeah, thanks. Natalie: You need more money? Roxy: I was just joking about that. Because I just did the makeup for this hot show in Atlantic City. You know, the full Monty and the glitter in all the right places. Natalie: Spare me. Roxy: You know, by the way, you could use a little glitz, too. How about a makeover? I'll give you insider price. Natalie: No. No. I'm not in the mood for it. Roxy: Oh, come on! Honey! Every girl needs a little ha-cha-cha. Oh, my God! What is this? Laser: I didn't even get the money. You're not worth the trouble anymore, kid. Starr: What's that supposed to mean? Laser: You're a smart girl. Figure it out. Marcie: What? Paul: What are you doing on the helicopter pad? John: Hey, how'd it go? Bo: Not good. Todd and Blair -- they spotted Starr, but the kidnapper -- he spotted them, panicked, and he dragged Starr out of there. We lost her. John: Did you get a look at the guy? Bo: Yeah. Yeah, I'm going to call the NYPD, see if it's the guy they think he is. But Starr did seem ok, you know? That little girl knows how to put up a fight. John: Yeah. I'm not sure that's such a good thing in this case. Bo: Well, if it were Matthew, I'd hope that he would fight like hell. Bo: Does this mean you're going to be an astronaut? Matthew: No, not an astronaut. I'm going to be a cop like you. Bo: Oh. Matthew: Do they have bad guys in outer space? Bo: Oh, sure. In outer space you can hear them coming. It's like -- [Bo makes breathing sounds] Matthew: So you can be the Commissioner in Llanview and I'll be the Commissioner in the Universe. Bo: Cool. Viki: Any news on Starr? Dorian: No. Viki: I feel very powerless, you know. Dorian: Well, certainly you shouldn't lose hope. You're supposed to be the strong one. Viki: Dorian, she's a little girl. Dorian: A very extraordinary little girl. Viki: You know you were eavesdropping on a very private moment. Dorian: Good thing. Viki: Maybe. So you really have heard nothing at all? Dorian: I just got a phone call from Blair. Apparently, there's been some sort of foul-up with the ransom drop. Viki: Ransom? You mean Starr was kidnapped? Dorian: Some monster is holding her in New York, wants a million dollars. I put up half of the ransom, but -- oh -- Viki: Oh. Dorian: Oh, I'm so sorry. I should not have said anything. Just hold on. Keep -- just breathe deeply. Viki: Ow. Dorian: Hold on, hold on. Nurse, quickly. We need a doctor! Stat! Get that in here. [Viki groans] Dorian: Doctor! Damn. Here you go. Laser: Your parents are hell bent on bringing in the cops. Can't call them again. Lines will be tapped. And you can identify me. I'm screwed either way. Unless -- Starr: Unless what? Laser: Sorry, kid. I'm going to have to get rid of you.

Viki visits Daniel, and shares her fears with him

[PREVIOUSLY_ON] Kyle: I need billy abbott to lose so badly, he can't cover the loss and goes into debt. Sinead: The tournament? Featuring the crème de la crme of players? Wait. Mm. It's for the best of the best. Never mind. Jack: Forgotten how insidious alzheimer's really is. Each day that passes is a day closer to losing her. Phyllis: Dina! Where are you? Rey: I had to become man of the house at a very young age. Abby: Is that why you and arturo don't get along? Rey: Arturo didn't like his older brother playing papi. Nick: I don't want to begin our married life living on my folks' property. I bookmarked a bunch of places I think would be very cool for us. While I'm out of town with arturo, you could swing by and check them out. Nick: [ Sighs ] Sharon? Faith? Mariah? Anyone? Sharon: Did you think I forgot you were coming back today? Welcome home. Abby: [ Sighs ] Ashley: We're so lucky that kyle had a way to locate dina. And that she wasn't hurt. Phyllis: You're making it sound like I committed elder abuse. Ashley: Well, you lost my mother. Phyllis: She's fine. Ashley: No thanks to you. Abby: Guess what today is? Arturo is back from his trip with nick, and I missed him more than I ever thought I could. Phyllis: New love. It's so nice. Everything's so exciting and intense. Ashley: Especially when you're cheating. Where is billy, anyway? Phyllis: He's at the office. He left early. Probably to get away from this. [ Knock on door ] Summer: Fenmore's holiday event schedule. Lauren wanted to make sure that none of those dates step on anything that jabot is planning. Billy: Thank you. Tell lauren I'll get back to her when I can. Summer: You seem a bit disoriented. Billy: [ Clears throat ] Summer: Wait, did you think that I came here to discuss all the trouble that you're going through to avoid me? Jack: [ Sighs ] Well, I -- look, I'm glad you told me this. Kyle: Phyllis felt terrible. Jack: Of course she did. She had no idea what she was taking on when she offered to look after dina. Kyle: She didn't exactly offer. I sort of foisted it on her. Jack: Wait, what does that mean? Kyle: It was only for a couple hours, until dina's nurse arrived. I should have known phyllis might not be prepared. Jack: [ Sighs ] Kyle: Look, I'm sorry, dad. Jack: Ah, n-- you know what, I -- I don't blame you, son. No. No one's been more devoted to dina than you. Kyle: [ Chuckles ] I've got to say, dina was pretty cute when I found her, acting like she'd given her nurse the slip. Jack: [ Laughs ] Well, no harm this time. But next time -- Kyle: Got it. Dina's too far gone to take any chances. I see that. Jack: Look, even I didn't realize how far she'd declined. And we're losing her. And at a time this family is in so much turmoil. Kyle: I'm grateful for the time I had with dina before the disease really took hold. Got to experience that sharp mind of hers, that fierce wit. So hard to see her this way. Jack: You're going through a lot yourself, trying to find your place in this messy bunch. How's that going? Kyle: [ Sighs ] It's a work in progress. Like you said, it's pretty messy. Have to choose sides. Jack: Well, however things shake out with ashley and billy, try not to get caught in the cross fire. And remember this -- you always have me. Always. That's a promise. Abby: Is dina still sleeping? Ashley: Yes. Hopefully when she wakes up, she won't remember how frightened she was. She was wandering around the grounds all by herself. Phyllis: Oh, for pete's sake. Abby: Mom, phyllis didn't understand how complicated dina's situation is. But now that she does, I'm sure nothing like that will ever happen again. Phyllis: Have a good one. Abby: You too. Bye, mom. Ashley: Bye, honey. Love you. Abby: Love you. Ashley: You know, abby's right, phyllis. That's never gonna happen again. I'm gonna make sure of it. Phyllis: How many times do i have to apologize? I told you that I'm sorry. I thought I was doing a good thing by looking after dina, partly just to make up for the disruption that billy and I made with moving in. Ashley: Of course. By causing more disruption. Phyllis: You know, to be fair, this is his family's estate. Ashley: [ Gasps ] Oh, I see. So you're implying that we're squatters. As far as I know, there is no blood-abbott clause that prevents me from living in the house I actually grew up in. Phyllis: Okay, so it really does get under your skin, doesn't it, that billy is the ceo instead of you. Ashley: Well, let's see. The only reason I'm not sitting in that chair is because jack amended the company bylaws to protect jabot from people like you. [ Gasps ] Oh, wait, no. Not people like. You. So billy is actually ceo by default. He didn't earn it. Phyllis: If you want to keep telling yourself that, that's fine. You go ahead and do that. But billy is in charge. The end. And he has raised the profile of the company, and he's just getting started. Ashley: Not if I can help it. Phyllis: The man is not going anywhere. Get used to it. Additional sponsorship provided by... Billy: I have not been avoiding you. Summer: Okay. Then what would you call it? Billy: Thank you for the file. Please tell lauren I'll get back to her as soon as I can. Summer: You can't just dismiss me. Billy: Pretty sure I just did. Summer: Okay. You can keep pretending -- Billy: What the hell are you thinking? Honestly? Booking that ticket to philadelphia? You're crossing the line once again. Even if you did come to philadelphia, nothing was going to happen. Summer: Who are you trying to convince here? Billy: I was very clear. I have no intention of cheating on phyllis. But you just keep pushing the issue. You keep crossing the line. Summer: Because you keep moving the line. You knew that I was attracted to you, and instead of telling my mom about it, you hid it from her, which tells me everything that I need to know. Billy: Oh, my god. Seriously, you just -- I mean, you think throwing yourself at me is gonna turn me on? You just have so much to learn. Summer: Oh, no. You wanted me. I could feel it. Billy: Wow. You have a rich fantasy life, girl. Summer: Oh, so now I'm just fantasizing? Really? Okay. So all the trouble that my mom went through to keep me out of your bed, you really think that she agrees with that? Let's just ask her. Billy: I mean [Scoffs] You're out of control if you think I'm gonna risk all of this to be with you. Summer: Risk is what you do, billy. It makes you feel alive. You like strong, confident women who know what they want. Billy: You're describing your mother. The woman that I'm in love with. Which is really what this is all about, isn't it? You're using me to hurt her. And that just shows how immature you are. And, frankly, it's sad. Desperation has a stench, and you reek of it. [ Cellphone chimes ] We're done. Now get back to work. And do not bring this crap to me ever again on company time. And if you do, trust me, I will show you that you are not as valuable as you think you are. Summer: A veiled threat. Too bad that's all it is. Sharon: Wow. Door-to-door service. How lucky am I? Nick: Luck has nothing to do with it. Are you really done with all of your finals? Sharon: They have already posted our grades. I got two b's and an A. And summer school was it for me. I'm done. It's on to graduation. Nick: I am so proud of you. Sharon: Thanks. I'm kind of proud of me, too. Nick: You know what? We should have our own private party once the, uh, dark horse launch is over. You know, just the two of us. And I would love to do it in our new home. Have you checked out any of the houses I picked online? Sharon: Well, between work and finals and faith starting school, getting ready for the wedding, who's had time? Nick: Look, I know how attached you are to your home. But I need this. I need something new. Something that reflects who I am now. Sharon: Your actions make more of a statement than any piece of real estate ever could. Nick: I know. But there, I still feel like I'm in my father's orbit. And it's a past I need to break free of. Sharon: You're ready for a change. Nick: You're damn right I am. So I'm gonna call the realtor, see if we can check out some of those places after work. Okay? I'll be in touch. Abby: Hey, stranger. Welcome back. Nick: Hey, thanks. Glad I ran into you. How are the plans for the launch event coming? Abby: We are in great shape, but I will fill you in later. Right now, I want to hear about arturo. Did he do a great job for you in madison? Nick: You know, he totally crushed it. Abby: That's fabulous. I'm -- I'm glad to hear that. Nick: But you're upset he didn't come home at the same time as I did. Abby: Shows, huh? Ah. He called me when I was pulling out of the garage. I'm pretty bummed out. Nick: Abby, sorry. That's on me. We're totally swamped up there, and arturo volunteered to stay behind to finish things up, and I jumped at his offer. Abby: Hmm. I'm wondering if that's the only reason he didn't hurry back. Nick: Hey, rey. What's going on? Rey: Hey. Can't complain. You? Abby: Wait, you two know each other? Jack: Listen, before you start in on phyllis, she was in over her head. It is not a crime. Go easy on her, okay? Ashley: Mother could have gotten into some serious trouble with the condition that she's in. You know that. Jack: Luckily, nothing bad happened. Ashley: Not this time. Jack: If there's one saving grace from this god-awful disease, mother won't remember a thing. Ashley: Well, jack, you know, even though she doesn't know who I am, I still like to bring her some kind of comfort. Jack: Yeah, I know. And I feel the same way. Dina: Oh, my goodness. Jack: Dina! How you doing today? Dina: Not so good. I can't find piper. I've -- I've searched for him everywhere. Ashley: I-I don't know where he is, either, but I'm happy to help you look. Dina: What have you done with my doggie? Jack: Wait, wait, wait. Reddish-tan terrier, about yea big? Dina: Yes, yes. Jack: Brown leather collar? Dina: Yes, that's him! That's my champion norfolk. Jack: I just saw him outside chasing squirrels. He's happy as can be. Dina: Oh, goody! He loves that. That's his favorite thing. [ Chuckles ] Well, I've got some letters to write. If you'll excuse me. Ashley: She responds well to you, jack. Even now. Jack: Yeah. If she's better off with me around, maybe i ought to move back in here. Ashley: When you left, you were adamant that you didn't belong here. You said it didn't feel like home anymore. Jack: Yeah, part of me still feels that way. Of course, you are in the unique position to actually understand that. But I got to make dina a priority. I got to get beyond myself and focus on her. Ashley: That's very admirable. But things have gotten just a little complicated around here. Jack: If you're talking about billy and phyllis, I know. I can handle it. Ashley: So you're gonna be passing rolls to your ex-wife, who is sharing a bedroom with your brother, and you don't have a problem with that? Jack: Phyllis wants billy. That's it. Look, I've managed to handle things to this point. I can continue to do so. Even if all of us are calling the same place home. Phyllis: Hey! Where are you off to in such a hurry? Billy: I'm, uh, actually late for a meeting thanks to your daughter. But we were able to have a quick little chat. Phyllis: Oh, really? About what? Billy: Yes. I told her that I am done with her garbage. No more using me to stick it to you. I told her there are boundaries, and she's reached them. Frankly, she's passed them. Phyllis: You said that? Billy: In similar words, yes. But I did not pull any punches. The other way wasn't working. But I'm pretty clear she heard me this time. Phyllis: Thank you. [ Sighs ] Sounds like you did what needed to be done. Billy: Well, you can only send a kid on so many fake cruises, right? [ Cellphone chimes ] Phyllis: Uh, hang on. Is that me or you? Billy: It's me. Phyllis: [ Chuckles ] Okay. Could it be summer, testing her new boundaries? Billy: I don't know, and I don't care. But I'm late for my meeting, okay? I'll catch up with you in a bit. Nick: So then rey proceeded to explain that I was watching football -- you know, the real deal, not the fake american kind. Rey: I just don't understand how you can call it football when -- Nick: When they're carrying the ball with their hands? Rey: Yeah. Let's -- let's think about that, right? Nick: [ Chuckles ] Rey: You know what, that reminds me, I happened to get a couple to the chicago fire game. They're playing in bridgeview on the 16th. Nick: Yeah? Who they playing? Rey: Orlando city. Nick: [ Sighs ] Oh, man. I've been meaning to go down there and check out a game. It's just things have been crazy right now. Rey: Come on, man. You got to take a break from work sometime, right? Nick: [ Sighs ] You know what, let me, uh -- let me take a look at my calendar. I'll shoot you a text. I might take you up on that offer. Sharon: What offer is that? Abby: Rey wants to treat nick to a soccer match in chicago. A little male bonding. Sharon: Where's my ticket? I did cook dinner for you, in case you'd forgotten. Abby: Dinner? At your place? How did that come about? Sharon: Rey saved me from having to call a plumber, so I figured the least I could do was feed him. Mariah joined us. I made my world-famous meatloaf. Rey: Aptly named. Thank you again. Nick: That was so nice of you. I mean, the guy's new in town. Abby: Rey's hardly a stranger to genoa city. He's arturo's brother. Nick: Wait, seriously? Rey: [ Chuckles ] Nick: You realize he works for me, right? Rey: Yeah, not when we met. It's a small world, right? Nick: [ Chuckles ] Man, I'll say. [ Cellphone chimes ] 'Scuse me. Oh, yes. My meeting has been postponed. So that means we can go check out those homes right now. Sharon: Uh... let's do it. Nick: All right. Let's do it. I will let you know about those tickets. Rey: Great. Good luck with your search. Nick: Thank you. Abby: Wait. I'm not finished with you. Ashley: When are you thinking about moving back? Jack: Oh, as soon as possible, I guess. Hotel life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Maybe tomorrow. Dina: Listen, would you like to see my wonderful family? Jack: Yeah. Ashley: Yes, I would love to. Dina: Oh, goody. Well, thi-- this is john, my husband, on our wedding day. Gosh, he was a handsome devil, wasn't he? And, uh, he's very successful. He owns his own company. And... and these are my handsome, handsome children. Yes, ashley, jack, and -- a-and the youngest one. And they're all so brilliant and accomplished, and I'm so very proud of them. Jack: I can see why. Dina: Can you imagine, john and I have been married for over 50 years. Ashley: Wow. That's quite an accomplishment. Dina: Yes. And -- and this may sound silly, but we're still crazy in love. Wonder how many women are lucky enough to see that, have that? Ashley: Not too many. Dina: No. I have a perfect life. Just perfect. Perfect family, and -- and, uh...perfect, uh... [ Photo album thuds ] Oh... Jack: [ Sighs ] [ Slams album ] She doesn't remember anything. Not walking out on us. Not destroying this family. Breaking dad's heart. Your father. My father. Ashley: You really want her to re-live that pain, jack? I mean, it's better if she's just imagining that she's -- Jack: A life that none of us lived. A fantasy. Ashley: If it makes her happy... maybe it's a blessing. Jack: Yeah, maybe for her. Sinead: Can't take no for an answer. Billy: Well, I told you -- Sinead: I told you, it's too late to get in. Billy: I have faith in you, sinead. You have a way with people. If anybody's gonna get them to make an exception for a last-minute entry, well... Sinead: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, you can try to work me all day long. But this isn't some little back-room game. It's a major tournament. Billy: And you know the higher-ups. You know how to get it done. And I'm gonna trust in your connections and your expertise. Sinead: Mm. I thought you were out. Billy: Well, I want in. Sinead: Why? Billy: [ Sighs ] Look, I'm asking you for a teensy favor. Sinead: I mean, there must be a reason why you said no in the first place. Maybe it's not in your best interest. Billy: Right. Like you've ever been "friends don't let friends get back to the table." Sinead: [ Laughs ] I'm not your mother. Billy: And we're not friends. Not by a long shot. Sinead: True. Billy: So as one of your bitterest rivals, what would happen if word got out that you tried to block me from getting in? Sinead: I'm not doing that. Billy: Well, if you had the opportunity to pull some strings and you chose not to, isn't that the same thing as keeping me out? Some fresh red meat for all the pros to gnaw on, you would be depriving them of that opportunity because why? You're afraid of the competition? Sinead: [ Scoffs ] Me, scared of you? That's funny. Billy: I'm just thinking the way they would be thinking. What would it look like if they knew? It would look like weakness. You would be sitting opposite them, fully exposed, a big, gaping hole where your pride used to be. Sinead: [ Exhales sharply ] You sure talk a good game. Too bad I can't help. Billy: Then let this do the talking. Call it goodwill money. For talking to the powers that be and getting me into the tournament at this late date. Sinead: I guess you don't hear so good. Billy: [ Sighs ] Look we both know you're gonna do it, or you wouldn't be sitting here. Hmm. No promises. And I keep this. "The young and the restless" will continue. Abby: I find it fascinating how eager you were to get to know me at first. Now, not so much. Why is that, rey? Were you trying to take advantage of the fact that I knew nothing about you? Rey: Are you finished? Abby: Seems like a pattern with you, this -- this whole helpful, friendly, all-around nice guy. Rey: I think you got the wrong impression about me. Abby: I don'T. You said you wanted me to help you get things right with arturo. That whole, "you tell me something about you, I'll tell you something about me." The only thing is, is that you didn't tell me a damn thing about yourself. Nothing about why arturo wants to leave the room the second you walk into it. And now, instead of coming home to me, he's taken on extra work outside of town. Why is that? Maybe because he's hoping that by the time he gets back, you'll be gone. Rey: [ Chuckles ] First of all, I don't have a pattern. I don't -- I don't know where you would get an idea like that. Abby: Because I have eyes, and I've seen the way that you've dealt with people in this town. Rey: Like who? Abby: Like your brother, for one. A guy that I care about. He wants zero to do with you. Rey: [ Sighs ] Abby: And I'm not really buying it's because of this whole sibling-rivalry thing, so why don't you tell me what's really going on? Billy: Hey. Perfect timing. Phyllis: Hey. How was the meeting? Billy: It was fantastic. Yeah. I feel good about it. Phyllis: [ Laughs ] Excellent! I am not surprised. I know how persuasive you can be. Billy: Ooh. On occasion. Phyllis: Um, once I deliver these files, I am knocking off, so any interest at, uh, the little happy-hour club on the roof? What do you say? After the day I've had, I really need a little end-of-the-day sunshine. Billy: That sounds perfect. Let me leave a little note for gloria. [ Cellphone chimes ] Phyllis: Everything okay? Billy: Yeah. Uh... just a little construction problem with one of the jaboutique stores in arizona. Looks like I'm gonna have to go there and rattle some cages. 'Cause we are going to open up on schedule if I have to sleep in the parking lot. Phyllis: All right. There's no reason you have to do that alone, or sleep in anything big and cozy without me. Billy: [ Chuckles ] Oooh. You want to come with me? Phyllis: Yeah. Yeah, why not? You'll work. I'll spa, maybe do a little shopping. We'll make a little weekend of it. What do you say? Billy: I love that idea. But I'm gonna be working the whole time, putting out fires and running around all crazy, which means I'm not gonna have time to do anything else, which puts you in the hotel room ordering room service and watching tv, which is very, very boring. Not a pretty place for you. So let me go take care of this, okay, and then I will come back, and I will do something special for you. And because gloria is mia, I got to go deal with travel plans. Kyle: You don't look happy. Sinead: I don't do happy. Or perky. The things you probably go for. Kyle: Not even close. Sinead: Billy went for it. Kyle: How much convincing did it take? Sinead: Are you serious? I played him beautifully. He convinced me. Showed up with an envelope full of benjamins to persuade me to vouch for him with the organizers. Kyle: You made him work for it. Nice going. Sinead: I told him the entry deadline had passed. Lucky for me, he didn't even check. Kyle: Hm. Sinead: Although it could have been true. There's going to be a lot of top- drawer talent there. Kyle: Something tells me you were the real draw. You bring out the competitor in him. Long as you understand, this tournament, it's only the first step. You need to keep billy coming back, shelling out the big bucks until I say otherwise. Sinead: And then you'll pay off my marker with lerman. The whole thing. That's our deal, right? Kyle: Provided none of this leaks out. No one can know about our arrangement. Ever. Nick: I mean, the 12-foot windows overlooking the lake, the covered deck on that giant screen porch. And the fire pit! I mean, just think about the summer barbecues that take place down there. And, you know, it's zoned for horses. Faith could move her pony over there. We could get christian a few horses as he gets older. What'd you think of the place? Sharon: I thought it was impressive. How many bedrooms did it have? Eight? Nick: Nine if you count the pool house. Sharon: Oh, well, it's only six more than we need. Nick: Well, then we will just have six more kids. Sharon: Cute. Nick: Did you think I was kidding? Sharon: [ Laughs ] You better be. No, I think I just found the place a little intimidating. Nick: I think the word you were looking for is "gracious." Sharon: Mm... "cold" and "impersonal" were the words that went through my mind. The place echoed, nick. Nick: It's just 'cause it's empty. Fill it with furniture and rugs and all the kids running around and a bunch of dogs. Sharon: Dogs? Plural? Nick: Yeah. Eight of them. One for each kid. You love dogs. You know, not too long ago, you were willing to move to san diego with me. I mean, leave everything behind, the last 25 years of your life. I'm just talking about moving across town to a new home. I mean, what are you struggling with? What has changed? Sharon: You. Sinead: I get that it's none of my business, but you sure seem to be going to a lot of trouble to get billy seriously on the hook. Care to share why? Kyle: No. Just know it's all for a good cause. Got to go. I'll be in touch. Hey. Summer: Ah. Well, aren't you johnny-on-the-spot. Kyle: Excuse me? Summer: I'm sure that you've been dying for me to get back so that you can claim your prize now that you've won. Kyle: So you're conceding? Summer: I bet that I could get billy into bed before the month was out. And I failed. I pay my debts, and I'm ready to pay this one, so... where we gonna go to hook up? Billy: Let me leave the return open-ended. Great. Thanks, pammy. [ Knock on door ] Appreciate it. Phyllis: How's it going in here? You get everything booked for your trip? Billy: The jabot jet is in new york, so I'm flying commercial. But I got hotel and car all booked, so... I'm good to go. Phyllis: That sounds like you probably worked up a thirst. What about those drinks we were talking about earlier? Spend a little time together before arizona? Billy: I should get home, throw some clothes in my bag. My flight's just after midnight, so... Phyllis: Eh, you don't have to explain. I get it. Billy: Thank you for understanding. Phyllis: Pack your bathing suit. Take a dip first thing. Keeps you sharp. Can I drive you, please, to the airport? Billy: I can't do this. Phyllis: Can't do what? Billy: I'm not going to phoenix. I lied to you. Sharon: San diego was different. It was before dark horse. Before all the things you did to get even with victor. All of which you kept from me. Nick: To protect you. Sharon: You know, you talk about this new company you're starting as being something different. Family-oriented. Not like the empire that victor built. But the way that it got started, I can't help but think that dark horse is going to become exactly that. And then this quest for a new house... I mean, you say that you want it to represent a fresh beginning. But I think that you need to ask yourself, is this about you or about victor? You know, I want to support you, nick. I-I really do. What I don't want to do is pull up stakes and disrupt all of our lives just to make another statement to your father -- one that he is just going to dismiss anyway. You know what, we'll have given up our cozy home on this beautiful ranch for what? What was that for? Nick: [ Sighs ] Just... thanking you for your honesty. It's what I wanted to hear. It's what I need to hear. Sharon: But will you listen? Nick: I'm listening now. And I meant what I said about where I want us to go from here. I know I did some shady things getting dark horse off the ground. And, yeah, I enjoyed showing up my dad. But that's over. Sharon: Your new friend rey, I didn't invite him over here for dinner just as a friendly gesture. I...was trying to find out how much he knew. Nick: About what? Sharon: He says that he's some kind of debt collector investigating J.T. The unpaid expenditures on his credit card, several of which were made when you were pretending to be him. So, no, nick, it's not over. Rey: You may be involved with arturo, buy my private family issues are -- are not your business. Abby: When the man I'm seeing extends his trip to avoid someone, and doesn't come home on time, then it damn well is my business. Rey: I'm not gonna say anything more on this subject. You're gonna think I'm putting my slant on things, trying to influence you. Frankly, I think these are questions you should be asking your boyfriend. And I think it's quite telling that he hasn't offered you anything. Abby: Not that you would try to influence me. Rey: You're making a lot of assumptions without any information. Abby: Mm. Such as? Rey: Well, for starters, why arturo hasn't come back from his trip. Could it be because he still has work to wrap up? You're thinking with your heart instead of your head. Which means you could get hurt. And I would hate to see that happen. Kyle: You're giving up on billy? Summer: The man's a saint. Who knew? Maybe he learned from his mistakes, or else my mom has a very short leash on him. But either way, he is being a very good boy these days. Which means that you win. So. Let's get this out of the way, shall we? Kyle: My car versus a quickie? [ Sighs ] Doesn't work with me. If we're gonna do this, let's do it right. Summer: So, what are you saying? Kyle: I don't want to rush it. I deserve to savor my victory. Summer: Fine. We will make a night of it. To the victor goes the spoils. And I promise that you are going to enjoy every moment. Phyllis: Vegas. Wow. How come? Billy: I'm playing in a big-time invitational poker tournament. At the golden diamond. A lot of ranking professionals, some talented amateurs, including yours truly. This is my chance to prove that I can compete with the best of the best. Phyllis: Why are you telling me this now? I mean, you could have lied to me again. Maybe even gotten away with it. Billy: Because I don't want to do that to you anymore. I'm done with that. It's eating me alive. Phyllis: Lies have a way of doing that. Billy: [ Sighs ] I play cards. I bet on horses. And it doesn't matter if I win or lose, I have to keep it secret from everybody 'cause they're gonna judge me, and tell me that I don't have any willpower. Which means I have to live with that guilt and shame, and for what reason? Because somebody else said that I'm an addict? No more. To hell with that, okay? I want it all out in the open. 100%. Phyllis, it is a rush to me that I even got into this game in the first place. Sitting at the table with this caliber of players, knowing what is at stake, that is intense. That is living life on the edge. Experiencing the big win, that is when I feel most alive. And we're not talking about roulette or slots. This is poker. Okay? This is skill. And it's not just mathematics and strategy. This is intuition. This is knowing when someone is bluffing. Knowing when to ride a ridiculously bad hand and go all-in, or fold them to conserve my energy, to wait for the other guy to fold. There's only a few players in the world that can play at that level. Now, I'm good. But I need to know if I'm that good. I need to know if I am one of those people. It's in me, okay? That's it. It's who I am. It's in my dna. We went to new orleans, and we had that crazy weekend. We had fun. It was exciting. And nothing awful happened. I can go to this tournament, and I might just be the king of the world for a few days. And I can come back here, and I can continue my life. I am not gonna get sucked in to some abyss. I'm not gonna go down some downward spiral and never come out. I love you. And I know you love me. And I know you'll trust me if i tell you that I need to do this. And I am taking a risk telling you this. But I told you that I am gonna be honest with you about everything. And that's what I'm doing. So can you go on this ride with me? Will you?

Sinead told Kyle that Billy took the bait

Brody: Try to get some rest, Natalie. I'll call you as soon as I find anything. Téa: You don't give up, do you? Huh? What the hell is going on around here? Another illegal search? [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Judging by that sad look on your puss, you didn't find your baby at Todd's, did you? Natalie: Brody said they'll keep trying. Roxy: Hey, you know, I did get something that you will like, though. You know those candies that you liked as a kid? Remember? I made a special trip for them. Ha ha ha! I got them. These always used to make you feel better. I almost forgot about this thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Hey! What are you doing here? You're supposed to go straight home to your father's after school. Jack: I couldn't get near the place. There were, like, 50 cop cars in front of the house. I just told the driver to keep going. Blair: What happened? Jack: How should I know? [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: You plan on cuffing me again while you look for Marty? Brody: No. This time it's strictly legal. If my son is on these premises, I'll find him. John: Turn around. Let me see those hands. Tomás: This is the baby you're looking for, isn't it? John: That's Brody Lovett's son. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I have to tell John that Liam is not Brody's son. He's his. John is Liam's father. Todd: I hate to state the obvious here, Marty, but you are crazy. Marty: No. Natalie's baby is John's, not Brody's. And I have to tell John the truth. John: Let me have the kid. Hey. Hey, Liam. Don't worry, buddy. Everything's gonna be ok. Todd: Marty, I'd be happy to relay that little fairy tale to John, but the plane is here, so it's ready to take you to your husband Patrick Thornhart, who's alive. Pilot: Sit tight, Thornhart. I'll go get your wife. Marty: No. No, I need to make things right with John. He needs to hear the truth. From me. Pilot: Dr. Saybrooke? Are you ready? Todd: Yes. Marty: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Wow, this is some workout. Shane: Ford wrote it out for me. Gigi: Is it that intense? He has asthma. Shane: Mom, come on. Cristian: No, no, I think we can handle it. What do you say we start with a warm-up? Cardio? Mile on the treadmill? Shane: All right. Gigi: Thanks for helping out with this. Cristian: Come on. You don't have to thank me for spending time with Shane. Gigi: I'm just so happy. This is the first time I've seen him excited about something since Blair's little brat nearly destroyed him. Cristian: You know Blair's my friend, right? Gigi: Yeah. Sorry. Sorry her son is the devil's spawn. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: So you don't know what was going on over at your dad's? Jack: I'm supposed to be staying out of trouble. Remember? Tell me--why would I wander into a house full of cops? Blair: I don't know what I'm gonna do with you, Jack. I really, really don't. Téa: Knock yourself out. Not like I can stop you from wasting your time. But you so much as scuff my floor, the department's paying for it. [Cell phone ringing] Téa: Excuse me. Hi, Blair. Blair: Hey, what's going on over there? Jack just told me that the house was swarming with cops. Téa: Yes. The police department are insisting on searching our house again in connection with the Marty Saybrooke kidnapping. But as I was informing Officer Lovett, they're not gonna find anything. Because Todd doesn't know anything about Marty Saybrooke or where she is. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Can you just give us a minute? Pilot: This is a covert op. I set down under the radar, literally. I can't stay here all day. Todd: I understand that. I'm asking for a minute. Marty, I think you're a little confused. We've been over this, right? You hired that guy Vimal to switch some DNA tests, which he did, but it was for Jessica's baby, not Natalie's. Marty: Shut up and listen to me. I know I have been confused, but not about this. Natalie's paternity tests were switched. I know that for a fact because I switched them. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Devil's spawn might be kind of harsh. But I do agree--Blair's kid did pick up a few too many genes from Todd's side of the family. Gigi: Ya think? Cristian: Forget about Jack. Let's focus on Shane. You're right. Building himself up will help him feel good about himself. Gigi: I think so, too. Cris, I appreciate everything you're doing. Really. Working out with him, getting him a discount membership here--I can't thank you enough. I owe you. Cristian: Come on. I told you it's no problem. Shane: Ok, I did the mile. What's next? Cristian: Good. Um... Gigi: Honey, I gotta get to work. Call me when you're done. Thanks again. Shane: All right. Cristian: See ya. All right. Shane: So what's on the list? What's next? Cristian: You know what? I think we can do better than this. Shane: Really? Cristian: Yeah. Yeah. I'd say we work on strengthening your core and balance. Shane: So I can fight, right? Cristian: So you can feel grounded and strong. Shane: Ok. So where do we start? Cristian: Figure eights. All right. So all you're doing with this, basically just making an 8. Shane: Ok. Cristian: Tight core. You know, I wish I did what you're doing when I was a kid. Shane: What do you mean? Cristian: Well, I was always kind of an outsider. All I wanted to do was paint. Too many tough kids in my neighborhood. And some of those kids made me feel pretty small. Shane: Yeah. I know all about that. Cristian: You know where they all are today? Dead. Or in jail. Shane: Ha! Cristian: Hey, listen, you gonna be ok? Shane: Yeah. Cristian: I'll be right back. Shane: All right. Cristian: Rama. Hey. [Rama coughs, sniffles] Cristian: What's wrong? Rama: It's about Vimal. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: So what happened to Natalie's baby had nothing to do with Vimal Patel. I broke into the lab the same night he did. He was there. He saw me. He can confirm this. And I found that Natalie's baby was John's, so I switched the results to say that he was Brody's, and she found out. Todd: Yes, of course. Marty: No, she heard a tape of one of my therapy sessions. She confronted me and we argued. And I pushed her off a roof. I had to. I had to. Because she knew that John was Liam's father. At least, she did then. Todd: So you're saying that Natalie has forgotten that bit of information along with everything else? Marty: She must have or she would've told John. Todd: What about the tape? Are you sure it's real? Marty: It's real. But I don't know where it is. I lost it. Todd: You lost it, all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Baby, you are not gonna believe where I found this. Hi, Doc. Doctor: I hear you left the hospital against medical advice. Natalie: Yes, well, I'm sorry. I had to. I have to find my son. Doctor: Yes, it is a terrible situation, but you took a very serious risk. Luckily, your X-rays came back clean. You didn't re-break anything. Natalie: I don't feel very lucky. If I were lucky, then I would have my little boy with me right now. [Sniffles] [SCENE_BREAK] John: Where's Marty Saybrooke? Where's Manning? Tomás: I have no idea. I came out for some fresh air, heard the baby crying, so I came in here and found the little guy. John: Alone? Tomás: Yes. Alone. Strapped to that baby carrier right there. John: Marty wasn't here? Tomás: No. She must've left. Obviously she was using this place to hide out. John: Yeah. If he moves, shoot him. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: You gotta forget about the tapes, Marty. Marty: It's not about the tape. It's about what I did. Todd: Everyone's made mistakes, right? You gonna let John McBain ruin your chance to be with the one true love of your life? [Cell phone ringing] Todd: Hey. I can't talk right now. Téa: You need to come home immediately. Brody is back and he has a warrant this time. Please tell me they're not gonna find anything linking you to Marty Saybrooke. Todd: You got nothing to worry about. Téa: Where are you? Todd: Just taking care of some business. I'll be home soon. Téa: How long is it gonna take before you realize that you're barking up the wrong--tree? Brody: Am I? Can you explain this? John: Coming through. Brody: Oh, my God. Liam. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Thornhart. [SCENE_BREAK] Rama: I couldn't possibly hurt myself as much as I've hurt Vimal. Cristian: So he took the news hard, huh? What did he say when you told him? Rama: I didn't tell him. I couldn't. I went to jail to tell him. I opened my mouth. But the words didn't come out. I knew that if I told him, my marriage would be over. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Where was he? John: In the pool house. Téa: What? John: There you go. Brody: Hey, buddy. Hey. It's ok, buddy. Daddy's got you. [SCENE_BREAK] Doctor: Get some rest, and no more disappearing acts. Not if you want a full recovery. Roxy: Ok, so she's telling you to stay put, and you'd better, and if you don't, I'm gonna sit on you. Natalie: You know, I don't care what happens to me. I will gladly fall off that roof again if it just meant that I could have my little boy. Roxy: What is with all this negativity? When did you get to be such a pestilence? Natalie: Did you just say pestilence? Roxy: Yeah, like a real downer. Natalie: I'm sorry, Roxy. I would love to be less pessimistic, but I can't. I can't stop thinking. Roxy: Ok. So we're gonna stay on the bright side of this, and I'm gonna help you with that. I am gonna put on some good music for you to listen to. Natalie: Music is not going to help me because every hour that passes by-- Roxy: Honey, you gotta keep the positivity going so you bring your son back, ok? I have just the thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I must have lost the tape somewhere, and I was so furious with Natalie for stealing it. When she went off the roof, I had to change the plan. Todd: What plan? Marty: With Natalie gone, John and I could raise the baby together, but don't you see? Now that she's alive, that can't happen. That won't happen. Todd: That's right, because you can't be with John. We've discussed this. You know you can't be with John. You've gotta forget about him, Marty, and his baby, ok? Just--here, look. Look. There's Patrick. Just think about Patrick. That's right. Everything's gonna be ok when you get on the plane right now, ok? Marty: Oh, my God, Patrick. God, I missed him so much. It's been so long. For so long, I--I've been confused. I've done terrible things. But if I can tell John the truth, if I can get his son back, then that'll be one good thing I've done. Todd: Ok, Marty. Marty. Is this for real? Marty: That's what I've been trying to tell you. Todd: So Liam is John's, and John doesn't know it? [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: How did you find him? Was Marty here? John: It's under control. Just take him to the hospital. Get him checked out. He should be with his mother. Brody: Natalie's gonna be really happy. John, thank you for finding our son. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Yeah, I'd like a piece of the red velvet cake. Extra large. Waitress: Is that all? Jack: And a coffee. Blair: Uh, he'll have just the cake, and water. Thank you. Jack: So now you're the food police? Blair: Yeah, I am. Because I'm your mother. Jack, what bothers me is you don't seem concerned about anybody other than yourself. Do you realize the police could've been over at your dad's house, because somebody was dead on the floor, but you just kept on moving. Even now you don't even seem to be worried. Jack: So you want me to worry more? Blair: I want you to be more sensitive. Jack: Seriously? Blair: Yeah. Seriously. Waitress: Enjoy. Jack: Can we please stop talking now? I am starving. Blair: Jack. Gigi: You know what? We don't serve bullies. Blair: Wait a minute, Gigi. You cannot deny my son service. Gigi: I just did. Jack: Just give me back my cake, you little-- Gigi: What? Say it. Jack: You have no right to do this. I haven't gone anywhere near Shane. Gigi: That's only because we took him out of school. But we had to pull Shane off MyFace, too, because surprise, surprise, he was still getting harassed. Jack: It wasn't me. [Cell phone ringing] Blair: I-- Jack: Yo, Brad. What's up? Brad: I'm at the gym. You're never gonna believe this. Wheezy's here. Guess who's pumping iron? Jack: Seriously? I am so there. Hey, Mom, some guys are at the library studying for the Trig test. Can I go? Blair: You want to study? Jack: It's not like I'm welcome here. Blair: All right. You can go. You just ran my son off. You happy now? [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: You found the baby in the pool house? Does that mean Marty was there? John: I have no idea where Marty is. Maybe your brother can tell us. Téa: My brother? Why? John: I found him with the baby. And now you and I are gonna go find out why. Tomás: All right if I make a phone call? Cop: You heard McBain--don't make me have to shoot you. John: I'll take it from here. Téa: You're holding a gun on him? Tomás: Pajarito. John: I didn't say move. Téa: What's all this stuff? John: This? This is Marty Saybrooke's hideout. That's the gun she took off Brody Lovett. So where is she? Tomás: I told you. I have no idea. John: Hey. You keep lying, your pants are gonna catch on fire. Why don't you tell me the truth? Just once, Delgado, tell me the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: What's that? Marty: Liam's paternity test results. Natalie ripped up a copy, but I kept the original. Todd: So John is Liam's father. Marty: You believe me now? What do you care if I don't get on that plane? You and Tomás Delgado will get your disk. What's on it that's making you willing to go so far? Todd: You don't want to know. Marty: Whatever it is, it's safe. So just give me this. Give me an hour and let me go to John. Todd: No, you're not gonna go to John, Marty. You go to John, he's gonna put you in jail immediately. Just forget about him. Just think about Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Man: Don't worry, Thornhart. It'll only be a couple more minutes. Your wife is saying good-bye to someone--her old friend Todd Manning. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: I hope this is good. Natalie: How can Marty take care of Liam? She's on the run. She doesn't have enough food or clothes for him. She's not a mother, no matter how much she pretends to be and no matter how much she tries to convince Liam. Roxy: Honey. You are Liam's mama bear, and he's gonna know that. Ok. Are you ready for some candy and for some feel-good sounds? [Natalie gasps] Brody: Someone wants his mom. Natalie: Hi, sweetie. Oh, honey. Oh, my God. [Crying] [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Patrick. I-- can't believe he's alive. How can I face him after everything I've done? Todd: Don't worry about it. He will continue to love you no matter what. Marty: No. No, I have to try and make things right. I don't think I can ever make up for what I've done, but I have to try. I-- I have to tell John the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Ok, good. Now just take a 30-second rest and do 3 more. 3 sets. Shane: Ok. Rama: Do you loathe me for being a coward? [Sniffles, coughs] Cristian: Not even close. I don't blame you for being afraid to tell the truth. But the longer you wait, the harder it's gonna be. And I still think Vimal won't reject you if he finds out what happened. Rama: You don't know that. Cristian: Sure, yeah, he's gonna be upset, he's gonna be disappointed, but he loves you. He knows you did this for him. Your motives were pure. Rama: Oh, God, please, please stop saying that. Cristian: Why? Isn't it true? Rama: Yeah. Of course. Yeah, but if Vimal leaves me, it would be a disgrace. It would be a disgrace to his family. It would be a disgrace to my family. Cristian: Listen, when that guy gets out of jail, he's gonna be so grateful, so happy to be with you again, he's just gonna take one look at that beautiful face of yours and... Rama: You really think I'm beautiful? Cristian: Yeah. Very much. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Dude! How's the workout going? I didn't know they made weights that light. They must make them special. For lightweights. Brad: Ha ha! Jack: We miss you at school, Wheeze. It's just not the same without you. Shane: Let it go, Manning. Jack: Hey, I tried, but your mom threw me out of the diner. She took my red velvet cake. She's like a cake Nazi or something. But at least she hasn't tried to have me whacked, like your dad. Yet. Shane: Shut the hell up about my parents. Jack: When are you coming back to school? Because all the kids are chipping in for a parachute. You know, in case you want to go up to the roof again. [Brad and Jack laugh] Shane: You're wrong about the weights, Manning. They're actually pretty heavy. In fact, I can't hold this one anymore. Jack: Oh! Ow! Oh! Ow! Cristian: What the hell's going on? Jack: You did that on purpose, Wheezy. You just broke my toe! Aah! Oh, my God --ow! [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: Gigi, listen to me. I understand that you're upset about what almost happened to Shane, but you can't do that to my son. You can't humiliate him in public like that. He's trying. Gigi: Bull. Blair: No, Gigi-- Gigi: Look, I get that no one wants to see the worst in their kid, but Jack's a problem. And if you can't see why I don't want to serve him, then you definitely don't understand how I feel about what almost happened to my son. Blair: I-- [Cell phone ringing] Blair: Hey, Cristian. What's up? Cristian: Hey, Blair. I think you better get over to the gym. It's about your son. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: I've asked the doctor to come check him out, but look at him. He looks great. Natalie: He is more beautiful than anyone I've ever seen. Roxy: You're a lover and a fighter. That's my handsome grandbaby. Natalie: [Laughs] Where was he? Was he with Marty? Brody: I was just so--I was so overwhelmed when I saw him, I didn't even think to ask. John said he had everything under control, so-- Natalie: John found him? Brody: Yeah. Natalie: He looks so peaceful. Brody: Of course, he is. He's with his mom. Natalie: And his dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: That's enough, Detective. Tomás: I told you what happened. Why are you treating me like a criminal for finding an abandoned child? John: No. You were found with a kidnapped infant in your arms. Excuse me if I have a few questions about that. Tomás: It's like I said. I went out for some air, I passed the pool house, I heard some crying, I opened the door, and there he was. Alone. John: Alone. No Marty. No Manning. No sign of either one of them. Tomás: That's right. Téa: What does Todd have to do with any of this? John: Listen. If you know anything about Marty Saybrooke's whereabouts, now is the time to come clean. Téa: He already told you that he doesn't. Why are you pushing him? John: Because Marty's dangerous. Ask Natalie, ask Kelly, ask Dr. Buhari's family. Now, if your brother knows something about where she is, he needs to tell us right now before she hurts someone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I need 5 more minutes. Pilot: Come on, Manning. Todd: I know. I'm sorry. I'm gonna get her on the plane. I promise. Pilot: If I get caught transporting this fugitive, you're on the line, too, you know. Todd: I know. Pilot: If that's how you want it. Todd: Marty... you can't go to John. You know you can't. That would risk your future with Patrick. John doesn't love you. I'm sorry. Plus, you got a do-over here. Marty: After everything I've done? All the people I've hurt? Dr. Buhari. Uhh. How can I just run to Patrick as if that never happened? Todd: Everyone's done things that they regret. Marty: Oh. I know, but... the woman Patrick fell in love with is long gone. Todd: You have a second chance now. Marty: And why do I deserve a second chance? Is Dr. Buhari gonna get a second chance? Todd: You're gonna blow yours? Come on. Let's go. Now. Marty: No! I am not getting on that plane until I tell John the truth. Pilot: Easy, Thornhart. I know how you feel about Todd Manning, but this is all gonna be over soon. Good. Just remember, once they've said their good- byes, your wife and Todd Manning will never see each other again. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Here. You should put this on it. Jack: This really hurts, ratface. Shane: Aww, look at Manning. Crying like a little girl. [Brad snickering] Jack: What the hell are you laughing at? Cristian: Come on, guys, guys. Relax. Blair: What is going on here? Jack: He just attacked me for no reason. He freaked out and threw a weight at my foot and broke my toe! Shane: It was an accident! Blair: What are you doing here? Jack, you were supposed to be at the library. That's what you said, anyway. Jack: I came to pick up Brad. He needed a ride. Blair: Oh. Did he? Cristian: I'm sorry, Gigi. I honestly don't know what happened. I left for a minute and the next thing I know... Gigi: It's not your fault, Cris. Jack came here deliberately to harass my son. Jack: No way! That's not true! Gigi: Sell it to someone who's buying. Come on, Shane. You can work out another time. Blair: Ok. Whether Shane deliberately dropped that on your toe or not, you have to admit that you came here to make trouble. Jack: Hey, I'm the one who's hurt here. Blair: You can forget about being ungrounded for a very long time. Jack: Mom, are you kidding me? Blair: Just stop whining. You're gonna live. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Marty, no. You cannot turn yourself in. Marty: Why not? The disk? I don't even know what was on it! Or are you just afraid I'm gonna implicate you in the kidnapping? Todd: The thought has crossed my mind. But that's not all. Actually, this time I'm not just thinking about myself. You may not believe that, but it's true. Marty: You're right. I don't believe that. Todd: Ok, this might be the last time that we see each other, so I want you to listen to me. Turning yourself in is not gonna bring that shrink back to life. It's not gonna make up for all the time you spent torturing Natalie. It's not gonna replace the time that John has missed with his son, and it's certainly not gonna make Brody Lovett feel any better when he realizes his son is not his. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Positivity brought the little guy home. You know, music or no music. So I'm gonna give the 3 of you privacy, ok? Brody: Thank you for staying with her, Rox. Roxy: Yeah, well, that's what mamas do. Well, don't forget to enjoy. Natalie: He looks all right. At least we know that Marty took good care of him. She fed him, thank God. I just--I kept imagining the worst. Brody: Me, too. Natalie: I thought that I was being punished for betraying Jessica and lying to John. Brody: Thank God he's home. I can't even tell you what this little baby means to me, what you both have come to mean to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Are you arresting my brother? Either do or don't, because badgering him won't help you find Marty. John: Hold that thought. What do you got? Where? I'm on my way. We got a location on Marty Saybrooke. Bag and tag everything in that room, all right? By the way, I'm not done with you. Téa: What was that all about? Tomás: I have no idea. I'm just glad he didn't arrest me for rescuing an abandoned baby. Téa: Listen, we're alone now. I want to know the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Forget about John, Marty. Forget about John. Marty: I can't because I've hurt him so much. I have to tell him the truth, and I have to turn myself in. Todd: No, you're not gonna do that. I will not let you do that. I will let Tomás do it before I'm gonna let you do it, ok? Marty: Why not? Todd: Because I owe you. You deserve to be happy. Yes, you've hurt a lot of people. You've been hurt, too, haven't you, Marty? You know you have. So much. So much it made you sick. And I--and I should know. It all started with me. That dorm room at L.U. Remember? You were the orphaned little rich girl with a smart mouth and a bad attitude, and I was the jerk who got to... teach you a lesson. So yeah, I am desperate to get you on that plane. I owe you. Marty: Yes, you do. That does not excuse me from everything I've done. Todd: Isn't the whole point of therapy to make you realize that you're messed up because of what happened to you in your past? Marty: It's not that simple and you know it. Todd: Yeah, I do. I do. Too well. I know what it's like to blame all your mistakes on what's happened to you before. But you've been hurt so much and for so long. Granted, you're a nutjob and a menace to society, but you deserve to be happy, like I said, and you need to be healed. You're a doctor. Heal thyself. Come on. Go. Go be with the one true love of your life. Pilot: We're out of time. Our window for flying out of here undetected is about to close. Either she gets on that plane right now or this deal is off. [SCENE_BREAK] Tomás: What I told McBain was the truth. What, do you think I'm a kidnapper now? Téa: No. Just trying to figure out how Marty could've stashed Liam in our pool house with none of us knowing about it. Tomás: You know what? I'm gonna go check out what kind of damage McBain and his crew have done to your house. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: Ok, I'll go. Two things. You tell my son Cole that we will come back for him. And you'll tell John the truth about his baby. You promise me, Todd. Pilot: Let's go. I'm out of here now. Todd: You need to go. It's your last chance. Marty: You will tell John. Todd: Don't worry. Pilot: Really. Can we go now? Please. Todd: Bye, Marty. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Here. You can eat this. Shane: Awesome. Gigi: It hasn't been touched. Ahh. Look, Shane, I'm all for you standing up for yourself, but be careful. You don't want things to get out of control. There are a lot of better ways to work things out. Jack: Shane's a violent psycho, just like his dad. Blair: Ok. You know what? I just got off the phone with the driver. He's waiting out front to take you home. I'm gonna stay here and work out a little stress. I want you to go home and don't leave. Hear me? Jack: I heard you. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Great news, baby. Natty just got her baby back. Gigi: Oh, my God. That's amazing. Is he ok? Roxy: The little heartbreaker? He's better than ever. Cuter than before. So now Natty gets to raise her son and watch him turn into a big, beautiful boy just like Shane. [Cell phone chimes] Jack: Whatever you say, Wheezy. [SCENE_BREAK] Rama: I don't know what happened over there before. I mean, our little moment. I was just very emotional and-- I just don't want you to get the wrong impression of me. Cristian: I understand. Rama: Yes. Thanks, because, you know, you've been a really good friend to me. But just a friend. Cristian: Of course. Of course. You're married. I respect that. Rama: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: Thanks, Maria. You know, I don't even know what's on this thing. Oh. Wait a minute. I think this thing has been running in my purse. Let's see. Psh. Yep. Batteries are dead. But you know, this thing is like a dinosaur, so what the hell. I got it for free. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: Look at him. He is absolutely perfect. Brody: Yeah. He's fine, but it took 10 years off his parents' lives. [Natalie giggles] Brody: I don't know what I would've done if I'd lost him. Or you. Natalie: We're not going anywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] Tomás: Calmar. Looks like we dodged a bullet. All went according to plan. Marty Saybrooke is gone. She's the one person who could've exposed us. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd's voice: Where are you going? Téa's voice: To the pool house. Todd's voice: No. No, no, no. You can't go swimming now. Marty: Patrick? Todd: So long, Marty Saybrooke. You're out of my life at last.

Brody and John find baby Liam with Tomas but have no proof that he knows where Marty is

Stephanie: How dare you come here on Christmas! Ann: I told you this was a mistake. Pamela: It's okay, Mom. Stephanie: No, Pam. It's not okay. I made it perfectly clear the other day -- Thomas: Hey, you're a fast little bugger there. Phoebe: Is everything okay, Grandma? Pamela: Thomas, I'm your Aunt Pamela. Merry Christmas. Thomas: Aunt Pam? Ann: Thomas -- and you must be one of his sisters. Steffy or Phoebe? Phoebe: Phoebe. Ann: You're more beautiful than the pictures in Pam's cards. Alexandria, come here sweetheart. Ridge: Just leave her there. Ann: Ridge. Thorne! Thorne: Grandmother? Thomas: Grandmother? Ann: Yes. Eric: Yes. Phoebe, Thomas. This is your great grandmother, Ann Douglas. Phoebe: It couldn't be. Thomas: You're alive. Ann: Yes -- I've been in Chicago. Your grandmother -- Ridge: Thomas, Phoebe, would you gather up all of the kids and just take them into the kitchen now, please? Thomas: Yeah, I'll put Dino down. Ann: Oh, wait please! Ridge: Just let them go. Eric: Ridge, she's never met her great grandchildren. Ridge: She doesn't deserve to meet them, Dad. They shouldn't even be here. Eric: Look, just hold on now. Ann and Pamela have traveled a long distance to spend the holiday's here with this family. Thorne: Well, mother doesn't want them here. Ridge: And neither do I. Pamela: We didn't come here to disrupt your Christmas. Ridge: What did you expect was going to happen? Mother told us about the abuse. How your father beat her? And grandmother here just knew all about it, and did nothing at all to protect her. So what, did you think you're just going to come in here uninvited and having us all standing here with open arms? Eric: They were no uninvited, Ridge. I invited them. Stephanie: You what? Eric: This is the surprise. This is the gift I told you about. Stephanie: Bringing my mother here? Brooke: Eric, what were you thinking? Eric: Well, I was thinking that it's Christmas and it's time to open our hearts to one another. Felicia: Nice sentiment, bad judgment. I'll drive you to the airport. Ann: No. Not until I say something to my daughter. I told you before, Stephanie. I need to tell you again. I am so sorry for what I did, sweetheart. I want to say it in front of your whole family. I am so sorry and I shamed you for my failures as a mother. But if the process of healing could begin, if there were something we could do -- that's why when Eric called, I allowed myself to hope. I knew it was unlikely. I was afraid you'd react this way. But I had to see you, darling. Every Christmas for thirty years I've wondered what it would be like to celebrate with my family. Both my daughters, with my beautiful grandchildren and my great grandchildren. Ridge: But it's not your family. It's my mother's family. You lost your place here a long time ago. Stephanie: Just go, please. Just go. Eric: Honey, it's Christmas. I was just hoping that you'd reconsider. Ridge: What, not turning her away? How many times did she turn her back on mother? Eric: Ridge, that was a long time ago. Ann has expressed her remorse. Ridge: She ignored granddad's abuse. She denied it even happened. Ann: You're right, Ridge. I'm sorry. Ridge: You're sorry? Really, you're sorry? Ann: More than I could ever say. It tore me up when your father hit you. I wanted so desperately to do something, but I was frozen. The dutiful wife. Never to question. Why didn't I go in that room and stop it? Taking out his drunken rage out on my innocent girl. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I can't live another day without you. You opened my eyes to the truth. The ugliness of our past. I refused to see it -- but I see it now. I see it. I see it -- [Ann remembering] John: How many times have I told you not to touch other people's property. Young Stephanie: I didn't, I'm sorry. It won't happen again. John: What is wrong with you? You are forbidden to come in my study again. Do you understand me? Young Stephanie: Please daddy, no. John: Do you understand what I'm saying to you? Young Stephanie: I'm sorry. John: Damn it Stephanie. What is wrong with you? [Whipping sound] Young Stephanie: I'm sorry. John: Do you have a problem understanding me? Young Stephanie: No. Help me mommy. [Whipping sound] Ann: God help me. I did nothing. Pamela: Mom? Eric: Ann? Sit down. Brooke: Oh, my God-- Bridget: Take a deep breath. Taylor: Stephanie, it took a lot of courage and humility for her to come here. Eric: Stephanie, look around this room. We've all had conflicts, all of us. You and I especially. But here we are. Together. Stronger than ever. We forgive each other. Because we're family. Ridge: Mother shouldn't have to forgive anything. How can someone just stand back and do nothing while their child is screaming in pain? Ann: You're right, Ridge. I've caused you all too much pain. I'm sorry. Come on, Pamela. Taylor: Wait, wait please. Please, will you wait -- just wait a few minutes. Stephanie, I want to talk to you. In the den. Stephanie: No. Taylor: Yes. Please, please come with me now. Let's go. Stephanie: I'm not going to do this. Taylor: Then you'll never be able to move on and neither will anyone else out in that room. Stephanie: Anyone else out in that room? What are you talking about? Taylor: Stephanie, if you let your mother and your sister walk out that door then Christmas is over. Stephanie: Oh my. Taylor: This is what Christmas is about. Once a year, something magical happens. Stephanie, Christmas is not just a holiday. It's about love. If you can't find love in your heart, then this day is no different then any other. Stephanie: So, now I'm ruining Christmas? Taylor: No, you're cheating yourself and your children of an incredible opportunity. Stephanie, you are the heart and soul of this family. They all look up to you. I look up to you. You know, we're watching you now. Forgive your mother. Eric: Stephanie has to be able to put this behind her. It's the only way she'll be able to deal with her past. Felicia: We can't force that to happen, Daddy. Bridget: But if anyone can get through to her, Taylor can. Thorne: This may be too much for mom to deal with. Pamela: Do you think this is what your grandmother and I were hoping for? My mother has been separated from her daughter for over thirty years. Yes, I know, she should have protected Stephanie. I know, she failed as a mother. But she's served her sentence. I know, because I've served every day of it with her. My mother's not the monster, my father is. Everyday I watched her. I watched her face as my father broke her heart. Ann: Oh Pamela please. I don't blame you all for being angry with me. I was so weak. But I look at Stephanie now. The way she leads her family. The way you all love her. Why couldn't I have been more like her? Why? I love your mother as much you do. But I didn't -- I couldn't -- oh god, I'm so sorry. Pamela: Don't you see? She will never be able to forgive herself unless Stephanie forgives her first. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Stephanie, she's given you the apology that you've been waiting for. Stephanie: Oh, my mother wants me to absolve her of all responsibility and I can't do that. Taylor: Nobody expects you to excuse her. But however you handle this right now, it's going to leave a lasting impression. Show your children -- show your grandchildren how to forgive. Stephanie: I can't have her here. It hurts me. Why can't you understand that? Taylor: I do. But I can also see your mother is hurting too. Living under that oppression all those years -- can you imagine what that was like for her? She hasn't seen her grandchildren in over thirty years! They hate her and she knows why. Stephanie: Well, she wouldn't even know that, would she? If she hadn't just shown up. Taylor: You've always needed to be in control. Now look at the power you have in your hands. This is the greatest life lesson you could ever teach your family. Let them see you forgive. Stephanie, let them see you let go of anger and animosity. Just go out there, and just reach out to her. Just accept her apology, that's all you have to do. This is the way to heal your past. Stephanie: Finally -- finally, after thirty years she's admitting to it. And finally after thirty years, here she is in my home. [Stephanie sighs] Taylor, I can't open my heart to her. I can't. And I won't. Taylor: Do you believe she's sorry? Stephanie: Now. Taylor: And you don't think thirty years in exile punishment enough? Stephanie: I'm not punishing her, Taylor. Taylor: Well, you are. And so are your children because they're following your example. Stephanie: I don't hate her and I don't want them to hate her. Taylor: I know that. Stephanie: This is what should have happened thirty years ago. When my father died. But she wouldn't listen to me. She swept it under the rug and now -- and now it's too late. Taylor: No it isn't. Stephanie: I'm not strong enough. Taylor: You survived your father's abuse. I think you can handle just about anything. Stephanie: Taylor, if you love me, please go out there and ask her to leave. Ask her to leave my home. I can't do what you are asking of me. I just can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Mom, this is awful. There has got to be something we can do. Brooke: At least Stephanie and Taylor are still talking. Taylor: Pam. Ann. I'm so sorry. Stephanie wants you both to leave. Pamela: Come on, Mom. Forgive us. We didn't mean to ruin your Christmas. Ann: I can't tell you what it's meant to have seen you. Merry Christmas. [Song playing] What child is this who lay to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping whom angels greet with anthems sweet while Shepard's watch are keeping this, this is Christ the king whom shepherds guard and angels sing haste, haste to bring him laud the babe, the son of Mary so bring him incense, gold and myrrh come peasant king to own him the king of kings salvation brings let loving hearts enthrone him this, this is Christ the king whom shepherds guard and angels sing haste, haste, to bring him laud the babe, the son of Mary this, this is Christ the king whom shepherds guard and angels sing haste, haste, to bring him laud the babe, the son of Mary Stephanie: All right, Mother. All right. I forgive you. Ann: Oh, my darling girl. [Eric singing] Christmas eve will find me where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams [SCENE_BREAK] Cast: From our family to yours, Merry Christmas and happy holidays.

Her cries fall on deaf ears and Stephanie tells her to just go

Todd: Ah. Blair, call Security. John: Don't move. Todd: Oh, God -- you love throwing your weight around, don't you? Well, have your fun now because when this is over, I'm going to have my kid, I'm going to have your badge. Blair: Oh. Todd: Oh, God, what are you doing now? John: You're under arrest, Todd Manning. Todd: For what? John: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can -- Todd: Oh, God, I'm going to get you for this, you bastard. John: In a court of law. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Nice tray. Sarah: Hmm -- you think? I was thinking about carrying it over on one hand to make a big impression. Cristian: Well, not if you spill beer down somebody's neck. Keep it simple. Sarah: Yes, boss. Cristian: Sarah? You're doing great. Sarah: You think? Cristian: Yeah, I think. Whew, whew, whew. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: When Layla and Vincent get here, I don't want to talk about Lindsay. Adriana: Everybody's talking about Lindsay, and Layla's my best friend. Rex: And you and I and Michael and John are the only ones who know that Lindsay probably killed Truman to keep him quiet about Tommy. Todd finds out we knew and we're toast. Adriana: This is getting really complicated, Rex. Rex: Here they are! Adriana: Hey! [Cheers] Layla: Sorry we're late. Rex: No you're not that late. Adriana: Hey, Vincent. Hey, Shaun. Vincent: What's up, Adriana? Layla: Kiss-kiss. Vincent: Hey, have you guys ordered yet? Adriana: No. You know, we haven't even seen a waitress. Sarah: She's right here. Vincent: Hey. Adriana: You? Sarah: And just so you know, I expect a really big tip. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: What are you doing here? Jared: Bad time? Nash: Depends why you're here. Jared: I thought I should have a tour of our vineyard. Nash: Oh, yeah -- bad time. See, my wife just got back into town. She was on a trip and we're -- Jessica: Honey? Who's at the door? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Tommy still sleeping? Marcie: Yeah. Yeah, you know, he's had a -- a big day, right? I mean, we all have, haven't we? Michael: Yeah. How you doing? Marcie: I'm doing ok. I'm here with you, right, and Tommy. I have everything that I want, so -- I just -- I just can't stop thinking about Lindsay. She's going through hell, and I'm lucky. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Sit down. Blair: No -- what do you think you're doing here, John? Todd: Oh. Dirty Harry here needs to buy himself some time, so he's dreamed up this phony arrest to keep me away from my son. John: It's not a phony arrest. Todd: If you think I'm going to go quietly, you're dreaming. I'm going to make so much trouble for you and the justice system, you guys will be begging to let me go. So, ok, do your worst. You're not going to keep me away from my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Did Cris actually hire you? Adriana: And does he know that you're shooting your mouth off to his customers? Sarah: Actually, he was just telling me what a fabulous job I was doing. Cristian: Everything ok? Adriana: Just dandy. How long has Sarah been working here? Sarah: First day. Huh -- feels like forever. Cristian: Sarah, these guys look thirsty. Why don't we get them some drinks? Layla: Yeah. I'll have a margarita -- top-shelf tequila, no salt. Adriana: I'll have a white wine. The house chardonnay should be fine. Actually, you know what? If the chardonnay's really dry, I'll have a lemon drop, but not Russian vodka -- French. Sarah: Ok. Vincent: Um -- I think I'll try a dirty martini, extra dry, extra olives. Sarah: Ok. Shaun: I'll take anything on draft that's American. Rex: Bottle of beer, imported. Sarah: Coming right up. Shaun: Anybody else notice -- she didn't write anything down. Rex: You think those drink orders were complicated enough, girls? Adriana: She pranced over here and demanded a big tip. Let her earn it. Cristian: Hey, come on, it's her first day. Give her a break. Adriana: What's with you? Why are you defending her? Cristian: Well, because I want this to work. Layla: Why? Cristian: Let me put it this way -- every day, she picks out an outfit from a pile of clothes that are on my floor. She has more hair products and makeup than Lindsay Lohan and the Olsen twins put together. Adriana: So why did you hire her? Cristian: Well, the sooner she gets a paycheck, the sooner she's out and the sooner I stop sleeping on my couch. Layla: You gave her the bedroom? Adriana: The girl is an expert at getting other people to take care of her. Cristian: Look, as soon as she has her own place, I can tell her this job is beneath her, she'll buy that in a heartbeat and find something else. And then I can have her out of my life. Rex: Uh -- Cris? Cristian: Part of the master plan, guys. Adriana: Hey, Sarah. Ahem. Cristian: Sarah -- um, did you get those drinks working? Sarah: Yeah. The bartender wants to know if a California chard is too dry for you. Adriana: No, that's fine. Sarah: Great. That'll make his day -- I'll go tell him. Adriana: Ok. Uh, uh-huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: It's ok, hon. I got it. So, um, would tomorrow be ok for that tour? Jared: Didn't mean to intrude. I thought I remembered you saying your wife was going to be a few more days. Nash: I did. She came back early -- missed me. Jared: Oh -- of course. Nash: Newlyweds. Jared: Congratulations. Nash: Thanks. So, maybe, in the future, you could call first. Jared: Right. Nash: Right. Jared: I'll let you -- Nash: But tomorrow -- Jared: Get back to your reading. Nash: Give me a call, first thing -- we'll do the tour. Jared: Thanks. Nash: Sure. Jessica: Who was at the door? Nash, my new partner. Jessica: Oh. Well, you should've invited him in. I would've liked to have met him. Nash: I'm sure. Jessica: Hmm. Nash: There's plenty of time for that. It's your first night back. Jessica: When you're right, you're right. Nash: Hey. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Well, I just -- I just wish that I could've somehow done more for Lindsay, you know? Michael: You've done a lot, you know. I mean, you made the video for her. Marcie: Big deal, Mike. What is she going to play it on? There aren't any DVD players in a jail cell. Michael: She knows you care, Marcie. Marcie: You know, she didn't even know Spencer Truman. Michael: Honey? Marcie: And Lindsay has been so good to me. Everybody's been talking about how she has turned her life around since Jen died, and you know, I really think that Nora is just doing this because she cannot stand to see people liking and respecting Lindsay. Michael: Marcie? Marcie: And the person that I really do not get in all of this, Mike, is your brother. Michael: Yeah, no, I -- I know that. Marcie: I just -- I don't understand why he is railroading her like this. Michael: Oh. Honestly, Marcie, I don't think that John would've arrested Lindsay if he didn't have a very good case against her. Marcie: Then why can he not tell me why she did it? Michael: You know the answer to that. She won't talk. Marcie: She can't -- because she didn't do it. Ok? There's more to this story -- I know there is. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: First, you pull a gun on Todd, then you arrest him and handcuff him? What are you -- are you desperate he, John? Todd: Whose idea was it, anyway? Your brother? He has my kid, so you two geniuses put your head together and came up with this? And you really think it's going to work? John: You assaulted Miles Laurence at The Palace last night. I heard he wants to press charges. Blair: Oh. Well -- don't look at me here. John: All right. On your feet, I'm taking you in. [SCENE_BREAK] [Yawns] Cristian: I wish Sarah hadn't heard what I said. Rex: She'll make life hell for you now, right? Cristian: It's not that. Adriana: You've been stuck with her since she got back into town, and you're sick of it. Who wouldn't be? Cristian: It's just that she's been trying pretty hard. Layla: She seems high-maintenance to me. Adriana: Mm-hmm. Sarah: Ahem. Vincent: Hey. Sarah: Here you go. Margarita -- top-shelf tequila, no salt. California chard, not too dry. Martini, extra dry, extra olives. Domestic draft. Import, bottle. Rex: Thank you, Sarah. Sarah: Don't mention it, Rex. Cristian: Great. Well, drink up, guys. I'll see you later. Vincent: Ah, ah. I'll tell you, Cristian's going to have some heavy dues to pay when he catches up with her, huh? Layla: Hmm. Rex: To girls who don't make a guy pay dues. Vincent: Yeah. Layla: Cheers. Adriana: Cheers. Layla: Speaking of remarkable women, did you two see the commotion at the Woman-of-the-Year Awards? Rex and Adriana: Hmm. Adriana: Yeah, unfortunately. Rex: I couldn't believe it. Vincent: Did you happen to catch the headline of "The Sun"? Adriana: Oh, I don't read "The Sun" unless I find a copy of it. Layla: It had a picture of Lindsay Rappaport with her award, and beside it, a mug shot, and it said, "Killer of the Year." Rex: Manning's got a real way with words. Shaun: How about I go and sit with the car? Vincent: You want to do that, Shaun? Shaun: I'd rather do that than sit here and listen to the four of you guys gossip. Layla: You don't have to stay here with us if you don't want to. Vincent: What's your problem, Shaun? Just be ready to go when we go. Layla: There's a lot of beautiful, single women at the bar. Why don't you go meet someone? Shaun: Sounds great, Layla. I'll get right on it. Rex: Our waitress is single. Adriana: And she's rich, too -- oh, that is until her family cut her off. Layla: Right. Shaun: My beer is warm. She and I are off to a bad start. Cristian: Hey. Sarah: What do you want? Cristian: Look, Sarah, I'm sorry about what you heard me say over there, all right? Sarah: It's a free country, and it's your bar -- sort of. You can say whatever you want. Cristian: Well, not to somebody who's been trying pretty hard today. Sarah: Look, I don't need an apology. I need a job and you gave me one. I needed a place to stay and you gave me one, too. I owe you. I'm eternally grateful. Happy? Cristian: Sarah, come on -- Sarah: Look, I will be out of your hair and your life as soon as I can manage. But right now, I've got a table to bus. Jared: Ooh -- excuse me, miss. Sarah: Shove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Nash: She didn't sleep -- what'd you do? Jessica: Well, I sang to her and then I read to her, and then we sat in the aisle and ate grapes. The flight attendants were really, really great. Nash: You must be beat. Jessica: Hmm. It was really great to be there, though, see Kelly and Kevin, and Zane's gotten so big, he's running around. But I am really happy that I'm going to be sleeping in my own bed tonight with you. Nash: I really missed you guys. Jessica: I'm sorry that I wasn't here when you found out Antonio sold his shares of the vineyard. Nash: Ah, it's all right. This new guy -- he seems ok. I mean, I -- I don't know anything about him. He just kind of popped out of nowhere, but -- Jessica: Well, you know, maybe it'll work out. It worked out between you and Antonio -- hmm, you know, before he found out about us. Nash: Yeah. But Antonio -- I mean, he let me do whatever I wanted as long as I gave him a balance sheet at the end of the month. This guy, he's had Antonio's shares for less than 24 hours, he's already dropping by unannounced without a call, expecting a tour of the place? I'm thinking he plans on being hands-on. Jessica: Do you like my dress? Nash: I am sorry -- have I not said that you're beautiful, because you are beautiful and not just because of that dress. Jessica: Oh, good, because it's not very comfortable. Nash: Really? Jessica: No, it's not. I was actually kind of looking for somebody to help me take it off. Nash: Well, then you came to the right place, baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Look, you do remember that before he settled on Lindsay, John tried to pin this Spencer murder on me. Michael: No, I know, I do. I know, and he knows that he was wrong. Marcie: Wrong? Mike, he has lost it. He's completely out of line. He questioned my alibi the night of Spencer's murder. He practically accused me of killing Spencer. If he would do that to his own brother's wife, then what would he do to Lindsay? Michael: Honey, I know you're upset. But could we talk about something else -- I mean, anything else? Like -- like things that bore the hell out of me -- celebrity gossip, shoes -- Marcie: Shoes? Michael: Whatever you want -- shoes. Just not this. Marcie: Wow, you really want to change that subject, don't you? Michael: I -- I can't describe how peaceful this is -- I mean, usually, you know? You and me, in our home, Tommy in the other room asleep? Marcie: Look, I don't want you to think that I blame any of this on you, ok? I don't. And I know that we have been going through a really rough time of things lately, but you know what? We are going to get through this. We are, ok? Nothing, nothing can hurt us. I love you. Ok? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I'm not going anywhere with you. Blair: Todd, maybe you should. Maybe you can clear all this up. Todd: He's got nothing on me. Blair: You know, John, when Miles came over to the house and said that Tommy was Todd's son, he never mentioned talking to you or pressing any kind of charges here! Todd: He's blowing smoke, Blair. This is just a tactic to keep me from going over to his brother's place and yanking that kid out of there. John: Is that what you want to do, hmm? Just go barging in on Marcie and say, "Hey, give me the kid"? Todd: Well, can you think of a -- of a nice way to do it? John: No. I can't. But the worst way would be for you to go pounding on her door before she had a chance to know the truth. Todd: Listen, there's no way you can hold me. You heard some gossip about something that might have happened at The Palace last night. But you got no proof, so you either take these cuffs off me or Blair's going to call a lawyer. John: You can do that, or you can help me stop him from ruining two, maybe three lives. Blair: How can I help you, John? John: You can start by giving me a statement about what happened at The Palace last night. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Jessica: What's wrong? Nash: I'm going to make you proud. Jessica: I already am proud of you. You built this vineyard on your own. And so what if you don't own 100% of it? And you're an amazing father to Bree, and you're the love of my life. Nash: It's a lot to live up to. Jessica: Well, you do live up to it every day. I hope that our daughter grows up to be just like you because you're my hero, you're my life, and nothing is ever going to come between us again. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: It's on the house. Sorry about earlier. Jared: Oh -- it's all right. Bad night? Sarah: The worst. Jared: Yeah, me, too. How'd you know my drink's g&t;? Sarah: You ordered one earlier, when you were looking at the picture of my cousin? Jared: Ah. So now you want to ply me with free booze. Sarah: I'm still hung up on the whole crazy stalker idea. Jared: I think that table's trying to get your attention. Sarah: Nice talking to you. Jared: You, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Layla: I heard Lindsay's been pretty much a saint since her daughter got murdered. Why would she suddenly go off the rails and kill someone she doesn't even know? Vincent: Hey, Truman is the type of person who has something on all kinds of people. Maybe he had something on her, too. Layla: Yeah, but if she changed, that just doesn't make any sense to me. Vincent: Everyone has things that they don't want anybody to know, even saints. Layla: Oh -- what's going to happen to Marty Saybrooke? Rex: She's going to be released. Layla: How do you know? Rex: John called me in because I found Truman's body. He wanted to know if I saw Lindsay that night. I wanted to know why he was asking, and he told me the story. Layla: Did you see her? Rex: No, absolutely not. Vincent: McBain's putting together a tight case. He doesn't want to look bad this time. Tell you the truth, I think Lindsay's going away for a "long" time. Layla: Well, the paper also said Marcie McBain made a huge scene when John showed up at the awards. She and her husband thought he was going to arrest her for some reason? Since when do you two not gossip? There's more to this story, isn't there? And you know what it is. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcie: Yeah, I guess that you're right. There's really not much more I can do for Lindsay tonight. Michael: No, nothing you can do for Lindsay. But there is something you can do for me. Marcie: Why, Dr. McBain, you are bad! Michael: Yes, I am. [Marcie giggles] Michael: What's wrong? Marcie: I'm sorry. I'm really sorry and I know that you're sick and tired of me being worried, but -- and sad, and I really am, too, but I just can't stop wishing that we could make a baby. Michael: Hmm. Wow. Um -- is this something you're going to think about every time we're about to -- Marcie: Look, it's just that making -- making a baby changes "making love" from an intransitive to a transitive verb. It gives it an object. Michael: Wow. Mrs. English teacher. Marcie: Oh. I'm sorry, I'm so sorry. Michael: No, no, it's ok. So, what -- what you're saying here is that without the object, the whole sex thing just sort of becomes a meaningless exercise. Marcie: No. No, I -- Mikey, I didn't mean that. Michael: Honey? I need you. Marcie: I know -- I need you, too. I don't know what I'd do without you and Tommy -- you know that, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: You really think Blair would turn me in, man? I mean, we're not married anymore, but she knows what Miles did to me. I don't think she cares what happened to Miles or might not have happened to Miles. I don't think anybody cares. She knows how important my son is to me. John: You know what she doesn't know? What she doesn't know is that my brother and Marcie -- they took Tommy in Todd: No, no, no, his name's not Tommy. John: They took Tommy in when they thought he had nobody. Todd: Well, he had me. John: Yeah, well, they didn't know. They took him in and they cared for him and they loved him like he was their own. Had they known about you, they would've done the right thing, but they didn't. And alone the day, Marcie -- she found out she couldn't have any more kids, so when they lose him, that'll be it for them. Now, I can't keep Marcie from finding out about this. But I'd like to keep her from finding out about it tonight, this way. Blair: You -- you know, Todd, you, well -- do you really have to go and talk to Marcie about it tonight? Todd: Whose side are you on? Blair: I'm on the baby's side. Look, I know what it feels like to be pulled from one home -- Todd: Oh. Blair: And hauled into another. Todd: Please, this is not even close! This is not foster care! Blair: We're talking about a little baby here -- he doesn't know that! I'll make a statement, John. I was there. Todd: You got to be kidding me. Blair: Todd attacked him, punched him, and choked him. Is that good enough for you? But if he likes me, why would he act that way? [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Adriana and I don't know any more about Lindsay's case than you do. Layla: Are you sure? Because I saw that look you two gave each other. Rex: That's because I don't like talking about this. Lindsay's a good friend. Adriana: And her daughter was Rex's girlfriend. Rex: Until she was murdered. Layla: Whew. I -- I know, and I forgot. I'm sorry, Rex. So, let's change the subject back to Shaun's love life. Vincent: Hmm. [Layla giggles] Shaun: I'm not as worried about my love life as I am about getting another beer. Where's my woman? Cristian: Hey, Sarah, I think table 16 needs another round. Sarah: Thank you, Mr. Vega. Cristian: Wait a minute -- so this is how it's going to be? Sarah: You did this to yourself. You're the one who went and unveiled your master plan to a group of people who already can't stand me. Cristian: It was a joke. I was trying to be funny in front of -- Sarah: No, you weren't. I'm sorry if I have been such a nightmare to you. I will get out of your apartment as soon as I can. Cristian: Oh, yeah? Where you going to go? Sarah: It's not your problem, now, is it? Do you guys need another round? Rex: Definitely. Vincent: Hello? Sarah: I'll make you a deal. I'll bring you another round if I can have your loft. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I can't wait for you to see tomorrow's headline in "The Sun." John: Oh, take the cuffs off once you look the door. Let me see your hands, Manning. Todd: Go to hell. John: Hey, suit yourself. Todd: All right. John: You know, didn't have to be like this. You didn't give me much choice. Todd: That's a load of bull, man. You had plenty of choices. You could've done the right thing, for one. John: Yeah, by letting you take Tommy? Todd: I have been looking for this kid since the day he was born, and now I have to explain to him why I didn't go get him when I found out where he was. John: Well, you could always lie to him and tell him you were thinking about him and not your own ego, or maybe you could tell him that you actually cared about the people who took care of him since he was a baby. Todd: So you say your brother and his wife haven't done anything wrong? Neither have I, man. You know, I didn't want this kid to be conceived. I hated his mother. But I still want to be his father. And I have looked far and wide for this kid, I've risked everything. And I saw him over and over again right here in town, and I didn't know who he was, he didn't know who I was. How do you think that feels? John: Not good. Todd: Man, I thought he was dead. I used to have -- I used to have these nightmares, you know, watching him die in all sorts of horrible ways. John: Well, thankfully that didn't happen. You know, he's been cared for by the two best people I know. Doesn't that mean something? Todd: Yeah. John: Truman involved, that kid's life could've been a nightmare. Under the circumstances, he got the best start any child could ask for. Todd: Oh -- "the best start." He was taken from his father and given to strangers. I know this is going to suck for Marcie and Michael, but it doesn't matter when it happens. Might as well get it over with. John: I'm asking for one night. Todd: Yeah, right -- one night. Give you just enough time for you and Michael to take that kid and leave town. John: Tell it to the judge in the morning. Tonight, you're in here. Todd: McBain? [Cell door closes] Marcie's voice: Why are you acting this way? Todd: Here we are. See right there? Certificate of death. That's my son's name. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: You want my loft? Sarah: Why not? Adriana: You see what I mean? Rex: Well, the loft -- it's mine, for one thing. Adriana: Sarah, could you just knock off the attitude and go get our drinks? Sarah: I came back to Llanview because you and Cristian wouldn't have it any other way, and you heard Cristian -- he's sick of me. You spend all your time at Adriana's anyway. Layla: Excuse me, sweetheart? Adriana already has a roommate. Rex: Uh -- Sarah, you -- you couldn't afford the rent I would charge you. Sarah: I'll get a roommate. Adriana: Who would want to live with you? Sarah: If I still had my trust fund, you would be wearing that Chardonnay. Layla: Uh-uh. Vincent: Hey. Layla: See? Sarah: You want to move in with me? Vincent: Ahem. Sarah: You got to be sick of spending all your time with them anyway. Shaun: No, thanks. Sarah: Look, Rex, if -- if I can make it work, will you think about it? Rex: When Adriana and I decide to move in together, it's going to be because it's what we both want. Sarah: Fine. Vincent: I guess we are not going to get that other round. Layla: No, but that girl is her own worst enemy. Rex: I'll be right back. Adriana: Where you going? Rex: I think I see someone I might know. Shaun: She wasn't serious about that apartment, was she? [Vincent chuckles] Jared: Do I know you? [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: We met at the gym before, but we didn't get properly introduced. My name's Rex Balsom. Jared: Ah -- Jared Banks. Rex: Yeah, I know. My mom told me about you. Jared: Roxy? Rex: Yeah. Jared: She's your mother? Rex: Mm-hmm. Jared: Oh. She's a handful. Rex: I heard you cleaned up at her card game. Jared: I've never played poker at a hair salon before. Rex: Didn't slow you down any. You were the big winner, right? Jared: Yeah, I had a lucky night. Rex: Four queens -- about as lucky as it gets. Jared: You making an accusation? Rex: Somebody I know lost everything at that table. Jared: Nash Brennan. Rex: Right. Jared: I made it up to him. We are business partners now. Rex: I heard that, too. Funny how things work out, isn't it? Guy comes to town, eavesdrops, hears about a card game, shows up -- by golly, gets dealt four queens and walks away with half a vineyard. Jared: No, 51% of a vineyard. Rex: You knew what you were doing. Jared: Like I said, I had a lucky night. Rex: Nash Brennan hasn't had a lot of those. Jared: Friend of yours? Rex: His wife was my sister for a while. The two of them have been through hell over the past year. Things are finally starting to look up for them. I don't want to see that change. Jared: I just want the vineyard to be a success. Rex: Keep it that way. Jared: I'll do my best. Drink? Rex: I'm with some people. Jared: Maybe another time? I'll look you up. Rex: I won't be hard to find. Just look over your shoulder. Jared: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: You thinking about your new business partner? Nash: Yeah. Yeah. [Jessica chuckles] Nash: Yeah, that's me, isn't it? I just -- I just -- I just made love to my wife for the -- gorgeous wife -- for the first time in -- in days. Jessica: Hmm. Nash: And now, I'm thinking about business. Jessica: Well, I'll forgive you this time. I was thinking you should just, you know, make a friend out of him. You can do that. Nash: I don't know. Jessica: Well, I guess look at the bright side -- at least you don't have my ex-husband as your business partner anymore. Nash: Oh -- there is that. Jessica: Mm-hmm. And there's also the fact that I'm getting stronger every day. Nash: Thank God. Jessica: And there's also the fact that you and I are laying on the floor of our house with our daughter asleep. We have it all. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: No matter what you may think, Todd, I was thinking of you. Todd: No, don't try to spin what you did. Blair: You know, you just found out that Tommy was -- Todd: His name's not Tommy! Blair: Todd, you need to take this time, take this time to plan and to -- to think. There's no need to rush over and rescue him. He is fine. Just take a couple of hours and -- and think about what's best for him. Todd: What's best for him is to be with his father. And you better hope -- you better hope that McBain's not over at Marcie and Michael's right now telling them to leave town with my kid. Blair: Oh, he wouldn't do that. Todd: Oh -- he wouldn't do that? Why, because he's more honorable than I am? I wouldn't bet the ranch on that one. Blair: For the longest time, you didn't know whether your son was dead or alive. You know now that he is fine, he's alive. You even held him. Isn't that enough for one day? Todd: No. I can't believe you'd even say that to me. No, it's not enough. Would it be enough for you if it was your kid? No, I didn't think so. You know, I just -- I'm sorry, but I don't -- I don't share your -- your undying faith in the great McBains, and I'm not all teary-eyed because Marcie can't have a child of her own. She adopted one before, she can do it again. But you know what worries me, though? When I held him, when I saw him this afternoon -- that was the last time I'm going to see him. You know who's responsible for that if that happens? You. Blair: It won't happen -- I know it won't. Todd: Oh, you don't know squat. And you know what? You say you're trying to save me from myself -- that's crap. You'd have never put me in here if it was your kid. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone vibrates] Michael: Oh. Hey, John. What's going on? John: Can you come to my office, Mike? Michael: Now? John: It's important. I can't talk about it on the phone. Michael: Oh. Ok, fine. I'll -- I'll be right there. John: Mike? Don't tell Marcie where you're going, and make sure she stays in the apartment. Michael: What? If I tell her that, then she's -- she's going to -- John: Just do it. Michael: Ok. Fine. Marcie: Oh. Oh, God. Oh. Wow, I can't believe I passed out like that. Michael: Well, you haven't been sleeping very well lately. Marcie: No. Who was that on the phone? Michael: Hospital. Yeah, they -- they -- they want me to come in. Marcie: No. I thought you were off tonight. Michael: I am, but Dugan? Marcie: Oh. Michael: Mm-hmm. He called in sick again. Marcie: Great. Michael: You're going to be he when I get home, right? Marcie: Where else would I be? Michael: Oh. Ok. Marcie: Ok. Oh, doc? Michael: Yeah? Marcie: You look like you were born in those clothes. I think you should change. Michael: Right. Marcie: Hmm. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Singer: I want you when you are close to me I want you never to be far I know you have laid a trap for me yes, I love you but not as who you are ♪ Singers: Blank on the ground I am still as a stone whatever changed my love to despair? ♪ Nash: Ha-ha! Singers: Light through the clouds trapped the scent of a soul in the moment, my love I am captured captured ♪ Singer: I want you when you are close to me I want you never to be far I know you have laid a trap for me yes, I love you but not as who you are ♪ Singers: Blank on the ground I am still as a stone whatever changed my love to despair? ♪ Singer: Light through the clouds trapped the scent of a soul in the moment, my love I am captured captured ♪ [NEXT_ON] Rex: Move in. Adriana: Are you messing with my head? Miles: Tommy McBain is Todd's son. Michael: You can't tell Todd Manning. John: It's too late -- Manning knows. Todd: When I get my son back, Marcie and Michael are going to pay for taking my son from me.

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Jack: Okay. Molly, come on. Careful. One of those is gonna break! Molly: Good, actually. Shattered. It's Gulf of Mexico with him last winter. Jack: Okay. You know how you fix this? You find a nice guy who will let you take a picture with you in front of the sunset so you can probably display it on your desk instead of hiding it in a drawer. Molly: Whatever. Jack, you really don't need to stick around and babysit me. Look, I know you're in the middle of your personal vision quest and everything. Jack: It can wait a day. Molly, I'm worried about you. Molly: What other trouble can I make? I already outed my married congressman lover in the local news and then got canned for it. I mean, it's kind of anticlimactic after that, don't you think? Jack: I just want to keep my eye on things here for a while, okay? Humor me. Molly: I'm fine. Silas Whitman is a blowhard wimp. Jack: Yeah, but he's a powerful blowhard wimp, and you just threw a monkey wrench in his plans for the governor's mansion. Molly: Yeah, well, he'll get over it. Trust me. He got over me in 15 seconds flat. Lonnie: Hey, Molly. Molly: Oh, hey. Lonnie: I can't believe you're leaving. I'm gonna miss you, pretty anchor lady. Molly: I'm gonna miss you, too. Come here. Yeah. Hey, Mol? You sure there maybe isn't something I could do for you? Maybe, you know, one last time? Molly: Oh, what the hell? Give me one for the road, Lonnie. Lonnie: That's my girl, Molly. When this storm system lifts, you are gonna have nothing but clear skies and warm temperatures, so you get out there, pretty lady, and you enjoy it. Molly: Thank you, Lonnie. Lonnie: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Emily, we're financing a business venture. He's not gonna stand us up. Emily: You sure? Paul: I'm positive. I'm giving him money so that he can launch a product that turns old people into young people. I think I'm his new best friend. Emily: Are you having second thoughts? Paul: Yeah. But we did say we would do this. Emily: This is so exciting! I mean, think about it. What if it's real? What? Paul: It's so nice to see you happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Oh, excuse me. Mick: Oh, no. I was thrilled to be able to meet you. Barbara: I'm sorry. I don't know what you're talking about. Mick: I know your son and his wife. I just wanted you to know how much I'm looking forward to working with them. Barbara: Working with them on what? Mick: Paul's agreed to finance my project. Barbara: What in the world are you talking about? Mick: The reclamation of youth, actually, something that I would imagine would hold great appeal for you. Mick: I beg your pardon? Mick: It's a compliment, I assure you, ms. Ryan. You live such a fascinating and exciting life. Wouldn't you want to enhance it? Barbara: Who in the world do you think you're talking to? [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: Oh, uh, wow. Awkward. Casey: Yeah. How are you? Alison: Oh, fine. You? Casey: Fine. Alison: So, did Maddie get in to Oakdale U.? Casey: Yeah. Alison: Oh. You must be happy to have her sticking around. Casey: I am. Alison: Okay. So, like I said, awkward. Casey: Hey, are you dating that guy I saw you with the other day? Alison: Why? Do you care? [SCENE_BREAK] Hunter: Your Ladyhawke avatar moves fast, Maddie. Maddie: That's 'cause she's a raptor, and raptors don't wait for their prey. They hunt them. Hunter: Well, still, I can't believe how fast she got, Leonidas. Maddie: Please. It was easy, easiest catch in history. Hunter: You don't get it, do you? Maddie: Get what? Hunter: He wanted to be caught, which puts him in control and closer to her. Win-win. Maddie: Whatever. Hunter: No, not whatever. They're totally into each other. So, our avatars play nice. I was thinking that maybe you and I should -- Maddie: Look, Hunter, I am not my avatar, and neither are you. It's a game, and it doesn't change a thing with the real you and the real me, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Mick: I do my homework, Ms. Ryan. I like to know about everyone attached to my projects. Barbara: I'm not attached to anything that you're doing. Mick: But your son and daughter-in-law are. Barbara: So you say. Mick: I'm surprised they haven't said, to be perfectly honest. What they're enabling me to do is truly exciting. Could change the world. Barbara: A project that could change the world. And my son is financing it. Mick: I'm having lunch with Paul and Emily, kind of a celebration. Maybe you could join us. Barbara: I tell you what, I'd like a couple of minutes alone to speak to my son, so if you don't mind. Mick: Of course. Barbara: If your father's money is burning such a colossal hole in your pocket, why don't you just set it on fire and be done with it? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Molly, you got to let it go. Molly: "Congressman Whitman asserted. Molly Conlon appeared to be an able anchorwoman prior to last night. She apparently is in the middle of some kind of psychotic break." Damn him! "She unfortunately suffered a nervous breakdown on air. There is no truth to her statements whatsoever. In fact, my wife and I like to get our news from more reputable sources, where the reporters are actually vetted before they're allowed to spew their lies to the public." Jack: Okay, all right. I'm sorry. Molly: Oh, my God! I'm the laughingstock! This man has managed to ruin me and dump me all in one day! Jack: He's a lying pig and it's not worth it. As for your career, you'll bounce back. You always do. Molly: Like you would, Dudley-do-right? Come on, Jack. When's the last time you ever made a mistake at work? Jack: Not too long ago, and it was a lot more than a mistake. Molly: Really? Yeah. What did you do, forget to file a report on time? Jack: Okay, enough. Let's just get in the car. Molly: Where are you taking me, the island of misfit TV anchors or something? Jack: I'll tell you on the way. [Horn honks] [Engine turns over] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hi. I'm looking for Molly Conlon. I'm Carly Tenney. Man: Oh, Molly's not here. Carly: Oh. Well, is she out on assignment or -- you can tell me. I'm her cousin. I'm not some crazy stalker person. When is Molly due back? Man: Ms. Conlon no longer works here. Carly: What? Seriously? Since when? Man: She was fired yesterday during the broadcast. She's Molly's cousin. Carly: Why was she fired? Man: Come with me, and I'll show you. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: I just can't believe it. Here I am going on and on about my problems like a whiny 12-year-old when I should be taking care of you. Jack: Molly, I'm fine. Molly: You are so not. God, Jack, who would be? Jack: Well, to tell you the truth, it's been nice not to focus on myself these last few days. Molly: I just can't believe it took me yelling at you about how perfect you are for you to finally tell me about your brother. Jack: I just don't talk about it that much. Molly: Is that why you left Oakdale? Jack: I'm looking for Simon, Molly. Molly: So you say. But just why, in the middle of everything, would you go on some undercover art-theft investigation? Jack: It's more than that. I need Simon. Who. Whoa! Molly: Aah! Oh, my God, Jack! Jack. Oh, my God! Jack: It's okay. I got it. Molly: Aah! [Brakes squeal] Jack: That was interesting. Molly: What the hell just happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: Okay, now. Let me get this straight. A man you have never heard of or met before tells you he has this snake oil or cream or lotion to make people younger. Not only do you believe him but you agree to back and finance his scientific breakthrough with gobs and gobs of your money. Emily: Mick's research is totally documented and unbelievably promising. Barbara: Is it? Emily: It is! I mean, look, even if it doesn't turn out to be a complete success, isn't it incredible to be part of something that could -- I don't know. It could change the world, Barbara! Barbara: Have you picked up a stray microchip or something? Because your brain is not functioning anymore! Paul: I don't want this money! I told you that. At least this way I might be using the money to do some good. Mick: Excuse me. I hope you don't mind, but I've been watching the family dynamic from a distance. Barbara: I believe it's called eavesdropping. Mick: No. I didn't hear a word you said, but I gleaned a lot from the body language. I think we should postpone lunch and I can demonstrate the effects of my research for your mother, Paul. Paul: That's okay. I don't need my mother to sign a permission slip for me. I'm in. We're both in. Emily and I are both in. Mick: But wouldn't it be easier if you had the support of another family member, someone you obviously trust? Barbara: Don't hold your breath. Mick: Please, come with me. If I'm wrong, I won't interfere again. I promise. Ms. Ryan? [SCENE_BREAK] Casey: I don't know if I care that you're dating someone else. I guess it's just like a morbid curiosity. Alison: Okay. I don't want to fight with you every time I run in to you, Casey. We used to be friends. Casey: That kind of went hand in hand with having hooked up. Alison: You don't really believe that. Casey: What, Alison? You think we can be friends even though we're not together anymore? What kind of fantasy world do you live in? Maddie, hey. Maddie: Hey. Well, this is good luck. Casey: Yeah. I can say the same thing. Are you off some where or can you come back with me to my house? Maddie: I have nowhere to go. Casey: Okay, let's go. Maddie: Okay. Alison: It's nice to see you. And hey, Maddie, congrats on getting in to Oakdale U. Maddie: Thanks. Alison: You look worse than I feel, and that is saying something. Hunter: Do you know that virtual game world I mess around in? Alison: Pantheon? What? Did someone take your light saber or something? Hunter: Ha ha. Very funny. Alison: Sorry. Hunter: It's just -- okay, Maddie's avatar is really into my avatar in the game, but, well, in reality, I'm kind of striking out. Alison: Back up a second. You're interested in Maddie now? Hunter: Well, mostly I'm doing it for you. Alison: Me? Hunter: If I can get Maddie interested in me and away from Casey, then maybe you and he can get back together. What? That's what you want, isn't it? Alison: Did I ask for your help? Hunter: No, but -- Alison: Well, what is this, Hunter? What -- what in the world do you think you're doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Jack, I've had this car a year and never once has it started just swerving around. Jack: Well, never once has someone drained your brake fluid. Molly: What? Jack: It's dry as a bone in there. Molly: Excuse me? Jack: Somebody messed with it. Do you think maybe congressman blowhard had something to do with this? Molly: Silas wants to kill me? Jack: Or send you a very clear message. Molly: Yeah, "Drop it and get rid of the sex tape." Jack: And quit talking about the affair from now on. Molly: Oh, God. What am I gonna do? Jack: You have friends in the precincts around here, don't you? A close friend, not that close, who might be able to bend the rules for you a little bit? Molly: Joe. Jack: Joe? Molly: Yeah. He's a really nice guy. Jack: All right. Well, let's go talk to this Joe, 'cause I got an idea, but we're gonna need backup. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Working hard to pass himself off as the family-values candidate, when, in fact, he's been having an illicit affair with a certain New York city anchorwoman. That would be me, Molly Conlon. Carly: Oh, boy, Molly. You should have thought that one through. Okay, I get it. So, I don't suppose you'd give me her home address even though I'm her cousin? Man: You can ask the H.R. department. Carly: Jack was right. You do need me. But where are you guys? [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Joe Rayburn, Jack Snyder. Jack's an old friend. Joe: Nice to meet you. Jack: You as well, Officer. Joe: So, I saw your broadcast last night. Molly: Joe, don't start. This is serious. Jack: Someone drained her brake fluid. Joe: You kidding me? Jack: I checked it myself. Joe: You think it was the congressman? We're gonna need more than just the two of you saying so. Molly: Joe, Jack's a cop. Joe: I had a feeling. Jack: I know you can't go after the guy based on what we're talking about right now, but we could sure use your help getting the proof that he was the one that did this to Molly. Molly: And you. Jack: Yeah, okay. And me. Joe: Short of him confessing, how are we gonna prove anything? Jack: Exactly. So, will you help us get him to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] Maddie: I like the game because it makes me feel like I have control over my decisions. Casey: You do have control over your own decisions in real life, Maddie. Maddie: Not like that. You don't get it. Casey: No, I get it. You're into this online fantasy world thing. Maddie: And you think its weird. Casey: No! No, I don't think its weird. I just think it's an excuse to check out. Maddie: Casey, I'm not checking out. I'm escaping just for a little while. Casey: Well, yeah, I'd like to escape, too, but just not in front of a computer screen. Maddie: Says the former online gambler. Casey: Oh! Maddie: So, okay, well, then, what do you do to escape? Run, go to the gym, watch football? Casey: Yeah, yeah, sometimes. Maddie: Yeah? How about this? [SCENE_BREAK] Hunter: I'm not trying to mess up your love life, Ali, I'm just trying to help. Alison: You think I would get back with Casey if Maddie was with you? Hunter: You wouldn't? Alison: And that's the only reason you're doing this bonehead thing? You don't even like Casey! Hunter: Well -- Alison: No! Well, nothing! You were always on me to break up with him! This is nuts, and this doesn't even sound like you at all! Oh, don't tell me. Hunter: Okay, I won't. Alison: Emily put you up to this? Oh, for the love of -- I am going to kill her! [SCENE_BREAK] Mick: Barbara, would you be willing for me to apply some of the ointment to your skin? Barbara: And what? I wait ten seconds and all of a sudden I'm 27 again? Mick: It takes a bit longer than that, and this is a particularly weak form of the drug, so it would take far longer to see results. Barbara: I thought I was coming up here to look at research, not be your own personal guinea pig. Mick: I would love for you to try it. Barbara: And what is it, coconut oil and carrot juice? Mick: May I? Now, as I said, don't expect any overnight miracles. Barbara: I wouldn't dream of it. Mick: What the continued research is going to do is allow us to make the essential ingredients more easily assimilated into the bloodstream. Barbara: You're talking about injectable. Mick: Yes, I am. If you inject the formula directly into the bloodstream, the bloodstream is the direct conduit to the cells and cellular rejuvenation, as well. It's huge. It's far more than the topical improvement you can expect from this ointment. Barbara: And why, pray tell, has this nectar from the fountain of youth not been marketed before? Emily: Well, because there's been no human study. Paul: Yeah, until that happens, I don't think the FDA is gonna approve any of this. Mick: Would you consider volunteering for the clinical trial? Paul: Okay, Mick. You know what? My mother is not the right fit for you, 'cause she has some health concerns. Mick: There are no known side effects. We're very confident. Barbara: I can see that you are. Mick: And there would be the added benefit for you, personally. Barbara: Which would be? Mick: Cell rejuvenation is thought to be a natural preventative for the recurrence of cancer. Barbara: How would you know that I had cancer? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Thanks for getting the tow so fast for us, Joe. Joe: Friends in high places. I checked the brake line when we had the car dumped over here. You were right. Molly: Jack's always right. Jack: No, I'm not, Molly. Listen, you sure you're ready for this? Molly: Yes, let's fry this lying creep. Oh, my God! There he is, right on time. That man never changes a thing about his routine, where he eats, how he -- Jack: Okay, go. Molly: Okay, all right. I'm good. I got it. Jack: And we'll come get you if it gets out of hand. Molly: It won't. Surprised you, didn't I? Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry. I'm not gonna make a scene. I got that out of my system last night. Oh, and props to you, by the way, for your quote to the press on how you never liked my show. Cherry on top of your denial Sunday. Whitman: What do you want, Molly? Molly: I want to talk. I figure after everything that's happened between us, even though you're denying that it did happen, you owe me at least that much. Come on, Silas. Don't be an even bigger jackass than you've already been. No, no. Too public. You don't want to risk anybody seeing us together or let alone hearing the truth, do you? My car, see it? It's over there. Yeah, if you go get in really quick, nobody will even notice. Jack: He's balking. He doesn't want to get in. Molly: Why don't we hop in and take a drive to that fabulous cabin, the one on the edge of the cliff that you have to drive around a windy, windy, sheer drop of a road to get to? What's wrong, Silas? Cat got your tongue? What's the worry? It's not like I'm gonna kill you or anything. Get in the car, damn it! Carly: Molly! Hey! What good luck! Molly: Hey! Jack: Carly. Joe: Who the hell is Carly? Jack: It's my ex-wife. Joe: What's she doing here? She's gonna ruin everything. Jack: Yeah, she's here because I asked her to come for Molly, but as usual, her timing's just a bit off. Carly: Molly, I heard what happened. This really sucks. Molly: I am so sorry, Honey, but I can't get in to this right-- hey! Coward, don't you walk away from me. Carly: Molly, what is going on? Hey! You watch it with her! Who is this bozo? Molly: Carly, please don't get in the middle of this. Carly: Wait a minute. Is this -- Jack: Hey, there, beautiful. Long time no see. Molly: Now get in the car or I will scream bloody murder, and you know I can. So, whether I look like a fool or you do, it's not gonna help your case that you don't know me, let alone -- Whitman: Fine, but we are not driving anywhere. Molly: Sure, Hon. Whatever you say. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You know, if Barbara's health is too precarious, I would be more than willing to step up to -- Paul: Mick, look. I'm willing to back this project, but you cannot use my family as guinea pigs. Emily: No, but I actually think I'm a great candidate. Paul: Emily. Emily: Can we go talk about it? Mick: You know, at a certain age, every woman wants to look younger, and looking younger means having younger lovers who stick around. Barbara: Are you presuming to know something about my personal life? Don't be rude! Don't turn away from me just because you don't want to answer my question! [Sneezes] Mick: I forgot I have an appointment. Let me know if you have any reaction to the ointment, and tell Paul and Emily that we will have lunch at a later date. Paul: What just happened? Barbara: I haven't the foggiest. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: What is it with her? Can you tell me that? Why is Emily so impossibly incapable of staying out of my life? The next time she asks you to do anything other than get her a cup of coffee, you just tell her no. Hunter: I'm sorry, Ali. God. I wanted to help. Alison: I know that. I'm sorry. I get that. And I'm sorry that I'm going off on you for Emily's stupid, stupid idea. It's just I was already upset enough when I came in here, and that just pushed me over the edge. Hunter: Why? What happened when you came in here? Alison: I saw Casey, and then Maddie came out, and they left together. Hunter: Oh, great. Alison: No. It's okay. I mean, Casey and I are done. I have to get used to running in to him and seeing him with other girls. Hunter: Sorry. Alison: Don't be. Seriously, I'm fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Maddie: What? Casey: I know I should have stopped saying this four years ago, but my parents could walk in any minute. Maddie: Casey, this isn't the first time we've done this. Casey: I know. Just, stuff has been different between my mom and my dad since Adam came and went. You know, I just don't need to be in a fight with them right now. Maddie: Okay, yeah. No, I get it. Maybe this means you should get your own place. Casey: I want to, but I just really can't afford it right now. Maddie: You can get a roommate. Casey: I don't know anyone who really wants -- Maddie: I meant me. Casey: You? Maddie: Relax. Put your eyes back in your head. I'm not asking for a ring. I just figured we could split the rent. Casey: I don't have a job, Maddie. Maddie: Yeah, so, get one. I mean, what's your other option, living here with mommy and daddy for the rest of your life? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Jack, what the heck? Who are you? Joe: I'm Joe. Jack: And you almost ruined a sting op. Carly: What? Holy moly! Was that jerk the guy that Molly outed on TV last night? Joe: She's working it. Hold on. [Engine turns over] Molly: Okay, and away we go. Oh, wow. See? Lookie there. Child-proof locks. I had those put in just for you. Whitman: You said we did not have to drive anywhere. Molly: Yeah, well, I lied. Whitman: Molly -- Molly: Yes, lover? Is there something you want to say before we go careening off into the New York sunset? Whitman: I had someone tamper with the brakes to scare you quiet. Molly: Well, okay, then. You're free to go, big guy. I got everything I need to know. Jack: Hi. Whitman: Excuse me? Jack: We're the police. Guess what? Molly: Don't even bother with a story, Silas. We got the whole thing on tape. Joe: Nice and clear, too. Molly: Oh, excellent. I love good audio. Whitman: This is entrapment. Jack: No. Actually, it's evidence. Joe? Joe: You're under arrest. You have the right to remain silent. Molly: Oh, God. That felt good. Carly: Molly! Molly: Oh! And this feels even better! Carly: So, am I forgiven for almost ruining your whole sting operation? Molly: Yes, you're forgiven. Of course you're forgiven. So, do you think the charges are gonna stick, Jack? Really? Jack: I really do, really. So, did you come here to find him? Carly: Yeah, only after he told me you needed me. Molly: You did that? Jack: Was I wrong? Molly: No. But I'm surprised that you'd want to help. Carly: Why? Look, Molly, I've really been through the ringer the last few months, so believe me when I tell you I am in no position to judge anybody. And you're family, you know, so let's just -- let's just move past it, okay? Hey, I'm sorry. Molly: No, it's not you. I mean it is you. You've been so great and everything. It's just, it's everything. I've lost a lot in the last 24 hours, and then, of course, the man that I thought that I was gonna be with tried to -- well, he wanted to kill me, and Jack right along with me. Carly: He did? Jack: I was driving her car when the brakes went out. Molly: He was. Saved my life. I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't come looking for Simon Frasier. Carly: Simon Frasier? Molly: You know what? I'm gonna go have my little meltdown in private. I'll be back. Carly: So, catch me up, 'cause I'm really confused. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: Hey. Wait! Wow, that is quite a gusher you got going on there, Mick. Mick: Actually, it's fake blood. Alison: That doesn't look fake to me. Mick: Can't fool a pro, huh? Guess this is not a good time for me to ask you out. Alison: Kind of, no. Listen, look, let's get you some ice and some packing and stop the bleeding, okay? Here, come in here. Okay, listen. I'm gonna get you a resident and then I'll be right back, okay? Mick: Appreciate it. Alison: That's my job. And I owe you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: We should have just stayed here and had lunch. Barbara: Why? Paul: Why? Because Mick is a weirdo. Emily: He's not a weirdo. He's -- he's quirky. Most geniuses are a little quirky. Paul: Genius? I think I'll wait before I start calling him a genius. Emily: Well, I wouldn't wait too long, because people like Mick don't come along. They come along once in a blue moon. And you know what? We're lucky he came to us. We are. And you know what? It's your turn. Go ahead. Go ahead. Tell me I'm gullible and stupid and I'm wasting Paul's inheritance on a risky business. Barbara: Emily. Emily: What? Barbara: Please shut up. Paul: Wait a minute. Barbara: Emily, I came back here to tell you that I have decided to support you in this decision, not try to argue you out of it. Paul: What? Barbara: Yes, I've decided that I will allow Mick to use me in his clinical study. Paul: Mother? Barbara: Don't try to argue with me. You brought this man into our lives, and now I want to make sure that he is who and what he says he is. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: We'll probably have to cauterize it, but that'll only hurt for a little, okay? Mick: That's good. Alison: Keep the ice pack right here, and I'm gonna try to rustle you up a doctor. Casey, whoa. What are you doing here? Casey: What did you do to him? Alison: He has a nosebleed. Casey: I see that. Isn't that kind of weird? Alison: No, but you being here is. Casey: Oh, I heard they lifted the hiring freeze, so I was seeing if I could get my old job back. Alison: Oh, I wouldn't know. Try H.R. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What are you confused about? Carly: You. I thought you called me to help out Molly so you could go home to your wife and children. Come on, Jack. You've done well. You helped Molly and Mike and Ben Franklin. Gotham is safe again. You can go home. Jack: I'm not on a superhero mission, no matter what you all think. Carly: I don't care what anybody thinks. I know what you're doing. Jack: You sure about that? Carly: You're trying to redeem yourself for what happened to brad. Jack: Nothing happened to Brad. I killed him, Carly. I shot my own brother. Carly: I cannot imagine how you feel, but I know that running away won't fix it. Your family needs you, Jack. Jack: I'm not ready yet. I'm just -- I'm just not. There's things I have to do. Carly: Like what? Jack: Like find Simon for Katie. Carly: What does that mean, find Simon for Katie? Jack: Man, you are all over me. What a mistake it was calling you, huh? Carly: Is that what this is? Is that why you went to see Mike, for Katie? Jack: I'm not interested in your analysis, all right? This is my business, and these are my decisions. Carly: So, what do you think you're gonna do if you do find Simon? Jack: I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. Carly: Are you gonna try to get him to go back to Oakdale for Katie? Because I'm telling you, that's crazy. She hasn't been with him for a long time, Jack. She just lost her husband. She misses Brad, not Simon, not Mike. Jack: I'm doing this, Carly, no matter how much you talk about how I shouldn't. I'm doing it. So save your breath. Carly: Okay. I hear you. I won't fight you. I know I can. But you're not doing it alone. Jack: Oh, I am doing it alone. Carly: Not anymore. If you're gonna go back out on the road to look for Simon, I'm coming with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Can I ask you a quick question? Barbara: Sure. Paul: Did I miss something? Barbara: When? Paul: Well, before you said that we were crazy to sink our money into Mick's project, and now you're volunteering to be his own personal guinea pig. Barbara: I think that Mick wanted to give me a demonstration of his lotion because he wanted me to understand that the formula was sound and that your investment in it was sound. Paul: He rubbed some cream on your face and you did a 180. Emily: Paul, gift horse, mouth, stop. Barbara: It's okay, Emily. I'm skeptical, as well. I just want to make sure that Paul's investments are in a good place, and, you know, if this formula turns out to be real, we will all be obscenely rich and look younger, too. Emily: Barbara, I say this cautiously -- thank you. Barbara: Emily, I say this cautiously -- you're welcome. But let's get this straight. If this Mick turns out to be full of it, I'll have his head on a platter. [SCENE_BREAK] Alison: Well, it looks like the bleeding stopped, Mick. Mick: Thanks to you. Alison: And my ice pack. Um, I'm sorry that I haven't been able to get a resident in here yet to see you. It's just been swamped out there. Mick: Actually, I'm gonna take off. Alison: Oh, Mick, I mean I know we've been joking around a lot, and you do kind of rank high on the good-patient roster so far with your attitude, but, I mean, a nosebleed like that, it could be nothing, but it also could indicate something serious. Mick: I promise you, I'm fine. Alison: Just talk to a resident, okay. I just spoke to him, and he said he would as soon as he could. Mick: I mean it. I'm okay. Alison: Well, I mean it, too. You do need to see a doctor. Mick: Sorry. I have to go. Alison: I think this is a mistake, Mick. Mick: I think we all make them, Alison. [SCENE_BREAK] Maddie: Oh, hello. Casey: Hello. Lunch. Maddie: You sure you want to go to the hospital and talk to the people about your job with onion breath? Casey: Nice, nice. And I already did that. Maddie: Oh, good. How did it go? Casey: Well, I filled out the papers I needed with Human Resources, and they're gonna get back to me. Maddie: Good, but why did you do that? Casey: What do you mean? Maddie: Well, I mean, you could have your job back this afternoon if you talk to the right people, like your grandfather. Casey: Yeah. I didn't want to do that. Maddie: Why not? Casey: What is this? Why are you grilling me? Maddie: I'm not. I don't know. I was just wondering, if you could take a shortcut, why not? Casey: I didn't want to. Maddie: Okay. Casey: Okay. Maddie: Okay. Do you have plans tonight? Casey: Not sure, really. Maddie: 'Cause I was thinking, my brother is going out for the night, and we can have the whole place to ourselves, you know. Don't have to worry about parents walking in on us like we did this afternoon. Casey: Can we do that another time? Maddie: Yeah. Casey: I was just remembering, I told my parents that I would stick around tonight. Maddie: No, it's fine. Not a problem. Casey: Cool. Yeah, I'll see you soon. I mean I'll call you tomorrow. Maddie: "Welcome. Ladyhawke greets you." [SCENE_BREAK] Hunter: Welcome, Ladyhawke. Leonidas has been waiting for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Just stay here for a while. Molly needs you. I did my part. Now it's your turn. Carly: Look, I came to new York because you told me to and because Molly needed me, but I really came to see you, Jack, to get you to go home. Jack: Yeah, you've been clear on that, Carly, but I'm not -- I'm not going. Carly: Fine. Then why won't you let me help you find Simon? Jack: Because that's not your problem! Carly: No, you're right. It isn't my problem. None of it is my problem. But I happen to care about you. So, why won't you let me help you? Jack: There's nothing for you to do. Why -- why is it you can't hear that? Carly: How many times have you come to my rescue, Jack? Answer me that. Jack: That's not the same thing. Carly: The hell it isn't. I fought you every time you tried to help me, and you kept coming back. Please let me return the favor. Say something. Jack: Molly needs you. Carly: Oh, would you stop with that already? Mol needs a new job and a man who isn't married. You need me. Jack: Okay, all right. Aside from keeping an eye on me and telling me every hour that I should be going home, what could you possibly do for me while I'm on the road looking for Simon Frasier? Carly: I know how he works. I was on the run with him once, remember? So I know a lot more than you do about how he moves around when he doesn't want to be found. So, you see how helpful I can be? Jack: No, no way. I'm not letting you anywhere near the guy. Carly: Oh, is that what this is about? Jack, you don't want me to see Simon. Jack: I don't care. I don't care if you see Simon or Mike or the entire Giants front line. You're not coming with me, Carly. Here -- coffee's on me. Carly: Jack! Don't you stomp off on me! Jack: I'm not stomping. I'm moving on. Carly: Jack! Jack: Carly, thank you. Thank you very much for coming, and thank you for not quite wrecking the sting, and thank you for caring about me. Please leave me alone. Seriously. Molly: Is he coming back? Carly: I don't think so. Molly: So, he would just leave like that without saying goodbye? Carly: Looks like it. Molly: Where's he going? Carly: I don't know. But I'll tell you one thing, I'm sure as hell gonna find out. [NEXT_ON] Katie: We're gonna have a séance. Man: He says he wants you to move on with your life, wants someone new. Katie: Aah! Holden: If Damian's moving in, I'm moving the kids out. Luke: What's wrong. Noah: I can't see anything! Lily: What are you asking me? Damian: I have done something horrible, but my intentions were good. Would you forgive me?

Hunter comes on to Maddie in order to take her away from Casey

Nikki: [Sighs] [Basketball bounces] Paul: Hey, Nikki. Nikki: Hey, Paul. Paul: Hi. Sorry. I didn't mean to startle you. Nikki: Oh, no, no, no. Just, uh -- just missing my friend. Paul: Oh. Katherine was a hell of a lady, wasn't she? Nikki: Yes, she was. When she sent me on that quest for my son, I was so mad at her, but, as usual, she was right. The truth is the only way forward, no matter how painful or inconvenient it may be. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What was I dreaming about? Nick: Well, I think you were dreaming about Cassie. Sharon: Cassie. Nick: But she wasn't here. It's not real. Sharon: Well, of course she wasn't. How could she be here, Nick? Cassie's dead. Nick: Do you know why you're here? Sharon: I...wanted help because... Nick: You don't remember? Sharon: Remember what? [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: From the beginning, Hope for the Future has been about personal integrity, making up our own minds about what is right for us, instead of just following the herd -- not only when it comes to what's on our backs, but who we are inside as people. Jabot and Fenmore's have always embodied these same ideals. Putting the three of us together at one powerhouse show will be making a profound statement, and maybe -- just maybe -- we'll sell a few clothes. Neil: That was excellent! I am buying whatever it is that you are selling. Hilary: Well, thank you, and your notes were very helpful. Neil: No, no, no, young lady, don't give me any credit. It's all you. It really is. I don't see how Forrester could say no. Hilary: Well, that's the point, right? Neil: Right. [Tablet chimes] Hilary: Mm-mm. Hot gossip alert. Neil: You follow GC Buzz still? Hilary: Well, pop culture. It's a guilty pleasure. A girl's got to have some, you know? [Scoffs] You have got to be kidding me. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: We should have lunch like this more often. Kevin: Oh, so that's what this is -- just some friendly lunch? You don't expect me to believe that, do you? Michael: I don't know what to expect you to believe, Kevin. I mean, you constantly defy expectations, so I don't even bother anymore. Kevin: Well, I just keep waiting for you to tell me what this is really all about. Michael: Well, so far, it's about turkey on rye and, uh, who you like for the Final Four. Kevin: I still like Villanova, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that there's more to it. Could this be about -- I don't know -- Chloe? You having second thoughts about keeping her out of prison? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: What, are you surprised to see me? I am a part of this company. Or, wait -- did you get a restraining order barring me from that, too? Chelsea: Chloe, I wasn't... Lauren: Oh, this is so great! We're all here. Lily: It's the dream team. I'm so excited we could all be here. We are gonna get a lot accomplished. Lauren: Definitely. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: My mind is just so cloudy. Nick: Well, it's okay. You know, there's no need to rush anything. Just try and relax. Sharon: When can I go home? Nick: Well, I'm not a doctor, but I don't think you're going home today. Sharon: Where's Faith? Nick: She's fine. She's with Summer. Uh, Faith made you a very cute get-well card. Sharon: Oh, I can't wait to see it. Nick: Yeah, well, Summer texted a little while ago. I guess they're at Jabot, and Faith is very wowed by all the preparations for the big fashion show. Sharon: I wish I could have been there. And I just wish so many things. Nick: Hey, I don't want you to worry about that, all right? I want you to just sit here and rest so you can get stronger. Sharon: Why are you here? Nick: What do you mean? Sharon: Well, you don't have to stay here by my side like this. Nick: I know I don't. I want to be here. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: I really hate that you had to get involved in the sleazier side of what I do. Noah: It's not like it was on purpose. I just happened to be at the park when you were meeting Mr. "Breaking Bad" for a drug buy. It goes with the territory when your girlfriend's a badass undercover cop. Courtney: Yeah, but you shouldn't have to be worried about getting hassled by lowlifes. Noah: What I worry about is you, but I've said my piece. I'm not gonna keep wringing my hands about this, trying to make you feel guilty or whatever. Not my style. You're an experienced police officer. You've got training. You love your job. You're great at it. I respect the hell out of that. Courtney: You're a really great guy, you know? Noah: Yes. Look, I'm the one who has a problem with all the danger you're in. It's on me to find a way to deal with it. Courtney: Maybe not. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Voilà. Nikki: [Gasps] Oh, my God! You remembered. Paul: [Chuckles] The sprinkles? Of course I remember. Are you kidding me? Nikki: Yes, the sprinkles. Boy, did I give you a hard time that day I met you. Paul: Oh, I'll say you did. Nikki: [Chuckles] Paul: Oh, boy. Nikki: There you were at the pool, looking all suave and manly, trying to pick me up with an ice-cream cone. Paul: Right, with a naked cone -- no sprinkles -- the audacity of that. I'm surprised you had the time of day for me. Nikki: Yeah, so am I. Paul: What'd it take you -- 15, 20 years to forgive me? Nikki: Clock's still ticking, Buddy. Paul: [Laughs] Nikki: [Laughs] Oh, this is nice. Thank you. Paul: Yeah. It's my pleasure. Nikki: I am surprised, though, being the chief of police, that you have time for ice cream. Paul: Well, it's because I'm the chief of police that I have time for ice cream. Nikki: [Chuckles] Paul: Who's gonna dock my pay? The mayor? Nikki: [Chuckles] Paul: But, seriously, I should shower and get back to work. Nikki: Were you at the gym? Paul: Um, no I was, uh, at basketball courts. Nikki: [Chuckling] Ohh! Paul: That's where I use the ball, right? Nikki: You remember that? Paul: What? Nikki: The basketball team. Paul: Oh! The basketball team! [Chuckles] Both: Yes. Nikki: You dared me to go skinny-dipping at the health club downtown. [Laughs] [Both remembering] Nikki: Paul, there's somebody out there. [Indistinct conversations] Paul: It sounds like a whole damn team, Nikki. Nikki: What are we gonna do? They're gonna be in here any minute. Paul: I don't know. Give me a second. Let me think, all right? Nikki: What do you mean, think? We've got to do something. We got to get out of here! Paul! Paul: All right, all right. Come on. Come on. [Back to present] [Both laugh] Paul: That was the last time you complained to me about being bored. Nikki: [Chuckles] Let that be a lesson to you. Never dare me to do anything, because I will probably do it, and it always leads to trouble. Those were fun times, though, weren't they? Paul: Oh, they were great times. Where'd we get the energy? Nikki: Mm. Paul: You know, I'm out there shooting hoops for 20 minutes at the Rec Center. I'm still recovering. Nikki: You still part of that mentoring program? Paul: Yeah. It's good for me to be around kids, especially those I can help. Nikki: You're a good man. Paul: Well, I don't know about that, but I try. I would change a few things, you know. Nikki: Really? What would you change? Paul: I'd be a better father. In fact, I'd try and be as good a father as you are a mother. Nikki: Aww. Paul: It's true. Nikki: Thank you. Not too late, you know. Still time to try. Paul: [Chuckling] Really? No, Chris -- Chris and I are so busy we don't have much time for that. She just got back from Madison, you know, taking a deposition on, uh, Ian Ward. Nikki: Oh. Oh, my God. I forgot to tell you this. Paul: What? Nikki: Guess who showed up in Genoa City. Willa Ward. Paul: Ian's ex. Nikki: Mm. Paul: All the way from Idaho? Wow. Let me guess what she might have wanted. Nikki: Um, money. Paul: Yeah. Nikki: She claimed to have some very valuable information. Paul: Did she bother you? 'Cause if she did, I'll arrest her so fast, her head will spin. Nikki: Not to worry. She got to Dylan first, and he sent her packing. Paul: Good for him. Nikki: But, you know, his reaction was the same as yours. Right after he got rid of her, he raced over to warn me -- not that I really needed the protection, but it was nice. Paul: I'm telling you, Nikki, he's getting closer to you. Nikki: The best part -- he wanted to know about my past -- my parents, how I grew up. It felt really good sharing that with him, and for the first time, it really felt like... Paul: You were family? Nikki: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: The answer is no. I have no regrets about defending Chloe. I didn't want to see her locked up any more than you did. Kevin: Okay. I believe you. Michael: Then why even ask if I regret defending her? Kevin: Because you weren't exactly thrilled when I offered to marry her. Michael: Well, you have to admit, the circumstances were not ideal. Kevin: I had to do it so I could be responsible for her legally and keep her out of Fairview. Michael: You know, I thought I put these doubts to rest after the wedding. Are you the one having doubts? Kevin: No. No, of course not. Michael: It's a complicated arrangement. You love Chloe. You want to have a real marriage -- Kevin: It is a real marriage. It's just, uh, you know, we're just slow burn. Michael: I worry that you have a vision of the future that Chloe doesn't share and that you will wind up getting hurt again. Kevin: Like Lauren hurt you? You two survived. Look, Michael, where there's love there's hope. Michael: Even if that love is one-sided? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So, I'm opening a new boutique here at the club. Lily: Which I'm sure will be amazing. Lauren: Thank you. And I am featuring Chelsea's full line and some au courant designers. Lily: Yeah, so we have a lot riding on this show. No pressure, though. Lauren: [Chuckles] Your latest line is incredible. Have you seen it? Chelsea: Thank you. I really owe a lot of it to Chloe, you know. She's my toughest critic. Keeps me on my toes. Lily: Lauren, you're right. These are amazing. Lauren: So, tell me, when can I get these pieces in store? Chelsea: Well, that's really my partner's area of expertise. What do you think, Chloe? Think we can get ramped up in time for the show? Chloe: Oh, do you trust me to make that decision? Lauren: [Clears throat] Lily: Um, well, we have been at this for a while. How about some lunch? Uh, Chelsea, do you want to come with me to see what the chef can make for us? Chloe: When Chelsea told me that she was the one that got the restraining order, I just... [Sighs] I felt like I was kicked in the chest, like all the air just came out of me. Lauren: Oh, Honey, I'm so sorry. Chloe: I feel bad. I hate it. I hate it. I know that this was all my fault. Lauren: Come on, now. There are no bad guys here. There's just people trying to make the best of a very difficult situation, and we all want it to work out. And we want you to be happy, but, Honey, this is business. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: So, what's the story with you and Chloe? I mean, things are obviously tense. Chelsea: We've been having some personal problems. Lily: Uh, yeah, I could see that, but, look, I know how Chloe is. Just give her some time to cool off. Chelsea: Well, I promise I won't let this affect business. Lily: No, of course not. I won't let it. Oh, um, excuse me. I have to go talk to Devon. Chelsea: Sure. Devon: I gather that you've read about this. [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: "Billionaire bad boy Devon Hamilton must be revving on all cylinders for his new squeeze, Jabot mannequin Esmerelda, slated to be the lead model at the upcoming fashion show at Genoa City Athletic Club. The pair were spotted at the G.C. Motorworks, where Hamilton plunked down 500 grand for a new Lamborghini matching the color of her eyes. If this is what the man gives his lady after a month, we can't wait to see how he tops it." [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Wow. Four people flagged me down on the way to my meeting. Devon: Did you notice how they mentioned the fashion show four times in this post? Lily: Wait, was this on purpose as a press stunt? Devon: Your bad-boy billionaire brother is gonna make your event a huge success. Lily: Wow, and to think that it only cost about 100 times our publicity budget. Devon: And meanwhile, no one is talking about a guy that got gunned down in a ballroom during a hostage crisis. Lily: Look at you -- so sly like a fox. You must have a very happy girlfriend. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: I warned Devon about Esmerelda. You know, I think she's just out for a good time and to spend as much money of Devon's as possible. Hilary: Devon -- he knows what he wants, and he went out and got it. Neil: I wouldn't be so sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Then you'll approve my going back to regular street duty? Paul: Well, you've been a valuable asset undercover, Courtney, but, uh, you know, I realize there is a shelf life to that kind of an operation, and, uh, well, if this is what you want... Courtney: It is. Thank you, Sir. Paul: Just be aware -- when you put on that uniform, all the drug dealers you have been cultivating realize that you're a police officer. Courtney: I'll be sure to watch my back. Paul: Okay, see that you do. Courtney: I will. Hey, Ms. Williams. Christine: Hi. Well, that looks like one happy cop. Paul: Oh, hi. I have that effect on women. Christine: [Chuckles] Paul: [Chuckles] Christine: Yes, you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Well, it looks like you and I had the same idea. Noah: Hi, Grandma. Nikki: Hey. Noah: This is a nice surprise. Nikki: Well, I'm gonna pick up some coffee for your father. I'm on my way to Memorial. Noah: Oh, you're gonna go see Dad while he's with my mom? [Door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Look who I found outside. Sharon: Oh. Dr. Mead. Dr. Mead: How are you feeling, Sharon? Any headache, nausea? Sharon: No, but I'm -- my head just feels so cloudy. Like, I'm -- I'm just disoriented and confused. Dr. Mead: Do you remember why you're here? Sharon: Nick asked me that. Dr. Mead: You came in for treatment. We changed your medications a second time, but it still wasn't helping. Nick: Cassie -- that's what I meant when I asked if you remembered. You've been having hallucinations about our daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: Look, I don't mean to sound insensitive, but there is a lot riding on this fashion show for a lot of people. Chelsea: Tell me about it. I'm just trying to get my life on some form of even keel. I mean, I went out of my way to include Chloe in that room, to make her look good. How am I somehow the one apologizing to the woman who stole my son? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: I just don't want you worrying about the fashion show. We will figure out a way to coexist. Lauren: And I believe that you want to make it work and that Chelsea does, too, but do you understand what's riding on this show -- how many endeavors will be kick-started because of it? You've got the new G.C.A.C. You've got Jabot's partnership with Forrester and my new boutique. Chloe: Okay, I will figure out a way to make it work. Lauren: You know, Honey, maybe it's just too soon. Your emotions are so raw, and you and Kevin are just adjusting. I mean, your life is very complicated. Chloe: So, are you saying that you don't think that...I can handle my job? Lauren: Not at all. I'm just saying -- don't expect too much out of yourself, and don't push. And I really hope that you are leaning on Kevin as much as you need to. Chloe: Yeah, we -- we talked about it, and it went really well. He gets now where I'm at emotionally, and we've both decided that we are gonna take it one day at a time, and I think he finally understands that, until I am a whole person again, I am not ready to get into a serious relationship. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Lauren and I had problems, but there is a difference, Kevin. She and I shared a real marriage. No, listen. We were together. There was a crisis, and then we both put in the hard work as a couple that it took to get beyond that problem. You and Chloe weren't even together when her life went to hell. Kevin: And you think I'm just blindly bumping along -- your screw-up little brother waiting for the next disaster. Michael: Don't put words in my mouth! Kevin: Michael, I am grateful for everything that you have done. I don't think another lawyer would have been able to keep Chloe out of prison. Things changed after Delia died -- not just for Chloe, but for me, too. And I have had to step up and be the man that she needs me to be, and, frankly, I don't care what you or anyone else says -- I am not giving up now. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: I actually don't know how Mom's doing. I left her with Dad. He's been with her all day. Nikki: I see. Noah: Look, I know what you're thinking. Nikki: Oh, yeah? What am I thinking? Noah: The same thing that I was until I talked to Dad about it -- how deep he's getting in with Mom, and should I be worried? Dad says no -- they're not getting back together, and I trust his judgment. Nikki: Well, you know, there's always been friction between your mother and me, but I'm not going to interfere, so you can relax. Noah: Well, I'm sure Dad will be grateful. Nikki: To be brutally honest, I'm not thrilled that he's becoming so close to your mother, but you and Faith come first, and I know he wants their mother to be well. Noah: But Dad's not just doing it for us kids. When I called him on it, he admitted it. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Mead: Sharon, can you recall anything about these hallucinations? Sharon: Vaguely. Dr. Mead: Can you describe them or how they made you feel? Sharon: I don't know if it was a dream or if I was just missing Cassie a lot at the time, but I remember my emotions being all over the place. Dr. Mead: You were having trouble coping. Sharon: Which is a nice way of saying that I was a mess. I remember that I-I was very sick, and I... chose to get E.C.T. [Sighs] That's why my brain is so foggy, isn't it? Is it normal to feel so confused? Dr. Mead: The side effects you're experiencing are very common. They'll pass. And right now, what you need is rest. Nick: I'm gonna talk to Dr. Mead outside, okay? I'll be right back. Dr. Mead: The confusion is perfectly normal, Mr. Newman. Nick: Sharon doesn't remember why she committed to this treatment and who knows what else. Is this kind of memory loss -- is it normal? Is it permanent? Dr. Mead: Retrograde amnesia is the term we use. It's not atypical. In a person Sharon's age, I wouldn't expect the memory loss to be permanent. Nick: Well, how soon can you expect this to reverse itself? Dr. Mead: Sharon could be filling in the blanks by tomorrow, or it could take much longer. Nick: How much longer? I mean, we talking months? Years? Dr. Mead: There's really no way of knowing. Sharon conjured up a presence that wasn't there. She believed she could see, hear, and touch the daughter you lost long ago -- something she now doesn't recall. Given how deeply it traumatized her, having those memories fade might be the best possible outcome. Now, excuse me. Nikki: Hey, Nicholas. Nick: Hey, Mom. Nikki: Is that Sharon's room? Nick: Yeah, she's resting. Noah: Can I, uh, go inside? Nick: Yeah, of course. Sharon: Noah. Nikki: Thought you could use that. Nick: Thanks. Nikki: Noah tells me you were at Sharon's side all night. She's a luckier woman than she knows. [SCENE_BREAK] Christine: You want to talk about Madison? Paul: Yeah, we've been so busy we haven't had a chance to catch up. Christine: Well, my dear, there is a strong case against Ian Ward, and I'm feeling very happy about my chances for putting him away. Paul: Ooh. For how long? Christine: Long enough for him to seriously reconsider his life choices. Paul: Oh. Christine: Mm. Thank you. Paul: That is excellent news. Christine: I also did some fishing on that comment he made about doing you a favor. Paul: And? Christine: The guy is good. He loves to hear himself talk, but he wasn't dealing with a confused teenager that he could manipulate and charm. I think your first instinct was right. Paul: You think he's blowing smoke? Christine: I think he was trying to throw you off balance, have you focus on the past instead of what's right in front of you, which is a blatant attempt to extort some serious cash from Nikki. [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: Thank you for lunch, but I will be expecting a way nicer meal when I win this madness thing. Neil: Mm-hmm. Is that a fact? Well, if you manage to pull that off after using team mascots to win that bracket... Hilary: Mm-hmm. Neil: ...I'll tell you what -- I will put us on a jet, fly us to Paris, and have the greatest lunch you ever had. How about that? Hilary: Don't get so cocky, okay? Stranger things have happened. Neil: [Chuckles] You're funny. Hilary: [Chuckles] Neil: You know what? I'm gonna -- I'm gonna go look for the waiter and get our check, okay? Hilary: Okay. Neil: Yeah, I'll be right back. [Cell phone rings] Hilary: Well, if isn't our favorite celebrity spendthrift. Devon: Neil left a message for me to call him. Hilary: Yeah, I don't think he's too happy about you buying a gift like that for your girlfriend. Devon: Are you sure he was the one who was bugged by it, or was it you? Hilary: [Scoffs] Why would it bug me? Devon, it's your money. Devon: Well, you should care, 'cause it's the best P.R. you could get for your fashion show. Hilary: P.R.? Devon: That's right. So hold up your end. Hilary: Don't worry about that. Oh, here's your dad. Hold on. It's Devon. Neil: Yeah. Hey, Son. Devon: Hey. Listen, I already know what you're gonna say. Neil: Too little, too late. I mean, seriously, what are you thinking? A Lamborghini? Devon: They were out of Lotuses. Neil: No, no, no. That's not funny. When all is said and done, what do you really know about this woman? Devon: I know. Believe me. And I appreciate your concern. Okay? But is that it? Did you just want to weigh in? Neil: That's it. You have a great day. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: I plan on it. You do the same, Dad. Devon: [Clears throat] Hey, Esmerelda. Hi. I'm good. Listen, I want you to cancel any plans you have for tonight, because I am taking you out to the nicest, most expensive restaurant for dinner, and then we're gonna hit the clubs. How does that sound? [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: Devon said he bought Esmerelda that car to pique the public's interest. Neil: Mm. In what? His bank account? Hilary: The fashion show. Neil: That's crazy. He did it for the girl. I just wish he did it for a girl with -- with brains...like you. It's a shame that things didn't work out for you two. Hilary: Okay, there was never a "Two of us." But thanks for the endorsement. Wasn't so long ago that you would never have felt that way. Neil: I didn't know you then. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I know what it's like having to work with someone that you clash with. Chelsea: I assume you mean Hilary? Lily: Yeah. I do not trust her, and I never will. But, I mean, you and Chloe were like sisters. You know, the only problem between you was Adam. I mean, he's no longer an issue, so, uh, this is your chance to be friends again. Chelsea: How are we supposed to be friends again, Lily? Am I supposed to pretend that the kidnapping never happened? Am I supposed to allow Chloe to spend time with Connor when she admitted to me she never planned on bringing him back from Paris? I mean, [Sighs] God only knows what other psycho moves she could pull. Lauren: You know what? Let's just table the meeting for now and reschedule. Chloe: No, I want to have a conversation with my business partner, if you would please excuse us. Look, I know what I did is unforgivable. You lost Adam, and instead of helping, I lost it, and I took your son. Chelsea: Look, Chloe, we're gonna have to figure out a way to do our jobs together, but I am not going to talk about Adam -- not to you, not to anyone. Chloe: Okay, so now are we putting restrictions on what we can talk about? Chelsea: I think we have to. Chloe: Okay. Well, you know what I'm like. I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut. Chelsea: There have to be some topics that are off-limits if we're gonna make this work. Chloe: Like Adam? Chelsea: And Connor. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Even when Chloe slammed the door in my face, I didn't give up. I pulled my life together. I got a job working at the police department, for crying out loud! Michael: Kevin, I'm not trying to undermine -- Kevin: Don't treat me like I'm some kind of imbecile who doesn't know which end is up. Michael: That is not what I'm doing -- it's not. Kevin: Michael, then you can't hear yourself. Maybe it's so deeply ingrained in who you are that you don't realize you're doing it. Michael: I love you, and I respect you, but you are my kid brother, and I'm never gonna stop wanting what's best for you. Kevin: This is what's best for me. I married Chloe because I love her, and nothing is gonna change that. No matter what comes our way, I'm gonna be there for her. Michael: Well, good. I like that. I-I support you. I support both of you. Kevin: I hope that you mean that. [SCENE_BREAK] Christine: You were telling me about this teenage boy you're mentoring. Paul: Oh. Alfonso. Yeah, he's really sharp, bright. He could do anything he wants. Just needs to be pointed in the right direction. Christine: That sounds familiar. Paul: Yeah, I know. He reminded me of Jamie, too, which is why I really want to help him. Oh, come on. Don't worry. I'm not gonna adopt the kid. Christine: Oh. [Sighs] It's not that. [Chuckles] Paul: What? Christine: I was just thinking what a terrific guy I married. Paul: Oh. Christine: [Chuckles] Paul: That's really sweet. Well, for now, at least, you have me all to yourself. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I'm sure you're surprised to hear me say a kind word about Sharon, but making the decision that you did takes courage. Nick: Thanks for saying that. Sharon has tried so hard to get it together, but nothing else seemed to work. Nikki: When your life spins out of control, sometimes the only thing you can do is go to extreme measures. Nick: Well, I just hope this is the start of a new beginning for Sharon...and for our family. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: So, E.C.T., huh? That's pretty intense. Sharon: Apparently, I was in pretty bad shape. I...had some kind of a breakdown. Noah: I'm proud of you, Mom. I am, and the whole family is. And, uh, things are gonna be better now. Sharon: Thanks for saying that, Noah. Noah: Thank you for explaining. Sharon: I could tell you were worried. Noah: Um, well, I can see you're in good hands now. Sharon: Oh, are you taking off? Noah: Yeah, uh, I'll be back later. Hey, you okay? Nick: When your mom was in the middle of her nightmares, I, uh -- I said some things. Noah: Like what? Nick: Ah, don't worry about it. It's cool. Sharon: You look upset. Nick: Well, I feel badly that I wasn't able to help you. Sharon, I didn't understand. Maybe you're free of this now. Sharon: I hope so. But I feel like there's something hanging over me. I keep feeling like there's something I ought to be remembering. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: You did a superb job preparing for the Forrester pitch. Hilary: Well, would you like me to pitch it to you one more time? Neil: No, just the opposite. I don't want you to be too well-rehearsed, okay? Um, hmm. We have a few hours to kill before the meeting. Is there anything you'd like to do or see in L.A. in the meantime? Hilary: There is something here that I've been wanting to do my entire life. Neil: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cheers and applause] Neil: Is that you? Is that you?! [Cheering] Run! Run! Go! Go, baby! Go! Go, Baby! Drew: Hilary, welcome to the show! Neil: Whoo! Drew: Hilary, welcome to the show. Nice to see you. Good luck! Drew: $1,129. Good luck. Hilary, what do you say? Hilary: Um... [Audience shouting] Neil: $1! $1! $1! Hilary: Um, $1, Drew. Drew: $1. [Bell dings] Neil: Yes! Drew: $1. Love the $1 bids. Actual retail price -- $870. Hilary, come on up here! [Cheers and applause] Thank you very much. I love your shirt. All: Hilary! Hilary! Hilary! Drew: All right, so where are you from, Hilary? Hilary: Um, Genoa City, Wisconsin. Drew: Oh, all the way from Wisconsin. Welcome to the show. Let's give you some money. What do you say? George, what do we have for her? George: I can't wait to say this, Hilary. You are gonna play Plinko for the chance to win up to $50,000! Neil: I can play this game! [Cheers and applause] Drew: Rachel. Rachel, Hilary. Hilary, Rachel. Hilary: Thank you! Drew: On your way up the stairs. Neil: Get the $10,000! Drew: All right. Going off to the side. $10,000! Middle! Middle! Middle! Middle! Middle! Come on! Hilary: Ahh! Drew: $10,000! Neil: $10,000! [Cheers and applause] Drew: Nice one! $10,000! Oh, man! That went flying. $500. You got $10,500. Hilary: That's okay. Drew: Two more chips. Let's see a $10,000. [Audience shouting] Another $1,000. [Cheers and applause] Neil: We like that. We like $1,000. Drew: $10,000 in the middle. She got $11,500. Can she get 21...? [Audience shouting] Drew: Come on, $10,000! [Audience groans] Oh, another $1,000. $12,500! Come on down here, Hilary! [Cheers and applause] Nice job. Congratulations. $12,500 for Hilary! [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: We're fine. Thank you. Lily: Well, hey. Where are you off to? Devon: Uh, meeting Esmerelda. We have a heck of a night planned. Lily: Aww, are you guys gonna go shopping for private jets? Maybe you can find a Gulfstream to match her eyes. Devon: That's really funny. How's the fashion show coming? Did you guys get a lot of plans squared away at the meeting? Lily: Um... Devon: Something wrong? Lily: Nothing I can't handle. Don't worry about it. Devon: Good. Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey. Mwah! Lauren: Honey, I thought you were having lunch at Crimson Lights with Kevin. Michael: [Sighs] We did. Lauren: And? I mean, what are you doing here? Not that I'm complaining. Michael: You'll have to ask my brother. It was his idea. Kevin: Hi. Chloe: Hi. What? Kevin: Um, I'm sorry to interrupt. I-I can see that you're busy. Chelsea: It's okay. Uh, it's okay. I'll wait. Kevin: This won't -- this won't take very long. I had something I wanted to give you, even though its two days late. [Chuckles] Chloe: Uh, is that... Kevin: Yeah, yeah, it's a -- it's a wedding ring. You know, the whole circle of life, infinity bond that can't be broken thing? Because that's how I feel about us. Plus, I thought, you know, giving you a little bling right now wouldn't exactly be the worst thing in the world, so come here. Chloe: [Exhales deeply] [SCENE_BREAK] [Audience shouting] Hilary: Oh! Drew: Who do you want to say hi to? Hilary: Um, I want to say hi to my boss Neil Winters who's in the audience, um, everyone back in Genoa City, uh, my boss Jack Abbott, who's awesome! Neil: Yes! Yes! Drew: A-a-a-and... Hilary: Ohh! Drew: Aw, Hilary, I'm sorry. Hey, you were a great contestant. Nice having you on the show. Hilary: Thank you. Thank you. [Audience shouting] [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Whatever it is, I think it's important. But I just can't -- damn it. It's gone. Nick: Well, Dr. Mead says in time, you know, you should remember everything. Sharon: Let's hope so. Nick: Look, I think that if it's important enough, it'll come back to you. [NEXT_ON] Stitch: I'm wishing my ex would give me another chance. Dylan: Are you ready to tell me what went down? Jack: We don't have to be enemies. Kelly: And we won't be friends. Tyler: If I was going to propose to your daughter, you'd be the first one to know. Victor: But I wouldn't give my permission.

Chelsea asks Chloe's opinion, but Chloe is sarcastic and tells her that she means that she would leave that decision to her

Nicole: EJ. Are you happy with what your sister managed to get away with? EJ: I'm not giving you a quote for your television show, Nicki. Nicole: I'm not asking as a reporter. I'm asking as someone who cares about Eric. Your sister caused him a tremendous amount of pain. She ruined his life and got off scot-free. Oh, let me guess how that makes you feel. Sami: And I'm just a little bit nervous, Eric, 'cause I have something I have to tell you. Um... and I wanted to do it in person, so I'm so glad you're here. Eric: What is it? Sami: [Exhales] I got back together with EJ. We're--we're together, for good. Jordan: You... [Stammers] Wait. You... Kate: I was out with your father. Yeah, we had a harmless little date. Well, but I can see that you're about to burst a blood vessel about it, which I suppose I understand, given your feelings for me, of course, and your complicated relationship with your father. I mean, I understand that, but you know the thing that's really curious to me? Why would Rafe be so upset about it? JJ: No, no. Paige: Uh... is something wrong? JJ: Yeah. It's just--it's just-- we can't be, like, down here alone, you know? 'Cause my sister and my mom could walk in. Paige: We could go up to your room and close the door. JJ: [Stammers] Paige: Really? Okay, uh... well, my friend Daphne lives in a dorm on campus. She has night classes, and I could get us in. We'd have privacy--she doesn't have a roommate or anything. JJ: Paige, are you--are you not listening? I said no. Eve: [Exhales] Oh! Jenn, you scared me to death! Jennifer: You do not just get to dump on me and turn on your heels and walk away. Eve: Well, yeah, I do, 'cause I think I've said all I need to say to you. Jennifer: Well, I haven't said everything that I want to say. I am not done, not by a long shot. Eve: [Sighs] Ben: You are so beautiful. How did I get so damn lucky? Eve: I don't have all night, Jenn. Jennifer: Your words have consequences, eve. Eve: I was just telling the truth. Jennifer: The truth? You wouldn't know the truth if it bit you on the-- Eve: Oh, come on. We all know what kind of man Jack was, all right? Now we're all gonna see what kind of man JJ is turning out to be. Okay, now you may have been willing to settle, but listen to me--I'm not. Not for myself and certainly not for my daughter. She deserves better than your son, and damn it, she's gonna have it. Paige: I know you have more experience than n I do. Is that what bothers you? That I'm not as-- JJ: Wh--no. No, no, no, no, no. Of c--of course not, no. Paige: [Exhales] Okay, because I'm really into you. And I--you do know that I love you. JJ: Yeah, I love you too. Paige: So I just wanted us to get closer and have more alone time. Is this about my mom? [Sighs] JJ, I'm so sorry that she was mean to you, and she said all those things, I-- JJ: No, look, Paige, it's not about your mom. It's-- Paige: Oh, okay, well... then the only other thing it could be about is what I overheard about what happened to your aunt Kayla. Is that it? Is that what--is that what's upsetting you? I don't-- what? Sami: I can see by the look on your face that you're upset. I mean, I didn't expect you to be jumping for joy or anything, but... look, Eric, I know how you feel--how everybody feels--about EJ. But it's important to me that you--of all people, that you understand. EJ hates that he hurt me. He has gone out of his way to make it up to me. And I've hurt him too. But we're a family, and... we have worked through this. Our kids are so happy when we're together. You should have seen them last night. I mean, we--we had so much fun, all of us, just... I'm never gonna be okay with the fact that EJ knew what Kristen did and didn't say anything. Eric: Sami-- Sami: Okay, just hear me out. I--I want you to know that he is horrified by his sister's actions against you, and he hates that you were in pain. Eric: Okay, Sami, you know what? We talked about this a while back. Sami: Yes, and I remember everything that we said. EJ makes me very, very angry, okay? And I hated that he didn't step forward for you. Eric: Sami, we both know, even if you hated EJ for not stepping forward for me, it wasn't what broke you. It was his affair with Abigail, and I still don't understand how you were able to get past that. Sami: Well, it wasn't easy. But it was simple. I forgave him. Certainly with your experience, with faith, you can understand that better than anyone, can't you? Which leads me to my next question. Can you forgive me, being with EJ? EJ: Nicki, I've had absolutely nothing to do with my sister since she came back to Salem. Nicole: Oh, please. Do not kid a kidder. EJ: What she did to Eric was deplorable. Beyond the pale. Nicole: Right. Except you knew all about it before anyone else did, and you kept it quiet. So maybe you didn't think it was "beyond the pale" back then. I don't know, but maybe--maybe you were thinking it was actually ingenious. EJ: [Laughs] Okay. It was nice seeing you, Nicki. Nicole: It's ironic, though, isn't it? I mean, after all the hell that we put each other through, and-- that was another life. You get back with Sami, I fall in love with Eric all over again, and yet here we are. You're not with Sami, I'm not with Eric, because neither one of us could keep a houseplant alive, let alone maintain a relationship. EJ: Oh, uh, I'm sorry, you have your facts wrong, not that that should be any real great surprise to either one of us, but, um... Samantha and I are actually back together, and we are doing better than we ever have. Jordan: No idea what kind of games you're playing now, Kate. Kate: Well, surely by now you know I don't play games. And--and, in truth, it was Rafe who introduced me to your father. Jordan: Stepfather. Kate: Whatever. Whatever. But since Clyde's new to town, I thought I could fill him in on a few things. And, truthfully? He's really a charming man. Jordan: He's--ugh. You don't even know him. Kate: Well, I know the two of you didn't get along very well. And I know that he is eager, if not desperate, to make things right between the two of you, to be in harmony with both of his children. Nicole: You and Sami... EJ: Are back together. Yeah. And I have to tell you, we are happier than ever. Nicole: That is, um... [Laughs] Not a surprise. Uh, quite predictable, actually, because everyone in Salem knows that Sami can't be without a guy for more than five minutes. Of course, Rafe and Lucas would never take her back, because she's shown them her true lunatic colors, but you seem to be insatiable for lunacy, women who walk all over you. So naturally, Sami had to settle for you. But it's sad, really, that you have such low standards. You're a good-looking guy. Okay, you lack a conscience and a soul, but you're quite witty, cute smile, decent body. EJ: Do you know what I think's sad? Nicole: Hmm? EJ: I think it is sad that you will never understand the type of love that Samantha and I have. Nicole: [Laughing] Sami: Come on. Eric, just say something. Tell me what you're thinking. Eric: Does it matter? Sami: Yes, of course it matters! You matter. You're my twin. We have our special twin bond. I can't go the rest of my life thinking that you hate me for being with EJ. Eric: Sami, special bond or not, no matter what I have to say... you're still gonna be with EJ, right? Paige: I feel really bad about this-- bringing up what's obviously a very painful topic for you. I'm so sorry. JJ: It's all right. Paige: [Exhales] JJ, I just met your aunt, but you've loved her your whole life, and here I am just talking about her and what she went through, and-- JJ: Uh, Paige... I-- Paige: From the moment I even brought it up, you've been a mess. I mean, I knew you would be, but even more than I thought. Jennifer: It was a matter of the right time, I'm telling you! JJ: Mom, you allowed me to live in this fantasy about dad. I-I thought that he was this-- this weird, funny guy that goes on adventures, and then I find out that he-- you know what? I can't even say it. Paige: You're not even listening to me anymore, are you? Oh, my God. Something really is wrong. Jennifer: First of all, JJ is his own man. He is not his father. And you, of all people, have no right to call him out on anything or terrorize him the way you did today. Eve: [Exhales] Jennifer: He didn't have to show you those photos. He showed them to you because he wanted to prove to you that he was entrapped. Eve: Did you even see the pictures, Jenn? Obviously not, because anybody with eyes in her head could tell how into that girl he was. He was loving every minute of it. Jennifer: Anyone with a brain in their head would see that it wasn't true, that it was a setup, eve. Eve: Oh, please. Oh, right, just as his errant father was always set up every time he behaved criminally, despicably... Jennifer: You listen to me, and you listen to me hard. My--my husband, yes, he --he made mistakes. Serious, serious mistakes, but he was a wonderful and caring man and--and father and husband, eve, and-- Eve: Oh, would you just put a sock in it, Jenn? I mean, come on, really? I mean, defending your family is usually a noble act--I will grant you that--but not when your family's not worth defending. Jennifer: You watch yourself, eve. Eve: Well, let's just look at the facts, shall we? You got your daughter Abigail, who slept with EJ DiMera, of all people? And now JJ, all over that little slut, I mean, come on. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Jennifer: Okay, I'm leaving right now, eve. Eve: Let's not forget about Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack. Always and above all, Jack, right? Yes, and as much as I really loathe speaking ill of the dead, the truth is, Jenn--um, well, your protestations to the contrary notwithstanding-- the truth is, he was... a cheater, grifter, absent father, absent husband, but moreover, he was a pathological liar who used you as a human doormat over and over again. But you know what? You loved it, because you got to play victim. And you ate it up, because you also got to look like the all-forgiving saint that--well, I gotta admit, Jenn, you are not. But what you are is a masochist. You loved how Jack hurt you. You loved every single minute of it. Oh! JJ: Um... it's all, uh... it's kind of complicated. Um... when you--when you asked if, um, if this was about your mom, I w--I wasn't telling the truth, because it is. Paige: Okay. JJ: Yeah, uh... she kind of got to me, you know? More than I let on, uh... the things that she said, and those--she asked if she could see the photos, and, uh, I knew they looked really bad, but I also thought that she would see that it was a setup right away. Of course, she didn't, you know? And she, uh, she laid into me pretty hard. Paige: [Scoffs] That's so unfair. None of that was your fault, and she had no right to lay into you like that. JJ: Yeah. Paige: I'm gonna find her and have it out with her. JJ: Oh, no, no, no, no. Hey, you don't have to do that. Paige: Yeah, I do. I told her I believe you didn't have anything do to with that girl, and... [Scoffs] This time, she's gonna listen to me. I'm not letting her have the last word on this, JJ. [Phone ringing] JJ: Uh... um, I'm sorry, I really have to deal with this. Hey, I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Paige: Yeah, sure. [Scoffs] That's the last time mom gets in the way of me and my boyfriend. Eve: Dear God. Jennifer: You get this through your head. I am not gonna listen to you say one more negative word about Jack or either one of my children. And you will stay away from my son from now on. You will not call him, text him, email him, anything, ever again. I hope I made myself clear. Eve: Sorry, bitch. I'm just getting started. Ben: I remember the first time I saw you. I was working the bar, and you came into the club to pick up a package for Sonny and will. Abigail: Yeah, for their wedding. Ben: Mm-hmm. Abigail: You made such a big deal about how overdressed I was. Ben: Oh, my God, to be honest, I was just so blown away at how beautiful you were, I--I made a complete fool of myself. Abigail: No, no, you didn't. Ben: Yeah. Abigail: Not at all. I do think I was, like, instantly attracted to you, though. Ben: No. Abigail: You were shy, though. But I don't think that now, of course. Nicole: [Laughing] EJ: I don't know what it is that you find so amusing. Nicole: I'm sorry. It's not so much what you said as how you said it and with such a straight face. [Clears throat] "Actually, Nicole, what's sad is, you'll never understand the type of love that Samantha and I have." Blah, blah, blah. [Laughs] EJ: It is sad. Nicole: Okay. EJ: I don't think you have ever experienced it, nor do I think you ever will. Nicole: Oh, oh, really? How deep is your love, EJ? Is it so deep that you jumped into bed with Abigail Deveraux? And then Sami does everything in her power to destroy you--she has you arrested for tax evasion, she steals your company. And yet, somehow, now, apparently she has you eating right out of her hand or something like that. EJ: One can't help but wonder if all this bitterness and resentment comes from the fact that you destroyed any possibility of any relationship with dear father Eric. Nicole: Don't you talk to me about Eric, do you understand? He has more integrity in his little left earlobe than you'll have in over five lifetimes. You are not worthy to speak his name, especially when you just stood by and let your sister destroy his life and destroy us. EJ: Oh, dear Nicki. You're still in love with him. [Laughs] Sami: Yes, I love EJ no matter what. But I love you too. And I just want you to understand me and--and love me anyway, the way you always have. So, if you can't get past the whole me and EJ thing, I want you to tell me. I'm sitting here, being totally honest with you. So I just--I just want you to be honest with me too, okay, Eric? Please. Eve: [Sighs] Paige: [Exhales] How could you do that to me, mom? How could you go after JJ? Eve: Well, someone had to, sweetheart. Jennifer: Ugh. Hey. Hi, honey, how are you doing? Honey, what is it? What's going on? It's eve, isn't it? And I totally understand, because I know exactly what happened today. Kate: I understand your anger, I really do. Jordan: Like hell you do. Kate: It's not about your father. Your stepfather, I'm sorry. It's really about the relationship between me and Rafe. And I did tell him that my date with Clyde was just that, just a little dinner between new acquaintances. And I also made it abundantly clear that no matter how Rafe feels about me, we just don't have a future together. So, if you could find it in yourself to just go ahead and forgive him for what we did together, I really do think that you two have a chance. Jordan: You really are a colossal bitch. EJ: [Laughs] Nicole: Oh, doesn't matter how I feel about Eric, okay? Not anymore. EJ: Okay, I--look, I'm sorry. Nicole: Mm. EJ: Seriously, Nicole, I'm wondering this. With all that you and I have been through over the years, do you think it's maybe time for us to just put the past behind us and, um, want what is best for one another? Nicole: [Laughs] EJ: Huh? Nicole: Uh, yeah, that--that would be different. EJ: Yeah. Nicole: Mm-hmm. EJ: Refreshing, maybe, even? Nicole: Hmm. We have been through the wars. With Sydney... EJ: Mm-hmm. Nicole: Sami, with each other. EJ: Look, I've known you for a long time. Nicole: Mm-hmm. EJ: And in all the time that I've known you, I have never heard you speak about anybody with the intensity with which you speak about Eric. So I...can appreciate that this is obviously very painful for you. Nicole: Yeah. Like I said, it doesn't matter. EJ: Who are you? Nicole, you're not really gonna throw in the towel that easily, are you? Nicole: It wasn't easy at all. EJ: Okay, okay, okay, look. Just--if you love him this much, then just-- Nicole: All right, as much as I love him, EJ, multiply that by a gazillion, and that is how much Eric hates me. Okay? Sami: So you're sitting there not answering my question. Eric: The one thing that we've never battled is our love for each other. My beautiful, impossible sister. Sami: [Laughs] Eric: I love you as much as you love me. And I cannot conceive one possible idea that would ever prevent me from loving you with all my heart. Paige: You had no right to rip JJ down like that. Eve: No, I had every right, sweetheart, because I'm your mother. I've spent my life trying to protect you from harmful people. Paige: [Laughs] Oh, please. Eve: You told me that those pictures were nothing and that your friend Mary Beth had blown it completely out of proportion, but I'm telling you this. JJ showed me those pictures, and they were horrifying, sweetheart. You weren't honest with me at all. Paige: What? I was too. Mom, it was a setup. JJ didn't even know it was happening. Eve: Sweetheart, please don't be a fool, all right? JJ--JJ knew exactly what was happening, all right? And I know why you don't want to believe what you see. I was just like you once, sweetheart. But, Paige, I always thought that you were smarter than me. I mean, am I wrong? Or has this boy completely already damaged the smart, sensible girl that I raised? Honey, what has he done to you? Jennifer: I know. I know that eve came over here, and she jumped all over you, demanding to see those photos. So I just paid her a visit, and I had it out with her. JJ: Mom, I-- Jennifer: What? I'm not gonna stand back and let her attack my son. And she went after your sister. JJ: Why Abigail? Jennifer: Because she will use the two of you as pawns to get to me, JJ. Nothing is off limits with her, not even your dad. But I am telling you right now, she is not gonna get away with it, okay? So you--you just live your life, and don't worry about that poor excuse of a woman. And you do what you do, and you be who you are. Do you understand me? Honey, what is going on with you? Your hands are shaking. Tell me what is wrong. JJ: Mom, uh... I-I'm in trouble, and I'm-- I'm just not sure what to do about it. (Announcer) are you dealing with hot flashes during menopause? EJ: Nicole, in my growing experience, I have really found that hate can be temporary. Nicole: Well, not for Eric. He is going to hate me for all eternity. And what --wait, what are you-- what are you doing? Are you--are you actually encouraging me not to give up on him? Because if that's what you're doing, I-- wait a minute, hold on. Let's back up a second. You know--you know that Sami is gonna dump you yet again. Is she really the one that you love? EJ: She's the one. Nicole: Well, good luck with that. EJ: You take care. Paige: JJ hasn't done anything to me. Nothing. I haven't changed at all. But my eyes are wide open now, and it's totally clear that this is all about you, mom. Eve: Ooh. Paige: Yeah. You hate his mother, you're still mad about his father, so you hate him. Eve: This is a ridiculous oversimplification, sweetheart. Paige: Oh, it's ridiculous, all right. Sure, yeah, you say you've given him a chance, but you haven't at all. You stay up nights coming up with things you can use to go after him. Eve: Well, I really didn't have to look too far on this one, did I? Paige: [Scoffs] JJ: I, uh, I love Paige so much, mom. It's like I can't even think about not being able to be with her. But I get afraid sometimes. Jennifer: Oh, honey, I understand. I understand it hasn't been easy on you guys, considering all the history, but something else is going on here, and you need to tell me what it is. Abigail: I don't ever want to leave this room. What? Ben: I don't either. But, eventually, we're gonna have to. And when we do, we're gonna have to find a place where we can do this all the time. Just us. Unless... Abigail: Unless what? Ben: I don't know, maybe you don't want to. Abigail: Yeah. Yeah, you're right. I'm gonna have to seriously consider it. Ben: Yeah? Well, maybe I can help you decide. Mm. Well? Abigail: Yeah, it's gonna have to happen again. Ben: Mm. Abigail: Mm-hmm. Ben: Yeah, that's what I thought. Abigail: And again... and maybe again. [Laughter] This is a pip. Jordan: You have made it your mission, haven't you, to undermine me from the very moment you suspected Rafe might even be interested in me? Kate: You have quite the ego, Jordan, to assume that I would be threatened by anything about you. Jordan: You know what? Do it. Go out with Clyde again. He is exactly the kind of man you deserve, Kate. Ben: I just wish I could afford a better place to live. But I'm saving so much money on rent right now, I'm almost--I'm almost ready to go back to school. Abigail: Oh, Ben, it's fine. I know how important that is for you. And I want you to have that. Ben: Nothing in the world is more important to me right now than you are. Paige: We are done. Eve: Sweetheart, listen to me. That boy is a liar, Paige. And you're gonna hear it from me, or you're gonna hear it from somebody else. And liars don't change. JJ Deveraux is a liar and a cheat. He's exactly like his father, sweetheart. Jennifer: JJ, please, tell me. JJ: You know what, mom? Uh, I'm just on edge, you know, 'cause eve really threw me off. She jumped all over me, um... you know, Paige believes in me, but she's just really close to her mom, so I get worried. You know, I mean, who knows what she's saying to Paige when I'm not around, so-- Jennifer: No, I know, honey. I understand. JJ: And eve always finds a way to mess things up for us. Jennifer: Yes, and that is one of the reasons why I went over there to talk to her. JJ: Mom, I don't--I don't want you to have to do that anymore. My God, you've --you've worried enough, and you've fought my battles to last a lifetime. You know, I don't--I don't want you to have to be upset for me anymore, okay? I don't want you to have to worry about me ever again. Eric: Like I said, I just want you to be happy. If it's with EJ, if he's the man that you love and the man you think... [Sighs] You can spend the rest of your life with, then I can accept it. Sami: Okay. But you don't believe in him. And I totally understand that, I mean, after him knowing about what Kristen did and not doing anything, you don't forgive him. But you forgive me, right? For forgiving him, and that's what matters. As long as, you know, you can forgive me. Eric: Sami. Like I said, I love you. And that's all that matters. No conditions. Sami: You are officially the best person I know. Eric: Really? Sami: Yeah, you really are. Eric: Mm-hmm. Sami: I'm so lucky to have you as my little brother. [Laughter] Eric: Yeah. Kate: Hello, EJ. Sami's not here. Did you forget something? EJ: You know, I think it is about time that you started packing up your things and moving out. EJ: Did you hear what I said, Kate? Kate: Oh, quite clearly. EJ: Good, because I know you would not want to overstay your welcome. Kate: Chad, this is Kate. As soon as you get home, I want to talk to you. I have some information about your brother that I would encourage you to pass on to your father. Sami: Nicole! Don't worry, I'm actually in a really good mood. Even you can't ruin it, ha. Nicole: Yeah, I actually heard about the good news. Sami and EJ, forever and ever, take two. Or is it 102? I--no matter. Actually, you know what? I hope both of you are every bit as happy as you were the last time. Sami: [Exhales] Abigail: Hey, you know what? I have an idea. Ben: Oh, yeah? Abigail: Yeah. There is this amazing duplex penthouse apartment for sale right in the heart of Chicago. Ben: Really? Abigail: Yeah, yeah. It has panoramic views and... Ben: Hmm. Abigail: This wraparound terrace... Ben: That's...important. Abigail: Right? And it's only $10 million. Ben: Let's make an offer. Abigail: See? I knew we would figure it out. [Laughter] [Phone ringing] Jennifer: Oh, shoot. I'm sure it's a work thing. JJ: Oh, no, take it. I'm--nah, I'm fine. Jennifer: All right, I won't be long, okay? JJ: Okay. This is on me, I know it is. I have to tell Paige the truth. But how can I explain it to her when I don't understand it myself? Eve: Sweetheart, you just forget how well I knew Jack Deveraux. I knew what made him tick. And I can tell you this much, he was always looking out for number one, and JJ is exactly like him, sweetheart. Paige: [Scoffs] Eve: No, Jack would lie, cheat, steal to get whatever he wanted, and JJ is gonna be exactly like him, sweetheart. Paige: Okay, I'm not listening to any more of this, mom. Just stop! Eve: I just want you to see the truth before it's too late, sweetheart. Paige: Stop. Eve: Just-- all right, I'm gonna make you see it.

Jennifer tried to convince Eve that JJ's nothing like Jack

Nicole: Officer, can you help me? I need to get up there and find out what's going on. Officer: I'm sorry, Miss. You must be aware it's impossible for anyone to gain access to the seventh floor right now. It's completely sealed off. Nicole: I know, but it doesn't make any sense. How did this lock down get activated in the first place? Officer: That's what the police are trying to find out. Nicole: Well, I wish they would work faster. Someone I know -- someone I care about -- is trapped up there, and who knows what kind of trouble he can be in? Officer: I'm sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: That's what I'm telling you, partner. We can't get anybody in or out of the Seventh Floor. The phone lines are down. The cell service is jammed. Abe: This lock down mechanism on the doors and elevator -- I mean, there must be some kind of emergency override. Roman: There is, but it's not working, either. Abe: What the hell's going on? Roman: I wish the hell I knew. Abe: Look, do you have any idea who's involved, besides the hospital staff, I mean? Roman: Well, I did get a partial list of the patients and the visitors. Among the latter, my daughter Sami. Abe: Oh, look, I'm sorry, buddy. You must be worried sick. Roman: There's also E.J. DiMera, Tony and Anna DiMera, John Black, Steve and Kayla with their baby, Lucas Horton and Chloe Lane, Marlena. Abe: I heard about what happened -- attacked in her apartment. Who the hell would do such a thing? Roman: There was another name on that seventh-floor list -- Stefano DiMera. Abe: [Chuckles] Come on. I mean, you can't think that he had anything -- Roman: Abe, I know it shouldn't be possible, but it is one hell of a coincidence. Abe: You know, I'd be suspicious, too, except for the fact the man's in a coma. I mean, there's no way that he could have anything to do with any of this. Lexie: Don't be so sure of that. [SCENE_BREAK] John: So, who's it gonna be? The monster that banished you to that island for 20 years or someone with a future who can offer you a piece of it? Tony: Well, the future's not gonna mean a thing if we don't get this ventilation system back online, and the way we do that is that you and I work together. John: I'll take that as my answer. I'm glad that you're with me. Tony: [Sighs] Stefano: I knew you had no backbone. Tony: Stefano. Stefano: Siding with the enemy now, are we, hmm, after all I have done for you? You disgust me, Antony. You are a disgrace to the DiMera name. You never were a real son to me, because a real son would never betray his father. For that, I will see you burn in hell. Tony: That's enough! You conniving bastard! John: Not a good way to start our new relationship. Stefano: You seem frightened, my dear. Surrendering so soon, hmm? The fun has just begun. It is called payback. Hmm? If you recall the hell that you put me through in that coma... now it is time for me to return the favor. Marlena: [Thinking] No. I won't let you do it, Stefano. Not to me, not to John. I have to get that antidote. I have to. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Joe. Joe. Okay. [Joey crying] Kayla: You're safe. You're good. Okay. Steve. Steve, please wake up. Steve, please. Please wake up. Wake up. Wake up. Please. We got to get help. We got to get help. Help -- we need help. Help. Help. Help. Help. Oh, God. Help. Help, please. [Gasping] Help me. Joe. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Samantha, are you there? E.J.: Samantha! Samantha! Sami: E.J. Wh-- no. No! No! It was Stefano! It was Stefano, E.J.! No! E.J., come on! Is that you, E.J.? I'm so sorry! E.J., say something! E.J., say something! You got to wake up! You got to be okay! E.J.! [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Lexie, what are you talking about? Lexie: It's very possible that Stefano could have come out of his catatonic state. Roman: What? Abe: Have you heard something? Lexie: Well, no, not since the lock down happened, but his latest test results show greatly increased brain activity -- the brain activity of a man who should, by all rights, be fully conscious. Abe: But the last time you saw him -- Lexie: He was still non-responsive, but that could have changed at any time, especially given his prognosis. Abe: My God. If he really is awake... Roman: But even if he is, how can he engineer a lock down, and who the hell else knows what else on that floor, in a short amount of time, since Lexie last saw him? That's impossible. Abe: You know, I'd like to agree, but one thing I think we've all learned about DiMera is that...nothing's impossible. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: Anna. Anna. [Gasping] Anna. Anna, wake up! Wake up. Oh, Anna. [Smooches] Please, G-God. Oh, Anna, I should -- I should never have left you alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: E.J. -- E.J., you have to be okay. [Sniffles] E.J., please. Please. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for everything I said. I'm -- I'm sorry. I-I know it's not your fault. I know you didn't do this. Okay. I know it's not your fault. I know it was because of Stefano, and I'm so sorry I said those things to you, but you have to help me, remember? You promised that you'd help me fight Stefano and you'd help me get out of here. Please -- please, E.J., you have to be okay. [Inhales sharply] Okay. I'm sorry. I'll think. I'll think. Okay. Okay, h-he has a pulse, and -- and I can feel him breathing. It doesn't look like he's bleeding, but he could have internal injuries. He could have broken something. Okay, I won't -- I won't move him. I'm so sorry. E.J., I'm so sorry. I'm sorry for everything I said. I'm so sorry. I didn't know it was you. I'm so sorry. Please -- please, you can't leave me. You have to be okay. E.J., I'm sorry. My -- my life won't be the same without you. Pl-- please. Please! Please. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: [Thinking] Try, Marlena. Try harder. You can do this. You've beaten Stefano before. You can beat him again. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: Anna. Anna, my darling. Come back to me. Sweetheart. Anna: Oh. Tony: Oh -- oh, Anna. Anna: Tony. Tony: I'm here. I'm here. Are you all right? Anna: [Groans] Tony: What happened? Anna: I was here. Stefano came in, and he came towards me, and -- I don't know. That's all I remember. Tony: Did he do something to you? Anna: Well, I don't remember. I-I must have passed out from either the fear or those horrible fumes. [Coughs] Tony: I'm sorry. We don't seem to have much control over those. Anna: But I thought you and John were working on the ventilation system. Tony: We were. We were. But I'll take care of you. [Chuckles] Anna: Thank you, darling. I'm better now. I'll be better. Tony: Oh, good. Anna: So, what's happening? Did you find Stefano? Tony: No, not yet. I don't know what he's been pumping into that air, but I began to hallucinate. I was working with John. We were working on the wiring, trying to get the ventilation back. And then all of a sudden John turned into Stefano. Anna: Oh, darling. What is Stefano doing to us? Tony: Oh, I don-- I don't know. I can't even begin to imagine. [Smooches] John: [Exhales deeply] I think that jet was easier. Let's hope this works. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Philip -- Philip, hey. Philip: Hey. Nicole: Thank you, though I could use something stronger. Philip: Stick with the coffee. This could be a long wait. Nicole: It's killing me not knowing anything. I wish we had some news. Philip: I still say you're wasting your time worrying about E.J. Nicole: I can't help my feelings, Philip. I shouldn't have told you. I don't know why I did. Philip: I just meant that E.J. can take care of himself. Nicole: Well, I'm not just worried about E.J. There are other people trapped up there. Philip: My brother. I mean, she's still recovering from that beating he took in prison. Nicole: Hopefully Chloe is taking care of him. Philip: If she's all right herself. Nicole: Okay, we really have no reason to believe that anyone's in danger or -- or has been hurt. Philip: Except for the fact that every single line of communication on that floor has been disabled. That tells me this isn't just a random malfunction. Nicole: Didn't Roman say something about tapping into the hospital security cameras? Philip: Why don't we see if he's had any luck? Nicole: No. He told me not to bother him. He's busy. Philip: To hell with that. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: I'm just looking for some kind of access here. Hell, I'm take an air- conditioning duct. The only problem is getting to it. Abe: And we have to be on that level. Lexie: So until we find a way to deactivate this lock down, there is no getting anyone in or out. Philip: And how long will that take? Abe: We don't know yet. Philip: And what's going on with the security cameras? Can we at least see what's happening with them? Roman: Not yet, but we're working on it. Nicole: Isn't there anything more you can tell us about Chloe or Lucas or E.J.? Roman: All we know is Chloe signed in to visit Lucas. Lexie: According to admissions, E.J. came in with Sami. The two of them, along with John, are the ones who found Marlena in her apartment. Nicole: E.J. was with Sami? They could be trapped up there together? Roman: Does that concern you? Nicole: No. I'm just surprised. I thought he was visiting his father alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: E.J. -- E.J.! E.J.: Hey, Samantha. Sami: Are you okay? E.J.: Yeah. Sami: Oh, my God. Be careful. E.J.: Ow! Ow! Sami: Be careful. E.J.: Oh, my head. Sami: I'm sorry. Are you okay? No, slow down. Slow down. Okay, just be careful. E.J.: It's all right. It's all right. Oh! Sami: Just -- how do you feel? E.J.: I-I'm -- I'm okay. My head... Sami: I'm sorry, okay? M so sorry, E.J. I didn't know. I-I-I thought you were Stefano. E.J.: What do you mean, you thought I was Stefano? Sami: Well, I was hallucinating or something because of the smoke. I-I think -- and -- I don't know. Now it seems like there's no smoke in here, so I think we're okay. E.J.: Wait a second. Wait a second. I saw you. And I came in here. I-I was going down the stairs, and I -- somebody grabbed -- did you -- did you grab me as I was -- did you trip me? Sami: I was running into the stairwell to get away from Stefano. I thought he was chasing after me. E.J.: I was chasing after you. You were upset. I wanted to see what was going on. Sami: I was hallucinating, okay? I'm really sorry. I-I didn't know what I was doing. I thought I saw Stefano. I thought I talked to him and he was saying these horrible, creepy things to me, and he freaked me out. So I ran into the stairwell. The door was open, and I managed to get in here, and then I thought he was gonna chase after me. I thought he was gonna try to kill me. So I hid, and I tripped him, and he fell down the stairs. E.J.: No, no. I -- okay. Wait a second. Just calm down, all right? I followed you. You tripped me. I fell down the stairs. Sami: I know, all right? I know it was you now, and I'm sorry, okay? E.J.: It's all right. It's okay. It's all right. You were under the influence of some toxic drugs. Sami: I really didn't know what I was doing. I'm sorry. E.J.: It's okay. Can I ask you something? You didn't, uh, you didn't know what you were doing. Did you know what you were saying? Sami: What I was saying? E.J.: You said that you couldn't imagine your life without me. Sami: I was scared. E.J.: I know. I know you were scared. That doesn't mean you can't give me an honest answer. Sami: Oh, come on, E.J. I don't think this is exactly the right place to be talking. E.J.: This is the right time. This is exactly the right place. Sami: No. No. I think we should figure out how to get out of here. E.J.: Samantha, would you please look at me? I just want to know if you meant it. Sami: Well, if you're asking if I was upset at the idea of you dying because of me, of course I was. I was worried sick. E.J.: That's not what I'm asking. You know that's not what I'm asking, all right? I would like to know where you and I stand, and I'd also like to know where you stand with Lucas. Sami: Where I stand with Lucas isn't exactly up to me. He basically dropped me like a hot potato. It's all because of one mistake. E.J.: Why? Because he walked in on us in bed? Sami: And I thought he could forgive me for it, and obviously I was wrong. E.J.: Come on, Samantha. It's about a lot more than that. You know it is. Sami: Look, Lucas came back, and I focused on that and him and what he had seen, and I just was desperate to make sure we reconnected, because I wanted us to get back together, and that's all I thought about, and so I -- E.J.: That's why you -- so you pushed me away. Is that what you're saying? That's what you're saying. Sami: Well, I forced myself to ignore everything else -- to ignore how I felt about you and about what happened that night. Look, that night changed everything. Maybe it was a mistake that we had sex, but I can't take it back. I can't change what happened. I can't change how I feel about you. Then I have to stop lying to myself about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: [Coughing] Marlena, are you all right? I'm sorry. I meant to get back here earlier, but -- I'm sorry. It seems like all hell is breaking loose out there now. We still can't find Stefano. We still can't find a way out. And the worst part is, these fumes are making people crazy. Tony was just hallucinating. Marlena: [Coughing] Anna: Oh, my God. Why is your oxygen off again? You need this. Oh, God. Breathe. That's better, isn't it? [Coughs] Oh, good. Good. We can't have you breathing this stuff, because, like I was saying, it's making people crazy. Tony was just crazy. He just thought John was Stefano, and he came this close to attacking him. But don't worry. John is fine. John is fine. And Tony is almost back to normal. He just went with John to try to fix the ventilation system... which means that we'll be getting out of here pretty soon. So you hang in there, okay? You hang in there. And you remember what I said to you -- that when this is over, we are gonna make Stefano pay. [Coughs] What? What is it? Are you trying to tell me something? [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: Hello, John. This is your conscience speaking. You've been a very bad soldier -- very bad, indeed. But that is all about to change. John: You always were a coward, Stefano. Why don't you show your face? Stefano: And why don't you behave? Conduct yourself like the pawn that you are. John: I'm not your pawn. In fact, I never really was your pawn, was I? Stefano: Oh, but you were... and you will be again very soon. John: Oh, come on. Give it up. You don't control me anymore. It doesn't matter what you do. I just don't take to your programming. Stefano: I admit there was obviously a glitch in the transformation, or rather, re-transformation. It didn't quite turn out as I planned, but not to worry. We can simply reboot, and when we do, this time I'm sure the metamorphosis will be complete and you'll belong to me again. This time, forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Nicole, are you all right? Nicole: Yeah, I'm okay. I'm just, uh, worried like everyone else. Lexie: Well, you seemed upset when I mentioned that E.J. came to the hospital with Sami. Nicole: Like I said, I was surprised. E.J.'s my friend, and I was under the impression that he didn't want to have anything to do with her, outside of the child they share. Lexie: So, you have a thing for my brother. Nicole: Excuse me? Lexie: I-I-I'm just a little surprised. Nicole: Why is that? Lexie: Well, I-I always thought that, um, well, that you only went for men with money and E.J.'s hardly wealthy, although he might have been if John hadn't taken over. Nicole: I guess you'll find this hard to believe, Lexie, but that's not all I care about. Lexie: Are you in love with him? Nicole: No! And what's with all the questions? I had no idea that you and E.J. were so close. Lexie: You know what? I'm sorry. It's none of my business, right? I just feel for you, Nicole. I mean, I just know that you're in a difficult situation, and... Nicole: Okay. What do you mean? Lexie: I'm not saying this to hurt you, all right? But it's obvious that E.J. Is only interested in Sami. And despite what he says, I don't think that's gonna change any time soon. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: And now... what are your feelings, huh? Sami: E.J., you should be really careful. E.J.: Oh, I'm fine. Sami: You could really have a concussion. E.J.: I don't know if I have a concussion or not. But I know what I heard. Samantha, did you mean it? Come on. Please. I-I just -- just -- did you mean it? Sami: Yeah. Yeah, I did. E.J.: Thank you. Sami: How long do you think we're gonna be stuck here? [Door handle rattles] [Pounding] E.J.: I don't know. I have no idea. Sami: You know, I cant stop thinking about my family. And they're all up there. Everyone is up there, and my mom is so weak, and anything could happen. God, I just wish that I knew they were okay. E.J.: Samantha, Steve and Kayla are up there. They know that your mother's vulnerable. Look, they're going to make sure that she's safe. Sami: You don't know that. Stefano could have done something to her by now. He could have taken my Mother. He could have done something to them so that they can't help her. E.J.: Come here. Stop this, all right? Just sit down, please. Just sit down. All right? Sami: God, I just can't help it. I'm just terrified for her and -- and everyone and us! E.J.: Shh! Sami: What if something h-- E.J.: Listen. Come on. Stop. Stop. Stop. Sami: You can't keep saying that! What am I supposed to do?! What am I supposed to -- E.J.: Come here. Come here. Come on. It's okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Stefano: We'll get you back in the lab, John, and this time, I assure you, nothing will go wrong. John: Oh, come on, Steffie. Why are you doing this to me? I'm your brother. Stefano: Ah, well [Chuckles] Forgive me if I'm not feeling the brotherly love, huh? But, then, neither, apparently, were you all this time that I was -- how can I put it? -- Indisposed. John: No, I wasn't feeling anything. But isn't that the way you wanted it? Stefano: It is exactly how I wanted it. But you do feel, huh? That's the problem. A part of the old John still lives. Granted, not much, but he's there, and we cannot have that. He must be destroyed -- completely -- so that my pawn can be reborn. John: You're never gonna get me back in that chair... because I'm gonna kill you first. [Grunting] [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: John, what the hell's going on here? What are you doing with that? John: Well, your father thinks that he can turn me back into his pawn, but that's not gonna happen. Tony: No, of course not. But you don't have to tell me that, John. I'm on your side, remember? I came here to help you. John: You were trying to take my head off with this. Or do you think I'd forgotten? Tony: No, of course not. I can explain. John: That's enough! Shh! It's too late, Antony. I've had it with you. I've had it with all the DiMeras. Tony: John, I didn't mean to hurt you. I was hallucinating from that damn gas. I thought you were Stefano. John: Right. Stefano. Tony: Yes, he was taunting me. He was attacking me, and I-I got so angry. I-I-I grabbed the first thing I could find to just shut him up. Actually, I thought you were Stefano. That's the honest truth. Otherwise, why didn't I just finish you off? John: Where have you been? Did you see him? Tony: No, no, not yet. I would have been back sooner, except Anna had past out. She's all right, but it's that damn gas. Whatever it is they're pumping into this place, it's making us see things, do things. Look at you, for instance. You've got that thing in your hand. You're about to try and kill me, and look what you've done to the wall. John: Well, let's just say that the real Stefano was pushing my buttons. Let's get back to work. Hold this light. We have to get some air into this room, dissipate the gas, because for those of us who aren't immune to the fumes, like yourself, this could end very, very badly. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: What is it? What is it? What are you trying to say? Marlena: [Coughing] Anna: Oh, God. Marlena: [Wheezes] Anna: Don't try to talk. Please, don't try to talk. Just breathe. Breathe. Breathe deep. Very good. Very good. And -- and try not to worry, 'cause we're gonna get through this. We're gonna beat Stefano. I promise you. [Coughs, sniffles] [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: Thank you for that uplifting speech, Lexie. Look, I-I know that E.J. is still hung up on Sami. I get that, okay? Lexie: Okay. Nicole: And I don't have to tell you how many times she has hurt him or how many times she's gotten his hopes up and then crushed them as soon as Lucas crooked his little finger. He's not putting up with it anymore. I think he's finished with her this time -- for good. Lexie: Well, I think that'd be for the best. Nicole: And I think... that E.J. finally realizes he can't be happy with her, because all Sami ever wants is what she can't have. And at this very moment, that is Lucas. Lexie: Well, the most important thing right now is getting E.J., Sami, and everyone else out of whatever situation they're in upstairs. Excuse me. Nicole: Sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Commander Brady, I'm sorry to interrupt. Roman: What do you got? Officer: Good news. I think we caught a break. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Hey. You feeling better? Sami: A little. E.J.: Good. Sami: I'm still terrified for my Mom. E.J.: I understand. I'm sure that every single attempt is being made to rescue us. Sami: I just hope it's in time. There's so many people up there I care about. E.J.: Does that include Lucas? Sami: Of course, it does. E.J.: I'm -- I'd really like to know how you feel about Lucas. I mean, right here, now. Sami: I love him... and I always will. But he doesn't...want to have anything to do with me, and I have to deal with that and... move on. E.J.: I see. Sami: I'm sorry. E.J.: Do you think that... I mean, Lucas saying this was part of the reason that you realized that you had these feelings for me? Sami: I didn't say that. No, that's not how it is. E.J.: I mean, how is it? Sami: I don't know. I mean, you were lying there on the floor, and I thought you were dead, and I thought I had killed you, and... I guess just a lot of things hit me, you know, all at once. E.J.: Well, things like what? Sami: I don't know. Just... maybe that anything's possible. I'm sorry. I can't promise you anything more than that. E.J.: No, that's fine. That's a lot more that what I hoped for. [Chuckles] Come here. [Smooches] [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: We could use some good news. Officer: We figured out a way to tie in the seventh-floor security cameras into the monitor at the nurses' desk. It should be up and running any minute. Roman: Good. We'll finally be able to see what's going on up there. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Exhales deeply] Can we just stay like this? E.J., just tell me everything's gonna be okay. E.J.: Sure. [Smooches] Everything's gonna be okay. [SCENE_BREAK] [Joey crying] [Footsteps approach] [Crying continues] Steve: [Exhales sharply] [Inhales sharply] Hey. Hey. [Groaning] [Coughing] Kayla. Kayla. Kayla: [Groans] [Coughing] Steve: Come on, baby. You all right? Come on, baby. Kayla: What happened? Steve: Come here. Kayla: What happened? Steve: [Coughing] You passed out. Come on. Kayla: The baby -- Steve: Let's get up. The baby? Go ahead. Kayla: The baby. Joe. Steve: He had the oxygen. He's gonna be fine. He's fine. Kayla: Joey. Oh, my God. Oh, my God! The baby! Where's the baby?! The baby's not here! Steve: No. Wait. Wait. Kayla: No, the baby's not here! Help me! Where's the baby?! Oh, my God! Steve: It's still locked. Kayla: Let us out! Steve: Help! [SCENE_BREAK] John: I think we're onto something. Tony: Really? John: This is it. Tony: What is it? John: The connection that was disabled. If we can get these wires back together in the right sequence, we're gonna be in business. Tony: Oh, not a moment too soon. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: [Coughs] John, Tony, what's happening? Tony: Oh, Anna, I think we're about to breathe again. Anna: [High-pitched coughing] Tony: Are you all right? Anna? Anna? [Coughing] John: Hang on, you two. We're almost there. Tony: [Groaning] Abe: What happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: I thought you said the feed to the security cameras was working. Technician: It was. I'm sorry. I don't know what happened. We had it for a second, then suddenly lost the signal. [Cellphone ringing] Roman: Yeah? Commander Brady. Ventilation? All right. All right. Thanks for telling me. Hospital Security. It seems somebody is trying to activate the emergency ventilation system on the Seventh Floor. It doesn't look good. [SCENE_BREAK] [Monitor beeping] Marlena: You. [NEXT_ON] My heart belongs to one man and one man only. Oh, yeah? Who's that? Some P.I. I want you to find someone for me. Who? That cheap tart who's been sleeping with my husband. Remember -- we don't talk about your husband. Or your wife.

Lexie warns Nicole that EJ isn't over Sami

[Thunder and lightning] [Zoe sighs] Bianca: You're soaked. Zoe: So are you. Bianca: There are bathrobes. [Zoe stops Bianca from removing her clothes] Zoe: Don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I know that Philadelphia is a very highly populated area, but -- but you're really good at finding people, right? Did you find her? Did you find my look-alike? Did you find out if we're related? Did you tell her about me? Does she want to meet me? Di: Hey. Uh, Lily, come out of the rain. Lily: Thank you. It's -- it's not raining anymore, but the barometric pressure is really low, and it's cold and damp. Di: Well, it's -- it's nice and warm in here, you know? Aidan: Hey, hey, Di, please -- um -- Lily: Ok, Aidan, I want to hear about my look-alike now. Aidan: There's -- um -- there's not really much to tell. Di: Oh, Aidan, don't be so modest. I -- do you want to tell Lily the good news or should I? [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: Our baby's here. Yeah, she's so cute, Sean, and you'll never believe who delivered her -- me. [SCENE_BREAK] [Jamie groans] J.R.: You ok? I heard you had a concussion. Jamie: Well, I'm not in the morgue, no thanks to your dad. I bet he wanted Krystal and the little baby there, too. Why don't you help me out of these? You want to start being my brother again, try to make up for lying to my dad? Find a knife, cut me loose. J.R.: So you can go after my father? Jamie: This is your choice, J.R. Whose side are you on? [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: Oh, look at that sweet angel face. Babe: May I look. Krystal: Yeah. And to think that I almost lost her. Babe: But you didn't. She's right here. Krystal: Let me tell you. It took a real scare with this precious bundle to realize how much Adam does hate me. He doesn't care if I live or if I die. But how do you hate a baby? I mean, what kind of man would turn his back on a baby coming into the world? [SCENE_BREAK] [Thunder] Adam: What do you want? Tad: I'm trying to come up with a reason not to take you out. Adam: Oh, Tad, please. I'd love for you to try. Tad: All these years I've known you, I thought I'd seen you at your worst, but, my God, was I wrong. How the hell do you step over a woman while she's giving birth? Adam: I knew Krystal would come running to you. I handed her a phone, told her to call you. She had plenty of time to get help. Tad: Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, she -- uh -- she got help, all right. You see, Colby found her. Colby found Krystal lying on the floor in such pain, she couldn't even move. So your daughter called 911. It's too bad the paramedics didn't get here in time. Adam: In time for what? Tad: Was that your plan all along, hmm? You were just going to let Krystal and my daughter die on that floor? Adam: What happened, Tad? Tad: A six-pound baby girl, with all 10 fingers and all 10 toes. Thank God for Colby -- a 16-year-old girl scared to death still had the guts to step up and be part of a miracle. You be proud of that girl -- Adam: Ah. Tad: Because she's got a heart and soul -- doubtless she got them from her mother. Adam: And Krystal managed to survive, huh? Tad: She did. Adam: Well -- well, well, well, congratulations, Daddy. You came to shame me, is that it, as I walked away from the mother of your child in her hour of need. Tad: Mother of my child, you moron. You -- you walked away from a human being. She could've died, along with an innocent baby. Adam: Oh, come on, get real. No one was in any real danger there. That wench could squat by the side of the road, push out a baby, and thumb a ride -- never smear her lipstick. Tad: Let me tell you something. That "wench" was wrong about you, because you're never going to change. With you, it's always about power and control and punishment. You're too selfish to love anybody but yourself. Adam: Ok, ok, ok, you gave me the baby announcement and the lecture, so why are you still here? Tad: I'm here to give you a warning. Adam: Ooh, is that it? Fatherhood must've gone to your head. What -- what makes you think you could possibly be a threat to me? [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: You know, I always thought I had X-ray vision when it came to men. I -- I enjoyed the romance and the good times, but I could see past any sweet- talk, be ready when reality hit, and it always did. That's why I never bothered with a piece of paper. Then this time around I just never saw it coming. All these years and here I am, foolish over a man who could've cost my baby her life. Babe: Mama, you can't be hard on yourself for loving Adam. Krystal: I -- I got in deep, Babe, and he has every right to be angry. I just thought our love was so forever that I could win him back. When did I get so soft, huh? Really, when did I sign up for this fantasy world? I mean, "Dreams never die," "Love always wins." Since when? Babe: You're not the only one. How many times did I go back to J.R., thinking, "Oh, this time it'll be better, it'll work?" It never did. Krystal: I am done dreaming. Babe: I guess I am, too. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: I'm not busting you out. Julia said she had to tie you up because you almost passed out twice. Jamie: Oh, don't pretend you give a damn about me. You're trying to protect your father. If you had it your way, he'd be in the next cubicle right now -- the proud papa of my dad's baby. J.R.: It didn't work out that way. Jamie: Oh, don't pat yourself on the back, because if it had, you'd be fine with it. So what if my dad never knew he had a daughter? So what if Adam had another child that turned out to be just like you? J.R.: Look, I made a promise to Krystal. Jamie: Shove your promises. Your loyalty has always been to Adam -- always was, always will be. You're way more his son than you'll ever be my brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Colby: How's our baby? Julia: She's healthy and strong. You did a great job, Colby. Colby: Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa -- because you're not just saying that, right? You would tell me if she wasn't? I had no idea what I was doing. What end would come out first. I -- I was afraid I'd mess up. Julia: Well, you did everything right. You should be very proud of yourself. Colby: Really? Julia: Yeah, you kept your cool. You made all the right decisions. You should consider a career in medicine. Colby: I highly doubt that. Julia: Why? Colby: Because don't you have to pass Biology to get into med school? [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Yeah, I made some contacts in the area where I last saw Ava, and I showed them a picture of you, and some of them recognized it. I gave them my telephone number in case they ever saw her again, so Ava can call me. Lily: Well, that does qualify as good news. Now all we have to do is wait for her to call. Aidan: Look, I know how much you want to meet this girl, Lily? Ok, but I don't want you getting your hopes up. It might not happen. Lily: Why not? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: What are you dragging me out here for? Want a little quickie or something, because I'm not in the mood. Jonathan: Lower your voice. Ava: Why? You afraid my long-lost sister is going to hear me? Jonathan: Half sister. Lily has enough challenges in her life. She does not need you, with your trash mouth. Ava: Oh, yeah? Isn't it weird how she sounded almost exactly like me? Jonathan: No, no, not even close. Ava: You know, are you -- are you positive that she has that Autism Spectrum -- whatever it is that you claim that she has? She sounds pretty normal to me. Jonathan: You don't know Lily. You -- you wouldn't understand. Ava: You're right, I -- I probably don't. Who knows, maybe she is challenged. There's got to be some excuse for marrying a creep like you. Jonathan: All right, you keep it down. No, you do me one better. Why don't you keep your mouth shut? Ava: You know, if Lily survived a loser such as yourself, she would totally survive me, don't you think? I mean, hell, I'm fun. She might even like me. Let's give it a shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: Here. I'm sorry if that seemed forward. Zoe: No, no, no, it's all right. Bianca: Well, I upset you. Zoe: No, no, no. It's this body, this masculine body of mine. It doesn't feel like mine. I know I've used it before, but now when I look in the mirror, I flinch and I turn away and I -- this isn't me, Bianca. I don't want to come to you like this. Bianca: You once asked me if I was attracted to bodies or souls. I said souls. It's still true. I am attracted to your soul, Zoe, and when I look at you, I see you -- not clothes, not body parts -- you. Zoe: You're the best thing that ever happened to me. My pure white knight. I'm afraid I could be the worst thing that's ever happened to you. Bianca: "The worst thing that's ever happened to me"? Zoe: Oh, I don't want to hurt you. Bianca: How could a woman who makes me laugh, who dances me through a thunderstorm, who has opened my heart in so many surprising ways ever hurt me? Zoe: You know the person that I am now, but the journey is so difficult, Bianca. There are so many changes, some good, some bad, I -- Bianca: Yes, I get it, you will experience physical changes and mental and emotional, but you'll still be you. Zoe: But the hormones could cause mood swings and -- Bianca: That's temporary. Zoe: And changes in personality. Bianca: Why are you doing this? I care about you, changes or no changes, mood swings or not. Zoe: I just want you to be prepared. In my transgender group there -- I've heard so many stories, you know, about how a transition can strain a relationship, even mature relationships and grounded relationships and strong relationships. Bianca: I'm ready for anything that may happen. Wherever this journey takes you, I'm going to be there for every step. I'm not afraid. Zoe: What if I'm afraid for you, and me? [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: I just didn't see it. I was just madder than a tick at Tad for moving in and trying to protect me from my husband. I was so sure. I didn't have the sense to be afraid. Babe: Mama, you fought for your marriage. There is no shame in that, and besides, it is a Carey tradition -- we don't give up without a fight. Krystal: Tell you what, that little girl right there is a fighter. I just hope she fights for the right things. Babe: Hey, you can barely even keep your eyes open. How about you get some rest? Krystal: Ok. Maybe just a little bit. Love you. Babe: I love you. Sweet dreams, and I will be back. Krystal: Ok. Babe: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: I'm through with my father. Jamie: Yeah, I've heard that one before. J.R.: What he did with Krystal, the way he walked out on her -- he crossed a line. Jamie: Oh, what do you know? I guess we are on the same side. Get me out of these. J.R.: No chance. I know what you're going through, you're out for blood. If I get you out of those, you're going to do something that you regret. I've been there. Jamie: I'm not drunk. J.R.: No. But what you have in mind, you're going to wind up behind bars just the same. Not if I can help it. Jamie: That's bull. You're still trying to protect your father. You want to know why I'm all banged up? It's because of Adam. He had Janet Dillon call me, ask to meet me, all alone. I hit the road, he hit me. J.R.: Janet and my dad? Jamie: Think about it. Adam breaks Janet out of the hospital, he has the perfect weapon. He gets to nail everyone he hates, and he blames it all on her. My dad and Krystal top the list. I'm sure I'm the lucky runner-up. J.R.: Damn it. Look, Jamie, I swear I won't let my father get to you or Krystal or Tad or anybody that we care about. Jamie: That's great. That's what I need -- more promises. J.R.: Look, I've already lost Little Adam and Babe. I'm not going to lose you and Tad, too. Now, if cutting my father down is the way that I can keep the rest of what's left of my family, so be it. You have my word. Now, will you just trust me? I'll take care of my father myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: Tell Jamie his little sister's waiting to meet him. Julia: I will. Babe: Thanks. J.R.: Hey. Babe: Hey. J.R.: What's wrong? Babe: I need your help. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: A declaration of war from an idiot. I'm all aflutter. Tad: No. No, what you are is a very, very dangerous man. In 24 hours you managed to threaten the life of both my daughter and my son. Adam: Your son? Jamie? What the hell did I do to Jamie? Tad: You ran him off the road the night before the baby was born. Adam: No, unless my memory fails me, you had me locked up that night. Tad: And somehow you managed to get out, rear-end Jamie and Amanda, and make it back in time, pretend you never left. [Adam chuckles] Tad: You could've killed both of them. Adam: Yeah, well, you see, if I ever wanted to take your child from you, he'd be dead by now. [Thunder] Tad: That'll be the last mistake you ever make. Because if you ever, ever hurt one of my children, I will come back here and, I swear to God, I will rip your heart out. Adam: Why don't you go home and fall on your knees and thank God that you survived poaching my wife! Tad: That's right. Adam, if you want to go after me, you go after me. But you stay away from my children. Adam: Go home and say your prayers. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: I just don't want you getting excited about something that might not happen, all right? Ava could be anywhere. She might have moved. Or maybe she's -- she's just not interested in meeting a relative. Lily: Why wouldn't she be? Blood relationships are really important. Di: Yeah, they are. Meeting Dixie changed my life. Aidan: You got to understand something, Lily. All right, Ava chose to leave home. All right, she lives on the street. She might've had a bad family life. I mean, her home life might've been rough, so she might not be into the relative thing. Lily: Why do your eyes keep looking over there, or over there? That's a facial cue of possible dishonesty or evasiveness. Is there something you're not telling me? [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: What's your problem? My sister wants to meet me. Jonathan: Yeah, but I think this isn't about you. Ava: Ugh, how boring is that? Jonathan: Oh -- oh, Aidan better figure this out fast. Whew. But until then, I want you to stay away from Lily. Why don't you just leave? Because somebody like Lily has zero to offer somebody like you. Ava: And how do you know what someone like me wants? Jonathan: Money. Money, money, money. Ava: Jerk. Jonathan: Or other people's jewelry. You see, Lily's not rich. And you think that we're all too lame for you, so what reason do you have to stay? Ava: Look, this place doesn't exactly rock, ok, but I can't go back to my old stomping grounds right now. Something happened, I ticked off a little too many people, and it's really not safe for me. Jonathan: So what do you plan to do with the rest of your life? Ava: Oh, I know exactly what I want to do. It's just getting there that's the problem. Jonathan: I'll drive you. Ava: To Hollywood? I don't think so, Jon. I'm going to be a star. A celebutante. It's going to be lights, camera, reality, Ava. I'm going to be golden, everyone's going to love me, I'm going to have a big mansion, swimming pools, and waterfalls, and paparazzi snapping me everywhere I go, guys loving all over me. I'm going to be golden. No one can even touch me. Jonathan: Maybe I can help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: Ok, I get it. Going through the transition is scary. So is starting a new relationship. Trying to do them both at the same time, beyond scary. But we can do it together. If you can risk it, so can I. Zoe: Ugh. I'm selfish, supremely selfish. I always have been. And spoiled rotten. My entourage used to keep my ego fluffed and my fans get my energy flowing. I just don't know, without my props and my posse and my peeps, I just don't know if I can do it. Bianca: Do what? Zoe: Be happy! Stay happy. Good Lord, make someone else happy, too. I -- I just don't know if that's possible for me. Oh, God, I'm making a mock of this. Please tell me you understand. Bianca: Yeah. I totally get it. Zoe: Bianca? Bianca? [SCENE_BREAK] [Holding his baby girl, Tad looks into her sweet little face] Tad: I know you. Julia: Call me if you need me, Tad. Tad: Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Hey, hey, hey. Whoo-whoo. Look at you. Oh, yeah. I know you. I certainly do. You may not know me yet, but we are going to take good care of that, because I'm going to be the guy that's sticking his mug in your crib every minute of every day, waiting for you to wake up so that we get to know each other. What do you think? Yeah? You like that idea, don't you? I can tell. [Tad chuckles as the baby smiles in her sleep] Tad: Yep. I am going to be there every minute of every day, day or night, 2:00 a.m., midnight, first thing in the morning, lunch time, dinner time, right before you go to sleep. Yeah. Yep. That's right. It's a deal. Yeah, I'm going to burp you, I'm going to bathe you. God, I am going to stand on my head if I have to to get you to laugh. [Tad chuckles] Tad: It's going to be an easy job, I can tell. Yeah. Wow. I'll always be there for you. That's ok. You may not know me yet, but I recognized you from the moment I first saw you, Jenny. That's your name. Jenny. Hi. Is that ok with you? Krystal: Your sister. Not Adam's. Tad: Yeah. Krystal: Huh. [Tad chuckles] Krystal: Oh. Say hello to your daddy, Jenny. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door closes] Adam: Who's there? Martin? Is that you? So help me God -- Winifred: Mr. -- Mr. Chandler, uh -- Adam: Why -- Winifred: I didn't mean to bother you, sir. Adam: Why isn't my grandson in bed? Take him to the nursery. Winifred: I'm taking him to spend the evening at the Valley Inn with his mother, sir. Adam: No, my grandson's not going anywhere. Babe: Don't touch him. Adam: What are you doing here? Babe: I called to check on Little A, and when he said that you're back -- my son is coming with us. Let's go, Winnie. Adam: Wait a minute, wait a minute -- you're part of this? Oh. You're fired. Winifred: I quit. Adam: Well, don't expect a reference. Babe: She doesn't need one. She's going to be Little A's nanny. Adam: Oh. Oh, how nice. How cute, how sweet. J.R.: I've got all of the rest of Little Adam's stuff together, and the robo- dino's already in the car. Babe: Hey. Adam: You're caving on this nonsense? J.R.: No. I'm 100% behind it. And you're not Little A's grandfather anymore, ok? [SCENE_BREAK] Zoe: Bianca, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Where are you going? Why are you angry? I was just being honest. Bianca: Honest people don't hide behind excuses. [Zoe sighs] Bianca: Your body, your hormones, the journey, whatever might happen or might not. If you were really honest, you would just tell me the truth, straight out. Zoe: What truth? What truth are you looking for? Bianca: "I adored you when I thought I couldn't have you. Now that I can, not so much." Thrill's gone. Moving on -- right along. Zoe: No, no, no. Is that what you really think? Bianca: You have me, and now you don't want me. It's classic. Zoe: Maybe. But I'm not. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Lily, I'm not keeping anything from you that you need to know. We might find Ava, we might not, all right? A lot of things could go wrong. I just don't want you getting disappointed, that's all. Lily: Is this because I have Autism Spectrum Disorder, and you think that she might not want to be related to someone like me? Aidan: Anyone would be lucky to be related to you. Di: No, you don't have to be perfect to be loved. Everyone's flawed. Lily: So, if you don't hear from the look-alike that could be my relative or the people that know her, you'll go out, look for her some more? Aidan: I will. I promise. Di: You know what, Lily? I have a feeling that this is all going to turn out exactly the way it's supposed to. Aidan: Yeah. Lily: I hope you're right, because I really, really still want to meet her. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: 6234-7290, expiration August, 2009. Yeah, one-way to Los Angeles, that's correct. Yeah, thanks. All right. Your flight leaves in two hours, you better get rolling. Ava: No, this is -- this is so great of you, really. Jonathan: Hmm. Ava: It sucks that I'm not going to make that flight, huh? Don't even have enough cash to get to the airport. Jonathan: We'll take my car. Ava: And what am I supposed to do when I get to Los Angeles, Jonny? You want me to panhandle? Dumpster dive? Sleep on a bench? No! Not part of the plan. Jonathan: Here. This is going to be enough to get you to and from the airport and for a hotel when you get off the plane. Ava: Are you serious? [Jonathan keeps putting money into Ava's hand until she's happy] [SCENE_BREAK] Di: Did you see how excited Lily was to meet Ava? Aidan, how can you keep them apart? Aidan: That's enough -- enough, all right? I get it. It's not up to me, it's not my call -- it's up to Jack. Di: Where's Ava? She knew it was Lily, didn't she? Jonathan: Doesn't matter -- she's catching a plane. Di: What? Jonathan: Ava wanted to be a star, so I sent her to Hollywood, one way. Di: Are you crazy? Jonathan, you know, you're not married to Lily. I don't know when you're going to get that. Jonathan: Ok. Lily thought that she and I were too different to stay married. Now, how different are Lily and Ava? Lily's world, Di, is about clocks. It's about her schedules, it's about her routines. Now, I want you to explain to me -- please, explain to me where her thieving hooker half-sister is going to fit into that. Di: She's not really a hooker. Aidan: But he still has a good point. Di: Ok, you know what? Good, good -- you two are in agreement. I guess that's all that counts, because who gives a damn what Lily wants! And Ava -- I mean, forget about her. [SCENE_BREAK] Zoe: You are a miracle of a woman, Bianca, and you deserve every good thing in life. Bianca: Do I get a say in that or are you deciding for me? Zoe: I love you more than anything in my whole life, and I don't want to do anything to mess us up. I want to feel worthy of you, Bianca, and I don't, not yet. And if I could have some magical lightning bolt strike me and make me into the woman that I want to be, the woman that you deserve -- radiant and confident and who will enrich your life beyond your wildest dreams -- but no lightning bolt, just me, and not even a woman, physically. You have so much to offer, Bianca. And what have I to give you? Need, uncertainty? A bumpy ride? Please tell me you understand. [SCENE_BREAK] [Sitting alone in the dark, Adam recalls scenes from the past with Krystal and cries] Krystal: Why? What are you up to? Adam: I've forgotten how to sleep without you. Krystal: You've got to help me, Adam! Help her! [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: You know something? Between the Martin and the Carey genes -- [Krystal chuckles] Krystal: Yeah, the world better watch out. Tad: Indeed. Guess who's coming! Krystal: Hey. Tad: Hey, party's here. Colby: Oh! Babe: Is she awake? Tad: Kind of, sort of. Colby: Oh, she is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen, and smart. I can tell. Aw. J.R.: Colby's right. She's a winner. Krystal: Her name is Jenny. Babe: Jenny. J.R.: That's great. Babe: Mm-hmm. Colby: I like it. She is definitely and totally a Jenny. Tad: Hmm. Colby: Oh. Krystal: She doesn't have a middle name yet, though. I -- I was thinking Colby. What do you think, Tad? Tad: I think that works just great for me. Colby: No -- really? Krystal: Really. Tad: Mm-hmm. Babe: You know what that means, though? You have to babysit for free. Krystal: Oh. [Tad chuckles] [Krystal laughs] Jamie: Got room for one more? Babe: Of course. Hey. Tad: Especially if you're dressed like that. Jamie: Thanks, Dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Di will realize that some people don't want saving. They want to be celebutantes. Ava's jetting her way to LA right now. Problem solved. Aidan: It's probably for the best. Jonathan: What are you going to tell Lily? Aidan: I'll figure it out. [Ava walks around Wildwind's grounds smiling] [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: What happens now? Zoe: I wish I knew. Are you still angry with me? [When Bianca doesn't respond, Zoe places her hand on hers] Zoe: Let me take you home? [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Later. Colby: Gosh, she is so precious. Krystal: You want to hold her? Colby: Hmm. Krystal: Oh! Tad: All right, come on. Go on. Krystal: Colby, come on, this is the easy part. Julia: Yeah. You better get in some practice with all the babysitting you're going to be doing. Babe: For free. Tad: Do it. Colby: Ok, here. Krystal: Oh. Colby: Come here, little girl. Krystal: Ah, yeah. Colby: Hey, Jenny Colby Carey. Oh. [Jenny fusses] Colby: Hey -- I think she recognizes me. Babe: Oh. J.R.: Oh, good grief. She delivers one kid, it goes right to her head. [Laughter] Tad: Hey -- not just any kid. Colby: Our baby. [Standing out in the hall, Adam wistfully looks at the happy family scene inside the hospital room] [NEXT_ON] Aidan (to Jonathan): Ava never boarded that flight to LA. Aidan (to Jack): What do you want me to do, Jack? Do you want me to track her down again? If Ava met Lily, who knows what would happen? Erica (to Ava): Lily? What are you doing here? Erica (to Lily): I just saw you up in your room.

refuses to untie him for he is afraid that Jamie will go after Adam

Andre: Merry Christmas, Kate! Kate: Not so merry. I know, I know, I should be packing. Chad: Packing? You're supposed to be done packing. Abigail: Can we not-- Chad: What are you still doing here? Abigail: It's christmas, can we just-- Andre: The reason she's still here is because she's my wE. And one other thing, if she goes, I go with her. Gabi: [Laughs] I think we're gonna have to move. I mean, that bear's big enough to need his own room. Arianna: His? She's a girl bear! Gabi: Oh, sorry. Her--her own room. [Cell phone text alert] Oh, this might be jj. No, it's--it's eve telling me her offer still stands. Eli: You already have an offer? They must think that site of yours can bring in a bundle. Gabi: Yeah, I guess. Actually, I have two offers. One from basic black and one from countess w for gabi chic. Eli: I'm impressed. You made up your mind? Gabi: Eve over at basic black, she gave me a better offer, but I decided to go with kate. Eli: How come? Gabi: Well, I don't really know eve that well, and for some reason, I trust kate. Trust means more to me than money. What's--what's with the look? Did I say something to upset you? Abe: Hey, sleepyhead. Claire: He's awake. Ciara: Oh! Valerie: Theo? Theo? Theo, can you hear me? Theo, if you can hear me, blink your eyes? Jj: Oh, my god. Oh, man, oh, man. Lani: [Cries] Valerie: Yes, yes, yes. Yes. Abe: He did it. Can you feel me squeeze your hand? Valerie: Theo, try and squeeze your father's hand. [All react] Claire: Oh, my god. Abe: He did it. He did it. He's back. My boy-- [Cries] My boy is back. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] Chad: But you only married her so she could become ceo of dimera. Abigail: Okay, can we do this when christmas is over? Chad: No, I'm not spending christmas with her. Theo's in a coma. Andre: But she didn't shoot him. Chad: No, she sent him to that warehouse, and she did it to nail you for hacking the company. I don't know what-- why are you standing up for her? Andre: The one who assumed I was the culprit was you. It was kate who got to understand that I had nothing to do with it. She came to you to tell you over and over again. Kate: That's true, I did. Chad: If she goes, you go? Andre: Yeah. Chad: Serious? Andre: Dead serious. And there's one more thing, I think kate should be kept on in the company. Chad: Over my dead body. Eli: No, I-- I'm just--I'm just tired, that's all. Gabi: Yeah, yeah. We all are. Look at this. She's falling asleep on her bear. Hey, listen, uncle rafe and hope are over at the house. Do you want to go show them your bear? Okay. I think I'm gonna ask them to stay with her while i check up on how jj's doing. I hope you understand. Eli: Yeah, I-I understand everything now. Lani: What does this mean? Claire: Is theo gonna be okay now? Valerie: This is a very good sign. Listen, I know you love-- you love theo, but I'm gonna have to ask you to leave me and abe alone with him. Ciara: No problem, right? Claire: Yep, yeah. Jj: When I saw him open his eyes, I don't even know how to talk about it. Lani: I can't believe this is happening. When the new treatment didn't work... I thought that I was gonna-- Jj: I know. Hey. Lani: I think he's coming back to us. [Cries] Claire: I was starting to think theo would never-- Ciara: Me, too. Claire: Oh, thank god. Oh, my god! [Cries] Valerie: Yeah, it's all good, B.P., Respiration, heart rate. Abe: I'm looking at you and... you see me. You're on your way back, aren't you? Theo: Dad. Claire: What's going-- what's on in there? Ciara: Who were those guys that went in? Valerie: That's theo's neurologist and his pulmonologist. They're examining him now. Lani: Did they say anything? Valerie: Well, they're very encouraged. Jj: That's so great. Valerie: Yeah, theo's awake and he knows where he is, and he said "dad" to abe. Claire: Oh, my god, this is like a miracle. Valerie: Truly wonderful news. Claire: Can I see him? Ciara: Can we all see him? Valerie: Yes, but not quite yet. As much as we all love him, we've got to take this slowly. Andre: Listen, I'm not saying that kate should continue on as ceo of the company. We're rather thrilled with the fact that you're gonna be taking over. Chad: Just stop. Forget about it. Andre: Well, don't you think it's rather foolish to dismiss her after she was able to close the deal with gabi hernandez for gabi chic? Chad: Gabi's a family friend. Thomas could've closed that deal. Andre: Really, what with eve donovan and titan industries bidding against him? I don't think so. Kate: Andre, he's not going to change his mind. It's okay. I'll just leave. Andre: HeY. I'm not letting you go anywhere. Theo: I'm in the hospital. Why? Abe: You were hurt pretty badly, but you're going to recover. Theo: Hurt, how? Abe: You were shot. Theo: When? Abe: Right after your sister's birthday party. You had surgery to remove the bullet and you've been in a coma ever since. Theo: How long? Abe: Well... today is christmas. It's--it's--it's all right, you're--you're awake now. You had us all so scared and the doctors, they did everything. Theo: I don't-- dad, I don't remember. Abe: No, of course you don'T. Of course you don'T. We never gave up on you. All the people who love you were here. There are so many of them, theo. We all kept praying for a miracle. Then today, finally, of all days... we got one. [Cell phone rings] [Ring] Jj: Hi. Gabi: How you doing? Jj: Way better than I was doing. Gabi: Why? Jj: The most amazing thing happened. Theo opened his eyes. Gabi: Are you kidding? Jj: He came out of the coma. Gabi: Oh, my god, it's a miracle. Jj: That's what we're saying here. Gabi: Hey, listen, I don't want to keep you too long, but when you have some time, there's something I need to talk to you about. Feel the power of theraflu expressmax. Ciara: I wish we could find out when we can see him. Claire: It's gonna be a while. Ciara: How do you know? Claire: I did work here. Ciara: Well, I'm pretty sure candy stripers don't make the rules for visitors. Claire: I know the drill, all right? Theo's gonna see a bunch of different doctors and have all kinds of tests, and it'll be just abe during that. And then lani. And then after his family, I will be able to see him. Ciara: You? Claire: Yes. I am his girlfriend. And then after that will be his dimera relatives. So I don't know, you might as well go home and be with your mom on christmas. I will let you know when it's a good time to come back, okay. Ciara: Okay, first of all, as far as you being theo's girlfriend, all he knows is that you're mad at him. Claire: No, I'm sure abe's fixed that already. Ciara: And also, you do not got to decide when I can see my oldest friend in the world! Abe: Whoa, ladies. I know you both love theo and emotions are running high, but I have to ask you to think of him now. Ciara: Right, sorry. Claire: That's just what i was telling ciara. Abe: I have to go call brandon. Ciara: That's what you were just telling ciara? Claire: Okay, can we please just agree to put theo first right now? Valerie: He's asking for you. Ciara: Great! Thanks! Claire: Ciara, stop! Oh! You meant that he wanted to see me, right? Valerie: Yeah. Eli: Hey! Gabi: Hi. Eli: I didn't expect to see you here. Gabi: Doing laundry on christmas? That's--what's that all about? Jj: Don't you want to wait outside theo's room? You might get a chance to see him. Lani: I need to talk to you first. Jj: Why? Lani: I know about last night. I know you were gonna try to take your own life. Andre: If you read gabi's contract carefully, you would realize that she wouldn't have sign the contract without a trial clause, so if things didn't go well she would be able to walk away. So if she begins this trial period finding out that kate's been terminated, do you understand where I'm going with this? Abigail: You know, chad, he is actually making sense. Chad: What, you want her to stay on at countess w? I don't know. But you know what, until you come to your senses and actually divorce her, she's your wife, she's your problem. But if she causes one issue with the business, not only is she packing her bags, but so are you. Andre: You won't regret this, chad. Chad: I'm already regretting it. Kate: I know how you feel about me... now. And I understand. But no one feels worse about what happened to theo than I do. I love him... and I love you like my son. Chad: You heard what I said, keep her away from me. Kate: You went to bat for me. Andre: I did what's best for the company. Kate: But still, it means a lot. You know, you put your relationship with chad and your position with dimera on the line. You didn't have to-- you didn't have to do that. Andre: You don't have to thank me. Kate: No, I do. I do. Especially because not once have I ever gone out on a limb for you. If anything, I... let you hang out to dry. But those days are over, I promise you. Andre. I won't forget this. Ever. Claire: You know, I'd like to say that I can't believe ciara would be this pushy, but she has been this way ever since she got back. Valerie: Do you think she will upset theo? Claire: Well, not if I have anything to say about it. Valerie: Theo is in a very fragile state right now. I do not want him agitated. Claire: I get it, I do. Believe me. I just really hope ciara does. Theo: You came back. Ciara: Yeah. Yeah, I came back as soon as I found out you were hurt. I feel so bad. Theo: Why? Ciara: Maybe if I had been here, this wouldn't have happened. Leaving salem was so, so stupid. I know that now. From the moment I got onto the flight to hong kong until this very moment, all I've been thinking about is you. Theo: You have? Ciara: I have. And there's something I have to tell you, theo, something really important. Jj: I was going to find a way to tell you. Lani: Look at me. I thought I knew what a dark place you were in... but I didn'T. Not really. Jj: I couldn't live with what I did. And not living... it was just like it started calling to me. Lani: [Cries] Jj, if you'd really gone through with that, do you know how many people would have been devastated? Or how many people love you? Please tell me it's not still calling you. Jj: It's not. Especially now that theo is better. Lani: It can't be about theo. Jj, you have to want to live. Jj: And I do. Lani: You promise? Jj: I promise. Lani: You promise that if you start to feel even a little down, you'll tell me? I let you push me away and I shouldn't have, okay. I should've been there for you. You needed me. Jj: There's nothing that you could've done. I would've been alone even if you were there. But everything is different. Everything that I've asked god for... it's happening. Eli: And theo, he's gonna be all right? Gabi: Well, jj said they're still running tests, but he's awake and he knew his dad. Eli: I know my mom must be so relieved. Gabi, thank you for coming here and telling me in person. Gabi: I knew you'd want to know, and I wanted to be the person to tell you. Eli: I really appreciate that. Gabi: Look, there's--there was something was bothering you in the square and I know that it still is. I didn't want to get into it because ari was there, but... it's you and lani, right? Eli: What about me and lani? You've got to get in there, like... Lani: [Sighs] I can't believe where we are now. Jj: Me neither. Lani: Everything looked so bad last night. Jj: It's better today. Lani: I'm not one to tell you I told you so. Jj: Go ahead. Lani: If things ever get bad for you again, can you please remember to look at the difference between last night and today? Jj: You got it. Wait a minute. Lani: What? Jj: How did you find out what I was thinking last night? Lani: I went to your place. [Sniffs] It was christmas eve and I missed you, and it hit me that it was wrong for me to let you make my decisions for me. And I wanted to tell you that I still loved you no matter what my dad was feeling or saying. Jj: But I never saw you. Lani: When I got there, gabi was there. Jj: You didn't say anything? Lani: You weren't dressed and you two were holding each other. Jj, I was really messed up. I couldn't even think. And... I ran into eli... and... Jj: And what? Gabi: I know how wrecked you and lani must have been last night after... she saw me in jj's room and got the wrong idea. Eli: Yeah. You know, it--but it didn't even cross my mind that he was in trouble and that you were trying to help him. Your brother's right about me, I am a hothead. Gabi: Yeah, well, don't be so hard on yourself. It's all over now. Eli: You don't understand. Gabi: What? What don't I understand? Eli: While you were trying to keep jj from offing himself... I was... oh, look, I'm sorry. I just haven't had a chance to turn in the gun yet. Gabi: It's fine. [Cries] Andre: What's happening here? Abigail: We just got a call from the hospital, and theo's out of the coma. Kate: Oh, my god, that's wonderful! Andre: Are they sure? Chad: Yeah, abe had the nurse call me, but they don't--they don't have many details yet so. Abigail: But she did say that he--he recognized abe and he spoke to him so. Kate: That's really good. That means he could come completely back to us. Abigail: I hope so, but i don't--I don't know, but for right now, it's the best christmas present that abe or lani or my brother, anybody could have asked for so. Why don't you go to the hospital? I just don't want to leave-- I don't want to leave thomas on christmas. Chad: Okay, if I--if I can see him, I'll give him your love. Bye. Abigail: Okay. See you guys. Kate: Oh, my god. Andre: So now you can stop feeling guilty. Kate: It's the answer to a prayer. Andre: Yes, in all but one regard. Kate: Well, what regard is that? Andre: Well, we don't know what's going to be happening next. And if theo has regained consciousness, maybe his memory is intact. And if I'm right, well, what's to stop him from telling everyone what he knows? Claire: Oh, my god! Hi! I can't believe this is happening. Theo: Neither can I. Claire: Oh, there's so much I want to say to you. Theo: Is this real? Are you really here or am I sleeping again? Claire: No! No, you're awake. Theo: So you're here? And ciara's here? Claire: Yeah, that's right. Would you-- would you mind leaving us alone? Dr. Grant said that theo should only have one visitor in here at a time. Would you like me to call her in here so that she can tell you that herself? Ciara: No. But I'll be back. I've missed you so much. And now we have all the time in the world to hang out together. Claire: Do you know what today is? Theo: My dad said it's christmas. Claire: It's also the happiest day of my life. I mean that. I do. I was here every single day begging you to open your eyes. I read somewhere that people in comas can hear you sometimes. Do you remember me saying that? Theo: No, I'm sorry. Claire: No, it's okay. It's okay. I'll just say it again. I love you so much. I never stopped. And I am so sorry about starting that stupid fight that we had. Theo: No, no, it's okay. Claire: I'm so sorry. And once I found out that you had been hurt and I might lose you, I thought, how could I be such an idiot? Thank god I have you back. Now that we're together, nothing is ever gonna keep us apart again. Lani: I told eli what I thought I'd seen. I made him think that gabi was cheating on him. Jj: Does he know the truth now? Lani: Yeah, but it wasn't great. Gabi went to say merry christmas to him this morning, and he went off on her. Jj: Did she set him straight? Lani: Yeah, but she heard some really ugly things from him first, and it's all my fault. Jj: Lani. Lani, listen to me. You--you didn't do this to them. It was me. My mom, abigail, eric, and you, you were all trying to get through to me and help me, but I wasn't letting you. I was hurting too much. Lani: Well, it's over now. Okay? I'm just--I'm glad that gabi was there to pull you back from the edge. Jj: Yeah. Lani: And I'm glad that my dad came to his senses and stopped punishing you for something that wasn't your fault. Jj: So... you and me, where do we go from here? Valerie: Hey, oh. Sorry to interrupt. I just thought you might want to see theo now. Lani: How is he? Valerie: Really well, getting better and better all the time. Lani: [Laughs] Can jj go with me? Jj: Are you sure? What do you say? Valerie: I say absolutely. Come on. Gabi: I'm sorry. I'm sorry, I didn't really sleep last night. I was watching jj. Eli: You want to tell me what happened? Gabi: Well, I just so happened to show up at jj's room. I had a--I had a gift for him that arianna wanted to give him. And he was-- he was dressed in his dress uniform, and I thought that was weird, but I didn't say anything. And then I saw a stack of letters, and one of them was for me. So I tore it open before he could stop me. He was gonna go to the square, because that's where he shot theo, and he was gonna kill himself with that gun! Okay, he said that he--he deserved to die because of what he did to theo. Eli: But you talked him down, gabi. Gabi: Yeah, but what if i would have given him that present today? I mean, thank god-- thank god that everything turned out all right, because-- [Cries] Eli: You're the one who saved him. Thank god for you. Gabi: [Cries] Lani: You remember me talking to you before you went into surgery? Theo: No. Lani: Well, I told you that I loved having a little brother and that you better make it through that surgery and come back to me. And you did. Theo: It took me a while. Lani: [Laughs] It's okay. I forgive you. Theo: Jj's not saying anything. Jj: I, uh... don't know what to say. I-- except that I'm sorry. Theo: Why? You didn't do anything. Jj: Yes, I did. I'm the reason that you're in this bed. I shot you, theo. Theo: It was you? You shot me? Jj: I-- I didn't know it was you. You don't know how many times I've lived that moment over in my head, how many times I wished it was me in this bed instead of you. I thought you had a gun, but you didn'T. You didn't and-- Theo: Jj. It wasn't your fault. Okay? It was mine. Abigail: Andre. I'm sorry about the things that chad said to you. Andre: Well, I expected him to react that way. Abigail: Where's kate? Andre: She's gone to the hospital. She needed to see theo. Theo: I remember a policeman telling me to drop my weapon, but I didn't because-- Jj: It wasn't a weapon. Theo: Yeah, I'm like that sometimeS. I need people to say the exact right word, otherwise I don't get it. Jj: That thing you had in your hand, from where I was standing-- Theo: It looked like a gun. That's on me. I'm the reason I got shot. Jj: Don't say that, theo. Theo: I'm just saying what's true. Lani: You really are back, aren't you? You're still the brother that I love and know. Jj: You know, I'm gonna leave you two to have some time alone. God bless you for pulling through. Stay strong, okay, buddy. Eli: You are one tough lady. I honestly don't even know how you made it through this day after last night and with no sleep. Look, I had a single mom, so I know what you go through. But that still didn't stop me from acting like a jackass this morning. Gabi: You weren't a jackass. Eli: Well... Gabi: [Laughs] Eli: Let me decide that. Gabi, I promise you, from here on out, you can lean on me. And if you need anything, just call me. I'll be there. Claire: Hey! Ciara! Ciara: What do you want? Claire: That was real cute what you tried to pull at the hospital. Ciara: Okay, I thought valerie meant theo wanted to see me. Claire: No, no, you stay the hell away from theo from now on, do you hear me? Ciara: Like I'm gonna take orders from you? You came between theo and me once before, never again. I have another chance now and there is nothing that you can do to stop me! Chad: So do you think that theo came out of this on his own, or did dr. Brett's treatment have something to do with it? Valerie: Well, it's possible it took a while for the treatment to kick in, but if that's the case, then we have you and kate to thank for theo's recovery. Abe: Well, I was just talking to your brother about you. Brandon sends his love. Lani: Theo and I have been talking about the night he got shot. He remembers being at the warehouse. Abe: You do? Theo: I told jj it wasn't his fault. Abe: Must have meant the world to jj. Means a lot to me, too. Lani: If it's all right, I'd like to find out what else he remembers. Abe: Is that okay with you? Lani: I was on duty that night with jj. Theo: You were? Lani: Yeah. And, theo, it looked to us like you were trying to break into that building. Were we wrong about that? Theo: No. Lani: Did you decide to do that all by yourself? Or did someone convince you to do it? Maybe someone from the dimera family?

Chad wanted to know why she was still there

Victoria: I know I have a ton of messages, but I plan on returning them at lunchtime when no one is in their office to pick up. Yep, okay, I'll talk to you later. (Exhales) (Sighs) (Doorbell rings) Victoria: (Sighs) Victoria: Hi, uh... yeah, come in. What's going on? Is something wrong with Delia? Has anything changed? Jill: No, no, no, no. There's no change in her, and Chloe has not left her side. Sometimes I just think we need some extra support. Victoria: Uh, yeah. Uh, so what are you saying? Are you saying that I should be back at the hospital? Jill: No, no, no. I'm saying I'm here for you, because I know this must be a tough day for you. A year ago today, you married Billy. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Where are you going? Nick: Um... Phyllis: (Laughs) Nick: I was, uh, I was just gonna sneak out, actually. Phyllis: You were gonna sneak out? That's lovely. That's so flattering. Thank you. Nick: Not because I was gonna skip out on you. I wanted to get you coffee and Danish. Phyllis: You did? What kind? Cheese? Apricot? Both? Nick: Maybe. Phyllis: Yeah? The girls are gonna wake up soon. Nick: Yeah, Noah's probably got his hands full with Faith. Phyllis: Well, yeah. Nick: So I'm guessing the proper good morning's not gonna happen. Phyllis: Ooh. What is the proper good morning? Nick: You know... Phyllis: I don't think it's gonna happen. You know it would be weird if you were here and Summer would think it was how it used to be at the tack house. It would be confusing. Nick: Maybe she should know. Phyllis: Maybe. (Clears throat) I'll consider that. It's not the worst thing that could happen, as long as we don't screw it up. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] (Computer keys clicking) Avery: (Sighs) Avery: Nicholas Newman, its Avery Clark. I'd like to meet this morning. Give me a call. Let me know what works for you. Sam: Avery, has Nick got something that can, uh, help Sharon's case? [SCENE_BREAK] Esther: Chloe needs a change of clothes, but she won't leave Delia. Kay: And you won't leave Chloe. I'll be there shortly and check on all of you. Esther: Thank you. Neil: Whoa. Hey, Esther. Esther: Oh--oh, hi, Neil. Devon: Hi. Esther: Um, excuse me. Sorry. Neil: Sure. Devon: All right. Hello. Neil: Hi. Kay: Wow. Devon: Hope you don't mind. I brought a "Plus one" to the meeting. You know what? Shoot. I, uh, I have videos on my phone that I wanted to show you. I left it in my car. I'll be right back. Excuse me. Kay: All right, Devon. Neil: Yeah, um, Devon gave me the news about the new Chancellor music label, and I came to get some information. Kay: Such as? Neil: Such as why are you jumping into the music industry, and why are you taking Devon with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Hey. Ashley: I need your help. Tucker: Sure. Anything. Ashley: Find Billy. Please, for Delia's sake. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Larson: The nurses said you didn't go home. Chloe: (Sighs) This is when you're supposed to tell me that the lab screwed up and she just has a cold. Dr. Larson: We caught the A.M.L. relatively early, Chloe. There's a protocol in place, and we're moving forward. Chloe: Right. (Sighs) The remission... Dr. Larson: Remission induction therapy. Chloe: Okay, so, um, she just needs some new bone marrow, and that will make her all better. You know, she--she has so much extended family. I'm sure that someone's a match. Dr. Larson: I'm gonna take a look at Cordelia. Why don't you stretch your legs? Or better yet, get some breakfast. Chloe: Uh, maybe I'll just-- I'll call my mom. Chloe: (Scoffs) What are you doing here? Ronan: Don't-- Chloe: What are you-- I thought I told you to leave. Ronan: I-- Chloe: Isn't that what you do? You leave. Leaving is your specialty, so why don't you just leave and stay gone? Ronan: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Okay, Sof, you know the teams I want on this to locate Billy, right? Yeah. Make sure they have enough cash to grease the right palms. Keep me posted. Right. Ashley: Delia's hardly more than a baby. She can't make sense of this. Tucker: It doesn't make much sense to anyone. Ashley: Billy has to come home. When he finds out that his little girl went through all of this without him... Tucker: He'll never forgive himself. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Have you seen the figures on the McCall music division? Neil: Yeah, yeah, I have. Impressive. Very impressive. Kay: Mm-hmm. Neil: But, uh, Tucker has years of experience invested in that industry. You-- you have my son and-- and--and not much else. Kay: Well, no small thing, Devon's talent. (Front door closes) Neil: Then this is a business decision? It has nothing-- nothing to do with Tucker? Devon: I have those videos I'd like you to see. Kay: (Stammers) Oh, by the way, Darling. Um, uh, Devon, we're gonna have to, um, cancel-- postpone for a while that meeting. I've, um, got to get to the hospital and check on Delia. Neil: Delia? What's wrong? Kay: Well, you haven't heard? Neil: No. Kay: Well, she has some form of leukemia. They need a, uh, a bone marrow transplant, so they're searching for a donor. Neil: Oh, no. Devon: I can get tested. Neil: Yeah, we both can. Kay: Do you want to know something? I've known your father to be such a fine man all his life. But you constantly surprise me. Devon: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: This isn't why I came. I didn't come to make things harder on you. Chloe: Then why? Why? So I could hate myself even more for wasting my time on you? Woman: I'm sorry, Mr. Malloy. I checked again. You cannot take the test. Ronan: Thank you. Chloe: What test? What's wrong with you? What, did you ruin Chance's liver already? Ronan: I came to be tested as a donor. They said no because of my condition and because of the transplant I've had. Chloe: Why didn't you just say that? You could have said that in the first place. Ronan: Maybe I just came so you'd have someone to yell at. Chloe: Everyone cares. Everyone wants to help. Everyone loves Delia and her smile and the way that she carries that stupid Pinkerton around with her. But it's not gonna fix it, and I can't fix her. I can't even fix her. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: I'm not a paperless office, obviously. Sam: So what are you thinking with Nick? Avery: Well, I'm prepping for the voir dire, and I'm just touching base with potential witnesses. Sam: So he may be on the stand, huh? I'm figuring Sharon would like to see him in the gallery and her son. It would probably mean a lot to her, you know? And, of course, I'll-- I'll be there. Avery: Good. I'm glad to hear it. Friends and family makes all the difference. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You know, if you're that worried about Summer knowing I was here, I could just say I was here for breakfast. Phyllis: No, it's not that. Nick: Then what is it? Is it Delia? A little too close to home with what we went through with Summer? Phyllis: It's kind of Delia, yeah. Yeah. But now Summer is good, and she dreams of... pancakes with too much maple syrup. Nick: Delia is gonna be home soon, right? But you're right. There is a lot going on right now. Sharon's new trial starts today. And pretty soon, Faith is gonna realize that her mom's in jail, and that drives me nuts. So far, Avery has talked a big game. It's time she steps up. Sharon is innocent, and we need Avery to deliver. Phyllis: I need to tell you something about Avery. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: It really was a beautiful wedding. Victoria: Yeah, it was... something. (Sighs) It was really beautiful, till the police dragged me off, and, you know, the fact that nobody thought that Billy and I would make it as a couple, and that kind of, you know, dampened the mood a-- Jill: Yeah--but come on. Victoria: A little bit. Jill: You know that it wasn't about you. It was about Billy. Everybody knows that Billy-- he runs when he thinks he's in over his head. And he's done it again, and at the worst possible time. Victoria: Um, you know, Jill, I really do have a meeting that I need to get to. Jill: Look, Victoria, I--see, the thing is... Victoria: (Sighs) Jill: I thought that today he would look at the calendar and he would, you know, he would call you or send you flowers or show up or-- all right, I admit it. I thought I would come to the door, and there he'd be. I know he doesn't know about Delia. But he must know that we need him. And if he doesn't show up for your anniversary, when is he gonna show up? Victoria: (Sighs) Jill, just stop, okay? Just please. I-I really-- I can't do this today. I just don't want to do this today. Jill: God, I am so sorry. I do this. See, I just wanted to help, and then I do this. You know what, Victoria? You're still my family, and, Honey, I want you to be happy. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Esther: Hi, Honey. Chloe: Hi, Mom. Esther: Hi, Ronan. I didn't even forget your lotion. Chloe: Thanks. Thank you. Chloe: Is--is that-- is that Delia's? Is that from the lab? Dr. Larson: The national registry didn't turn up a match. Esther: Well, what about family and friends? Dr. Larson: No match there yet, either, though one test is still pending, evidently. This delay is unacceptable. I have to check with the lab. Chloe: So there could still be a match. Who? Dr. Larson: You, Chloe. Chloe: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Avery is not who you think she is. Nick: Who is she? Phyllis? Phyllis: Um... I don't think that, um, she's... "Lady Justice" or the savior or... I mean, I hear that she's brilliant and amazing, but I don't... know. I mean, if she-- she can't deliver a not-guilty verdict, I don't want you and Noah to get your hopes up. Do you know what I'm-- I don't know what I'm saying. Nick: I know what you're saying. Phyllis: You do? Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: (Chuckles) Nick: Sort of. I mean, you don't want the kids hurt, and I appreciate that. Phyllis: Yeah. Nick: I'm gonna take a shower so I can give Noah a break with Faith. And, uh, I'll see you around. Phyllis: You'll see me around? Nick: Yeah. Phyllis: (Laughs) Thank you. Nick: Otherwise, I'd stay and make you pancakes, but I don't want to. Phyllis: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone rings] Phyllis: Hi, it's Phyllis. Avery: I'm sorry. It was my understanding we're not related and therefore, have no reason to have contact. Phyllis: We have a lot to talk about, and we're gonna do that now. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: (Sighs) Ronan: (Quietly) Listen to me, okay? Just because there's no match on the registry, that doesn't mean that there's no match. Chloe: (Sighs) No, there--there's a delay on my test, because they're checking it twice. They're checking it twice, like Santa's list, because I'm gonna be the match, and I am going to be... I'm gonna save my daughter's life. Esther: Chloe's test isn't back? You know, I can be very bossy. If I have to go to that lab myself-- Dr. Larson: Let's go to my office and see if we can get some movement on that test. Ashley: Oh, it's okay. I'll make sure somebody's here if Chloe needs anything. Esther: Thank you. Ashley: (Sighs) This place--I've got so many horrible memories. I can't help but think about Colleen being wheeled away and the look in Traci's eyes. Tucker: Well, it's the same place where people get well. Little girls beat cancer. Same place where my wife said "I do." Ashley: Yeah, nobody can make Delia smile like Billy. Tucker: Listen, I got damn good people out there lookin' for him, and they know better than to come back empty-handed. I know you're upset you can't be tested, but I can be, and I will. She's my niece, too. Ashley: Thank you. Kay: Ashley, any news? Ashley: Only that they still need a match. Devon: Well, we're here to get tested. Ashley: Thank you, both of you. Thank you so much. Devon: Yeah. All right. Neil: Whatever we can do to help. Come on. Excuse us. Devon: Yeah. Kay: Neil, thank you. (Sighs) Well, I don't generally get all angry, you know, about getting older, but to become ineligible to be a donor because of my age? I-I--my God, it's infuriating. I suppose your medical history rules you out, too. Ashley: Yeah, "Infuriating" is a very good word for it. Kay: Uh, well, I'll leave the two of you alone, and, um-- Ashley: Actually, Katherine, um, would you mind grabbing a cup of coffee with me? I just want to talk to you for a little bit. Kay: Um, sure. [SCENE_BREAK] (Doorbell rings) Victoria: (Sighs) Yeah, I know. I know what today is, and, yes, I'm perfectly fine with it. Today is my-- oh, hi. (Sighs) Sam: Excuse me. Victoria: Um, sorry. It's just-- it's kind of a bad time. I'm--I'm working, actually. Sam: Uh, thi--this--this'll just take a second. I mean, I just better get it out of the way, you know? Tenant to landlord that, uh... Victoria: Oh, well, if it's tenant to landlord-- oh, my God! Ha! Look at, it's a-- it's a dog. Aw. Oh, he's cute. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: "Nick-- at the courthouse. Please come meet A.S.A.P." Phyllis: Hello. Avery: Hello? Phyllis: Thank you for meeting with me. Avery: Well, I didn't meet you. I told you I was at the courthouse, and you showed up uninvited. Phyllis: Okay, you wanted to talk. You wanted to talk to me. This is me meeting you halfway. Avery: Yeah, sorry, Sis, but now I'm too busy for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: We, uh, could have done this at the hospital. Ashley: Oh, you're right, but I didn't want to bother Chloe with all of this drama. Kay: Uh, Ashley, exactly what is this all about? Ashley: Okay, I'm trying to understand. I've known you my whole life, Katherine. And I've always admired you and respected you for your sense of decency, but I have to tell you, when it comes to the way you deal with Tucker, you're--you're like a different person. Kay: My son. My son, Tucker. Ashley: Yes. Kay: Yes. Well, that, uh, is really none of your concern. Ashley: He's a big part of my life, Kay. What affects him affects me. Come on. Kay: My interaction with him is solely business. Ashley: It's never solely business. And besides, this isn't just about Tucker. I mean, how you tried to inject Jill into Jabot without Jack's consent-- what was the point of that? I-I don't understand any of this. Kay: Ahh, that's what this is all about, isn't it? You've come to fight your brother's battles. Ashley: That's not true, but you know what? I did warn him about you. I told him that if you were willing to steal Jabot from your own son, God only knows what you could do to him. Kay: Ashley, please do not waste my time like this at-- Ashley: You know what? I still don't get it. How does having your son back in your life make you so mean? And--and you're so-- you're so selfish and cruel. Is it because he doesn't need you the way you want him to? What is it? Kay: You have no idea what I want. Ashley: (Sighs) You're right about that. And I bet if you told me, I still would have no idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: (Sighs) Tucker: Well, it's a good thing, you and your dad gettin' tested. Devon: Yeah, you know, you put down roots in a town, and everyone becomes family. Tucker: So I'm the new-guy intruder, huh? Devon: Well, I didn't say that. You have family here. Tucker: That's true. I have family, and I have business. And you understand what happened with your contract. That was just business. Devon: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, trust me, I-I get what you did. Nobody ever gave you a break, and you didn't give one to me. But see, to you, it's a break, whereas to someone else, it may just be good business to work with someone they know can deliver. Tucker: Oh. Sounds like you already got yourself another deal. Who with? Woman: I have two techs ready to test you. Devon: All right. I've been lucky lately. Maybe this test will tell me I'm the one. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: You know, I've been puttin' in a lot of hours at the county animal shelter, and they brought this little dude in-- no tags, no chips, no nothin'. Victoria: Mm. You just decided to bring him home, huh? Sam: Well, they're overwhelmed there. You know, same as the foster homes. It's overcrowded. Victoria: Yeah, well, um, Sam, he's kind of big, and your apartment's kind of small. Sam: Yeah, I mean, I-- that's--that's--that's true. Victoria: So it's settled. Sam: Yeah, yeah. No, I-I understand. That's all right. Victoria: He'll stay with me, right? We have plenty of room here. Sam: Yeah? Victoria: And there's no stairs to the yard here. You can just go right out. It'll be much better. Sam: Well, it doesn't look like you'll get any argument from him, huh? Victoria: No. (Laughs) Sam: Maybe you should give him a name. Victoria: Yeah, he needs a name. Um, how about Keely, huh? It means "Handsome," and you are. Look at you. You're handsome. Yes, you are. Sam: You know you gotta test that out, right? I mean, you gotta see if it fits. Victoria: Uh... Sam: And to do that, you gotta stick your head outside, you gotta yell for him. You do. For example, you gotta say, "Yo, Bubkes, come in time. It's time for supper." Victoria: Okay, um, fine. I'll--I'll try it. (Laughs) Yo, Kee--hi. Nick: Whoa. Hey. What's up? Victoria: Uh, sorry. That was just, um-- Sam: (Laughs) Nick: Hey, Sam. Sam: How are you, Nick? Victoria: Yeah, hey. Nick: That's a dog. You have a dog? Or is that yours? Victoria: Well, um, he, uh-- Nick: Who is this? Who are you? Who's a good boy? Victoria: Keely is just gonna be staying here temporarily. What's going on with you? Nick: Nothing. Just came to check in. Victoria: Oh, well, other than needing a few biscuits for the dog, we're pretty good. How you doin'? Nick: Well, you know, after hearing about Delia, it's just awful, and Sharon's new trial is about to start. I mean, compared to that, I've got it pretty good. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: I'm trying to keep a woman from a life sentence, so unless you can top that, good-bye. Phyllis: This is about the trial. It pissed me off when you summoned me into that deposition. Avery: So you threw my client under the bus? Phyllis: I did not throw her under the bus. I did not. I misspoke. It is my understanding that there's information on that memory card that can prove her innocence. So if you put me on the stand, I will make that clear about Sharon. Avery: Suddenly noble. What's in it for you? Phyllis: If I testify, you won't tell anybody that we're sisters. Avery: Michael Baldwin already knows. Anyone who reads your deposition will know. Phyllis: Nobody reads depositions for fun, so not everyone will know, unless you force the issue. Avery: The ugly little secret of who you really are? Exactly who are you so ashamed of? Me? Or yourself? Phyllis: I'm not ashamed of myself. Avery: Oh. So it is all about you. I'm stunned. Phyllis: Oh, my God, are you kidding me? I left. Big deal. I left. I wasn't gonna stay there, Avery. I wasn't gonna be that Phyllis anymore. I wasn't gonna do it. Give me a break. I mean, the last thing I'm gonna do is come here and tell everybody about that place. Avery: You lied to everyone. Phyllis: Yeah, I lied. Avery: Your kids-- they never asked if they had a grandma or a grandpa? Your husbands never asked about their in-laws? Phyllis: Yeah, they did. (Stammers) Everybody asked, and I lied about my entire past, okay? Please. Come on, please. If people find out about you, it will change everything for me. Avery: You're not worried about people. You're worried about Nick finding out. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Was this dog your idea, Sam? Sam: Well, it's good for blood pressure, stress, pickin' up bacon you drop at breakfast time. Nick: (Chuckles) All right, well, I better get out of here. I got a lot to do. Victoria: Hey, um, you want to tell me what has you almost happy? Or... Nick: Well, you almost look happy, too. Victoria: Yeah, well, blame the dog. Nick: Yeah, I might do that. I'll see you later. Victoria: Okay. Sam: Take care. Nick: See you, Sam. Victoria: (Squeals) Sam: So... Victoria: (Laughs) Sam: You think you can handle hangin' out here with her? Huh? Victoria: Oh, yeah, I think we'll be just fine, won't we? I think we'll be just fine. I can't believe it-- to be abandoned like that? And no one to care for you... Sam: Yeah. Victoria: Or take care of you and love you? It's just not fair at all. Sam: Well, he probably had it pretty rough, but look at that face now. Anything about that look lonely to you? Victoria: Not at all. And you're gonna have so many fun play dates with your cousin Segundo. Yes, you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Well, that seems kind of anticlimactic-- just gettin' a cheek swab and waitin' around for the next step. Woman: Both you guys are A/B-negative, which is pretty rare. Can I talk you into donating at the blood drive? Devon: You, too, huh? Tucker: Guess we're a rare breed. Devon: Hmm. Tucker: Want to do this now? Woman: Yes, I'll take you first. Kay: Any luck with the donor match? Devon: Uh, we just have to wait for the cheek swab to come back. Kay: Uh, Devon, um, I'm going to have to postpone our little meeting because, um, it's nothing dire. Just--I have some important details to go over with my attorney. Devon: Okay, whatever it takes. You call me when you're ready, okay? Kay: Thank you. Devon: Mm-hmm. Kay: How are you doing, my friend? Esther: (Sighs) You know, it-- it's such a crazy love, a grandchild. It's like loving your baby all over again, but hopefully this time, you don't make the same mistakes and do everything right. Kay: Believe me, you're doing everything right. See you at the house. Esther: Okay. Jill: (Sighs) Esther: Jill, you can't have that face again. You can't be angry here. It creates destructive energy. Jill: Esther, what do we have to do to get a donor match? Because Phillip went to his doctor in Australia, and no luck there. How is Chloe taking this? Esther: Well, I-I-- I think she'll be all right. Nobody's feistier than my little girl. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: No one believed I had it in me. I mean, I was the party girl who lied about everything. But look at this kid. I mean... I mean, what's not to love, right? Ronan: You know, she has your smile. Chloe: This kid is perfect. She's pure. She--she is not gonna screw up like I did. Ronan: Hey, come on now. You turned out just fine. Chloe: She's gonna be amazing. (Door opens) Dr. Larson: Chloe. Chloe: Hi. Hi. You got my results? No, it's--it's okay. Just--just--just please tell me. Just... Dr. Larson: I'm sorry. Chloe: (Voice breaking) Well, you-- but I'm her mom. You know what I mean? I'm her mom. I have to be. Ronan: Okay, okay. There's--there's Billy, right? There's gotta be somebody else. Chloe: There's--no. I'm sorry. Can you-- could we please just have a moment? Please. Can you please go? Chloe: (Sighs) Chloe: (Normal voice) Hey, "Stinks." Delia: Mama, can we go home? [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: I like the way you handled yourself with Tucker-- calm and controlled. Devon: Well, thank you. I'm just glad that I'm done with him. The guy is very cold. You know, the really nice thing that I like about Katherine Chancellor is that you know that her cards are all on the table. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: All I need is to add an additional heir to, uh, the will. Uh, equal shares in my estate. Uh, Devon Hamilton. Mitchell: A full share, Katherine? What's this about? Kay: Um, just add the heir, would you please, Mitchell? And don't ask any questions. (Front door closes) Jill: Ahh, is this true? You're putting Devon Hamilton in your will? [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: You're back. Ashley: Yeah. May I come in? Tucker: (Sighs) You can come in. It's still your home. Ashley: Oh, yeah. Tucker: What's up? Ashley: Well, um... Ashley: I haven't forgotten-- I mean, how could I-- everything that's happened. Today was kind of a big day for me, because I... I just saw that... you're the man that I thought you were. You're the man that I love. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Nick is not an issue. Avery: Wow. Wow, that really is your go-to thing, isn't it? Lying. Phyllis: Okay, fine, I don't want Nick to know. I don't want anyone to know. What do you want from me? Avery: No, you came to me. You're the one that wants something. Just say it already. Phyllis: Keep your mouth shut! I said it. Keep your mouth shut to Nick and everybody else about us being sisters. Nick: What? [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: I know. I know, Baby. I mean, I don't-- I don't want to be here any longer, either. But we have to stay just a little bit longer until you're better, okay? You know what we haven't done in so long? I think we should sing a lullaby. Would you like that? Yeah? Okay. Which one's your favorite? Chloe: Husha-bye don't you cry go to sleep my little baby when you wake you shall have all the pretty little horses blacks and bays dapples and grays go to sleep my little baby. (Acoustic guitar playing "All the Pretty Little Horses") [NEXT_ON] Adam: I came here because this wouldn't feel real until I told you. Tucker: I'm gonna get Jabot back from Katherine, and you're gonna help me, Jack. Jill: Is Devon Tucker's son?

Due to their rare blood type, they decide to donate for the blood drive as well.

Carly: Okay. Give me a few minutes to get ready for Claudia's birthday bash. Lulu: You're sure you should go, though? Carly: I planned the thing. And as long as Sonny's paying for it, I'm going to go have fun. Lulu: Well, your baby's a few weeks away from making her grand entrance. Carly: So I need to take this chance to party while I can. And besides, outside of Sonny, I don't think anyone invited even likes Claudia. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey, is my dad reachable? Dominic: Yeah. Sonny said he was stopping by the office, then heading over to the Metro Court. [Michael sighs] Dominic: Is something wrong? Michael: Uh, yeah. It's about Claudia. I have to tell my dad. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Can you imagine the look on Sonny and Dante's faces when I tell them they're father and son? Olivia: You won't do it. Claudia: Oh, honey, I can't wait to expose you for the lying piece of trash that you are. Keeping this secret from your own son? From your son's father? If I were Sonny and Dante, I'd be pissed as hell. Olivia: Even you aren't this vindictive, Claudia. Claudia: I'm just supporting my husband. He has a right to know about the child you've been keeping secret from him -- Olivia: Screw you, you psycho bitch! [Olivia grunts] [Claudia grunts] Olivia: Aah! [Olivia and Claudia grunt] [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Let me the hell out of here! Joey: Be nice. It's for your own good. Things are going down, and Anthony wants you safe. Johnny: I got to find my sister. Sonny's about to get information that's going to get her killed! Joey: So what? Nobody gives a rat's ass about Claudia except for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Play it again. [Clicks] Claudia: Didn't waste any time, did you? Jerry: And why are we here? Claudia: On Friday at 7pm, Sonny is expecting a shipment of coffee. He'll be here to sign off on it. It's all there and legit. Jerry: How do you know this? Claudia: I know. Ian: All right. That leaves two bodyguards. Claudia: No. The custom inspectors will be here so he can sign off on it in person. He can't risk having guards around. Ian: I can do this. Claudia: Good. Then we're agreed. Sonny dies on Friday. Jason: Sonny, that's Devlin. That's Jerry Jacks. Claudia. This recording is dated March 31, 2008. Michael was shot that Friday, April 4. This proves that Claudia ordered the hit. What do you want to do about it? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Listen, the news about Claudia isn't good. Michael: That's one way to put it. Dominic: Well, you know, maybe you should wait a little bit before talking to your father. I mean, he's having this party. He's invited a lot of friends and family. Let him enjoy it a little before you lower the boom. Michael: Yeah. Yeah, maybe. Maybe. Dominic: Yeah. You know what? Why don't you get a second opinion? I mean, if you don't want to talk to me, why don't you run it by Jason or something? Michael: Forget it. Forget it. I'll just find a way to deal with it myself. [SCENE_BREAK] [Sonny sighs] Jason: And when Devlin died, he said, "There's more." So Sam and I dug around and found it. Devlin recorded a lot of his legal business conversations. He hid them at the hospital. Sonny: Hospital? Jason: Yeah. We turned up an old gym bag that was in Ian's locker, and in the gym bag was a lot of cash and these recordings, Sonny. Sonny: What was on the recordings? Jason: Uh, drug deals, mostly. I mean, there was one call with a woman -- Claudia agreeing to do the hit. This right here. This was in the gym bag. The voices are clear. Claudia is the one who sent Ian to the warehouse. She's the reason that this happened. Sonny: Remember the game that Jerry played with the DVDs and Claudia and the whole thing? Jason: Yeah, I remember the game. Jerry was telling the truth. Claudia was guilty. She lied her way out of it. Look, I know that you don't want to hear this right now. Sonny: You know what? Jason: But it's just something that -- Sonny: I got a birthday party to go to. And it starts in an hour. And I expect you to be there. [Door shuts] [Plastic shatters] [SCENE_BREAK] Lulu: Oh! You look great! Carly: I look like an entry in the Rose Parade. Lulu: No. I'm really appreciative of you coming with me to this party. Carly: You want a second opinion on Dominic? I am more than happy to oblige. Lulu: You're the one who wants to go to the party, but I would appreciate your take on Dominic. Carly: I have a take on Dominic. He's a nice guy. He is. But he works for Sonny. Oh. So, why do you think he works for Sonny? Lulu: I don't -- think that he really wants to. I don't know. I just -- I think there's a piece of the puzzle that's just missing about this. Carly: Like that stuff you don't remember from last night? Lulu: I know I heard something important. I just can't remember what it is. Carly: Maybe it will come back to you. Lulu: Well, yeah. I mean, Maxie might be able to help. She actually just texted me and said she's coming. Carly: Good, 'cause I don't think I can go. Lulu: Really? Is this, like, an early labor thing? Carly: No. No. As much as I want to go and snoop -- and I really, really, really want to go and snoop -- I just -- I have a condition. It is life- threatening for me and the baby. So I guess I have to be responsible and stay home. Lulu: Well, do you want me to stay with you? Carly: No. Go. Go. I'm fine. Fine. Lulu: No. I honestly -- I would be happy to just hang out here and, like, watch TV or whatever you want to do -- Carly: And avoid spending time with Dominic? Lulu: I just want to make sure that you're okay. Carly: I'm fine. I am. Mercedes is here. The boys will be home soon. And maybe I can talk them into a quiet game of Tiddlywinks. I don't know. Lulu: Ooh. Yeah. Okay. I'm definitely bad at Tiddlywinks. So I'm going to go. But I will give you so many updates when it's all over. Carly: Oh, please do. Lulu: I'm going to go change. Carly: Okay. Lulu: Bye. Carly: Have fun! Lulu: Okay. [Carly sighs] Carly: Well, I know that you wanted to go to the party as much as I did, but I have to do the right thing. So we're going to stay home, and we're going to have a nice quiet evening with your brothers. We can do that, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: So how much further? Morgan: The docks are right around the corner. Wait till you see how brown and gross the water is. Molly: Man, I still can't believe Mom threw out my harbor water for the pollution project in science class. By the way, thanks for helping me get more. [Shivers] I heard about a storm on the news. It feels like it's coming in. Morgan: We'll be home soon. Johnny: Get me out of here. Molly: Somebody's in trouble. What should we do? Johnny: Can anyone hear me? I need help! Please! Get me the hell out! [Footsteps] Johnny: Hello? Please? If somebody is out there -- Joey: Let him yell his head off. Nobody can hear him. Johnny: Somebody! Hello? Is anyone out there? I need to get out! Morgan: We could call 911. Molly: No. If our parents find out we're here, we'd be in huge trouble. Johnny: Is anyone there? Molly: But maybe we can help. Morgan: We don't even know who he is. Johnny: I need help now, please! Molly: True, but what if he's the innocent prisoner of cruel and merciless sea captains? Morgan: What if he isn't? I say we make an anonymous call. Johnny: Can anyone hear me? This is life and death. I need to get out! Molly: The call would take too long. We have to save his life. [SCENE_BREAK] [Claudia and Olivia grunting] Olivia: If you think for one second I'm going to let you blow my kid's life apart -- Claudia: All this from the woman who went after my husband and my brother? Olivia: Oh! [Olivia and Claudia grunting] Olivia: You will not hurt my boy. [Olivia and Claudia grunting] Olivia: I'm fricking finished with you! Williams: Police! Break it up! Claudia: Help me! Get this psycho woman off of me! Williams: Come on. Give it up. Olivia: No! Williams: Give it a rest! Give it a rest. Claudia: Oh, God! Thank God you showed up when you did. She's trying to kill me. Olivia: It's okay. It's cool. It's cool. It's cool. It's cool. You can let me go. Let me go. Claudia: Uh-uh. Don't you dare. I want her arrested. [Panting] [Olivia panting] [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Joey, I swear to God, if anything happens to my sister while I'm in here, you're dead! Molly: He's in that room. Johnny: Whatever they're paying you, I'll triple it for you to let me out of here. Morgan: I know that voice. [Knock on wall] Guard: Give it a rest, Zacchara. Morgan: It's Johnny. We have to get him out. Molly: How? Morgan: I have an idea, but it's dangerous. If you don't want to do it, it's okay. Molly: Are you kidding me? This whole rescue thing was my idea, remember? I'm in. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: This crazy woman broke into my room and attacked me without provocation. If you hadn't shown up when you did, she might have killed me. Olivia: Officer, that is a total exaggeration -- Williams: Not by much. I was in the lobby when the room next door called and said it sounded like somebody was being murdered. Claudia: Yeah. She tried. Olivia: That's a total lie. Officer, I swear, I'm not going to be any more trouble. You can let me go. Claudia: No. I want her taken downtown, arrested, charged with assault. Are you going to deny me equal protection because my husband is Sonny Corinthos? Williams: Look, I'm sorry, but I'm going to take you downtown. Olivia: You can't -- Claudia: Yes. Thank you. Please, get her out of here. Olivia: You can't do this. You can't do this! I have to find someone! Williams: We'll be fast. You behave yourself, you'll be looking for your friend in no time. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: All right. Listen up. I want you to really slow down with the refills 'cause most of these people have a reputation for violence. So we don't want to get them drunk on top of that. They might start shooting each other before we get to the main course, and we don't want that. Okay? That will be all. [Jax sighs] Dominic: Well, on behalf of Mr. Corinthos, I'd like to thank you for throwing this elegant birthday part in honor of his wife. Jax: All right. Cut the crap. You don't have to thank me. I just want Sonny behind bars, okay? That's what you're doing here tonight -- working undercover, right, Detective Falconeri? Dominic: This isn't exactly the best time to mention it. Jax: Just work your case against Sonny, okay? Dominic: I'm working on it. Jax: Are you? 'Cause it seems to me that you're getting a little bit too comfortable in your role as family friend. Dominic: You know what? Well, Sonny's a tough target. But you already knew that, right? Otherwise, you would have found a way to lock him up years ago. Alexis: That looked tense. Jax: Yeah, well, I've been snapping at everyone all night, so -- Alexis: Okay. Please don't snap at me if I ask you why. Jax: Despite Carly going into false labor a week ago, she wanted to come tonight. So I'm hoping that I talked her out of it. Alexis: Oh, knowing Carly, I bet that won't work. I'm sorry. Don't snap. Thank you. Jax: Well, I'm here to supervise this farce because I own the hotel. So what's your excuse? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Hey, Mike. Mike: Hey, hey. Yeah. Dominic: Good to see you, man. I'm the stand-in host until your son gets here. Mike: Yeah. Well, I'm happy and a little surprised to be invited. Dominic: I think father and son should spend time together. Mike: You put in a good word for me, didn't you? Dominic: Yeah. Mike: It's all those late nights talking about the Yankees at Kelly's, yeah? Dominic: That and the chili. [Elevator bell dings] Mike: Well, thanks. It's good to be here. Dominic: All right. Mike: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: I don't know why I let you drag me to this mobster's ball. Luke: Well, admit it. What I feel would love to go anywhere with me. I could use a drink. Actually, I could use several. Tracy: Why tonight particularly? Luke: Some things you don't want to know. Some things I wish I didn't know. Tracy: Well, on that cheery note, how about we just pay our respects to the birthday girl, and then, we slip out of here before the bodies start to drop? Luke: You would leave the party before it got interesting? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: I had no idea you and Sonny had such a history. Robin: Oh, yeah. Years and years of it. Come to think of it, you kind of remind me of him when he was younger. Dominic: Hmm. How so? Robin: Well, he used to be a lot more jokey and would smile a lot more. These days, he's a little bit more guarded. Dominic: Um, yeah. I guess I could probably use a little restraint myself. Excuse me. The hosting duties are calling. Robin: Fine. Maxie: I'm going to make this quick, because I have to get back to the office. But what exactly are your intentions with Lulu? Lulu: Uh, you don't -- [Dominic chuckles] Lulu: Have to answer that. Dominic: Well, I could try, but you're awfully hard to ignore. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Michael. What are you doing here? Michael: Looking for my dad. I know it's bad timing, but I really got to talk to him. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: How'd it go with Sonny? Jason: I don't know. Sam: What do you mean? He didn't believe you? Jason: No. I played him the recording, and I told him how we found it. He knows it's real. Sam: Okay. What did he say? Jason: Sonny listened to the recording, and then said he had to go to Claudia's birthday party. Sam: Ugh. Okay. Jason, maybe he's in shock. Or -- what? Then maybe he doesn't care anymore -- Jason: It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if he cares. I care. Jason: Okay. I just need you to hear me out. Sam: Okay. Jason: Okay. You know that I can't let Claudia get away with what she's done, even if it means going against what Sonny says. Sam: Jason, you don't know how Sonny feels about this yet. You don't know what he's going to do. Jason: Sammy, he's going to a party, okay? I understand the guy's in a tough spot right now, and I'm trusting that he's going to do the right thing. But if he doesn't, I'm telling you right now -- Sam: No, no, no. Wait. Please. Please. [Jason sighs] Sam: Personally, I want Claudia to rot in hell, just like you. You have already lost so much, Jason. Michael could turn on you. Sonny could turn on you. He may not be in love with her, but he certainly likes being married to her. Killing her would be the ultimate act of defiance. You could wind up losing everything that matters to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Second Guard: Look at this one. First Guard: How did you find that? Molly: Excuse me? Would it be possible to collect some water off your pier? It's for a science project at school. Second Guard: You shouldn't be here, kid. This is private property. Molly: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to trespass. First Guard: You need to leave. Molly: I'm not sure how to get out. Is there an exit that leads to the pier? Second Guard: I'll show you. Molly: I still need to get my water sample. Second Guard: Get it for her. Let's go. Molly: Thank you, sir. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: What the hell are you doing here? Morgan: I'm here to help you escape. Johnny: I'm a little chained up to the wall at the moment. Morgan: We have to find a way to get them off. Johnny: Look, no. You listen to me. These guards cannot catch you in here. You got to get out of here now. Get out. Go! [Door shuts] [Johnny sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Didn't Lulu tell you she spent the night in my room, drugged? Maxie: Oh. Is that why you didn't come home last night? Lulu: I drank a spiked bottle of water on the photo shoot by accident. Dominic: She was stoned as a rock star. Fortunately, I was there to rescue her. Maxie: Oh. You could have brought her back to our apartment. Dominic: I also could have left her crawling around on the pier in the middle of the night, but instead, I was her protector. Maxie: Oh. And you didn't take advantage of her. Dominic: Didn't lay one hand on her, even though you did ask me to, like, repeatedly. [Lulu and Maxie laugh] Dominic: Excuse me, ladies. I'll be right back. Maxie: So you were drugged. Lulu: Yes. Maxie: But not by him. Lulu: No. Maxie: And then, he rescued you. Lulu: Pretty much. Maxie: Ooh, girl. You are in deep. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hello? Dominic: Hey, it's Dominic. I'm here at the hotel. Not to alarm you, but I just saw Michael. Carly: At the party? Why? Dominic: I talked to him earlier. He said he has something he needs to tell his dad. Carly: About what? Dominic: Claudia. I don't know. You want me to tell Jax? [Carly sighs] Carly: No, no. Michael's not going to take advice about his father from Jax. [Sighs] All right. Well, I'm going to come over now and get him. Dominic: Okay. I'll try to keep an eye on him. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: So, this is the price of co-parenting -- showing up at a party of a woman that you loathe. But you do it for the sake of your child. Jax: Well, you could have called and sent your regrets. Alexis: No, because Kristina really, really wanted to be here, and I really, really didn't want her to. So I'm making an appearance instead. Jax: Just taking one for the team, right? Alexis: That's what we do. And I'm so glad I have my empathetic friend here who hates being here as much as I do. Certainly not fun and games for you, is it? Jax: Can't wait for this to be over. Alexis: I have this sense -- I don't know. Maybe it's just my normal paranoia of being in a public place with Sonny -- but I get this feeling that something really, really bad is going to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocks on door] Claudia: Ha. Right on time. Sonny: You look fantastic. Claudia: Thank you. So do you. I had champagne sent up for a surprise. Sonny: Actually, I got a surprise for you, too. Sonny: I was going to save this for later, but I might as well do it now. Claudia: Ooh. Have I mentioned I love birthday surprises? Sonny: Open it. Open it. Claudia: Okay. [Gasps] Oh, wow, Sonny. It's gorgeous. You have amazing taste. Sonny: You should wear it tonight. What do you think? Claudia: Oh, I think that would be great. I want to. I want to show it off and show everybody what a great husband I have. You do the clasp, okay? Sonny: Okay. Let's see here. You ready? Claudia: Mm-hmm. Sonny: Watch it. Look at that. Look at that. Oh. Wow. [Claudia chuckles] Claudia: Oh! It's perfect! Oh, my goodness. Who would have ever thought a night like this could happen? Sonny: You know what I want to do? Have a toast to your birthday. You are finally getting what you deserve. [SCENE_BREAK] Williams: I was at the Metro Court checking the guest list for Sonny's party when a hotel guest called the desk and said someone was being attacked in the next room. When Officer Blake and I got there, Ms. Falconeri was pounding on Claudia Corinthos, who was screaming for help. Olivia: Commissioner, you've got to let me post bail. I got to find my son. Mac: Thanks, Roy. I'll take it from here. [Door closes] Mac: You know, Claudia's no one to mess with. Olivia: Yes. Believe me. Believe me. I know that. I got to get to my son before Claudia does. Mac: Now, when you say your son, do you mean Dominic Pirelli or Detective Dante Falconeri? Olivia: How the hell do you know that? Mac: He's been working undercover to make a case against Sonny. I saw the paperwork the night we busted him in a drug raid. Olivia: Okay. Claudia's found out. She's going to tell Sonny at this party tonight. Mac: Does Claudia know your son's an undercover cop? Olivia: No. She only knows that I'm his mother. But if she tells Sonny that, he's smart enough to figure out the rest. Mac: You know, I spent a lot of years trying to clean up the mess Sonny leaves behind, but there's too much that can't be fixed -- senseless deaths, ruined live away forever. And if he can accomplish that, I'm all for it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Johnny grunts] Johnny: Morgan, go home. Those guys could be back any second. Morgan: Molly's acting lost. Johnny: Molly? What the hell are you talking about? You got to go find her and get her safe and get her out of here. Morgan: Yes. Second Guard: Hey! [Men grunting] Johnny: Drop it! Now! Johnny: Thanks, you two. I got to go save somebody else. Let's go! [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: If I go against what Sonny says, and I kill Claudia, I'm probably going to have to leave the organization. Probably going to have to leave town, Sam. Sam: It may not come to that, Jason. It may not. You don't know what's in Sonny's head. Maybe he's processing, thinking about how he's supposed to respond. He's believed Claudia's story for months. He's got to feel betrayed. Or maybe he's questioning his own instincts, wondering why he didn't see this coming himself. Jason, you've got to give him some time. Jason: Okay. Okay. But if he doesn't take care of Claudia, I am. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell dings] Michael: You are so busted. Kristina: I wanted to see the party. Michael: And you're hiding 'cause your mom said you couldn't come, right? Kristina: Wow. That fortune teller at the carnival knew what she was talking about. You do have ESP. Michael: Yeah, well, it's a curse. But what can you do? Kristina: Have you told Dad? Michael: That I remember Claudia confessing to getting me shot? That's why I'm here. Dad needs to know the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Mayor Floyd: There you are. [Chuckles] Sorry. Alexis: Oh, my God. You trying to kill me? Mayor Floyd: No. [Chuckles] So, what surprises you more, that I am here at the party, or that I'm actually talking to you? Alexis: Both. Mayor Floyd: Oh, yeah. [Alexis sighs] Mayor Floyd: You know, I never gave you a proper apology for the trouble that my late wife caused you. I'm sorry. Alexis: Thank you, Garrett. I'm sorry, too, because I think we both came up with a bunch of false accusations about each other. So how about we just call a truce and let bygones be bygones? Mayor Floyd: Actually, I'd like you back -- as district attorney, that is. Alexis: Oh. Oh! Well, that's very flattering, Garrett, but I'm going to have to say no, because I love private practice. It gives me more time with my girls, a flexible schedule. But thanks anyway. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Heh. Would you look at that? His Honor the mayor of our city putting in an appearance at a mob party. Might as well have the word "corrupt" tattooed on his forehead. Luke: You know, there's nothing wrong with a little moral latitude in public office. I mean, where would you be without all the bought and paid-for judges and city officials in your pocket? Tracy: You are unusually ornery tonight. What's that about? Luke: Oh. I just keep thinking about Lucky, putting himself out there again, betting his whole heart on the third try with Elizabeth. Tracy: Well, there's no arguing with someone who thinks they're in love. Luke: They may be in love. But it's also illusion, and in his case, deliberate delusion. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: You know, you could at least try to play hard to get. Lulu: I'm not playing anything with Dominic. Maxie: Lulu, come on. You're trying to act so hard like you don't care that you're doing the exact opposite. Lulu: You are so off base. Maxie: Oh, really? Because when Dominic was saying how he rescued you and took you home, you were wearing this really goofy smile that kind of looked like this. Lulu: That face is so ridiculous. Maxie: It's what yours looked like, which means you're so totally into this guy. Lulu: No, no. I have done everything to discourage Dominic short of slapping him in the face, and that actually might be next. Maxie: Oh, really? Okay. Well, when you're ready to face your feelings and you want to talk about them, I'll be around. Lulu: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Well, I have to admit, parties have come a long way since the keg stands at the frat party house, whatever it's called. And so am I, of course. Robin: What? What are you talking about? Patrick: Are you okay? Are you still thinking about the evidence against Claudia? Robin: Yeah. I'm totally stuck on what to do about it. Patrick: Well, a very wise woman that I ended up marrying once told me that sometimes, it's not our problem to solve. Robin: I may not be that wise after all. I mean, Sonny is my friend, so does that mean I would be betraying him if I warned Claudia that there may be evidence that she tried to kill him? [SCENE_BREAK] [Claudia laughs] All: Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday, dear Claudia happy bir -- [Singing fades] Sonny: Jax. She did -- Carly -- a great job decorating this place. Jax: Great job. Sonny: Can you thank her for me? Jax: Oh, absolutely. Will do. You know, money buys almost anything these days, doesn't it, Sonny? Mayor Floyd: Mr. Corinthos. Thank you for the invitation. Sonny: You're welcome. And I'm sorry about the loss of your wife. Mayor Floyd: Thank you. Sonny: And I understand that the bad press put your political future in question. If there's anything that I can do -- Mayor Floyd: Do I have a choice? Sonny: Do you want to win the election or not? [Sonny and Mayor Floyd laugh] Mayor Floyd: It's nice to see you, Mr. Corinthos. Mrs. Corinthos, happy birthday. Claudia: Thank you. I love it when you put people in their place. Sonny: Do you? Mmm? Claudia: Yeah. Mike: Hey, Sonny. Sonny: Hey, hey. Mike: Right here. You -- you look beautiful. Claudia: Thank you. Mike, it's so nice that you could make it. Mike: You know what? I tell you, I don't have to cook, it's a great night for me. Okay? [Claudia laughs] Claudia: You guys, excuse me for just a minute, okay? Mike: Sure, sure. Heh. You know -- You know, I got to say this. I'm a little surprised that you're giving a birthday party for Claudia. Sonny: Well, I mean, you know, Claudia's worked very hard, all right, to be the wife that I deserve. [SCENE_BREAK] [Elevator bell dings] Sam: All right. It's a pretty big turnout, and Claudia does look happy. Jason: Which means Sonny's told her nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Hey, where's Carly? Mercedes: Uh, she went to go get Michael. Sonny's having a birthday party for your sister at the Metro Court, and then -- Johnny: I got to go to the Metro Court. You guys should be okay. I'm going to call Bernie, though. He's going to send over some men to watch over you. All right? Molly: Can't you stay? Johnny: Look, thank you guys so much for the bravery that you showed tonight. I will never forget it. My sister, though, is in a lot of trouble. I got to save her the way you saved me. Okay? [SCENE_BREAK] [Carly sighs] Marty: Carly. Carly: Hey, Marty. Marty: Where you going? Carly: Upstairs. Michael crashed the party. I'll go grab him, take him home. Excuse me. Marty: I have strict orders from Mr. Jacks not to let you upstairs. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Jason looks a little more intense than usual tonight. Sam: Yeah. Well, he's not exactly Claudia's biggest fan. Jax: Look, I don't want trouble, okay? I went along with this party because Carly insisted. But if you know something's going on, you let me know. Sam: No. Nothing's going to go on tonight, not that I'm aware of. Jax: Well, you let me know if you hear otherwise. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Thanks for coming. Means a lot to me. Luke: Hey, we wouldn't have missed it. Tracy: Speak for yourself. And don't think that you can worm your way into society with your wandering money, missy. Luke: Okay. All right. Sorry about that. [Tracy laughs] Luke: Take it easy, will you? Take it easy. [Claudia scoffs] Sonny: Annoying when she hits the nail right on the head, isn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Dominic: Hey. It's safe. I drank the -- well, almost the whole bottle, so -- Lulu: Oh. Hey, sorry about Maxie. She reads drama into everything. Dominic: Oh, really? 'Cause I thought when she asked me what my intentions were with you that maybe you mentioned me, you know, in a positive way. Lulu: Oh, right. Well, unfortunately, when I tell Maxie that a guy is getting on my last nerve, she thinks that I mean the exact opposite when really, I just mean exactly what I'm saying. Dominic: Okay! Well, thanks for clearing that up. Lulu: You're welcome. Dominic: All right. I really keep you off-balance, huh? Lulu: I just feel like I don't know who you really are. [Elevator bell dings] Dominic: Good. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Can I get everybody's attention, please, uh, just for a little bit here? Um, I want to thank everybody for coming to celebrate Claudia's birthday party. There's just a few things that I'd like to say about my lovely wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Marty, look. I'm worried about Michael. He's had a hard time lately. The last place he needs to be is at a party for Claudia. I'm going to go grab him and take him home. Marty: Mr. Jacks was very emphatic. Carly: That's because Jax loves me and he's looking out for me, and he's right. Look, I've had a few scares with this pregnancy, but I'm not going to let anything happen. I'm not going to risk it, okay? Marty: I suppose if you're just going to pick up Michael -- Carly: I am. I'm not going to stay. Isn't it time for you to go home? Go, go. I'll be fine. Come on. Marty: Okay. Uh, Carly? Take care. Carly: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I just want to take a moment to thank some of my closest friends. They always stood by me through the good times and the bad times, and I appreciate your love and support. I didn't always listen to their wisdom. God knows I'd be in a better place today if I had. Sonny: Luke Spencer helped me build what I have in Port Charles. We've always had each other's back. That is worth its weight in gold. Like I said, I appreciate you coming. It means a lot to me. And I know that Tracy probably fought you on it, 'cause she -- you know. But she's just watching out for you. She's a loyal wife. It's a beautiful thing to have. Hi. How are you? Robin, well, I just want to say, you know, you've always been like a little sister to me, and I'm so glad to see you so happy. You finally got everything you want. You got a career, you got a great family, and you brought this man into my life. I came very close to losing my son because of my own carelessness. You saved him. You brought him back. And I'll never forget that. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Nope. Impatient pregnant woman. I'm in a hurry. Sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I would also like to acknowledge my father. Anybody who knows me knows that forgiveness doesn't come easy, or at all. He's never given up on me. He's always stood by me. And I thank God for that. [SCENE_BREAK] [Johnny panting] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Alexis, the mother of my beautiful daughter. I know we haven't always seen eye to eye. But we'll always have a mutual respect, and I appreciate that. Jason, my -- my right-hand man, my best friend. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. You've stood by me, you know. Sometimes, the price has been high -- very high. Last but not least, the birthday girl, Claudia. [Sighs] What can I say about you? What best describes my wife? How can I ever repay you?

Olivia rushes off to find Dante/Dominic

Flo: Maybe we needed this. Zoe: Thomas finding out? Don't be ridiculous. This secret is about to blow up in our faces. Flo: We sat back and we allowed hope to grieve. We allowed steffy to bond with a baby that she had no right to even adopt. Zoe, we needed someone else to step in. Xander: That's exactly what thomas is doing right now. Telling steffy the truth. That she's raising hope's child. Steffy: Thomas, what is it? What's going on? You said it's about phoebe and liam. Thomas: It's about all of you. It's about the children and about the families that you and hope dreamed so much about. Steffy: Hope? Whoa. Whoa. Hope's involved? Thomas: Yes. This affects hope probably more than anyone. Brooke: So, do you have dinner plans? Hope: Uh, no, not yet. I mean, hopefully I got a date with douglas, but that all depends on when thomas comes to pick him up. Brooke: Well, you're welcome to come up to the house anytime, with or without a date. Douglas: I can't be your date. Hope: What? Why not? Douglas: Everybody knows that you can't date a married lady. Liam would be mad. Where is he, anyways? Hope: He and I, um... you know what, liam -- he doesn't live here anymore. Zoe: You think it'll all be fine once the truth comes out, don't you? That, somehow, hope's going to forgive us. Xander: I'm sorry, but your father committed a crime. It's not wrong for him to pay for that. Flo: You have to think about hope here. What it would mean for her to know the truth about beth. Wyatt: Beth? What about beth? Why are you guys talking about hope's baby? Douglas: Liam doesn't live here anymore? Hope: No. Douglas: Why? Hope: Well, we decided it's what best. Douglas: But you look so sad. Brooke: Sometimes people do things that make them sad, if they think it's for the right reason. Hope: And liam has two daughters, and their daddy needed to spend some more time with them, and now he can. Douglas: I know he was kelly's dad, but did he adopt phoebe? Hope: Not technically, but liam cares about her so much as if he were her parent, just like I care about her, and that's how I knew it would be okay if liam moved out. Douglas: Oh, because you loved phoebe just like you love beth. Steffy: What does hope have to do with it? Liam: Well, look who refuses to sleep? Steffy: Oh, my goodness. Liam: Yeah. Steffy: Phoebe! Liam: I know! Steffy: I thought my girl was all tuckered out. Liam: Yeah, well, she was, until she started insisting on seeing her mother, huh? Steffy: Oh, mama's right here. I've got you. And there's daddy. Daddy's moving in with us. [ Gasps ] You see how surprised she is? Oh, I -- I mean, liam. Liam: Why not? I feel like I'm her daddy. She may as well call me that. Steffy: [ Chuckles ] Thomas: [ Clears throat ] I just realized, um -- I have to go. Steffy: Thomas, you had something to tell me. You said it was about hope. Thomas: Yeah, I -- I do. Um... look, you guys living under the same roof, that's exactly what hope wanted, you know? She wanted this, you guys together, and, um... [ Chuckles ] Just don't forget her, and... don't forget her sacrifice for this. And, um... uh... don't forget beth. Liam: Of course we won'T. Why -- why would you think we would? Thomas: I -- I'm sorry to have bothered you. You know what, have a good night. Liam: Hey! Steffy: Thomas, what are you doing? What? [ Phoebe giggles ] Wyatt: I didn't mean to interrupt. I probably should have texted before stopping by. Flo: No, it's -- it's fine. We were just, um... Wyatt: Talking about beth, for some reason. Zoe: Well, you know, it's -- it's just really sad. You know, if beth had lived then hope and liam would still be together. Oh, you haven't heard yet. They, uh, signed the annulment papers. Wyatt: Oh, geez, I knew it was coming, but I -- I didn't know it was gonna happen so soon. Flo: [ Sighs ] Wyatt: I was hoping it wouldn'T. Xander: Well, things always work themselves out. I'm sure hope and liam will get back together. Wyatt: Why -- why would you say that? Xander: Well, the thing is -- Zoe: You know, xander is just such an optimist, you know, he's really always been like that. But, hey, you know, we should really give flo and wyatt some time alone. I'm sure that he came to see her and not to gossip about hope and liam. Wyatt: That was weird. Flo: That's zoe for you. Wyatt: Huh. Are you okay? Flo: I'm fine. Wyatt: No, you're not. Flo. Hey, you know you can talk to me. Whatever it is, whatever's bothering you, like -- you -- you know you can tell me. Steffy: [ Sighs ] They're finally asleep. Liam: You were right, she was hungry. Steffy: Yeah, I'm good at deciphering her cries. You'll get the hang of it. Liam: [ Chuckles ] You expecting a phone call? Steffy: Yeah, I just -- I thought thomas would have texted. Liam: Okay, can we talk about how weird that was, that -- Steffy: Yeah, I know, I know, I know. But just give him a break, okay? He's been through a lot. Liam: I -- I mean, i understand that, but it doesn't -- it doesn't give him the right to come running over here like he's got earth-shattering news, and then it turns out all he wants to do is lecture us about hope. Steffy: Hey, I'm as confused as you are. Liam: I -- I know he's your brother. But I don't trust him. I don'T. Especially when it comes to hope. I mean, I -- I know that we're not together anymore, but I still look after her, and I'm still gonna protect her, and thomas would be wise to remember that. Hope: We signed the papers. Brooke: Well, papers can just be torn up! Hope: Mom. I appreciate your concern, I do, but this is done. I did what I had to do for the children. Brooke: And I admire that. It's just really hard for me to watch. I know you're in a lot of pain. Hope: Pain is temporary, and I'm beginning to think the more time I spend with douglas, the faster it will fade away. Brooke: He's becoming important to you. Hope: Yeah, I'm grateful he's in my life. I'm grateful for the bond we share. We've -- we've both lost so much. Brooke: Oh, honey... Douglas: Hope, do you like flowers? Hope: Uh, sure. Doesn't everyone? Douglas: I found some that made me smile. I thought they might make you smile, too. Hope: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. Wow! These are beautiful. Wyatt: Okay. Something is bothering you. Is this about zoe or xander, or what? Flo: No. It's about hope. Wyatt: Hope? Why? Flo: I -- I know we've been through this before, but i really can't stop thinking about it. I just wish things would have worked out differently for them. Wyatt: I know! You're being a good friend to them, a good cousin. I get it. Flo: You always believed in me. Wyatt: I mean, you've always given me reason to. Liam: Two girls sleeping soundly. Steffy: Mm-hmm. Liam: We should be cracking a beer and just praying we have enough time to drink it before the next round of baby madness. Steffy: I like the sound of that. Liam: I don't know how you did it, honestly. Raising them by yourself for so long. Steffy: I wasn't alone. I had my mom and amelia. Liam: Don't sell yourself short. You're a good mom. Steffy: I'm glad you think that. Liam: I'm glad to be moving in. Hope: Thomas. Hi. Thomas: Hi! Oh! What's going on? Hope: Well, you have a very thoughtful son. He noticed I was sad, and... voilà! Thomas: How much do I owe you? Brooke: Oh. [ Laughs ] It's okay, don't worry about it. Um, I'll put these in a vase. Hope: Okay. I think you'll find one under the sink. Brooke: Oh! All right. Hope: Okay. Douglas: Is it a secret about what happened, or can we tell daddy? Hope: Um, no, it's not a secret. Douglas: Hope was sad because of liam. He isn't living here anymore. He'll be with kelly and phoebe now. Hope: Yeah, we decided it was best, officially. Thomas: I see. Uh, well, that -- that is sad, but it's a good thing you were here to comfort hope. Hope: I'm real happy about that. Hey, you know, you are always so sweet to me. I'm lucky to have you in my life. Brooke: Okay, here we are. I'll just put them here. Hope: [ Chuckles ] Thank you. They are beautiful. Douglas: Daddy, do you bring any snacks? Thomas: Here? No. Hope: Are you hungry? I can fix you something. Brooke: Yeah, we have some cookies up at the house... Douglas: Cookies? Can I? Thomas: "May I?" And, yes, you may. Just make sure to save one for me, okay? Brooke: Are you gonna come up? I'll save some cookies for you. We still have more to talk about. Thomas: What was that about? Hope: She has opinions. Lots of them. Thomas: [ Chuckles ] Part of being a mother, I guess. I'm -- I'm sorry. That was stupid. I shouldn't have said that. Hope: No, it's fine. It's true. I'm sure I would have gotten a lot of unwanted advice from my daughter, had she lived. Thomas: Hope... Hope: Yeah? Thomas: There's something you need to know. Xander: Are you sure we should have just left flo like that? Zoe: No, but I knew I had to get you out of there. You would have told wyatt. Xander: Would it have mattered? I mean, he's gonna know soon enough anyway. Look, the fallout from this will be huge, no question. It may be the hardest thing that you'll ever have to go through. But you won't be going through it alone. We're in this together. Wyatt: Uh, you're shaking. Flo: Am I? Wyatt: Yeah. Why -- why are you so upset about hope and liam ending their marriage? Hope: I just keep thinking about all the choices that they've made because of things that are completely out of their control, and... [ Sighs ] All the choices that we all make along the way, and... Wyatt: O-okay. Flo: Can you promise me something? Wyatt: Yeah. What? Any -- anything. Flo: Whatever happens for us in the future, just know how happy I am that we found each other again. You have to know how much i care about you. Liam: You're sure you're okay with this? Steffy: With what? Liam: Just my being here. I don't want to step on your toes. I -- I know this is a well-oiled machine, and you should feel free to put me in my place. Steffy: Oh, my god, are you kidding? Liam: [ Laughing ] No! Steffy: We may not be a traditional family, but... we're still family. You, me, phoebe, kelly... like, I don't know if phoebe's gonna end up calling you "daddy" or "liam," and... and I don't -- I don't know what's in store for us. None of that matters. What matters is... is that it's the four of us. And we're a family, however it works. Nothing can take that away from us. Liam: Cheers to that. Steffy: Cheers. Hope: Something I need to know? That sounds serious. Thomas: Yeah, uh... seeing you with douglas just now, it reinforces the kind of mother you would have been. Hope: You know, I was just telling my mom how lucky I have to douglas here, to form this relationship with him during this time in my life. Thomas: I can't imagine what you've been through since that night in catalina. So much suffering, and now your marriage has ended. Hope: Yeah, it's hard. I never wanted my marriage to end, but it's what's best for phoebe and kelly and for steffy and their daughters. That is liam's family. It's different when I thought, you know, he had two families -- a daughter with steffy and a daughter with me -- but beth is gone. She was taken from us. And, without her, my only option was letting liam go. Thomas: I want to take away your pain. Hope: [ Chuckles ] Yeah, well, that won't happen overnight. But I'm beginning to think that it will fade because of douglas and... because of you. I -- I can't make any promises, I don't know what the future will hold, but... I'm willing to take it one day at a time. Thomas: Wait, take what? What are you -- what are you saying? Hope: I'm saying that... I'm grateful for douglas, and... I'm grateful for you. So... can we just see what happens? Can that be enough for now, or...? I don't know, have your feelings changed? Thomas: Not at all. Hope: Okay. [ Chuckles ] I was worried you might leave L.A. Again. Thomas: [ Chuckles ] Hope: And I don't think I can handle losing douglas right now. Thomas: You won'T. We're gonna be here for you. And it means so much to hear you say that. Hope: So, what is it? What did you need to tell me? Thomas: Um... I -- I came from steffy's, and liam was there. Hope: Well, that's where he needs to be. Thomas: Liam... steffy asked liam to move in, and, uh, he accepted. Your hope for those children will come true. Your sacrifice won't be in vain. I was watching them, liam and steffy, how they interacted with kelly and phoebe, and... they're a family. And liam's moving on, like you wanted him to. And I'll do anything to help you move on, as well. And you'll be a mother. My son needs you. Douglas loves you. And, never forget, so do I. Hope. I'll do anything for you.

Thomas is with Steffy now and will tell her what happened

Carly: Shawn? Shawn? Ok. All right. Put this over here. Ok. Oopsie. Shawn: Can I help you find something? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Let's face it, I am a terrible choice to plan the wedding. Well, truthfully, no one would be worse than you. Jason: Which is why I stay out of it. Sam: I'm really tempted to turn this whole thing over to Maxie. I mean, that's what she really wants. Although she's kind of been sloughing off lately. I would have heard from her like a million times already. What? Spinelli: I sadly am the bearer of the most distressing news regarding Maximista. Sam: Did you just say Maximista? Spinelli: It is the name which best suits her, yeah. Jason: Spinelli? [SCENE_BREAK] Young woman: Excuse me, can you tell me where the cafeteria is? Matt: The cafeteria? Yes, of course, my dear. It is down there on the left- hand side, but I will tell you, eat at your own risk. Patrick: Hey. Matt: Cheesecake's good. Yes? Oh. Patrick: What happened with Kristina's surgery? Matt: Are you asking as my colleague, or are you asking as my brother, who second-guesses everything I-- Patrick: She's my patient and I'm concerned. Tell me what happened. Matt: Actually, that was a rhetorical question. I'm surprised you didn't storm into the OR wanting to start a war over a little girl who has a fractured C-7 vertebrae. Patrick: What do you mean, fractured vertebrae? What the hell did you do? [SCENE_BREAK] PA: Dr. Renfrew, call 6474. Dr. Mabel Renfrew, call 6474. Johnny: This is my fault. Well, mine and Sonny's. It's gotta stop. For you. For...for everybody. I'm trying to keep the peace between our fathers, even if it kills me. Sonny: What are you doing here? How many times I gotta tell you, stay away from her? [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: No, we are not going to press with this. Don't explain it, just fix it. Olivia: Hey, honey, I need your help with something. Kate: Not now. Olivia: Excuse me? Kate: I have a deadline looming with one assistant gone AWOL and the other one is so incompetent, there's actually less work without her. Olivia: I'm really sorry to hear this, but we got a crisis. Kate: Make an appointment. Olivia: An appointment? You're my cousin. You're not the Pope. Kate: I am the editor in chief of the fashion magazine that is currently-- Olivia: Connie, this is serious. You are the one person that can get through to Sonny. You need to reach out to him before he goes over the edge. Kate: And why the hell would I give a damn, again? [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I, uh, b-brought you some coffee and that Danish that you like so much. At least I think you like it. You'd think after all the time we spent together that I would know more about you. Clearly there's a lot about you I don't know. So, uh, anyway, I came, the door was open, unlocked, I...want to talk to you. Shawn: You mind if I get dressed first? Carly: No. I'll just turn around. Shawn: Heh. You can, uh, go wait in the hallway. Carly: Right. I can do that. I'll just wait in the hallway. I'll just be right out here in the hallway. Shawn: Yeah, I'll bet. [Chuckling] Carly: So, um...I was thinking how it was a little overkill for me to set you up with a job as a professor at the university. I was thinking that maybe that was a little too much too soon. Shawn: You think? Carly: So, anyway, I--what I did was I set you up with an interview with the dean of chemistry. So then you can meet with him and you could be hired on your own merit, and the president of the university won't be there. Hello? Hi. Shawn: Yeah, thanks. But, uh, I already have a job. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: What happened to Maxie? Spinelli: Alas, Maximista was drawn into Jackal PI--my ill-fated attempt to decipher the riddle. Sam: Wait. What riddle? Spinelli: The bakery. I--the incident which is...lost in the stars. Jason: The place that I hired you to stake out, Luzetta's? Spinelli: Yes. I deciphered the clues, and so did Maximista and the maternal one, who are now gone. And what I had deduced is also gone, forgotten. Sam: Ok, wait a minute. You need to focus and tell us what happened. Spinelli: I'm trying. It's just...the events are a little confused. Sam: Confu--do you remember being Jackal PI? Spinelli: It was an illusion, a delusion that I--couldn't be sustained. Jason: Do you know what brought you back? Spinelli: Maximista prevailed upon me to visit Stone Cold after his surgery, and...I think seeing you in such dire circumstances, fearing you might not survive, made me remember all the things that you had done for me, and I no longer wanted to be Jackal PI. I needed to be your friend, for fear that I might lose you forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: There was no indication on Kristina's scans of a fracture. So how did you handle it? Matt: I had to think on my feet and rely on my instincts, which is something that our father actually used to do, not that I knew him in his heyday. Patrick: We're not talking about him, we're talking about Kristina. If there was a fracture, that means it probably came from the car explosion, which means it went undetected for a year. You can't just go in there and fix that directly. Matt: Oh. Gee, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Oh, wait, that's right, because I did think of that, and that's exactly why I performed an oblique facet wiring technique. Patrick: So now there's swelling. So we're not gonna know if there's damage to the spinal cord until that goes down. Matt: [Sighs] I'm gonna pretend like I didn't hear that little note of hope in your voice that my patient is paralyzed. PA: Dr. Quartermaine, 3405. Dr. Monica Quartermaine, call 3405. [Patrick sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Walk out of here or I will drag you out with my bare hands. Johnny: Why don't you pay attention to Kristina for once? Enough about me. Why don't you take a look at her, let it really sink in that you almost killed your own daughter for revenge for nothing. Sonny: Either way, you're not gonna get anywhere near Kristina. I'm telling you, this is it. You come into her ho-- Kristina: No. Sonny: Hey, baby. Kristina: Dad... Sonny: How you feeling? Kristina: I want you to leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You have a child with Sonny. Why don't you deal with him? Olivia: Because he was never in love with me. Kate: Ohh. Well, if that's right, then that must be very painful. But happily there are plenty of women that Sonny's claimed he's loved. Maybe one of them can provide assistance. Olivia: Oh, who do you mean, like maybe Brenda? Brenda was a fantasy. She could never possibly hope to live up to the reality of what it was to be married to Sonny. Kate: Well, what about Carly? Sonny married her four times. Olivia: Yes, Carly was very familiar, and he went to her again and again for many years, and she was always there for him, but the damage and the dysfunction just got to be too much. She's out. She's done with him. Kate: Well, that might be one of the only sensible things Carly's ever done. Hmm? Now, if you can't manage to help me massage the ego of this maniacal-- Olivia: I'm not asking Kate the fake Howard. I'm asking Constanza Louise Falconeri, the smartest girl at Sacred Heart School, the one that Sonny would do anything for, the one who understood him like no one else could. Sonny's going through a very, very dark place, and I think you're the only one who can lead him out. Kate: I left Constanza Louise back in Bensonhurst. She never met Sonny on the corner to run away with him. She disappeared when I went to Manhattan to fulfill my dreams and become someone better. Olivia: Someone better? Or just someone different? Kate: I wanted to go to college. I wanted to have a career. You were fine with staying in Bensonhurst raising Sonny's child as a single mother. Olivia: Really? Since you seem to know so much about me and so much about my life, why don't you tell me this. What choice did I have, a pregnant teenage catholic girl whose baby daddy was up to his neck in the local mob, huh? Kate: No one pressured you to dump Sonny. That was your call. Olivia: That's right. I dumped him because I could see where he was going running around with Joe Scully, and I didn't want any part of that. So I dumped him. And he ran straight to you just to piss me off and make me jealous. Kate: Why, why are we talking about ancient history? Olivia: Because it matters. Because you could have turned him down, but you didn't because he got to you. And by the time I found out I was pregnant, it was already too late. You guys already had something that was real, and I was honestly ok with that. Kate: That was a lifetime ago. Olivia: You and Sonny were in love, Connie! Kate: Stop calling me that. My name is Katherine Hardwicke Howard. [Telephone ringing] Why are you calling my private line? You were terminated, Inga. Because you have no eye, no instinct, and no discernible talent for this industry. Stop groveling. I'm doing you a favor. Olivia: Wow. Aren't you just a big fat freakin' deal, dumping all over some poor kid that you just fired. Kate: Inga was a distraction that I don't need. The same can be said about Sonny. Olivia: Why don't you sell it to someone else, Connie? I'm not buying it. I know how much Sonny means to you. Kate: He means my past. The road not taken. He means a life that is not compatible with mine. I have nothing left for Sonny Corinthos. Olivia: Yeah? Who are you trying to convince, me or you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How you feeling, sweetheart? Kristina: Don't act all concerned. Sonny: I'm concerned. I'm your dad. Come on. Kristina: You were threatening Johnny, again. And we all know you make good on your threats, like Jax. This is about the car bomb, isn't it? That's how I hurt my spine. Sonny: No. We don't--the doctors-- Kristina: The doctor said a hard fall. When that car bomb blew up, it blew me back so hard that I blacked out. That's what caused the bone chip. You did this to me, Dad. You! Sonny: Sweetie, calm down. We'll talk about this, just you and me. Johnny's gonna leave. Kristina: I want Johnny here. You're the one who should go. Johnny: You heard her, Sonny. She wants me to stay. Sonny: She's upset, Johnny. Johnny: Yeah, because you're upsetting her. Haven't you caused enough damage? Kristina: If you don't leave, I'll press this button and scream so hard until someone comes and throws you out. Sonny: Ok. You're not thinking right now. You're not thinking clearly. You just woke up. But I'll leave. If that's what you want me to do, I'll leave. I'll tell the doctor that you're awake. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: Oh, you'll hear about it soon enough. Jason hired me. Carly: To do what? Shawn: To manage things while he's getting back on his feet. He wants to be free to focus on his wedding, which is happening, by the way. You may as well get used to it. Carly: I'm fine with it. I'm fine. I'm very supportive of Jason, very nice to Sam. She isn't very nice to me lately. She's been a little sensitive, but whatever... Shawn: Huh. Your ex wants to see me. Carly: Sonny? I hope Jason's paying you extra to deal with him. Shawn: Yeah, well, it's all part of the job. By the way, so are you. Carly: Me? What is that supposed to mean? Shawn: You're a smart lady. Figure it out. Carly: Hmm. I don't need babysitting. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I gotta say, uh, I missed you. It's good to have you back. Spinelli: The credit should go to Maximista, who was tireless in her efforts to bring my true self back. Sam: Do you remember the trip to the sewer? Spinelli: Indeed, though I, or rather, Jackal PI was not appreciative of Maximista's efforts, nor was he receptive when she took him to wise Georgie's grave, which I now realize must have been very painful for her. Jason: She just wanted you to be ok. Sam: Yeah, and now you are. Have you seen her? Did you tell her? Spinelli: Perhaps I've not made myself clear. Maximista has vanished, and all evidence points to her abduction from Luzetta's Bakery. Jason: Hey, nothing--Spinelli, nothing's going on at the bakery. I just sent you there just to-- Spinelli: Jackal PI put the pieces together. How the nefarious ones are using Luzetta's--the movement of drugs--the answer is in the stars. Sam: No, no, Spinelli, this is the thing--whatever you think you saw, whatever clues or drugs or anything, that was all just a coincidence. Spinelli: No, the maternal one, Elizabeth, is missing as well. She followed an evildoer who was stealing drugs from the hospital. Detectives Spencer and Falconeri are investigating it. Jason: Ok, did you talk to Lucky and Dante? Did you tell them what you think you saw? Spinelli: They are aware. They found Elizabeth's cell phone in a dumpster behind the bakery. And I--oh! I also found proof. Jason: What--what kind of proof? Spinelli: That which cannot be seen by the bride-to-be. Will the Fair Samantha kindly avert her gaze? Sam: This is not fair. Jason: You're sure you found that behind the bakery? Spinelli: Of that I am most certain. I have a newfound empathy for Stone Cold. It is most disconcerting to not trust the accuracy of your own mind. Sam: Hello! Can I turn around, please? Wait a minute, are you saying that Maxie and Elizabeth are in trouble? Spinelli: Most assuredly. Jason: Shawn Butler is covering for me while I'm in the hospital. I'm gonna get him on this one. Sam: Yeah, I'm gonna call Shawn. I've gotta go see Kristina, too. Spinelli: I hope your sibling is well. Sam: She's gonna be fine. Spinelli: No doubt you're most concerned. I apologize for my most inopportune intrusion. Sam: Don't, please. Spinelli, it's so good to have you back. I've missed you. Why don't you stay here and talk to Jason. Jason: About what? Sam: The wedding. You know. You're just gonna do what...yeah? Ok. See you. Spinelli: I will be most honored and pleased to contribute to the nuptials in any way, however small they may be. Jason: I just--I want you to know that you've been a great friend to me. And it would mean a lot to me if you would be my best man. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: It's just as much my fault as it is your father's. At least I...I'm sorry, kiddo. Yeah. You got every reason to hate me. Kristina: That's not why I'm crying. My dad's the one who hurt me, and he'll never say he's sorry. Never admit that he was the one who hurt me. Sam: Hey, Krissy, what happened? What did you do to upset her? Kristina: Nothing. It was my dad. I woke up and he was making things worse, as usual. Thanks for doing everything you did to help. Johnny: Yeah. Anytime. You need anything, you let me know, ok? Kristina: Ok. Johnny: I mean it. Anything. Kristina: Careful. I might hold you to it. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: You're supposed to be blending in, so blend. And keep your eyes on the floor, not the meds cabinet. Darryl: I made one slip. Anthony: Not only did the intrepid Nurse Webber see you stealing pills, you were so lit you didn't realize she was following you. You led her right to Luzetta's. You could have compromised the whole operation. Darryl: Joey's got the nurse safely stashed, and that mouthy blonde. Anthony: And nothing else better go wrong. You missed a spot. Johnny: Fraternizing with the help? Anthony: No, I noticed a wet spot. It's an accident waiting to happen, and these are litigious times. Johnny: Right, like you give a damn who sues the hospital. What are you really doing here? Anthony: I came to repair the damage you did. What, do you think I enjoy visiting this dump? I get terrible care here. PA: Dr. Scorpio, call 2252. Dr. Robin Scorpio, call 2252. Johnny: How do you know my father? Darryl: Who? Johnny: Don't play dumb. It's redundant. What is it, the Pentonville employment agency in action? He give you a job? Darryl: I'm off duty. Johnny: Uh-huh. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: You need to leave. Anthony: I have an injury. Patrick: I want you out of my hospital. Anthony: Your hospital. There you go again, Dr. Drake. Does that give you authority to turn patients away, because I got a great lawyer. Maybe you've heard of her. Angela Dwyer? These medical malpractice damages can run into the millions. Patrick: Ok. How about I put you on the list? Anthony: People die in hospitals waiting for treatment. Patrick: Then sit, wait. We'll get to you when we get to you. Anthony: I need to see the doctor. Today. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How much to get you out of my organization? Shawn: Jason hired me. Sonny: Jason doesn't know you're a head case. Shawn: Look, he knows my history. Sonny: Yeah, really? You went through some bad stuff in Afghanistan. You got mental scars to prove it. Right? Shawn: I gave Jason full disclosure when he hired me. Sonny: Jason doesn't know what it's like to have demons haunt you, when they show up out of nowhere when you're working. Shawn: He saw me have a bad reaction the night of your wedding. Sonny: And you froze up, didn't you? How many times has that happened? You hear a gun go off or a car backfiring and--and y-you get all...paralyzed? You're worthless to Jason and you're worthless to me. Shawn: I wouldn't have taken the job if I couldn't do it. Sonny: You need to get another job, Mr. Butler, one where people don't die if you screw up. 'Cause you don't know when that thing happens and it goes in your head. You understand? When you feel like you're gonna break. You feel helpless. I don't need helpless. I can't afford helpless. And I can't afford you. You are a disaster waiting to happen. I can't trust you. I don't like you. Carly: The hell he is. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Why do you care so much? Olivia: There's a lot of reasons. Number one, things between Sonny and Dante are bad and they're getting worse, and I don't want to see one of them wind up dead. Kate: Sonny is not my concern. Olivia: What the hell does that even mean? Not your concern. You loved the man enough to agree to marry him. Kate: Yes, I did. A lapse in judgment that left me shot at the altar. Olivia: Connie, Sonny lets you in like he doesn't let anyone else in. You understand him like nobody else does. Kate: What about you? You snuck out of school with him. You skipped school and got picked up for truancy. Olivia: We were a couple of kids running around having fun. You were the one that he loved. You were the one that he listened to. Sonny was getting knocked around by Deke every day of his life, and the older he got, the worse it was getting for him and his mother, and he was getting ready to fight back. He was getting ready to kill a cop, and you talked him down from that. Kate: How do you know that? Olivia: There were a lot of thin walls in Bensonhurst, Connie. I know how you really get through to him and pull him back from his worst impulses. Kate: Clearly not. Olivia: Ok, what about that time with--what was his name? Tommy Pallone. Sonny found you two sitting in that car listening to your song. He jumped up on the hood of the car and started kicking in the windshield. Kate: [Chuckles] Poor Tommy. He loved that car. Olivia: Sonny was like a crazy--like a wounded animal, and you got out of the car, and you looked him in the eye and you started singing that song, and you got through to him. You gotta do it again. You gotta find a way to get through to Sonny now before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You are such a hypocrite to sit there and attack Shawn. Sonny: Keep out of this, Carly. Shawn: This was a private conversation between me and-- Carly: Who the hell are you to judge Shawn, with all the damage you've done? Sonny: Here's how it works, Carly. This is my organization. I get to do what I damn well please. He's my employee. I get to tell him what to do. He's not reliable. I don't want him working for me. Carly: Someone has to run things while you're ripping your life apart. Shawn: Look, I appreciate you coming down here and standing up for me, Mrs. Jacks, but this-- Sonny: [Laughs] Did he just say Mrs. Jacks? Carly: Shut up! [Sonny laughs] Shawn: Jason hired me, he can fire me. That's all that needs to be said. We can go now. I've got some work to do. Sonny: Well, you got no work to do for me. Carly: You do exactly what Jason asked you to do and I'm fine. I'm fine. Shawn: You sure? Carly: Yeah, because I have some things to discuss with Sonny. Sonny: [Groans] Ok. Carly: Don't even think about making trouble for Shawn. Sonny: Why are you defending him? Hey, are you sleeping with him? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: I knew it was a bad idea to tell Dad anything. I should have just texted him when it was all over. Sam: No, listen, listen. Your father loves you. And maybe he's just handling this badly. Kristina: Maybe? Sam: Listen to me. I can't describe it to you, and I hope and pray you never have to experience it. But there is no pain worse than losing a child. And when you're to blame because of a choice you made or an action you took, that pain, it goes even deeper. Kristina: So you think that's how my dad feels? Sam: He can deny it, and he can hide it with anger, but I know inside his heart, he does think that you almost died because of him. And he is dealing with a tremendous amount of guilt right now, and he just doesn't know how to handle it. Kristina: So why is it my job to make him feel better? Sam: It's not. It's not. But you could let go of some of that anger and it might make you feel better. I'm just saying, it might be a way to go. Matt: Good morning, folks. Sam: Hey. Matt: Hello. So, it's time to discuss your post-surgical prognosis. Is your mother around? Kristina: I'm an adult. My mom doesn't have to be here. Matt: Well, it's pretty complex stuff. Kristina: It's my surgery, my body. So tell me. [SCENE_BREAK] Spinelli: It is most gratifying, albeit unexpected, to even be considered. Jason: Well, you've done so much for me and Sam that we want you to be a part of the wedding. Spinelli: Well--but you were the Valkyrie's best person at her wedding. I'm sure that you should return the favor. Jason: Well, you know, Carly's not really fighting the wedding, but I don't really want to put her or Sam in that position. Spinelli: Ok, well, if not the Valkyrie, then...you must want Mr. Sir by your side, or...or Michael, who's been like a son to you. Jason: Spinelli, are you saying that you don't want to be my best man? Spinelli: No, it's not...I mean, let's be honest, the Jackal has frequently been more trouble than he's worth. Jason: What are you talking about? I trust you with my life. You've never failed me. Or Sam. Every time we've needed you, you show up. Spinelli: The Jackal always fails miserably as a man of action. Jason: You're a genius on the computer. You saved me more times than I can count. Spinelli: Not as many times as you saved me. Jason: You believe in the commitment that Sam and I are making, and that makes you more qualified than anybody else. Spinelli: Well, the Jackal most humbly accepts your offer to be his best man. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: It's so typical that you would assume that I'm only defending a man because I'm sleeping with him. Sonny: I don't hear you denying it. Carly: Don't get me wrong. Shawn's great. I mean, hell, look at him. He's got a lot to offer. Sonny: Oh, so you haven't slept with him...yet. Carly: If I did sleep with him, Sonny, it would be none of your business. Sonny: Yeah, right, like, you know, my organization is none of your business. Look, Jason is getting out of the hospital-- Carly: Jason is getting married. Sonny: You're such a hypocrite. Like--like you care one ounce that Jason's getting married. You're so upset that he's putting somebody ahead of you for once. Carly: I'm fine with it, ok? I am. Sam makes Jason happy. Jason loves Sam. Jason deserves to be happy, no matter what I think. Ok? Sonny: You don't want me to stop the wedding? Don't pretend you don't. Carly: I don't want you to stop the wedding, no. Like I didn't want you to drug Jax and ruin his life. Sonny: Yeah, but you weren't complaining when you got sole custody of Josslyn. Carly: You didn't do that for me. You did what you wanted to do, and you didn't care who got hurt or killed in the process. Sonny: Sometimes I cannot play nice, 'cause I have to fight for everything I get in my life. Carly: I'm so sick of that excuse. You carry around your damaged childhood on your sleeve. I'm so sick of it, Sonny. Get over it! Sonny: You gonna throw that in my face? Carly: If it's causing you this much trouble, then go back there. Go back there and fix it. And leave the rest of us the hell alone until you do. [Door slams] [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: I've got no sway with Sonny anymore. We might as well be strangers, which is fine with me, because I don't want any part of Sonny or his past. Olivia: It's your past, too, Connie. Kate: I don't answer to that name anymore, all right? I left that behind me years ago. Olivia: So what? So you could live a lie? You know, it is no accident that you wound up in this business that there's not one damn thing that's real about. You go hiring these teenage girls starving themselves to some ridiculous manufactured idea of thinness, then you dress them in these ridiculous clothes that no human woman could ever afford or possibly even hope to look good in. Then you tell the women of the world that that's what they should aspire to. Kate: You can't possibly hold me solely responsible for the evils of the fashion industry. Olivia: But I remember a girl who didn't mind eating a couple slices of pizza. Who didn't mind getting dirty a little bit and having some fun. And who had dreams and had talent. But you had some compassion, too. Kate: Well. Well, we can't all go around rending our clothes and waving our arms like you, Olivia. Olivia: I remember a girl who could look at Sonny and see this damaged, reckless, self-destructive boy and see all the way through that to the person that he was inside. Kate: That was as adolescent fantasy, saving the bad boy. I didn't realize, until I lay bleeding on the altar, that I can't save Sonny. It is not worth my life to try. Olivia: Well, congratulations. Katherine Hardwicke Howard, you've won. Connie's gone. All you've got left is an ice-cold bitch. Kate: Well, I'm not thrilled with your choice of words, but I'm glad that we agree on something. Olivia: The sad thing is that you really lost the best part of you...the real you. You've built up these big fat walls around this nice-looking palace, and you're in there all alone. You can't touch anyone and no one can touch you. Kate: Could you wrap up your sermon? I'm still on my deadline. Olivia: Oh, yeah, you love saying that word, don't you? Deadline. Deadline. It makes you feel powerful. It makes you feel important. And that's all you ever really wanted, was power. I'm sorry that I messed up your deadline, Catherine Hardwicke Howard. Sorry I wasted your time. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Before you do anything for the wedding, I need you to get on your computer, I need you to hack into the security cameras along the waterfront and see if we can find anything on Maxie and Elizabeth. Spinelli: The Jackal shall of course use his best efforts. Jason: Ok. Then I need you to call Bernie right away. You need to tell him that you're back and you need to transfer that 20 million from wherever you put it into the accounts in the grand keys--now. Spinelli: I look forward to conferring with the Bernificent One. Jason: Where'd you put that money? Spinelli: The intricacies of the Jackal's financial subterfuge are, you know, much too complex to relay in simple conversation. Jason: Spinelli. It's good to have you back. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: Well, if Kristina doesn't want her mother here, maybe we could get her father. Kristina: He's the last person that I want. Sam: Yeah. Look, I'm gonna go try and find Mom. I'm gonna try and find her mother. Matt: Thank you. Kristina: Well, as long as we're calling people, shouldn't we wait for Patrick? I mean, he's the one who did-- Matt: Patrick was pulled of the case. I was the one who did your procedure. Kristina: And nobody bothered to tell me? Matt: Patrick had just gotten out of 8 hours of surgery and the Chief of Staff knew that I could be more effective. Kristina: I guess it's too late to argue about it now. Matt: Hmm. Yeah. Well, as soon as your mother gets here, we'll discuss the details. Kristina: We're not waiting for my mom. You're going to treat me like the adult that I am. Tell me what you did and how soon I'll recover. Matt: You presented with a fracture of the articular process of the C-7 vertebrae. It didn't show up on your scans. That's why I performed an oblique facet wiring technique to completely stabilize-- Patrick: I think we should wait for Kristina's-- Kristina: I already told Matt that I'm an adult and that-- Matt: Kristina is an adult. I'm her surgeon. You don't need to be here. Patrick: Well, I'm gonna stay here anyways. Of course, if that's ok with you. Kristina: It's fine with me. Matt: Well, I was just going to perform some tests so we can see where she was in the recovery process. Kristina: You mean if the surgery worked or not. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: Elizabeth Webber hasn't shown up at home. The babysitter had to call the grandmother to watch the kids. Jason: What about Maxie? Shawn: She's missing, too. No one has seen or heard from her since last night. Jason: Spinelli said that Dante and Lucky were looking for them. Shawn: That's right. The inside guy at PCPD says they were working the case. You want me to follow up? Jason: I want you to get all our people out there looking, right now, and I want you to find out if anybody's heard this bakery being used as a front. Shawn: Yeah, yeah, no problem. I'll do what I can. You know, I don't think those women are being held in a place we know to look. Jason: Spinelli's working on that. Shawn: You find that reassuring? Jason: He can do anything with the computer. He'll get what we need. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: To tell you the truth, I don't know what you ever saw in that guy. He needs to learn some respect. Heh. The lengths I'll go to - to get respect. You just needed an advocate. Somebody committed to bringing you out of this thing. And it's amazing what the system can do if the right wheels are greased. Misery makes strange bedfellows. And we're gonna make some fine misery together, Dr. Niles. [SCENE_BREAK] Matt: So I'm gonna test for sensation, and if at first you don't feel it, that's ok. It's just some residual nerve block from surgery. Ok? Kristina: Should I be doing something? Matt: You can look to the side. Kristina: So I can't see what foot you're testing. Patrick: Yes. And no cheating. Kristina: Left foot, I can feel it. Aren't you guys going to do the right foot? I can't feel it. What's wrong? Why can't I feel it? [Door opens]

Olivia says Sonny is in a very dark place and doesn't need to talk to Kate the Fake; he needs Costanza Falconeri that he knew in high school to lead him out

(Music continues) Sharon: Hi. (Chuckles) Oh, no, don't stop. Don't stop. It was good. Noah: (Sighs) No. (Chuckles) Sharon: Come on. I can tell Faith likes it. And I hear such good things about your performance at Daniel's. Noah: Yeah, it's no big deal. Hey, um, uh, Devon's coming by. Is it--is it cool if we hang for a bit? Sharon: Yeah. Devon's terrific. And maybe some of his drive will wear off on you. Noah: Oh. (Chuckles) Sharon: (Laughs) Noah: Real subtle, Mom. I know I gotta--I gotta figure out a game plan soon. Sharon: No, I mean, you will. I'm--I'm--I just-- I don't mean to nag. Noah: No worries. I'm not Abby. I'm not gonna be suing you or anything... again. I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Sharon: You better be. Noah: Okay, I just hope Abby knows what she's doin' goin' up against Grandpa. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, have you seen your mother this morning? Nick: Uh, I'm actually outside her room now. I just haven't gone in yet. It's not real easy seeing my mom in a place like this. Victor: (Sighs) You haven't told anyone, have you? Nick: No, you asked me not to, so I haven't told Victoria, Dad, but I'm not comfortable with it. Victor: No, but wait a minute. I want to talk to her myself, all right? I want to break this to her in my own way. Nick: How soon? Victor: Today. I promise you, okay? Now you stick to your promise. Tell your mother I'll be by later, all right? Meggie: Coffee for the road. What's your schedule look like? Victor: (Sighs) I'm on the way to mediation. Meggie: Oh, well, I'll look after everything around here, and I'll make sure there's a hot meal waiting for you when you get back. With so much going on, I-I don't want you to worry about anything around here. Victor: Yeah, I appreciate that, Meggie. Meggie: Well, how are you, Victor, really? Did you get any sleep last night? Victor: No, not much. Meggie: Me, either. I feel just sick about what's happened. Victor: Nikki's been down this road before. She'll be all right. She'll be stronger than ever. And she's not alone. Meggie: No, she isn't. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: I woke up this morning, and for a split second, I forgot where I was. And then it all came crashing down on me. Nick: Mom, you just gotta hang in there, okay? Nikki: Today is such an important day for our family. It's a chance for Victor and his two daughters to start to heal finally. At least, that's what I'm praying will happen, but... I won't be there. (Sighs) I am in a hell of my own making. Nick: Oh, Mom, nobody blames you for anything. We just want you to get better. Nikki: I can only imagine what Victoria must think of me right now. Nick: Well, I'm sure she's gonna come by and see you as soon as the mediation is over. In the meantime, just know that we're all behind you, all right? Let us be the strong ones for a change. Nikki: I just don't know why this is happening again. Why do I have to go through this again? Nick: Look, you're in the perfect place to figure that out. I love you. We all love you, and we are here for you no matter what. Don't forget that, okay? Nikki: I love you, too, so much. (Sighs) Nick: You call me if you need anything? Nikki: Oh, yeah, I-it's five till. I-I have to go to group therapy. Nick: Okay, I'll walk you there. Nikki: Okay. Nick: Love you. Woman: Your room will be right down the hall. Nick: What the hell are you doing here? Haven't you caused enough trouble already? Deacon: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Vance: Baldwin. Michael: (Sighs) Vance: I'm surprised you'd show. Michael: Why, because your winning is such a foregone conclusion? Vance: (Chuckles) Your words, Counselor. Michael: As a father, I understand the pain this family's going through, something I know you don't care about. The only thing that concerns you is how big your cut will be. Vance: I'm not the one who set this in motion. Victor's made a lot of enemies. It was only a matter of time before his own kids saw what everyone else in this town sees. Michael: Excuse me. Vance: (Clears throat) [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: Compromise does not mean that you've lost, Abby. So don't let your ego get in the way of resolving this, okay? Jack: Abby will do the right thing. She has the courage of her convictions, right, Kiddo? Victoria: (Quietly) So, uh, are we on the same page? Tucker: (Quietly) Beauty of Nature? Victoria: Yeah. Tucker: What'd I tell you? You deliver it, and we'll talk. Victoria: Okay, sounds good. Abby: Hey, we should head over to the mediator's office, right? Victoria: (Normal voice) You know what? You're absolutely right. Mm. Abby: Come on. Victoria: Let's go. Jack: Hey, do we need to go over anything before you leave? Abby: No, Vicki and I can handle this on our own. Thanks, though. Tucker: (Normal voice) Good luck, Ladies. Victoria: Yeah, thanks. We're gonna need it. Jack: What? Ashley: You know what-- offering to help my daughter outfox her father. Jack: That is going to happen whether you and I like it or not. Might as well help our side with every advantage. Ashley: The whole point of mediation is to move beyond that kind of thinking, Jack. Jack: You know what I'm curious about? What's with you and Victoria? Every time I see you two in the same room, you have your heads together. What's going on there? Tucker: I was askin' the lady if she wanted cream in her coffee. Something else you want to say to me, Jack? Jack: Yeah, actually, there is. You didn't hire Diane. What's--what's the problem there? Tucker: I don't have to explain my staffing decisions to you. Jack: Well, your decisions are now affecting my son. Ashley: Oh, you are such a hypocrite. There you are accusing Tucker of trying to interfere with you and Kyle, and you're doing the same exact thing to Victor and his children. You're unbelievable. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: What's goin' on, Man? How you doin'? Noah: Not much, Man. How you doin'? Devon: I'm doin' good. Doin' good. I can't complain. Noah: That's good. Devon: You know? Hey, Sharon. Sharon: Hey, Devon. How are you? Devon: Doin' good. Sharon: How's it going working with Malcolm? Devon: Oh, it's goin', uh, it's goin' really well. I'm learning a ton about the photography business. Noah: Yeah, it's not music. Devon: No, no, it's definitely not music, but, uh, a man's gotta eat, right? Noah: True. Sharon: Yeah, he does. Devon: (Chuckles) Noah: All right, well, we'll be on the porch. Devon: All right, it's good to see you. Sharon: You, too. Devon: (Sighs) Sharon: Who's that? That's your brother. Yeah. That's your brother Noah. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Okay, before you go calling me a hypocrite... Tucker: Hey, uh, this is between the two of you. I'm gonna go make a call. Ashley: Okay. (Sighs) I know better than anybody how pigheaded Victor is. But it is not your right to try to turn my daughter against her father. Jack: But she didn't need my help at all. She got there by herself a long time ago. Ashley: You're gonna stand there with a straight face and try to tell me that you did not fan the flames? Jack: Ashley, listen. All I-- Ashley: What you're doing is destructive. You are hurting the very people that you claim to love. You don't see that? That family is already so divided that Victor and Nikki-- they had to elope. They couldn't even have a family wedding. Jack: (Stammers) Victor and Nikki eloped? Ashley: Yeah, last night. They went to Vegas, and they had to come right back for this mediation. Jack: Wow, that had to kill Nikki. Getting married without her kids there? [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: You do not need to repeat yourself 300 times. I know that I can't just freak out in there, but how about no surprises, okay? Victoria: Abby, I am not trying to railroad you. We both want the same thing. We want to be free of Dad. Abby: Okay, well, that might be true, but that doesn't mean that we're not using each other. Victoria: All right, well, this may be one of those times when that's not such a bad thing. Let's go. Abby: (Sighs) Victoria: Hello. Vance: Judge Phelps, this is one of my clients Victoria Newman. Victoria: Good to meet you. Judge Phelps: Thank you. Likewise. Victoria: Uh, this is my sister Abby Newman. Abby, this is Judge Phelps. He'll be our mediator. Judge Phelps: Miss Newman. Abby: Hello. Vance: Ladies, if you'd like to sit on either side of me. Victoria: Okay, great. Vance: (Quietly) Victoria, same strategy we discussed? Victoria: (Quietly) Yeah, Abby's not thrilled, but she's on board. Judge Phelps: Mr. Newman. Victor: Judge Phelps. How do you do? Judge Phelps: I do very well, thank you. Victor: That's nice. Before we get started, would you mind if I talked to my daughter Victoria alone? Vance: That's not acceptable. Judge Phelps: It-- Victor: It's a very important matter. It's personal. Judge Phelps: It's all right. Please. Victor: Thank you. Victoria: (Normal voice) All right, then. I will be back in a few minutes. Excuse me. Victoria: What? Victor: I hate to tell you this. Your mother has been drinking. She's in rehab. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: So, uh, is that all the paperwork? Woman: Uh, yes. One of our intake counselors will be here shortly to get you acclimated. Deacon: Okay, uh, I just-- I want--want to thank you for all your help. Woman: No problem. Deacon: All right. Now, Nick, I'm sure a busy guy like you has got better things to do than hang around waitin' to pick a fight. Nick: I don't know what your game is, Dude, but you better stay the hell away from my family. Deacon: (Sighs) Nick, I'm a guy with a disease. I'm just here to get better. Nick: If I find out that you go anywhere near my mother, trust me-- Nikki: Nicholas, why are you still-- Deacon? Nick: I thought you had group. Nikki: I forgot something in my room. What the hell are you doing here? I'm not allowed visitors other than family. Deacon: I'm not-- I'm not here as a visitor. Nikki: What does that mean? Nick: Apparently, he checked himself in. I'm just trying to figure out what his angle is. Deacon: I was trying to explain-- Nick: Are you telling me I'm supposed to believe it's just a coincidence that you're in the exact same treatment center as my mother? Nikki: Nicholas, come on. Come on. Come over here. Come over here. You don't have to interrogate him, all right? It's okay. I'll deal with him. I can handle it. Nick: Mother, I'm not leaving you anywhere near this loser. Nikki: I am safe here. You let me deal with him. And please keep it to yourself that he's here. Nick: Why would I do that? Nikki: Because it will just make things easier for me, all right? Please, Son. Promise me. Nick: All right, but you tell me if he does anything to you, and I mean, anything. Nikki: I will. Nikki: Please tell me you didn't say anything about last night. Deacon: Nikki, I would never say anything about that. No matter what Nick thinks, I-I swear to you, it's just a fluke that we both wound up here. Nikki: Right. Nikki: Hey. Deacon: Nikki, if you'd just let me explain, please? Nikki: No! No. No. We are not doing this now. I have to get back to group. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: A basement party? Devon: It was the safest place to be during a tornado, right? Noah: (Chuckles) Devon: Where were you? Noah: I was in Chicago at the soft pack concert. Devon: Oh, that's a good band. Noah: Yeah. Devon: Were you there by yourself? Noah: No, I took this girl I met at Daniel's exhibit. Devon: Okay. Yeah? Noah: Dude, she... (Laughs) She went on all night about her ex. All night, yeah. Devon: Oh, really? Sheesh. Talk about a waste of an extra ticket. Noah: Hey, look, hey, uh, check this out. (Playing "Fell for your Smile") Singer: Fell for your smile fell for your touch don't like you talkin' about him all that much wanted a girl who saw only me but you're hung up on him my heart ain't free. Devon: That's good. I like that. Noah: Yeah. Devon: Hey, if you don't mind me sayin' this, try it-- try it one more time, but, like, a little bit more edge. Feel it. Noah: Fell for your smile. Singer: Fell for your touch. Devon: Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Like that. I like that. Noah: Yeah? Yeah? Devon: Yeah, that's good. Noah: All right, what if-- I could put, like, a, uh, like a little riff at the end. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Any word? Ashley: No. Tucker: Well, you look worried. Ashley: I just hope that Abby doesn't let anybody influence her into doing something she doesn't really want to do. I mean, she's so unpredictable these days. Like the way she accused you of messing around with Diane. I mean, that came out of nowhere. Tucker: Let's forget about that. Abby already apologized. No harm, no foul. So how'd you leave things with Jack? Ashley: Well, he can deny it all he wants. I know that he had a hand in this. Do you know anything about that? I mean, has he said anything to you? Tucker: Now Jack may work for me, but he doesn't trust me. If he's involved, I'm the last person he'd tell. Ashley: Okay, well, thanks. I appreciate your honesty. (Sighs) Oh, I'm sorry. And your company. Tucker: (Chuckles) Ashley: Oh, this waiting is making me crazy. Thanks for being here for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Rehab? Victor: Yeah. Victoria: When did this happen? While you two were on your trip? Victor: No, we never made it to the airport. Victoria: Wait a minute. When did all of this start? Victor: (Sighs) Victoria: Did she start drinking... she lied about where she was the other night, and I don't unders-- Victor: I'll explain-- I'll explain--no, let me explain the whole thing later on, all right? Victoria: I need to know where she is. I want to see her. Victor: Sweetheart, you can't see her now. The rehab center has very strict visiting hours. But I want you to come to your senses. Let us drop all this nonsense now... Victoria: Hold on a second. Victor: For the sake of the family, okay? Victoria: Okay, wait a minute. Victor: We need to stick together. Victoria: If you never made it to Vegas, then when did she go into rehab, Dad? Victor: Last night. Victoria: Last night? Victor: Yes. Victoria: And you're telling me this now? Victor: So? Victoria: Minutes before we go into this mediation, you're telling me this. Do you think I'm stupid? Victor: What are you saying? Victoria: How could you use my mother's pain to try to gain some sort of strategic advantage over me? This is reprehensible! Victor: How dare you suggest that? Do you not suggest that? Victoria: I'm ashamed to be your daughter right now. (Clears throat) Vance: (Quietly) What did he say to you? Victoria: (Sighs) (Quietly) I don't want to discuss it. You stay strong, and don't cave. Do you hear me? Victor: Thank you for your indulgence, your honor. Judge Phelps: Not at all. Well, if everyone's ready, why don't we begin? Victor: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Meggie: Oh, Jack. What can I do for you? Jack: I'm here to see Nikki. I understand she became "Mrs. Mumbles" again last night. Meggie: You don't know? Jack: Know what? Meggie: Well, she's not here. She checked into rehab last night. Jack: Rehab? Meggie: Yeah, at Solidarity House. Turns out she was drinking. None of us knew. (Timer dings) Meggie: Uh, that's my timer. Excuse me just a second. I have something in the oven. Jack: (Sighs) Oh, God. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: That was good. I've always wanted to learn. Noah: Yeah. Nick: Hey, Guys. Devon: Hey. How you doin'? Noah: Hey. Devon: Play that one thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Hey. Sharon: Hey, yourself. How's your mom? Nick: She has a long road back. Sharon: Yeah, I'm sure. Nick: Where's Faith? Sharon: Well, I finally got her down for a nap, so she's upstairs. Nick: (Sighs) Sharon: Can you hand me those spiders over there on the arm of the chair near the cobwebs? Nick: Spiders. Sharon: (Chuckles) Nick: It's a heck of a request. Sharon: (Chuckles) There we go. Nick: What's with all the, uh, Halloween stuff? Sharon: Well, you know what? I've just--I've never had both my kids under the same roof, so I'm just feeling kind of festive this year. Nick: (Chuckles) Hey, how about Noah with all that guitar and stuff? Sharon: Oh, my gosh, Nick, I'm so proud of him. I mean, I know our son is an adult now, and it's just... seeing him come into his own and experiencing new things, I... its powerful stuff. Everything's falling into place. Nick: What, the, uh, decorations, or Noah? Sharon: Everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Vance: Victor Newman violated his duty as trustee helping himself to his daughters' funds, at one point, paying his fine to the D.O.J. for questionable business practices. Judge Phelps: But according to your brief, your clients are asking that they be given control over their own trusts. Vance: We want the principal in full, interest on monies withdrawn by Mr. Newman, as well as punitive damages commensurate with the psychological toll this case has taken on my clients. Judge Phelps: The sum total in your estimate being in the neighborhood of $3 billion. Michael: (Sighs) That's some neighborhood. Judge Phelps: Would either of your clients like to make a statement? Victoria: I am comfortable with what my attorney just said. Judge Phelps: Miss Newman? Abby: Uh, me, too. Judge Phelps: Very well. Mr. Baldwin? Michael: (Sighs) I'll dispense with the verbiage. You have our brief. What's in these envelopes will speak for itself. It's Mr. Newman's final offer. Victor: It's a far better offer than the last one I made. Time for you to come to your senses, okay? Abby: (Clears throat) (Gasps) Whoa. Uh, I'm gonna need, um, I'm gonna need, uh, to take a break. Vance: I think a moment to go over this offer with my clients might be beneficial. Abby: Actually, I meant by myself. Judge Phelps: All right. All right. We can take five minutes. Abby: Okay, thank you. Meggie: Well, I see you're making yourself right at home. Jack: Yeah, I noticed you've done the same thing. So where is Victor's chef? Meggie: Oh, family emergency. I told her she could take the day off. Jack: You told her? Meggie: Yeah. Part of my responsibilities as Nikki's assistant is to make sure the house runs smoothly. And Victor's got his hands full with all--all his children, so I-I just don't think he should be bothered with the staff. Jack: So why not just call the service, have them send someone else? Or is making soufflés part of your job description? Meggie: Me making a soufflé? (Chuckles) That would be something. No, I just made myself some stew. I'm assuming Victor will eat in town or maybe at the rehab center. He hasn't filled me in on his plans. Jack: Well, you appear to be very busy. I'll be on my way. Meggie: Nice seeing you, Jack. You take care. Meggie: Mm, mm, mm. [SCENE_BREAK] Vance: Well, let's keep talking while Abby composes herself. Michael: She might prefer to be here. Vance: I know what my client wants. Victor: I wouldn't be so sure, Mr. Abrams. Judge Phelps: We are here to come to an agreement that will keep this dispute out of court. Miss Newman is well within her rights to take a few minutes to consider the acceptability of the offer. Victor: You gonna open the envelope? Victoria: (Sighs) You really don't get it, do you? When I said this wasn't about money, that wasn't your cue to double the offer. It just confirms that I was right in joining Abby in this lawsuit. Victor: You're taking it for granted that she'll continue. You might be surprised. You might find yourself all on your own. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone rings) Ashley: Oh. Abby, is it over? Abby: Dad raised the offer, and you are not going to believe this number. Ashley: What are you going to do? Abby: I don't know. That's why I'm calling you. Ashley: Well, I've known your father a very long time, and despite what people say, he never throws that kind of money around, Honey, ever. Abby: Okay, you know, all I wanted was enough to start a career. This would be, like, ten times what I would need. Ashley: Kind of sounds like you've made up your mind. Abby: No, if I go against Victoria-- Ashley: Abby, this is your fight. It's not Victoria's. It's not Vance's. It's yours. [SCENE_BREAK] (Door opens) Abby: I gotta go. I'll call you back. Victoria: (Sighs) Okay, listen. I need to know. Are you gonna accept Dad's offer? [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Dude, come on. (Chuckles) We have definitely gotta lay down some tracks, Man. What do you say to that? Noah: No, Man, that's-- that's your studio time. Neil gave it to you for graduation. Devon: You're exactly right, which means I can do with it whatever I want, okay? We have to do this. Come on. Noah: I mean... (Sighs) Don't you think we're going a little overboard? Devon: Not at all. Noah, listen to me. You could really do something with your music, okay? You're more talented than you realize, and I've been dying to produce something that's for real, you know? Besides, what do you have to lose? You know? Noah: Yeah. Devon: Um, well, look, I gotta meet Roxanne in town, but just, um, think about it. Think about what I said and get back to me. Noah: All right, I will. Devon: Okay? Noah: All right, man. Devon: Take it easy. Noah: You, too. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Put it right here on the side. Nick: Do you have any more cats? Sharon: Yeah, I have some more. Nick: Just make, like, a whole group of 'em? Noah: Ooh, the place looks haunted. Sharon: Yeah, that's the idea. Nick: Hey, you and Devon were having a pretty intense discussion. Noah: Yeah, he likes my music. He thinks I should play around with it some more. But I really--I can't do that on account of Faith. Nick: Hmm, yeah. Well, why don't you just move into the tack house? Noah: Sure. Yeah. And you-- and you want me hangin' around with a bunch of musicians, noisy, jammin' at night? Nick: Yeah, you're right. I don't want that. So why don't you move in there by yourself? Then you can keep your own hours, come and go as you please. Do whatever you want. Noah: You're offering me your place? What would you do? Move out? Where--where would you go? Nick: I could, uh-- Sharon: Well, Nick could move into the guestroom here. I mean, just so that he could-- he could visit Faith full-time. Nick: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] [Nikki remembering] Nikki: I-I don't-- I don't know how I got here. I don't remember anything. I'm sorry. Deacon: I'm sorry. This is all my fault. I-- Victor: You shut up. Deacon: Okay. Nikki: (Moans) Victor: You've been drinking. That's how this happened. So come with me now. Let's go. Nikki: (Sighs) (Moans) Meggie: It's all right. I'll get it. You go. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Excuse me, um, I-I need to speak to Mr. Sharpe privately, if you don't mind. Thank you. Nikki: Why are you really here? The truth this time. Deacon: (Sighs) The same reason you are. I mean, I saw myself goin' down a path I swore I would never go down again. And when Victor busted in on the two of us, I was as freaked out as you were. Nikki: I seriously doubt that. What are you doing? No, you can't be in here. Deacon: No, Nikki, listen to me. I know. I know. Nikki: Get out. Deacon: I know. Shh. I know. Listen, I just-- I just want you to know that I know how you feel. Nikki: No, you don't. You couldn't possibly. Deacon: Nikki, I hate myself. I have pushed away everyone who has ever given a damn about me. I feel people's eyes on me, judging me, pitying me. Nikki: Enough. Enough! Deacon: Okay. All right. Look, maybe it's-- it's not a bad thing that we're both in here, right? I mean, you know, maybe-- maybe it's good, you know? You'll have a friend to lean on. Nikki: You're not my friend. You never were. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Have you seen how much money Dad is offering? I mean, aren't you sick of all this fighting? Victoria: Okay. Let me just tell you about the trip that Dad just laid on me. Turns out that my mom's been drinking again, and she's in rehab. Abby: What? Victoria: (Sighs) Abby: Oh, my God, I'm sorry. Are--are you--is Nikki okay? Victoria: No, actually. No. No, she's not okay. But she has some people helping her right now. Abby: I'm sorry. When did this all happen? Victoria: It happened last night. But Dad deliberately didn't tell me so he could use it as a bombshell to drop right before I went into that meeting. He knew how much it would upset me, Abby, so he used it as a weapon to get his way. Abby: That is terrible. Victoria: Yeah, it's terrible. So just imagine how my mom must feel if she knew. (Sighs) Our dad can be such an ass sometimes. (Sighs) So no, I'm not gonna be seduced by a bunch of zeros. His strategy is so obvious. He wants to divide and conquer. Abby: Wait, so you think... Victoria: (Sighs) Abby: He's trying to manipulate me, too? Victoria: All right, listen, Abby. If money is all that you want out of this, that's fine. You were the one with the guts to get the ball rolling in the first place, and I gotta give you a lot of credit for that. No matter what you decide, I'm gonna support you. But listen to me. We're finally united. We're finally sisters. Don't let Dad split us up now, okay? Victor: I am confident that Abby will take the settlement that I'm offering. Vance: If it's $3 billion. Anything less is unacceptable. Michael: Oh, come on. This is outrageous. The--the trust was structured to give my client access to capital when he saw fit. Now Mr. Abrams keeps speaking of flagrant misuse of funds. Where is your proof? Vance: Hmm, I agree with you, Counselor. We need more evidence. I ask that you compel Mr. Newman to turn over his books to me... Michael: (Scoffs) Vance: So--so they can be analyzed by a forensic accountant. Victor: Hell will freeze over before that happens. Judge Phelps: Gentlemen, until Mr. Newman's daughters respond to his offer-- Victoria: We've made our decision. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: What did I tell you? Just a matter of time before you two are back together. Sharon: No, no. I didn't mean that I-- Noah: (Chuckles) Yeah, sure. Nick: You know, there would be some things we would need to work out, but it would be really great if I could see Faith all the time. Noah: All right. Well, you guys can figure that out yourselves, but, I mean, the tack house, it--it really doesn't work for me. Thank you for the offer, but if I'm gonna move, it's gonna be somewhere in town. Nick: I get it, Dude. That's where your friends are. That's where you should be. Faith: (Cries) Sharon: Oh. Noah: I'll get her. Sharon: Oh, thank you. Nick: Good boy. Nick: It's, uh, it's definitely a little soon for us to be talking about moving in together. Sharon: Yeah, right. (Chuckles) Nick: You know, when I walked in today, I was kind of bummed about all the stuff going on with Mom and Dad. But seeing you-- it reminded me what family really means. Sharon: Well, I'm glad you stopped by. You know, if you're hungry-- Nick: I should go. Sharon: Oh, well, I mean in that case-- Nick: Well, I-I am-- I am hungry. I co-- Sharon: Okay, well, I-- we'll have lunch. (Chuckles) Nick: Lunch. Yeah, lunch. Lunch sounds good. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: I don't know how you can say that, Nikki. Nikki: We were never friends. We were drinking buddies. We gave each other a reason to be selfish. Deacon: So what are you saying? You don't want me to stay here? Nikki: I'm saying I don't want your distraction. I need to be left alone. Deacon: Okay. If you, um, if you change your mind, if you... I'll be around the corner. Nikki: I won't change my mind. But... it's nice to know that you'll be there. [SCENE_BREAK] (Cell phone alert chimes) Meggie: Go get 'em, Tiger. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: What did Nikki have to say? Jack: I didn't see Nikki. She's in rehab. Ashley: What? Is she drinking again? Jack: Needless to say, she and Victor never made it to Vegas. I guess that's the only part of this that isn't tragic. Ashley: Oh, my God. Tucker: Oh. I'm sorry to hear she and her family are going through that. Ashley: On top of everything else. You know, why is it that every woman Victor loves, they--they always end up in some kind of horrible tragedy? Jack: You actually want an answer to that question? Ashley: No, I actually don't. (Sighs) Sorry. I think I just need to be alone for a minute. And I hope Abby just accepts the settlement, and this whole thing will be behind us. Excuse me. Jack: (Quietly) What settlement? Tucker: (Quietly) Well, Abby called her mother all upset. (Sighs) Victor made the girls some huge offer, and she was worried about what to do. I guess I don't have to tell you what advice Ashley gave her. Jack: So the whole thing is unraveling. Tucker: If Abby goes the peace-and-harmony route, there's no need for Daddy to start splittin' off divisions to shore up his finances. Jack: And there goes our bid for Beauty of Nature. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: I can't accept this. Michael: (Sighs) Victor: What about you? Are you gonna let this shark you hired continue to brainwash you? Abby: No deal. I'm so sorry, Dad. Victoria: (Sighs) Vance: We do, however, have a counterproposal. Michael: We're listening. Vance: Victoria and Abby will drop their suit, ask for nothing more from either of their trust funds, in return for one thing-- Beauty of Nature. Victor: How dare you? [NEXT_ON] Victor: Beauty of Nature is my company, and no one will get their hands on it! Hogan: That last drop you made was 10 g's short. Kevin: Ow! (Inhales sharply) Adam: You don't know me anymore. There's nothing for me here.

Abby and Victoria refuse Victor's offer

Rick: Phoebe, it's Rick. Um, listen, you really need to call me back, okay. I'm sorry I've been acting strange lately, it's just that I'm going through something right now, and it doesn't make a lot of sense to me, maybe that's because it doesn't really make any sense at all. But, please, call me back. I love you. Brooke: Ridge did not shoot Grant Chambers, he only said he did to cover it up, and protect you. That is the truth. [Phone rings] Rick: Phoebe! Thank God. Brooke: No, it's me. How are you? Rick: Mom, no. I can't talk to you right now. Brooke: Rick, please, don't hang up. I'm worried about you. Rick: Oh, you're worried? You're worried that I might go on another shooting spree? Brooke: No, no that's not it. Listen to me -- Rick: No, Mom, you listen to me. I did not shoot Grant Chambers, all right? And I'm not going to say that I did, just to get the charges against Ridge reduced. Brooke: Honey, that's not what this is about! Rick: Mom! Of course that's what this is about! Ridge is manipulating the situation again. And you and Taylor are buying it, hook, line, and sinker. Brooke: Rick, please. Rick: Mom, I'm sorry. I can't talk right now. I've got to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Hey. Rick: Where have you been? Bridget: Well, I went for a walk on the beach, why? Rick: Well, shouldn't you be at the hospital by now? Bridget: Oh, I took the day off. Is that okay with you? Rick: Yeah, it's just umm --I'm surprised to see you so mellow. You've been wigging out the past few days. Does that mean that -- Bridget: No, it just means that I shouldn't have jumped to the worst case scenario. I should have given the hospital more of a chance to thoroughly investigate the situation. But I met with the chief of staff, and some of the members of the hospital board -- Rick: Okay, hang on. Are you trying to tell me that they're going to white wash this situation? Bridget: No, I'm just trying to tell you that they're protecting the reputation as one of the best medical facilities in the country. A reputation, by the way, that's very well deserved. Rick: Yeah, okay, fine. But that doesn't make them immune from making mistakes, Bridget. Bridget: I didn't say that, Rick. Rick: Oh really? Okay, maybe not those kinds of mistakes. Which they're obviously trying to impress upon you. Bridget: Look, let's just say that I have more of a perspective now. Rick: Great, well I really wish I had known that before is stopped by Taylor's office yesterday. Bridget: What? You saw Taylor. Oh no, Rick, please, please tell me you didn't say anything to her. [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Nick: I'm opening the door. It's not a stranger. Anyone home? Brooke: Hope's down by the pool with Katherine. Nick: You mind if I come in? Why are you looking at that picture like that? Brooke: I really don't want to get into it with you. Nick: Mind my own business. Okay, that's why I'm here. Business. I told you I'd have a messenger bring this over, but I thought I'd bring it over personally. Just in case you might be wavering. Brooke: Wavering? Nick: Wavering. Remember, we talked about the job offer. Forrester Creations, Brooke's bedroom line coming back over there. You have thought about this, haven't you? Taylor: I think Brooke's had other things on her mind. Nick: Hi. What are you doing here? Taylor: Brooke invited me here. Nick: Why? What -- what's going on? Taylor: Maybe you should go ahead and tell him, Brooke. Nick: Tell me what? Brooke: It's about Rick and Ridge, and a man -- Grant Chambers. My son shot this man many, many years ago. And Ridge took the blame for it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phoebe remembering] Ashley: Hi Rick. It's me. About last night -- um, call me. Au revoir. Phoebe: Who is she? Rick -- what do you mean to her? What does she mean to you? Ashley: Looks like I'm busted. I was hoping I could sneak into work without anybody realizing I was late today. Phoebe: No. You're late? Ashley: Yeah, I was on the phone with my daughter all morning. She's visiting her dad, who's going through a divorce, and she's supposed to be with him a lot longer. But it looks like she's going to be with me. Which I love -- why am I telling you all this? Are you okay? Phoebe: Not really. Ashley: Is it your dad? Are you trying to be strong for him? I know this must be so difficult for you. Phoebe: Of course, it's difficult, Ashley. I mean, what happened to Shane was an accident and now my dad could end up paying the ultimate price. Where's the justice in that? Ashley: I know. Phoebe: It's just not -- it's not the only thing that's bothering me. It's Rick. I think he's seeing someone else. Ashley: Where's this coming from? Did something happen to make you doubt Rick? Phoebe: I don't want to doubt him, Ashley. I love him. Ashley: Well he loves you, too. So what's the problem? Phoebe: I'm not making this up, if that's what you're implying. I have proof. Ashley: You have proof that there's another woman? But you have no idea who it is? Or do you? Phoebe: Well I know she's a slut. I mean, she could be a model, or maybe she's French. I mean, she said au revoir in the voicemail. It could be anyone around here. And that's why I came to you. Do you have any idea who it might be? [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Bridget, relax. I didn't say anything to Taylor. Bridget: Oh, thank God. Rick: No, I realized early on in the conversation, you two hadn't talked, so I just didn't go there. Bridget: Good. Thank you. Rick: But look, I'm still wondering -- I know the chief of staff at the hospital is reassuring you. And that's great. But are you sure he's not just telling you what you need to hear? Bridget: Rick -- Rick: No, no. Listen. You said it yourself, the hospital has a reputation to protect. [Phone rings] Bridget: Hello? Dr. Caron: Hey, Bridget. It's Marsha Caron. I'm so glad you're taking a day off. It's going to do you a world of good. Bridget: You think I got a little too worked up, huh? Dr. Caron: Hey, it happens to the best of us. Especially when we're so personally involved. Anyway, if you need to take another day or two -- Bridget: No, no. I'll be back at work tomorrow. Thanks for checking on me though. Okay. Bye. Rick: Was that the hospital? Bridget: Um-hmm. I'm sure there's a lot of crazy misinformation floating around. Rick: Yeah. And not just at the university. Bridget: What are you talking about? Rick: Ridge. Apparently, he's trying to get the charges against him reduced by saying that I shot Grant Chambers. Bridget: What? Rick: Yeah, I know. Well he's got a prior violent offense against him, right? So that's why the D.A. Is going for the whole enchilada, but if he says that he took the blame for shooting Grant Chambers to protect me, a kid. A kid at the time who had no idea what he was doing, and it was obviously blocked out ever since -- Bridget, I would remember pumping a bullet into somebody, okay. No, I know I didn't do it. I know I didn't do it. But he's got Mom and Taylor convinced that I did. You know what? For that, I will never forgive him. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You're sure that's how this came down? Brooke: Yes. Nick: Rick has no memory of it? No recollection at all? Of course, until Forrester opened his big mouth. Brooke: If you're insinuating that Ridge did -- Nick: No, I'm not insinuating anything. Brooke: Nobody wanted it to come out like that. Especially Ridge. Nick: So what happens now? Brooke: Rick is furious with Taylor and me. Nick: Of course he is. He thinks you believe Forrester, that you've taken his side. Brooke: He thinks that Ridge concocted the whole story to get a lighter sentence. Nick: It's understandable why he'd think that. Brooke: Don't, Nick. I just told you -- Nick: I heard what you said. But the real question is to you. What do you want to have happen? Do you want Forrester out of jail and your son potentially in? Or do you want to leave things the way they are? [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: Wow. Well, Rick just calm down. Please. Let me talk to Mom -- Rick: No, no! I don't want you to talk to Mom. I already talked to Mom, okay. If she wants to believe Ridge over her own son then -- Bridget: Oh, come on Rick. You know it's not like that. Rick: Bridget, forget it. Just forget it. I am so sick and tired of this whole situation. I just -- I just want to be with Phoebe. I want to spend time with Phoebe. She's like the only one left who believes in me. Bridget: Of course she believes in you, Rick. Of course she does. You've never given her a reason not to. Have you? Rick? Rick: It's not what you're thinking. Bridget: So what am I thinking? Is this about Ashley Abbott? Oh, Rick, she told me about Paris. And now I'm beginning to think it wasn't just in Paris. Are you two seeing each other? Rick: What? No. No, Bridget, we're not seeing each other. However, something did happen with Ashley and me when Phoebe and I were briefly broken up. Ashley and I were going to New York to attend a business meeting. And we had the crazy idea to cancel it and fly to Mexico. To some beautiful, secluded hideaway hotel. It was just so wonderful. But then, you know, we heard about Ridge's situation and I knew Phoebe would be a wreck, so we had to come home. Bridget: So you got back together with Phoebe because you felt obligated. Rick: No. No, not at all. Bridget you know, I love Phoebe. I love her so much and I don't want to lose her, which is why Ashley and I had a talk and we ended it. Bridget: And now you're wondering what to tell Phoebe. Rick: Yeah, well she's going through a very difficult, sensitive time right now. Bridget: Well, yeah. And I -- Rick, you're a great guy and I know why you want to be honest with her, I respect you for that. But she is so young -- Rick: Mm-hmm. Bridget: And I don't know how she would take this, or how your relationship would take it, if you told her you were with a sophisticated woman. I just think it would bring up a lot of issues, so if you really are over -- Rick: And we are. Completely. Bridget: Well then just focus on you and Phoebe right now. At least for the time being. Rick: You're right. Thank you. Thank you. I appreciate it. I've got to go. Bridget: Tell Phoebe I said hi. Rick: I'll do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: I wish this never happened. I wish Rick never had to know. Now that he does, all I can do is rely on your professional instinct. Take it one step at a time. Do you know how grateful I am to you? Taylor: I haven't really done anything yet. Brooke: Yes you have. You're the first person that I came to. Taylor: Because you needed my professional opinion. Brooke: And because you're a mother. A mother who is fiercely protective and loving of her children. The same way I am. I know that Rick is in good hands. And now that you're working with Rick, maybe you and I can find someway to put the mistrust that we've had for each other behind us. Do you think that's possible? [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: You want to know if I know something? Phoebe: Well with something like this, people talk. Especially if it's someone that Rick works with. Ashley: Well Phoebe, Rick works with beautiful women every day. It doesn't affect how he feels about you. I mean, you're the one that he loves. You're the one that he wants to spend his life with. Phoebe: That's what I thought too, Ashley. But, something's different. It hasn't been the same since I broke up with him. Something's happened since then. Ashley: Have you talked to him about it? Phoebe: Well that's the problem. I haven't seen that much of Rick recently, at all. It's like he's avoiding me or too preoccupied to answer my calls. Obviously something's going on, and -- I think that it's another woman. I just, I have to find out, either way. Rick: Find out what? Hey. Did you get my message that I left for you? Phoebe: You mean, like all of the messages that I've left for you and you haven't responded to? Rick: Um, Phoebe please understand -- Phoebe: I know, I know. Other things come first, right? Or other people. One person in particular. Right? Ashley: Okay. Obviously the two of you need some privacy. Um -- Rick, I was hoping that maybe you could sign off on this order. Rick: Ashley -- Ashley: I should have gotten it to you sooner. I'm sorry. Rick: Ashley, I really need to talk to Phoebe right now, okay. Ashley: Um, I know, but this is kind of important. Rick: Ashley, please. I will take care of it when I'm done. Phoebe? Phoebe, what's going on? You can't even look at me right now. Phoebe: Does it matter? Do I really matter to you? Rick: What? Hey, how can you even ask me that? Phoebe: How can I not? Rick, the way it's been between us recently -- I mean, I call you and you don't respond and when you do you brush me off like you're too busy or involved. I mean, what am I supposed to think? I'm your girlfriend and you're treating me like a guy does when he -- okay, I want you to be honest with me. I need for you to be honest with me. Is there someone else? Who is it? Rick? Who is she? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Let's put this Ridge and Rick problem aside for right now. 'Cause we're not solving it today. Let's deal with the matter at hand. Which is you, and Forrester Creations. So, as awkward as this is, we've discussed it. All of us as adults. Taylor's made it very clear she does not have a problem with you coming back to work at Forrester creations, right? Taylor: Yeah. Brooke, you know, I don't' think I've ever been this secure in my life. Um -- I know that Nick is committed to me and he loves me as much as he does this little baby I'm carrying. And I mean, just because you two would be working together, doesn't mean our marriage is going to go down the tubes. [Pager beeping] [Water bubbling] [Phone ringing] Bridget: Hello? Dr. Forrester. It's Carl, from the hospital. Bridget: Who? Carl: Carl Ferrot. Glasses, brown hair. I tidy up in the lab. Do the grunt work. Ring a bell? Bridget: Um, well -- what do you want? Carl: I have some information that may interest you. Bridget: Concerning? Carl: The eggs that were used to implant Mrs. Marone. I know what really happened that day.

He wonders if she wants Forrester out of jail and her son in, or leave things the way they are now?

Spencer: I'll join the others shortly. Alice: Spencer, your father signed you up for day camp, so you would socialize with other kids. Spencer: Socializing can wait. I need to speak with my associate as soon as he gets here. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hello, Josslyn. Josslyn: Hi, Uncle Sonny. Sonny: You gonna borrow my speedboat this summer? Carly: Hey, we're not talking about speedboats. Josslyn: Mom, Uncle Sonny's okay with it. Right, Uncle Sonny? Sonny: Sure. Carly: All right. We can discuss speedboat privileges later. But the day camp's over there, and you wanted to sign up for yellow in the war. Josslyn: On it. Carly: [Laughs] Sonny: Should I have not said anything about the speedboat? Carly: No, no. It's okay. It -- it -- it's fine. It's just, um... Sonny: What? Carly: Just surprised you're here to make the offer, you know? It's -- it's a hot June day in the park. You -- I was just talking to Franco about you. Sonny: Saying what? Carly: Promising him that I'd stay away from you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Was ist das? Do I have to teach you people everything? You do not enter without knocking. Franco: Hello, Dr. Obrecht. My name is Franco -- Dr. Obrecht: Franco! [Chuckles] Mein gott, it's you! I never thought we'd meet! Come in. Come in. To what do I owe this honor? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Are you sure you want to do this now, with everything that's going on between you and Silas? Sam: [Sighs] I think it's all the more reason to think about something else. Patrick: Look, Sam, I appreciate this -- I do -- everything that you're doing -- but do you really think coming to the crash site is gonna lead to the person that ran me off the road? [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Sam, you home? Alexis: No, but I am. Molly: What are you doing here? Alexis: Waiting for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: Burn it up You got a way of leavin' when I stay, oh, yeah Levi: Love this song. God, I love this song! Nathan: You're in a good mood. Why? Levi: Is there something wrong with appreciating a piece of music? Nathan: Forget the music. [Music stops] Nathan: You proud of yourself for telling the judge that I lied to him? You know, you may have fooled Maxie, but you can't fool me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Franco wants you to stay away from me? Carly: Well, no. It's more like I assured him that I would steer clear, you know -- you'd handle your life, we'd handle ours. Sonny: Why would Franco need reassurance? Carly: You know why. Sonny: No. That's why I'm asking. Why would he need reassurance from me? Carly: You're gonna make me say it? Sonny: Say what? Carly: Fine. Franco and I got into it because of you and because he's, uh, jealous. Sonny: Really? Carly: And, you know, I can understand why he might be a little threatened. I-I-I can, you know? I mean, we're friends, but we've always had this connection. Sonny: True. Carly: And here we are, same place, same time. Sonny: Mm-hmm. Carly: What are you doing here? Sonny: Uh, meeting somebody. Carly: Really? Sonny: Mm-hmm. Carly: Who? Spencer: Me. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: As it happens, Dr. Obrecht, I am here with a surprise. Dr. Obrecht: For me? Franco: I don't know the German word for "voilà." Dr. Obrecht: Ohh. [Gasps] [Squeals] [Gasps] The egg salad sandwich. Or, I should say, our egg salad sandwich -- Cesar and mine. We shared a deep appreciation for your work, Franco. The wit, the sly conflation between merchandising and iconography, the primary palette and how it stimulates childhood memory. Franco: Yeah. I used to be pretty good. Dr. Obrecht: [Sighs] You are a genius. Cesar and I purchased this at your comeback show at the Jerome gallery. Sadly, we were distracted by events at Spoon Island. But we placed a bid by phone. Franco: Awesome. You do know I didn't paint that, right? Dr. Obrecht: Obviously, you inherited your genius from your mutter, as my children did from me. [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: You told Judge Walters that I covered for Maxie. You practically admitted it in the park the other day. Levi: No, what I said is that you have no evidence that I did it. Nathan: I don't need evidence. Levi: [American accent] Yes. Judge Walters, please. I have some information that pertains to a custody hearing he's ruling on. Nathan: You're the reason that Maxie can't see her daughter. Levi: [Australian accent] There you go again, rushing to judgment. Thought you would have learned your lesson after you shot that poor bloke in his jail cell. Nathan: He was going for my gun! Levi: So you say. Do you have a witness? Nathan: [Sighs] Levi: No? So, what does that make you? Judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one. Actually, that's a pretty good deal. I should be grateful that you're on administrative leave or -- who knows? -- Maybe you'd go and get your gun and try and shoot me, too. Nathan: I don't need a gun to take care of you. Maxie: Nathan, stop it! [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: But tell me, where did you get it? After Cesar and I were arrested, it disappeared. Franco: Uh, it was delivered to Wyndemere, where Nikolas Cassadine gave it to Leslie Webber, who, in turn, gave it to Monica Quartermaine. Monica kept it in her study for a little while, until she finally decided to get rid of it. Dr. Obrecht: [Scoffs] Dummkopf. Franco: Tell me about it. I heard after that that Monica hated egg salad so much that she tried to get it banned from the General Hospital cafeteria. Dr. Obrecht: You can't imagine what she did to this hospital -- the inefficiency. But tell me, how were you able to rescue this painting from that Philistine? Franco: She just gave it back. And my mother, the artist, is institutionalized, so it just came to me. Dr. Obrecht: And now you're returning it to its rightful owner. Franco: Yeah. Not necessarily. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Mom... I'm staying here so I don't have to see you, so unless you're here to tell me you've broken up with Julian... that's what I thought. I still don't see why he means so much to you, why you choose to believe in him after everything he's done, but whatever. You don't want to have this fight again and neither do I, so you should just go. Alexis: Actually, it's about your father. [SCENE_BREAK] [Horn blares] [Tires screech, crashing] Rafe: [Sighs] Kiki: Hey, cuz. What's up? Rafe: Uh, just, you know, catching up on current events. What are you doing here? I thought you were good and gone now that the living conditions are so crowded. Kiki: I just came to pick up my workout stuff. Rafe: Oh. Kiki: You have any idea how it's going with my dad and his wife? Rafe: Uh, I-I have no idea. I try to stay out of their way. Kiki: It's pretty uncomfortable. Rafe: Understatement. Kiki: Is that what's got you down, or is something else bothering you? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Are you okay? Patrick: This is the first time I've been back here since the accident. Sam: Are you kidding me? How do you go to work? Patrick: Long way around. Sam: We don't have to do this right now. Patrick: No. I'm good. Sam: You sure? Patrick: Mm-hmm. Sam: I'm sorry. I just think you being here where the accident happened might be able to jog your memory, and, hopefully, you'll be able to recall something that will help us find the person that caused the accident and killed your little boy. Sam: Can you take me through the moments leading up to the crash? Patrick: Yeah. We were coming back from Emma's dance recital -- me and Sabrina. Emma was in the back seat. And, uh... the baby started to kick. Sam: You know, we can do this another time. Patrick: We stopped at a red light -- the one that we just came through -- and, uh, Sabrina guided my hand so I could feel the baby kicking. Of course, Emma wanted to feel it, too. But she was in the back seat, in her car seat, so Sabrina said that she was gonna have to wait till she got home... because she would have plenty of time to feel her little brother kicking -- right? -- Because the baby still had a lot of -- a lot of room to grow, and we thought we had time... but we didn't. The light turned green. Those headlights that were coming right at us -- they were in -- they were in our lane, and I thought they were gonna swerve to get out of the way, but it was like they were just -- they were aiming right at us. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: I know we didn't grow up together, but we're still cousins, and something's obviously bothering you. Rafe: Like my uncle's not-dead wife suddenly showing up? And then there's her wheelchair, the nurse, and it just gets claustrophobic. Kiki: Okay. I'm gonna give you a little tip. Never play poker, because you can't bluff for love or money. Rafe: [Sighs] Kiki: I know what's eating you, Rafe. Rafe: You do? Kiki: You're still not over Molly. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Anna came by to drop something off at the house for you. These are your dad's effects. I think the police were holding on to them for safety. Molly: You mean they took them when they locked him up. Alexis: Well, they belong to you... because you're the next of kin. And, uh... that's all I have to do here. Molly: Mom... wait. I'm afraid to open this by myself. Will you stay? Alexis: Of course, I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Your boyfriend just accused me of being a murderer. Levi: I was just saying that he tends to assume guilt when dealing with people. He's still insisting that I contacted the judge. Maxie: I don't know where you got that idea, but Levi would never do anything like that to me. Nathan: Maxie, Levi is the reason you can't see your daughter. And when I'm cleared and I get my badge back, I am gonna use every resource the department has to prove that Levi contacted Judge Walters. [Knock on door] Maxie: [Sighs] Anna! Hi! Anna: Oh, hi, Maxie. How are you? Maxie: This is a nice surprise. Anna: Oh, yes. Uh, I need to speak to Nathan. Maxie: Oh. Well, he's all yours. Levi, come on. Let's go. Levi: Okay. See ya. Maxie: Bye, Anna. Anna: Bye-bye. Everything all right? [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Why won't you give it to me? Franco: I want something in return. Dr. Obrecht: But I've already paid for it. You want me to buy it again? Franco: No. I-I-I do want money, but not for the painting. Dr. Obrecht: Is this some kind of riddle -- one of your well-known mind games? Franco: No. No -- no games. It's really very simple, Dr. Obrecht. Will you give me a job? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You sounded a little desperate on the phone. What's going on? Spencer: I'm inconsolable. Sonny: Girl trouble? Spencer: Yes. Sonny: Emma again? Spencer: No matter what I do, she won't take me back. So, today when I ran in to her at day camp, I gave her a $100 bill. Carly: [Chuckles] Sonny: Okay. Let me explain. I thought I -- thank you. I thought I told you -- okay, with girls, right? The reason she broke up with you before was because you keep talking about how rich you are. No girl worth your trouble -- they don't care about money. Spencer: But it wasn't for her. It was a donation. I started a fund in her dead baby brother's name. Sonny: Did she appreciate it? Spencer: Maybe a little. But it didn't change her feelings for me. She still wants to be with that origami oddball Cameron Webber. What do I do, Uncle Sonny? We had something -- a connection. How do I get it back? [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: You want me to give you a job here at the hospital? Franco: Yes, I do. Dr. Obrecht: But you're a world-famous artist. Franco: Yeah, not so much anymore, you know? It turns out when they took the tumor out, they took the talent out with it. Dr. Obrecht: No. I'd heard rumors about that, but I refuse to believe it. Franco: Yeah, well, it's true. I'm kind of washed up. I've been sponging off this woman that I really care about for months now, and it's got to stop. I-I-I have to be someone again, you know? I have to prove myself to her. I have to make myself worthy or I'm just gonna lose her to someone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: [Groans] I think you -- I think you've just gone the distance with Emma, okay? You've done everything you can. Sometimes you got to stop trying because you can't really get back that special something that you had. Spencer: But Emma and I were meant to be together forever. Sonny: Carly -- we thought we were gonna be together forever... Carly: [Laughs] Sonny: ...And it just didn't work out. We both -- you know, you go your separate ways, and she found someone she loves and I found someone that I love, and that's just the way it goes. Spencer: But if you were really in love, you'd never stop fighting for her. You'd never move on. Sonny: As much as it hurts, sometimes you have to stop fighting to make it work. You got to let go of that person that you love with all your heart and all your soul. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I was just so excited when I got another hearing. Georgie's first birthday is gonna be coming up. I thought I could be there with her, help her blow out her candle. I could even see her toddling towards me in the little dress that I got her. Levi: I'm sorry, babe. I'm so, so sorry. Maxie: It's not your fault, no matter what Nathan says. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Sorry. I-I wasn't expecting you. Anna: Clearly. Nathan: Can I get you something -- some coffee or... Anna: No, no. I just came to return these. The oversight committee cleared you of any wrongdoing in Ric Lansing's death, so you can return to duty. Nathan: That's good news. Anna: Yeah. Well, Lansing isn't dead. I mean, you -- you do understand? We needed to make it appear like he grabbed your gun and that he was killed while trying to escape. Nathan: Yeah. Anna: It was the only way we could ensure his family's safety while still trying to bring down whoever it is that's supplying drugs to Port Charles. Nathan: I understand. I just -- [Sighs] I just hate that we had to cause so much pain to Lansing's family... especially his daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: [Sighs] Molly: There's an inscription. Alexis: Mm. Molly: "All my love, Elizabeth." Alexis: Oh, it was their wedding day -- right there. Molly: She should have this. I'll make sure she gets it. [Sighs] Alexis: Ohh. [Sniffles] That must have been in his pocket, yeah? Molly: No power. Alexis: Okay. So, you have the charger. So, you'll plug it in, and then you'll -- you'll look at it later. Molly: His wallet. [Sniffles] [Voice breaking] We just took this. I can't believe he already had it in his wallet. I mean, most people just carry pictures around in their phones. Alexis: I'm sure he treasured that. Molly: [Crying] He said there should be more... that we were missing five years' worth, and we were gonna take pictures all the time. Alexis: [Crying] He adored you. When you were born, he was over the moon. I've never seen a man more in love with his child -- ever. Molly: [Sobbing] [SCENE_BREAK] Rafe: You're right. I miss Molly. I mean, she was so good to me when I first got to town. She was just nice, you know, for no reason. I was the kind of person most people would avoid, but not Molly. You know, she -- she bought me chili. She talked to me about Tennessee Williams like -- like I was a real person. And after running my whole life, I finally felt like I was at home. Kiki: You were on the run? Rafe: Yeah. Um...my mom was convinced this vampire was after us. Kiki: Get out. Rafe: No, and, uh, here's the thing -- she was right. Someone was after us. It was my father. My father killed my mom, the cops killed him, and here I am. Kiki: How did you even survive all of that? Rafe: Molly. You know, she was the first person to ever give me a chance, you know, and I screwed it all up. Kiki: Rafe, you've been messed around big-time, and I'm so sorry that all of that stuff happened to you, and I'm sorry that things got messed up between you and Molly, but you still have Silas and you have me, and we all love you, and Sam, too. Rafe: Sam? She's not gonna after she finds out what I did. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Wait a minute. Do you think they were aiming for you on purpose? Patrick: I don't know who or why anybody would try and run us off the road, but they were coming right at us. Sam: Maybe it was a drunk driver. Patrick: Either way, I swerved and I lost control, and that's when I went through over there. Sam: Okay. Let me get this straight. You -- you swerved over here... Patrick: Yeah. Sam: ...To avoid being hit, and then you crashed over there? Patrick: Right. Sam: Do you remember anything else... Patrick: [Sighs] Sam: ...Anything at all, even if it doesn't seem important? Okay, do me a favor. Close your eyes. Shut your eyes. Just trust me. Please, shut your eyes. Okay. What do you see? You see headlights? You swerve. You feel the jolt of the collision. Patrick: I remember something. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I think you're hitting your head against a wall with Emma. Carly: Yeah. You know, letting go may hurt at first, but, in the end, it'll open the door for something better to happen. Spencer: Nothing's better than Emma. What am I supposed to do without her -- just spend the rest of my life alone? Sonny: Well, Carly and I broke up. We're doing fine. Spencer: You married her. That's more than a breakup. That's a divorce. Carly: We were married four times. Sonny: Right. Spencer: Impressive. Carly: You know, as hard as it was to let Sonny go, I did eventually find someone else. Sonny: You ever heard the saying, "There are more fish in the sea"? Spencer: There's no fish like Emma Drake. Sonny: But that's the way you feel right now. I understand that. That's the way Carly feels, too. But you [Chuckles] You got to open up, you know, to other possibilities. You got to give other girls a chance. Spencer: But Emma's smart, beautiful, and a really good person. Sonny: Okay, look at me. Are you listening? All right. You have to open your eyes, 'cause there are other girls out there that are beautiful, smart in different ways. Spencer: Who? Josslyn: Look what I made. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: What kind of woman would turn her back on you? Franco: The kind with an unbreakable bond with her ex. Dr. Obrecht: But you say she's been supporting you. Franco: Look, I know how she feels about me. It's just this thing with her ex -- I mean, to say that he's high-maintenance and demanding is an understatement, and I'm just -- I'm a little worried that she's gonna get sucked back in. Dr. Obrecht: I know the feeling. My Cesar couldn't shake his former flame, either. What did he get for his devotion? Death. She killed him. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I hate what this is costing Molly as much as you do. Nathan: Look, I am gonna be fine. But that kid -- she's got to be going through hell. Anna: I know. Well, someday Ric and Molly will be reunited. And if it's any consolation, he left something for her. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: It's addressed to me. But when did he write it? Was he carrying it with him when the police arrested him? Alexis: Honey, I don't know. Are you up for opening it? I'm right here. Molly: I'm glad. Alexis: Mm. Molly: [Crying] "Dear Molly, I'm in my cell, waiting to be taken to my arraignment. I don't know what my future holds, but it doesn't matter what they say about me because the best thing just happened to me. You came down here to me, and you told me that you believe in me. You believe I'm not the man they're saying I am. That means everything to me -- everything. I haven't been the world's best dad, but you're the world's best daughter. I made a lot of mistakes in my life, honey... but the biggest one was leaving you, staying away from you for so long. And you still believe in me. We might be apart for a long time again. I can't help that this time. But even when I can't be with you, you're always in my heart. Distance can't take that away. Imprisonment can't." [Crying] "Even death won't be able to. You're always and forever with me, and I'm always and forever your father. With undying love, Dad." Alexis: Come here, baby. Come here. Come here. It's all right. It's all right. Molly: [Sobbing] Alexis: [Crying] It's all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: When Sam finds out you did...what? Rafe: Uh... I stole money from Sam. Kiki: You did? Why? What for? Rafe: [Sighs] Just forget I said anything. Kiki: No. No, I'm glad you told me. We're -- we're family. That's what I'm here for. I'm here to help. Rafe: No, but it's not your problem. It's fine. [Sighs] Kiki: I understand that you aren't very familiar with the idea of family. I mean, neither am I. But this is what families do. They help each other. So...what's going on? Are you in trouble? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: It happened so fast, but right before I blacked out, I heard another -- another crash. When I came to, I expected to see another car, but there was nothing here. Sam: You're positive you heard something? Patrick: I-I heard something. I mean, they must have took off, but I definitely heard something. Sam: Okay, wait a minute. According to the photos that I have here, the skid marks from the other car are right here. The driver must have swerved, overcompensated, probably hitting something on the other side of the road. [Sighs] Patrick, look at this. [SCENE_BREAK] Franco: Anna Devane killed your boyfriend? Dr. Obrecht: If you're asking me for proof, there is none. She's too clever to incriminate herself. But I know she did it -- shortly after Cesar and I acquired the egg salad. I was sure that Cesar's gesture of purchasing it with me meant that he wanted us to share a home in which we'd hang it. [Voice breaking] The painting represented a turning point in our relationship. I finally believed I'd have a future with him. But she took it all away. Anna took my Cesar. Having this painting back fuels my resolution to avenge his death. Franco: You don't really have the painting back yet -- I mean, not yet -- but you could if you gave me something in return. Dr. Obrecht: Such as? Franco: A job! Just a job. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: So, on the way to the airport, Ric insisted on writing Molly a letter. Nathan: Isn't that risky? Anna: I vetted it, yes. Obviously, he didn't give anything away. But he just wanted to offer her some peace and comfort, you know, until we find the real kingpin. Nathan: Well, now that I'm back, I'm gonna do whatever it takes to make sure that Lansing gets back to his daughter. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Thank you for being here for me. Alexis: I'd like to always be there for you. Will you please come home? Molly: [Crying] I can't. You have put your faith in Julian, in what he has to say about Dad, and my faith is in my father. It's better for me if I stay. Alexis: [Sighs] Okay. I'm not gonna push you. But I want you to know that your father is not the only one who has you in his heart... because I do. And I always will. I love you. I love you. Molly: I love you, too, Mom. [Both crying] Molly: [Sobbing] [SCENE_BREAK] Kiki: Whatever it is, it's not the end of the world. Rafe: You don't know that. Kiki: Rafe, you're really starting to scare me. Can you please tell me what it is? Rafe: I can't. I'm sorry. I just -- I can't. Kiki: Okay, okay. I get it. But it's obviously tearing you up. You need to talk to someone. Why don't you just talk to Sam? Just tell her that you took the money. She'll understand. Rafe: No, she won't. Kiki: She will. She's a great person. She'll make you realize that whatever it is, it's not as bad as it seems. Will you please promise me that you'll get some help? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Okay. What am I looking at? Sam: You said you thought the car was black, right? Patrick: Well, definitely a dark car, yeah. Sam: Oh. Good. Look -- black paint. Patrick: Okay. Black paint. Sam: "Okay," what? I'm thinking that the car spun out, took out the bush, scraped up against the guard rail, and that's what you heard. Patrick: All right. So, what are the chances that that black paint is from the car that ran me off the road? Sam: What are the chances that it isn't? You said you heard something, right? Patrick: Yeah, I heard something. Sam: Okay. Well, was it broken glass, crunching metal? Patrick: No, it was nothing like that. Sam: No? More like a car colliding up against a guard rail? Patrick: Possibly, yeah. Sam: Okay. This might be the lead that we're looking for. Patrick: Okay. Now how do we find the car that belongs to the black paint? Sam: [Sighing] Oh, I don't know. I mean, if I were the driver and I have damaged my car... I'm sure as hell gonna want to get it fixed. Patrick: Get it fixed. Sam: Yeah. Patrick: Genius. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Franco, you're a genius, but in terms of employment, what are you qualified to do? Franco: Outside of art, not much. Dr. Obrecht: Oh, come now. There must be some latent talent. Franco: Well, I do like to clean. I was hoping you'd let me be a janitor. Dr. Obrecht: Oh, come now. Did I not just acknowledge your genius? I'd never allow an artist of your standing to do that. Franco: Please? Really, I would do anything. Dr. Obrecht: Anything? I have an idea. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Hey, Spencer, do you know my daughter, Josslyn? Spencer: Yeah, we've met. Josslyn: I beat him in sudden-death overtime in the spelling bee last December. He couldn't spell "unrequited." Carly: Okay. Well, this is beautiful. Spencer: What is it -- a noose? Josslyn: No. It's for your keys. You wear it around your neck. Spencer: On trend. Alice: Who wants a popsicle? Josslyn: Me. Alice: Great. Why don't you head on over to the craft tent and get one? Josslyn: If you want a popsicle, follow me. Sonny: Go get her, buddy. Spencer: I know what you're trying to do, and it isn't gonna work. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: So, what do you think of my idea? Franco: I think it's great. I might actually be really good at that. Dr. Obrecht: I never would have suggested it if I didn't think so, too. Welcome to General Hospital. Franco: Thank you, Dr. Obrecht. Yeah. I can't wait to tell Carly all about it. Dr. Obrecht: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Spencer: No offense, but Josslyn is no Emma Drake. Carly: No, she's not. She's her own person, and that's a great thing. Sonny: And you're not gonna know who Josslyn is if you don't -- if you don't get to know who she is inside. You got to give her a chance. I mean, look -- Carly's great. That means the daughter has to be a game-changer, right? Josslyn: Are you coming? Carly: [Laughing] Wow. Oh, you're so good with him. Sonny: Well, I've had a lot of practice, you know. Carly: I don't remember Michael and Morgan finding their soul mates at that age. Sonny: Well, you know, I still feel for the kid, you know? Carly: Yeah, he's got it bad for Emma. Sonny: If it's meant to be, they'll find a way back to each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Dr. Obrecht: Someday, Cesar... someday I will make Anna Devane pay for what she did to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Welcome back to the force, okay? Nathan: Thanks, Commissioner. Anna: Everything okay here with your roommate? Nathan: [Sighs] Let's just say Levi doesn't exactly have Maxie's best interests at heart, and I'm gonna prove it. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I don't know how I'm gonna make it through the next six months. Levi: You'll make it. Maxie: How? Levi: Remember, when we first met, you didn't think you were gonna make it then, either. But I got you focused on helping others, and it helped you. Maxie: Yeah. It was amazing. But how could we do something like that in Port Charles? Levi: The answer's right here. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Rafe: Uh, Molly. I-I didn't know you'd be here. Molly: Uh, yeah. I'm staying with Sam. Rafe: Oh. Okay. I'm -- I'm really sorry about your dad. Molly: Thank you. Rafe: Molly, can I come in? Look, I-I really need to talk to Sam. If I don't tell her what's been going on, I think I'll go nuts. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: We don't know how badly the other car was damaged, but chances are he or she would want to cover their tracks. I'm sure they would know that the police would be looking for a car with damage on it. Patrick: So, they're gonna go get it fixed quick, right? Sam: Yes. So, I am thinking that we go to every local body shop and car- detailing place and see if we can't find that maybe somebody is looking for paint like this. I mean, I think it's a long shot, it's not gonna be easy, but it may lead us to the person who caused the accident that killed your little boy. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You used to think that we would last forever? Sonny: We had a hell of a run. Carly: Exceptionally good. Sonny: But a lot of things got in the way. Carly: We got in our way. Sonny: Then we had, you know, other people, and now you're with Franco, which I don't know why, but that's not -- Carly: Oh, you're gonna start that? Sonny: No. I'm not one to talk, because look at -- look at the mess that I have gotten myself into. Nothing has -- [Sighs] Nothing has gone right since Ava murdered Connie. Carly: You know what? I am with Franco. But I am here for you if you need me. Sonny: Yeah, hey. You know what? I have never needed a friend more than I do now. Carly: Come here. [Hugs Sonny as Franco looks on.] [NEXT_ON] Sam: (with Patrick) Help us out. Please. Levi: (to Maxie) We need to put a stop to this project. Tracy: (on phone) Ned, we need to bring Michael down from the inside. Kiki: (to Morgan) I'm worrying about something else. Rafe: Molly, I have something to say to you. Franco: (to Sonny) I know your secret, too. So maybe I'm someone you shouldn't mess with.

She hires him

Cassie: That's me... Josh: Cassie. Cassie: ...With a gun. Josh: Shut it off. Cassie: I brought a gun to Alan's wedding. Josh: Shut it off right now. This proves nothing, and we're saying nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Hey. Did you feel something? Alan-Michael: Nothing good. Ava: Well, what happened? You woke up. Alan-Michael: I was dreaming my dad died and no one showed up to the funeral. No one cared. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: You busy? Jeffrey: Would it matter? Buzz: Good point. I need to talk to you about my wedding. Jeffrey: Why would you need to talk to me about your wedding? Buzz: Well, Olivia's got it in her head that it should be a joyous occasion. You know, across the board. That everyone should be living in peace. Go figure. Jeffrey: Those fickle, fickle women. Buzz: Yeah, well, the point is that we're inviting Ava, so she thinks we should invite you. Jeffrey: Really? Well, that's incredible, I mean, considering the... Buzz: The circumstances? ( Laughs ) Yeah. Jeffrey: So this is like a personal, hand-delivered invitation? Buzz: No. What I'm saying is that when you do get the invitation, turn it down. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Wow. Dinah: Hi. Olivia, listen, I'm sorry about the whole bill thing, you know. Everything's under control. Olivia: I'm not here about the account. I saw these outside your door and I thought I should give them to you before someone swipes them. ( Laughter ) Dinah: They're from Mallet. He's such a little softy... Olivia: There's a card. Oh, well, that's funny. Dinah: What? Olivia: Well, it has your room number on it, but it's addressed so somebody named Deedee Moore? Dinah: You better take these. Olivia: Dinah, don't you... Dinah: No, no, they're obviously not for me. Thank you, Olivia. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Everything will be okay. Everybody will be fine. Can I get you anything? Do you want me to see if the nurse can bring you some meds? Alan-Michael: No, no, I'm okay. I'm awake now. I want to stay that way. Ava: Okay, well, are you sure there's nothing else I can do for you? Alan-Michael: Actually, there is. You can take a ride to the police station. I can't get there myself. And I want to know what's going on with the investigation into my father's shooting. Ava: Well, I doubt the police are going to tell me anything. Alan-Michael: When you get there, ask for Jay. He used to work security for Spaulding. He's still very loyal to the family. Ava: Okay. I'll see what I can find out. In the meantime, take it easy, okay? Alan-Michael: Thanks. Thank you. Nurse: Yep. Alan-Michael: Can you make sure to keep my visitors away today? Nurse: Even family? Alan-Michael: Especially family. [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Hang on, Josh. Josh: No, no. You know what, Frank, this is crazy. That tape doesn't prove that she shot Alan Spaulding. Frank: Not on its own. But with the other evidence like the ballistics report and the time frame, it doesn't look good, Josh. Cassie: I had the gun. Frank: Cassie, where did you get the gun? Josh: Don't answer any questions. Is she under arrest? Frank: Josh, I brought her down here to talk to her, to ask her some questions, get some answers, giver her an opportunity to explain herself. Now, if I have to arrest her, it becomes public knowledge and the press will be all over her. Josh: Oh, I see. So, you're saying that you're looking out for her? Frank: Of course I am... Josh: I don't think you are. Frank: Cassie... Why did you have the gun.... Josh: ...Don't say a word. Frank: ...And what did you do with it? Josh: Frank, you know her, you know Cassie. You know she's not the kind of person who would hurt someone. Cassie: Josh, just stop. Maybe I am that kind of person. Josh: Cassie, come on. You need to rest. I'm going to take you home right now. Cassie: You know what, Josh? I think maybe we just need to tell Frank the truth. Frank: Which is what, Cassie? Cassie: That I honestly... I can't remember what happened the night Alan was shot. Josh: We went through that night step by step, you and me together. And we both realized that you couldn't have possibly shot him. Do you remember that? Cassie: It didn't feel like I did. Josh: That's because you didn't. Cassie: But you know that there are pieces, there are blank parts. Frank: Cassie, you don't remember having the gun? Cassie: No, Frank, no. Josh: Could you just shut that off, please? Frank: Sure. Cassie, watching this, does this trigger any memories for you? Cassie: You know what, I still wouldn't believe it if I didn't just see it with my own eyes. Frank: Were you on any kind of medication at the time? I mean, maybe something to help you sleep or... Cassie: Yes, since Tammy died. Frank: Any blackouts? Cassie: Yes. Josh: Okay, okay, that's enough. That's it. We're done. Frank: Cassie, you understand that we keep having to ask you questions, right? This is a good time to get her a lawyer. Josh: Yeah, fine, I'll do that, Frank. But first I'm going to take her home and then I'll bring her back here, unless you plan on locking her up right here and now. Cassie: You know what? Frank: I don't. Cassie: Josh. Come here. You just said the other day that we need to get to the truth about this, no matter what it is. Well, maybe the truth of it is maybe I shot Alan. Josh: Don't say another word. We're done here. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Jay. Hi, I'm Ava Peralta. I work at Spaulding. I was wondering maybe if you could give me some information into the shooting case of Alan Spaulding? Jay: Sorry, I really don't have any information for you. Ava: Oh, I actually work directly for Alan-Michael Spaulding, and I know that he's eager to find out all he can about where the case stands, the investigation. He told me you could help. Jay: Mr. Spaulding sent you, huh? Let's take a look at that file. [SCENE_BREAK] Alan-Michael: Whoa, easy. Dinah: Oh, sorry. Alan-Michael: That's okay. You look good walking backwards. Dinah: I'm shooting a show here next week for my television show, and I'm checking out the space. How are you? Alan-Michael: In a wheelchair. Dinah: I know. I heard what happened. I hope that you're recovering. Alan-Michael: Well, compared to my dad, I'm ready for a triathlon. You seem a little jumpy. Dinah: No, no, no, I'm fine. You know what, the word on the street is that Alan is, well, I don't know, that he had it coming. Alan-Michael: Really? What street have you been on? Dinah: Everybody's practically talking about it. You know, I mean, I think that they're licking their lips, quite honestly, and getting very excited at the fact that someone might have to suffer because of some of the horrible thing he's done in the past. And really, I don't know, I think we're all human. Alan-Michael: Most of us. But tell me something, are we talking about Alan or you? [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: You know, Buzz, I got myself a new tux recently, and, well, did you say your wedding was going to be black tie? Buzz: ( Laughs ) Look, don't get the wrong idea. I'm all in favor of you and Ava and Olivia getting together and, you know, I even pushed for it, well, it doesn't seem that's the direction it's going right now. Jeffrey: Well, maybe this wedding can be a day that can bring us all together. Buzz: Yeah. Do that on your own time. We do understand each other, right? Jeffrey: No, I don't think we do. You see, the way I look at it, I've done nothing wrong to Olivia... Buzz: Nothing wrong? Jeffrey: Well, recently. But you, you came here, you trashed my room, you threatened me, you've treated me like... Buzz: Like you drive Olivia crazy, which you do. And not in a good way. Jeffrey: You know, Buzz, I don't want to cause any trouble. But if Olivia wants me to come to the wedding, then, well, it might thing things even stickier if I didn't show up. Buzz: She'll get over it. Jeffrey: Hmm. It's kind of funny, isn't it? I mean, not that long ago, Olivia was ready to kill me and now she's inviting me to her wedding. Buzz: Respondez, s'il vous plait, tout de suite. You got it? Olivia: Hi. ( Laughs ) What's wrong? Buzz: No, I got... the elevator left me off the wrong floor. I was just on my way to surprising you. Olivia: Oh, well, mission accomplished. I have a half an hour. You could work on some more surprises. Buzz: Yeah. I'm all for it, but my schedule won't... I have to meet Frank for tuxes, and what fun. Olivia: Are you okay? Buzz: Yeah, I'm just stressed out. This wedding planning, all the details, trying to make everybody happy... Olivia: Yes, and you wanted that big wedding. Buzz: I know. But, you know, right now, I feel like I want to just jump on a plan to Las Vegas, get this thing done. Olivia: You almost wish that, or do wish it? Buzz: Why, do you? Olivia: I've been worrying about this whole big wedding thing. I love you, Buzz Cooper, and so does Emma, and that's all that matters to me. Buzz: But it gets lost in all this planning, all these details, all this, you know... Olivia: Complications? Buzz: Yes. Olivia: Let's un-complicate it. You and me and my little girl and some guy with the authority vested in him. Buzz: You think I'm running away from anything here? Olivia: Who said that? Buzz: You know, like, we're getting married quickly because I'm worried about something or that we'll screw up because we're talking too long. Olivia: We've taken too long as it is. Buzz: Amen to that. Olivia: Wait, are you going to be okay doing this without your kids there? Buzz: Oh, we'll have a party, a big party, ouzo, Greek music, the whole nine yards. I'll make arrangements now. Olivia: Okay, but what was? Tell me what it was that put you over the edge, about the wedding. What was it? Buzz: You've waited too long. You've waited too long to hear a man stand up to the world and say that he's proud to have you for his wife, you know? You've waited too long to hear a guy say that everything that happened before this moment doesn't mean a damn thing. He sees that you've been bruised, that you've been damaged. Do you think that you were made defective by the people that hurt you, but the bruises have healed. I don't see any damage. And I want to spend the rest of my life, the rest of my life making sure that nobody makes you feel like that again. You've just waited too long. Olivia: All my life, Buzz, all my life. Buzz: Yeah. Olivia: I have calls to make. I have to clear my schedule. Buzz: Yeah? [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Hey, there. Ava: Oh, hey. Jeffrey: Hey. Ava: Hi. Jeffrey: Can I talk to you? Ava: Sure. Jeffrey: What's with all the sudden interest in police files? Ava: Just looking for some information into Alan Spaulding's shooting. Jeffrey: Normally people get that kind of information from a newspaper? Ava: I wanted to go straight to the source. Jeffrey: Those are confidential police files, Ava. I guess your boss doesn't care about that. Ava: My boss has a right to know what's going on with his father's case. He has some connections here, so... Jeffrey: And so you used them. Now he's got you playing spy girl. Ava: It's really not that big of a deal, Jeffrey. Jeffrey: That cop who passed you the folder, is that the connection? Ava: The friend of the Spaulding's, yes. He used to work for the Spaulding's. Alan-Michael said that he would be loyal, and he was. Jeffrey: Ava, if a cop is funneling information to other people, it's not about friendship, okay? It's all about bribery. And that would make you an accessory. Ava: Only if you turn me in. Jeffrey: Yeah. Alan-Michael seems a little nervous about something, doesn't he? Ava: Yeah, he is nervous. His father's in the hospital. We don't know if he's going to make it. And, I mean, no one's helping him, giving him information or anything about the investigation. Jeffrey: Ava, you know what? That's called building a case. Ava: Well, what do you call it when the cops show up, harass someone in a wheelchair and accuse them of shooting their father? Jeffrey: I call that a logical first step. Ava: Jeffrey, he's paralyzed. Jeffrey: And yet he's still considered a suspect now. What does that tell you about the guy? Ava: It tells me that the cops are biased. Look, we both know that the Cooper's have it in for the Spaulding's. Who's the Chief of Police? Jeffrey: Can you hear yourself? You're starting to sound like them. What happened to you? Ava: Maybe I'm just acting more like my parents, right? You like to bend the rules. You get what you want. If I hadn't have peeked in that file, I wouldn't know that Alan-Michael was cleared in the shooting of his father. [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Cassie, how did you feel after you heard that Alan was shot? Josh: Don't say anything. Cassie: I didn't feel anything. Josh: Frank... Frank: Were you happy about it? Were you disappointed that he didn't die? Cassie: He killed my daughter, Frank. Why should he be allowed to live? Josh: Just stop right now. Frank: You hate the man. Cassie: Yeah, I hate the man. And I'm sorry I wanted him dead... Josh: Don't say... don't say anything else, Cassie. Cassie: ...From the minute I knew he killed Tammy. Josh: Just stop talking right now, okay? Can we just go now, please? Frank: No, unfortunately, we cannot, Josh. Cassie Winslow, you're under arrest for the attempted murder of Alan Spaulding. Josh: No! Don't do this, Frank! This is not right, and you know it! Frank: Escort Mr. Lewis our of here now. Josh, Josh... Josh: Don't say anything else. Frank: Get a lawyer. Josh: I understand. Don't say anything! Frank: Cassie Winslow, you're under arrest for the attempted murder of Alan Spaulding. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used... [SCENE_BREAK] Remy: Hey. Dinah: Oh, my gosh. You frightened me. Please don't sneak up on me like that. Remy: You invited me here. Dinah: I know. I'm just... can I buy you a drink? Remy: Sure. I'm not getting too many offers these days. Dinah: Oh, stop. You're too hot to whine like that. Remy: I'm just saying my former employers keep hauling me down to the station for questioning. Dinah: The cops think that you shot Alan? Remy: I wanted to. Dinah: But you didn't. Remy: That's what I keep telling them. Hey, let me get a draft and a shot of tequila. It's weird, you know, being on the other side of the table, getting to ask the questions. Dinah: Hmm-mm. I've had lots of experience at that. Look how I turned out. Remy: Yeah. Yeah. Well, security work is out because I can't carry a gun-- legally, anyway. Dinah: Yeah. So you probably need a few bucks, huh? Who doesn't? Remy: Is that why you invited me here, to offer me more work? Dinah: Something like that. Remy: I don't have much experience working on TV shows. Dinah: Well, I don't need you for that. Because the job that I'm offering you is something that you're already very good at. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Wait, wait. Can I ask you a question? Do you really, truly believe that the Cooper's-- the Cooper's-- would stand in the way of justice just because of a grudge against the Spaulding's? Ava: I don't know. I didn't expect Coop to get into a fight with Alan-Michael, and for him to end up in a wheelchair. Jeffrey: This is the Cooper's we're talking about. The Cooper's: The good people. Ava: The good people? They have agendas. Jeffrey: And what about Alan-Michael's agenda? Ava: Alan-Michael's agenda is to walk again and to find out who shot his father. Jeffrey: Well, then, maybe you should just move in with him. That way you can be his nurse 24/7. Ava: You know what, I'm going to leave. Unless you're going to turn me in for looking at that file. Jeffrey: Hi, it's me. I need to see you. Yeah, right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Please just cancel your meeting and get here as quick as you can. I told her to keep quiet, but she needs a lawyer here. She needs... we need you here, Mel, please. Thank you. Buzz: What's going on? Josh: Your son arrested Cassie. Buzz: For shooting Alan? Josh: Yeah. I've got to get her out of here, Buzz. I mean, she's already... she's been through a lot already. Buzz: Why does Frank think she did it? Josh: Because there was a surveillance tape the night of the wedding showing Cassie with a gun. Buzz: Wow. Is there anything I can do? Call Reva, pick up R.J.? Josh: Talk to Frank. Just see if he can get me in to see Cassie. She has to know that she's not alone. Buzz: I'll give it a shot. Josh: Thank you. Buzz: Frank? Frank: Take care of that, will you? Cop: Sure thing. Frank: Don't even start with me. Buzz: You're a good cop. I know you wouldn't make an arrest without a good reason. Frank: You know if I had any other choice... Buzz: But on the other hand, I mean, Cassie is not exactly a menace to society. Alan, but he's got his... Frank: He's not dead yet. Buzz: Okay. Okay, say she is the shooter. We can certainly understand why. I mean, if you're one of us, one of our family, neither one of us could swear... neither one of us might not be pulling the trigger, right? Frank: Doesn't mean that I can release Cassie. Buzz: I'm not asking you to. Just let Josh see her. Cop: You have five minutes. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: So you beat up that Gillespie guy pretty good, didn't you?. Remy: So? Dinah: So I'm looking for the kind of guy who can do that. Remy: Do you want me to beat someone up for you? What happened, did Mallet leave the seat up? Dinah: No. You don't need to beat him up. You just have to be able to in case. Remy: In case of what? Dinah: Can you get a hold of a gun? Remy: What's the job, Dinah? Dinah: There's a guy that I knew a long time ago. He's in a prison in Europe, and lately he has been harassing me. Remy: Is this the guy that cleaned out your bank account? Dinah: Yep. And that's not the only thing that he's hit me with. He's trying to ruin my life. Remy: What did you do? Dinah: Doesn't matter. Remy: What do you think he wants? Dinah: Money. Pretty much. Remy: Is he getting out soon? Dinah: Next week. Remy: One question: Why not go to Mallet with this? Dinah: I've brought Mallet into too many of my messes. And they have almost broken us up for good, and we're on a good roll now. And I don't want to ruin it. Remy: So you're going to take this on by yourself, huh? Dinah: No. With my very good friend, Remy. Remy: Well, do you have the money to make prison boy go away? Dinah: I'm working on it. But when he gets out, I want to be waiting for him. Remy: Backup. Dinah: Are you up for an errand like that? Remy: Just left one thing out. How dangerous is this guy? Dinah: Well, does that affect whether or not you're going to take the job? Remy: No, I'm in. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Hi. Jeffrey: Hi. Took you long enough. Olivia: I have a life, unlike some people. Jeffrey: Well, good for you. I'm sorry. You know, I don't want it to start like that. Olivia: Okay. Then let's start again. Jeffrey: I called you about Ava. I know we said that we would try to stay out of her life as much as possible, but she's in trouble. Olivia: What kind of trouble? Jeffrey: Well, I bumped into her at the police station. Olivia: Was she arrested? Jeffrey: No, no. She's... she was on like a spying mission for Alan-Michael Spaulding. Olivia: Spying? Jeffrey: Yeah. Please, please. Seems that she's bought into this whole Spaulding as misunderstood victim routine, hook, line and sinker. Olivia: It could have been Alan-Michael who shot Alan. Jeffrey: He's a suspect. But she doesn't want to believe it because she believes that Frank made him a suspect because he hates the Spaulding's. Olivia: No, if she hangs out with the Spaulding's, they're going to cause more damage to her. Jeffrey: I have an idea, but you know, it might present a problem for you. Olivia: Why? Jeffrey: Well, your boyfriend came to pay me a visit tonight; made it very clear that he wants me to keep my distance-- the wedding coming up. Olivia: Well, he's worried about me. Jeffrey: Are you worried about Ava? Olivia: No matter how I feel about her, I can't let the Spaulding's get to her. And Buzz will understand that. [SCENE_BREAK] ( Knock at door ) Ava: Oh, yeah. Well, that was fun. Alan-Michael: What happened? They didn't help? Ava: No. Jay was fine. The problem is daddy dearest. Alan-Michael: You ran into Jeffrey? Ava: Yeah. He saw me checking out the file at the police station and decided to give me a lecture. Like he should talk about breaking the law. And, of course, he blamed everything on you. Alan-Michael: Well, I did send you down there. Ava: It's not the point, okay? He made it sound like I had no will of my own, that I couldn't possibly be making decisions by myself because I'm under Alan- Michael's spell. Poor, sweet, little girl. Alan-Michael: Makes sense that he put that spin on it. He paid me a little visit the other day. Ava: What? Alan-Michael: Yeah, he basically threatened to finish the job that Coop started if I hurt you. Ava: This is my father. Great. Alan-Michael: It's okay. Ava: No, it's not okay. It's not okay. It makes me really mad and I'm... I totally forgot to tell you about what happened today. Alan-Michael: What did you learn? Ava: I learned today-- and this is really good news for you-- that you're really not a suspect, and that your gun wasn't the one used in the shooting. Alan-Michael: Then Beth and Lizzie are in the clear, too. Ava: The police aren't focusing on anyone in your family. Alan-Michael: They have a prime suspect? Ava: Cassie. Alan-Michael: Cassie? [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I had a gun, Josh. The gun that obviously came from our house. Josh: That doesn't mean you used it. Cassie: I wanted him to pay. I wanted him dead. Josh: Well, who doesn't, Cassie? I mean, come on, if I were to take a poll of people of Springfield right now, three out of four would say they want him dead. Cassie: Yeah, well, none of them were on that video holding a gun that was used to shoot him. Josh: You have to stop talking like that. Cassie: I'm just trying to be realistic, okay? If I were Frank, I'd arrest me too. Josh: Cassie, I know you. I know what kind of a person you are. Cassie: Well, I'm not the same person I was before I lost Tammy. Josh: Yes, you are. Cassie: And all the evidence points to me, okay? It just does. Josh: It doesn't mean anything. Cassie: Josh, will you please just stop? Because I really can't take it. After Tammy and Alan and this, I just can't handle anything. I just... it's too much. Will you just do something for me? Josh: Anything. Name it. Cassie: Just promise me you'll look out for R.J. Josh: You're not going to prison, Cassie. That's not how this is going to end. Cassie: The water is nice and cold. Josh: Listen to me. We're going to work this out. Cassie: ( Scoffs ) Yeah, I thought I was the optimist. Josh: Don't give up hope. Cassie: I'm just getting myself ready for what's coming next. Josh: What's coming next is a lot of years with you and me and R.J. together. Cassie: No, Josh. The wedding, the future, it's all gone. Josh: No, it's not, Cassie. Nothing has changed. The wedding is going to happen. You are going to be my wife and we're going to look ahead to the future just like we planned it. Cassie: It's almost funny, isn't it? Josh: What are you taking about? What's funny? Cassie: When we got together, I was the one who was going to be the solid, sane, stable partner in your life, right? We were going to have an uncomplicated, happy, normal, drama-free family. Josh: We do have that. You've given that to me. Cassie: Yeah, well, now look at us. I dragged you into this huge mess, my mess. Josh: It's going to be okay. Cassie: Josh. I know you swore to me that you will always be there for me, no matter what, every step of the way. But I am releasing you of that promise. Josh: I don't want you to release me from that promise, Cassie. Come on, what am I going to do, go back to the farmhouse, hang out with R.J. and just not think about what you're going through here? Cassie: Josh. Josh: Don't you understand? When I asked you to marry me, it was because I want to spend a lifetime, you and me together, Cassie. Together. That's the deal I signed on for. That's the deal I want. Cassie: You're a wonderful man. But I need you to go and be with R.J. I need you to go tell him what's going on and make absolutely sure that he knows how much I love him. Please, I need you to go. I know you're with me. Cop: Your lawyer's here. The judge is ready to set bail. Josh: We're going to fix this. I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: So, are you happy? Well, relieved, I guess, if it is Cassie? Alan-Michael: My dad's still shot. He still might die. Ava: Yeah, I'm sorry. So how about some new clothes? Do you want me to see what I can find? You must be getting tired of these. Alan-Michael: I don't need clothes. Ava: Well, okay. Are you going to wear your gowns? Alan-Michael: Oh, I didn't tell you while you were gone. The nurse told me I'm going to be released. Ava: You're kidding me? Released, from the hospital? When? Alan-Michael: Today, I guess. I wanted to be out of this chair when I left. That's not going to happen. I feel like a grandma here. And the Beacon's never going to work. The rooms are too small. And I need help. So I guess it's back to the house for me. Ava: To the house with Beth and Lizzie and Doris? Would you trust them? You can't go there. Alan-Michael: I guess they didn't shoot my dad, right? Ava: Do you trust me? Alan-Michael: Pretty much only you. Ava: Then I'll move in with you. Alan-Michael: What? Ava: It'll all solve all your problems. Alan-Michael: Look, it's a very generous offer, but I can't let you do that. Ava: Why not? Alan-Michael: My family is a nightmare on their best days, which these are not. And then add Doris Wolfe to the mix? Ava: I love a challenge. Alan-Michael: You have a death wish. Ava: If you're willing to stay in that house with those women, I can, too. And anyway, think of the fringe benefits. Alan-Michael: Like? Ava: Well, the two of us could work on Spaulding business any time of the day, day or night. You'd always have an ally around 24/7. In fact, I think that this sounds like such a great opportunity, I'm not going to let you say no. [SCENE_BREAK] Jeffrey: Hey, so, you know, I was thinking, what does Ava thrive on more than anything else? Projects. Give her something that she can fix or immerse herself into, and she will lock onto it. Olivia: Like changing Coop's room at the boarding house into a nursery for Lizzie? Jeffrey: Exactly. Olivia: What does that have to do with saving her from Spaulding? Jeffrey: Well, right now her latest and greatest project is Alan-Michael. So why don't we give her a new project, one of the sort of 20-car pileup variety? Olivia: What did you have in mind? Jeffrey: Us. Yeah. We make her messed-up parents her new projects. She can fix us, she can help us, she can keep us from trying to murder each other. I don't know, I haven't worked out the details. But one thing I do know is that we are definitely a big enough disaster. Olivia: No argument here. Jeffrey: So, are you into it? Olivia: What did you have in mind? Jeffrey: Well, first of all, we have to clear our schedules for about a week. Would that be a problem? Olivia: Um, I had something planned, but I can postpone it. [SCENE_BREAK] Buzz: You're killing me here. Okay, look, book two seats on the next flight out tomorrow morning to Las Vegas, okay? Cooper. Mr. And Mrs. Buzz Cooper. [SCENE_BREAK] Dinah: If I pay off my friend, there won't be any damage or danger. Remy: So it's just a quick hello and money drop? Dinah: All you need to do is stay in the car while I pass off the cash and you make sure that he knows that I'm not alone, or that I can be messed with anymore. Remy: Sounds pretty straightforward if we forget the part where you asked if I could get a gun. Dinah: Do we have a deal? Remy: I'm your man. Dinah: Okay. Remy, it's really important that not a word of this gets back to Mallet, okay? Remy: These days whoever signs my checks gets my loyalty. And I sure as hell don't owe Springfield P.D. anything. Not after they let Alan Spaulding escape after killing Tammy. Dinah: Good. I'll be in touch, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Frank: Doyle, let me show you something. All right, Cassie, here's the deal. When we walk in the courtroom, you're going too walk right up to the judge's bench and then you're going to stand there. And then he's going to ask you... Josh: Nothing. Frank: Josh. Josh: Nothing. He's not going to ask her anything, Frank, because there's no reason for you to take her before the judge. She's innocent; she didn't do it. Frank: I know how you feel about this. Josh: This is not about how I feel. This is about the truth. This is about how what really happened. There's a reason I know that Cassie's innocent, is because she is. Frank: How do you know that? Josh: Cassie doesn't have any memory of what happened that night, but I do, see, because I was there when Alan was shot. Cassie didn't do it. I did it. Cassie: Josh. Josh: I did it. I shot that bastard. I shot him with my own gun, and my only regret is that he didn't die. [NEXT_ON] Josh: We got into a fight, we struggled over the gun and it went off. I'm ready to face the consequences. Alan-Michael: Excuse me, but who are you? Ashley: Your stepsister. Jeffrey: Is that it, or is it because you want me, your dad, to stop you from going through with this. Olivia: Let me tell you something, Alan. My kid may not like me, and I don't know how I feel about her, but I will not let your family hurt her.

Frank arrests Cassie and throws Josh out of the interrogation room

Tucker: Well, this is a nice surprise. Ashley: Yeah. Well, I'm not staying. Tucker: So you're taking more things... (Sighs) To the club? Ashley: Aren't you supposed to be at your occupational therapy appointment? Tucker: Uh, they changed the time. I just got finished. Ashley: How did it go? Tucker: Well, I do what they tell me, but... (Sighs) It doesn't feel like I'm making much progress. Ashley: Oh. Well, don't get discouraged. I know it will happen for you. Tucker: Well, hopefully, before the public finds out I can't tell the difference between a profit report and a budget plan. Ashley: I don't blame you for being worried about that leaking. Tucker: I'm more worried about what's happening to my company while I'm on the sidelines. God only knows what damage Katherine is doing. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Luckily, the judge agreed that Tucker wasn't ready to resume running the company, much to my son's displeasure. Have a seat. Neil: Oh, thank you, Katherine. Uh, yeah, he's the one who gave you control in his living will. Kay: Uh-huh, and I'm sure he's still kicking himself for it. Neil: Mnh-mnh-mnh. Kay: Hmm? Neil: It does not matter. Until he's declared competent, you can do as you see fit. Kay: Oh, I may not have that much time. Neil: Coming back from a brain injury-- that, uh, that doesn't happen overnight. Kay: Well, maybe not, but my son has a very strong motivation for getting well quickly. And I have to make my move on certain things while I'm still acting C.E.O. Neil: Really? What--what things, Katherine? Kay: (Sighs) Number one on my list is that Chancellor Industries regains control of Jabot. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: The woman who was murdered in the Town Park, I heard that she was identified as Diane Jenkins. Sam: Were the two of you close? Sharon: No. No. Um, truthfully, not very many people liked her. She was married to Victor twice, and she has a child with Jack. Sam: Yeah. Sharon: That poor boy is gonna be devastated. The news reports say that there's a lot of speculation about who killed her. Sam: Well, there's a lot of prominent folks on the list of suspects. There's Victor, Jack Abbott, Adam. I got to be perfectly honest. I don't put it past that cat, after what he's done to you. I just don't. Sharon: It's just-- I still find it hard to believe he could be so twisted-- to find the evidence to prove I'm innocent and then withhold it out of spite. Sam: Well, if he thinks he's damned you to another 30 years in prison, I've done a little background check on Avery, and it's gonna take a lot more than a missing memory card to stop her from getting you out of here. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Thank you for meeting me. Elena: It's a pleasure. I was hoping you hadn't lost my number. (Giggles) Avery: Oh, when I said we were neighbors, I didn't realize we were practically next door. Adam: (Sighs) Well, what a coincidence. Avery: Mm. Oh, you must be Mrs. Newman. Elena: Oh. (Scoffs) No, I-I'm just-- Adam: An acquaintance. Avery: Oh, sorry. Elena: (Laughs) Avery: You know what they say happens when you assume. Well, I should be going. Adam: Yes, uh, good luck on whatever case you're working on, Counselor. Avery: Don't need luck when you've got talent. Just ask my former clients. They're all walking around free. Elena: Talk about conceited. (Scoffs) Adam: After you. Elena: (Sighs) (Sighs) Adam: (Sighs) Make yourself comfortable. Elena: Anything to drink around here? Adam: Um... actually, we need to talk. Elena: If you ask me, talk's overrated. (Chuckles) Adam: Elena, this-- this is important. Elena: What is it? Adam: I need you to back me up about the other night, the fact that we were together and how long we were together. You willing to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] (Telephone receiver hangs up) Man: You stare at that board any longer, your head will explode. Ronan: Every person Diane Jenkins texted the night she was murdered denies being anywhere near Town Park. The liars. Man: Yeah, well, if everybody told the truth, we'd be unemployed. Ronan: (Scoffs) This is true. We have decent physical evidence. We have the shoe impressions. We have the fingernail. We just can't connect any of it to the killer. That ring-- that ring, that ring. If we could find that ring, the one that made the impression on the victim's arm, I'd stop watching sports for a year. Man: Your best guess-- who's the perp? Ronan: (Scoffs) Diane messed with a lot of people in this town, but my best guess-- my money would be on this one right here. I think she pushed him a little too far. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: (Sighs) Woman: Here he is. Kyle: Dad. Jack: Hey. Hey. (Inhales sharply) Oh, God. (Inhales sharply) You have no idea how worried I was when you didn't call me back. Kyle: But why are you here? Mom was supposed to be coming. Jack: Sit down. Kyle, I'm afraid something terrible has happened. Kyle: What do you mean? Jack: There's no easy way to say this. Your mom died. Kyle: No, no, you're lying. Jack: No, I wish I were, Kyle. Kyle: No! Jack: Kyle, listen to me. Kyle: I don't believe it. Jack: You have to listen to me, Son. Kyle: Oh, you're just saying that so I'll go home with you instead of her. Jack: No, I would never do that to you. You know that. Kyle: She left me a message saying she--she'd be here soon. Jack: I'm so sorry. Kyle: (Sniffles) Jack: I'm so sorry. Kyle: (Sniffles) Was it a car accident? Jack: Kyle, how it happened isn't really the important thing here. Kyle: Dad, I'm not 5 years old. Just tell me. Jack: She was killed-- a head injury. She was struck several times. They found her in Town Park. Kyle: Who would do something like that? How could they? She--she was supposed to come back for me. Jack: I'm sure she meant to. Kyle: I'm never gonna see her again. Jack: Kyle. (Inhales sharply) [SCENE_BREAK] Elena: So the detective thinks you were someplace you weren't. Adam: Right, right. Look, so if he asks, you just tell him the truth-- we were downstairs having drinks, and afterwards, we came up here and... you know what? Why don't you just follow my lead? Elena: Sure, Baby. I can do that. Adam: Thanks, Elena. (Knock on door) Adam: You know what? Why don't you go powder your nose? I'm gonna find out who this is, and don't come out unless I call you out, okay? (Persistent knocking on door) Adam: Well, look at this. Detective Malloy. I had a hunch you'd be back. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Now as acting C.E.O. of McCall, I can legally authorize the sale of Jabot to Chancellor. Neil: Well, you know that Tucker will fight to get it overturned. Kay: Well, that doesn't mean he will win. Neil: Katherine... (Clears throat) It'll look like that you got him declared incompetent in order to push the Jabot deal through. Kay: Well, I'm taking steps to protect myself. Neil: What steps? Kay: I'm going to sell Jabot to Chancellor for double the market value. Neil: Double? Kay: Well, it's a very steep price to pay, but, uh, you know, considering today's market, it's an incredible deal for McCall. Neil: It doesn't matter how incredible it is. It--it-- Tucker is gonna freak out. He's gonna go crazy. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: I know. I can't believe it's happening, either. Of course I'll call you if I hear anything. Did you want me to come over? It's not a problem at all. I'll be there as soon as I can. Okay, bye. Tucker: Is it bad news? Ashley: Oh, it doesn't concern you. Tucker: (Sighs) Ashley: (Stammers) You can't do that. Tucker: What? Ashley: Look all hurt because I'm not confiding in you when your lying is the reason why we're having these problems. Tucker: (Sighs) Did, um, did you tell Abby about the... Ashley: About the... you're having a hard time getting the words out? Tucker: Well, yeah. Saying something I know is gonna hurt you-- I don't want to do that. Ashley: In answer to your question, no, I haven't, but I'm planning on talking to her very soon. Tucker: I miss you. Ashley: Did you miss me when you slept with Diane? Tucker: (Sighs) Ashley: Take care of yourself. Tucker: Oh, let me help you with-- Ashley: No, I'm okay. (Door closes) Tucker: Is that right? (Sighs) Deal with this clown now. (Sighs) (Sighs) Yeah, listen, I need to see you. No, right now. My place. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You know, Jill was here looking for Billy. And when she finds out that he's gone... you know what? I don't understand how I'm supposed to... how I'm supposed to make all these people understand what I don't understand myself. (Sighs) Victor: But, Sweetheart, what is there to understand? He's going back to his old ways-- boozing, gambling, and a smorgasbord of women. Victoria: Dad, would you please stop? Just stop, okay? I don't want to hear it. Victor: But you need to hear it, Sweetheart. He's even asking you to break the news to his family. He's a coward. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: So the night that Diane Jenkins was murdered, you were in the bar having cocktails. Adam: (Sniffs) We've been over this already. Ronan: Yeah, I know what you told me, but then I called that bartender downtown for questioning, and he couldn't verify your timeline. Adam: Well, you could always ask Abby. She was there. Ronan: So that's why you asked her to provide you with an alibi? Adam: Who told you that? Ronan: Is it true? Adam: She misunderstood. See, I don't know if you know this about my sister, but this is putting it nicely-- she's a bit flaky. Ronan: So then if your sister says that she doesn't remember seeing you? Adam: I'd blame it on the alcohol. She was bathing in it. Ronan: Okay, that's one explanation. Adam: My family despises me, Ronan. You know that. They would much rather eat dirt... (Sighs) Then vouch for me. As far as the bartender goes, he was either overworked or he is a complete moron. Ronan: Mm-hmm. Or the bottom line is, you don't have an alibi. Adam: (Clicks lips) Oh, but I do. Elena? Ronan: (Chuckles) I'm sorry. My apologies. I didn't realize you had company. Adam: Mm-hmm. Elena, this is Detective Malloy. He has some questions about the night that we were together. She'll vouch for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: Thanks. Sam: For what? Sharon: For cheering me up. It seems to be your specialty. Sam: Well, we all have to have a talent, right? Sharon: And another thing that lifted my spirits... Sam: What's that? Sharon: I got a letter yesterday from Piper with the cutest picture of her and Fanny. Sam: I didn't put her up to it, if that's what you're thinking. Sharon: She said that you told her I don't deserve to be in here. Sam: Well, you don't. Sharon: She also mentioned what a good friend I was to her when I lived on your farm. Sam: See? I'm not the only one with a knack for making people feel good. You have a lovely smile, you know that? I almost forgot about that. Sharon: I don't know how you do it, Sam. Sam: Do what? Sharon: Well, I'm locked up in this horrible place, and somehow, you keep finding ways to make it bearable for me. Sam: Anytime. Sharon: Thank you. I-I-I don't know how I could get through this without you. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I'm sorry if you think I'm too blunt, okay? Victoria: You know what, Dad? You've made it pretty clear how you feel about my husband. You've wanted him out of my life since the minute we were a couple. Victor: But, Sweetheart, there's a reason. I knew--I feared that he would break your heart, and that's exactly what he has done. Victoria: Well, there's a lot to Billy that you don't realize... Victor: (Inhales sharply) Victoria: Because you've never given him a chance, Dad. Victor: After that phone call just now, how can you stand here and defend him? Victoria: I'm not defending him, okay? I'm not. I just don't need you trashing him right now. (Knock on door) Victor: Okay, I'm sorry. Victoria: Fine. Victoria: Oh, hey, Ashley. Come--come on in. Ashley: Am I interrupting? Victor: Hi, Ashley. Victoria: No. Ashley: Hi, Victor. Uh, anyway, I spoke with Traci, and she hasn't heard from Billy. Victoria: What about Jack? Ashley: Uh, Jack's with Kyle, and they're on their way back from Switzerland, so I figured he had his hands full. Victor: So Jack found Kyle? [SCENE_BREAK] Woman: Your son's things have been brought downstairs. Jack: I appreciate that. Woman: Again, Mr. Abbott, my deepest condolences. Jack: Thank you. (Sighs) Jack: What do you say, Buddy? You ready to go home? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Did Jack say how Kyle was doing? Ashley: No. I didn't speak to him. He just left a message saying that he was gonna be back tonight with him. Victor: Ah. Ashley: And I am so sorry. Is there anything I can do? Victor: I'm glad you're here, because I think Victoria needs your support now that her mother is gone. Victoria: Dad, do you mind? I'd just like to--to speak to Ashley in private. Victor: You may not believe me, but I truly wish that Billy had been the man that you wanted him to be. All I ever wanted was your happiness, okay? Bye. Bye, Ashley. (Door opens) (Door closes) Ashley: Was your dad here when you found out about Billy? Victoria: Yeah. Of course he had to rub it in, how he's been right about Billy all along. Ashley: Do you really want to talk, or was that just an excuse to get rid of your dad? Because if you want to be alone, I get it. Victoria: I really don't know what I want right now. I just... I can't believe that he's gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: So you're certain about the time, Ms. Strauss? Elena: Yes. Adam: What part of "We were together all night" don't you understand, Ronan? Ronan: No, I got it. So when you finished your cocktails, did you both come up here together? Adam: Yes, and we were here until the morning. Ronan: Well, I certainly hope that's what the security footage from the corridor here shows. Adam: Well, get ready to be happy, because it will. Ronan: (Chuckles) Did Mr. Newman here mention that he's the lead suspect in a brutal homicide investigation? Elena: The woman from Town Park? Ronan: Oh. Oh, he didn't tell you that? Adam: (Sighs) Elena: (Sighs) Adam: Funny. That's because there is nothing to tell. I didn't do it. "Inspector Gadget" here would like to pin this whole thing on me. That way, he could tie a nice pretty little bow around this investigation without actually having to do any real investigating. Ronan: Right. Right. You know, you have been more than helpful, Ms. Strauss. But now I need to talk to Mr. Adam alone for a while. If I have any questions, I'll call you, though, okay? Thank you. Elena: Sure. Ronan: Okay. Wow. She left in a hurry. (Scoffs) Adam: You know, you're getting on my nerves, Ronan. Ronan: Why, Buddy? I'm just doing my job. Adam: You should get a dictionary and look up the difference between "Investigating" and "Persecuting." Ronan: I'll do that as soon as you stop jerking me around. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: You signed a confidentiality agreement. Everyone at your facility did. Man: So? Tucker: I have a spy on the inside. Man: Well, I didn't do anything. Tucker: You call trying to access my file by logging on to someone else's computer "Nothing"? Man: (Scoffs) Whoever told you that is full of it. Tucker: Fortunately, you were too stupid to pull it off. Man: Hey! Tucker: You thought you could make a fast buck by selling my private info to the tabloids. But you blew it. I already talked to your boss. You're fired. Man: What--you can't do that! Tucker: It's done! And let me tell you something-- if you say anything to the media, if you so much as speak my name in public, I'll not only sue you, I'll make it my personal mission to destroy your life. Now get out. (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Tucker should have never had Jabot in the first place. He stole it from me, remember? Neil: Remember? By--by blackmailing-- yeah, how could I forget? Kay: Well, how can he fault me for my tactics? I stole a page out of his book. Neil: Somehow, I don't think he's gonna see it that way. Kay: Well, ask me if I care. Neil: (Chuckles) I know you don't care, Katherine. Uh, you know, if it were any other company in the McCall conglomerate... but Jabot is special to him because of Ash. Kay: And I'm betting that he cares more for Ashley than he does for Jabot. Neil: Am I missing something? Kay: I'm trying to have his marriage annulled. Neil: You're trying to have-- on--on--on what grounds? Kay: Because he wasn't sound of mind when he--the ceremony took place. Neil: (Sighs) I never thought he was right for Ash. Well, he's angry now--I-- why--why--why are you trying to make him even more angry? Kay: Uh-- Neil: Um, okay... unless it's a smoke screen. Kay: I'm going to cover myself. I'm going to give Tucker notice of my plans for Jabot. Neil: And how are you gonna do that? You--you--are you gonna write him a letter in invisible ink? Kay: Oh, come on. It's important that, in the future, he won't be able to say that I didn't inform him. Neil: So you're counting on him being so busy fighting the annulment that he's not gonna see the Jabot deal coming. Kay: At least not in time to stop it. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Well, I managed to bump into Adam a couple of times. Thank you. (Sighs) Sam: And how did you do that? Avery: Well, two strangers strike up a conversation in a bar. Then today, I bumped into him outside his hotel room. Sharon: What were you doing there? Avery: I'm staying a couple doors down from him. Sharon: Oh, okay. Well, look, I know you're-- you're trying to get a feel for him... Avery: Mm-hmm. Sharon: But Adam is very sharp. A few too many accidental run-ins, and he will begin to suspect something. Avery: Oh, he already knows who I am. Sharon: Oh. Oh, no. Sam: Well, so much for getting him to get his guard down, huh? Avery: No, it's fine. I-I knew he'd figure it out. I like the idea of him being unnerved by having me so close. Sam: Well, you have got guts, I'll--I'll tell you that much. Avery: Well, you have to when you fight for the underdog, especially considering what we're up against. Sharon: The fact that Judge Salazar has never had a case overturned on appeal. Avery: We need to be clever, creative, come up with things that your previous attorneys didn't. Sam: What about Skye's body? Avery: Or lack thereof. Sam: Well, it seems to me you shouldn't be able to convict somebody of murder if you don't have enough corpse, right? Avery: You would think so, wouldn't you? You'd think that justice would be clear-cut and fair, that someone with a modicum of intelligence... (Sighs) Would see a situation for what it is and rule on it accordingly. But what looks incontrovertible to you looks completely different to the next guy. Sharon: So there's no hope. Avery: Well, that's what they said when I was born eight weeks early-- jaundice, sepsis, apnea... the list goes on. I don't give up. Sam: Good. See, I like that. So where do we start? What do we do? We look for the memory card and the camera? Avery: Mm-hmm. Sam: We scour the transcripts for mistakes? We--we-- Avery: Yeah, we do all that and more. I don't plan on getting much sleep. Sharon: Won't your other clients demand some of your attention? Avery: I don't have any other clients. Sharon: Really, an attorney with your reputation? Avery: When Victor hired me, it was with the understanding that I was exclusive to your case, so you have my full attention, as well as my team's. Sharon: Your team? Avery: Mm-hmm. Sam: I've read up on them. I didn't get the chance to tell you, but they are-- they are pretty amazing. Avery: Thank you. They will throw themselves into this like nothing you've ever seen. If there's something that can win your appeal, they'll find it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: I checked your credit card from the night of the murder. Adam: (Sighs) Okay. Why? Ronan: I wanted to see when your first drink was rung up. It seems you and your new friend there got to the bar a little bit later than you claim, which means to me that you had enough time to get to town park, kill Diane, and then make it back to the bar. Adam: You should write mystery novels. They're fiction, too. Ronan: Explain the discrepancy. Adam: I bought the first couple of rounds in cash. Ronan: Come on. You can do better than that. Adam: I've had enough of your questions. Why don't you see yourself out? Ronan: Sure. I'm on my way. But first, you don't mind if I search your hotel suite, do you? Adam: Hell, yes, I mind. Ronan: But if you have nothing to hide, what's the problem? Adam: The problem is I don't like your attitude. Ronan: Would it help if I said "Please"? Adam: Mm... no. See, that's the great thing about the fourth amendment. You can't snoop around here unless you have a warrant. Ronan: Good thing I've got one. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Michael, do you know when, uh, Jack and Kyle's flight arrives? All right. Uh, I need to see you later. Yes, I need to see you. Right. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: And that's how I came to work for the Center for Unjust Convictions. Sam: It's based out of Northwestern University's law school. Avery: Mm-hmm. The team I was telling you about is made up of students. Sharon: Students? Avery: Mm-hmm. They're members of the innocence foundation, and they are just the most outstanding group of men and women. Some are studying law, some journalism. You won't find anyone who will work harder for you. Sharon: Okay. Um, but if they've never had a real job... Avery: Then they aren't trying to win to grab headlines or justify huge salaries. They do this because they're passionate, Sharon. You won't believe what a difference it makes. [SCENE_BREAK] Ashley: For what it's worth, Billy's made a mess of his life before, and he always comes back after he pulls it together. I just wish things hadn't gotten so far, you know? I--you guys could have come back together and made it work. Victoria: You know, we came close. Ashley: You did? When was that? Victoria: Well, right before he left. I, uh, I told him how much I needed him, and we made love. It was really nice. It was kind of like old times. And I was thinking... that maybe... well, anyway, I-I got up to go get some coffee, and when I came back, he was gone. Ashley: That's bizarre. Did you try calling him? Victoria: Yes, I did, Ashley. I called him numerous times. You think that I would get it through my head, because he wasn't answering the phone. I mean, God, he has to leave the damn country for me to understand that it's over between us. Ashley: I know how hard it can be when you expect more than somebody's capable of giving. (Sighs) Victoria: I know that he loves me. And you know, as badly as he's hurt me, I... (Voice breaking) I still love him. Ashley: Sometimes it's not enough, huh? Victoria: (Sniffles) [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Oh. What the hell do you want? Kay: I'm here to talk. Tucker: You want to talk? You want to talk to me? I thought I was so mentally challenged, I don't even know who I want to be married to. Kay: Tucker, you're only acting like this because you know I'm right. Tucker: You're a meddling egomaniac who wants to control me. Kay: Please, please, please, please don't be melodramatic. We both know you're not back to your normal self yet. So just calm down. We have some business to discuss. Tucker: Come on, Katherine. What's this about, really? Kay: Uh, here are various deals that, uh, I've been working on, and I'd like you to sign off on them. Tucker: Is this another trick... Kay: (Sighs) Tucker: Like the one you used in front of that judge? Kay: Gesture of good will-- my intent to make you part of the process. Tucker: A damn small part. Kay: Tucker, listen to me. The court made it very clear. I am in charge. Now you can either fight me or you can cooperate. Tucker: Okay, I'll tell you what-- I'll look over these files. I'll sign what I approve of. And if you're hoping I'm gonna screw up, you're gonna be very disappointed. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: You know, it's really nice to talk to somebody else who cares about Billy. Ashley: Oh, anytime, Vicki, you know that. Victoria: Thank you. (Cell phone alert chimes) Ashley: Excuse me. Oh, I'm getting an e-mail. Victoria: Oh. Ashley: I don't recognize that address. It's from Billy. He sent one to Jack and Traci, too. Victoria: Really? Ashley: Mm-hmm. Victoria: What does it say? Ashley: "Hey, Guys. I'm fine. Back in Asia. Don't worry. It's all good." Victoria: It's all good? Ashley: You know that's a lie. His life is a mess right now. Victoria: So he e-mails you and Jack and Traci. The guy walks out on me, and he can't be bothered to put me on the list? That's great. This is just great. This is how my marriage is ending. Nice. Victoria: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but-- Avery: Don't let the fact that I'm working with college students frighten you. Sam: The group's track record's pretty damn unbelievable. Sharon: Really? Avery: Yes. My team and I have gotten 23 men and women exonerated in the state of Illinois. Sam: That was before the death penalty was abolished there... Avery: Yeah. Sam: So some of these guys were actually on death row. Avery: Yeah, they were condemned to a life in prison or worse for crimes they didn't commit. We gave them their lives back. Let us try to the do the same for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Sure am sorry for the inconvenience. You know how it is. A woman was murdered. It's just my job to figure out who did it. Adam: Yep, while what you should be doing is be out there hunting down the real killer instead of, uh, ransacking my hotel suite. Man: Uh, Detective. Ronan: Why don't you just sit tight there? Ronan: (Chuckles) Harvard, huh? All right, good work. Get this down to forensics immediately. Verify for me if that was the one that left the imprint on Diane Jenkins's arm. Man: Got it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Can I get you something to eat? How about a glass of milk? Can I get you anything at all? Kyle: Yeah. My mom. Jack: Look, I know you didn't want to talk about it on the plane. Kyle: Talking won't bring her back. Jack: Try to remember something, okay? Kyle: Okay, what? (Sniffles) Jack: Your mother loved you more than anything in the world. You were her whole life, the best part of her, she used to say. And there is nothing she wouldn't have done for you. (Doorbell rings) Kyle: It's Victor. (Sniffles) Jack: (Sighs) Victor: When I heard you were home, I had to come by, okay? (Sighs) I'm sorry about your mother. Kyle: Thanks. Can I go to my room? Jack: Yeah. Yeah. Go on up. I'll be right up there. Jack: We just walked in the door. You couldn't wait another day to extend your condolences? Victor: Not the only reason I'm here, Jack. Jack: Meaning you found some other way to annoy me? Victor: Meaning this. Jack: What is this? Is this some kind of joke? Victor: No joke, Jack. Diane Jenkins left custody of that boy to me. [NEXT_ON] Tucker: You're not entitled to squat. Now get the hell out of my house. Ashley: Why are you here? I'm not gonna say anything else until you answer me. Ronan: You lied to me, Phyllis. Now why would you do that?

Later while Victoria and Ashley and Victoria are talking about Billy, he sends a text to Ashley, Jack and Traci telling them not to worry about him, because he is in Hong Kong

[Please bear with us. Some shows are interrupted by news due to our country at war. Due to this, some parts of the shows are missing from the transcripts.] Aaron: You'll be ready, Luce. Believe that. Emily: Hey, guys. Hi. Rosanna told me I might -- I might find you guys here. Aaron: What's up? Emily: Well, Alison's gonna be in court a little later, and -- well, they're gonna take her straight to the correctional -- to the place, you know, from there. Look, I'm not making excuses for anything she did. But it would help so much if she could look ahead a bit. You know, if she could feel like she could pick up her life after she serves her time. Lucy: I'm sorry, but what does that have to do with us? Emily: Do you think the two of you could come over and say good-bye? Together, as a couple. I know. I know I'm asking a lot, Lucy. And you wouldn't be in that chair if not for Alison. But it would just mean so much to her to know that she has friends to come home to. And I want to send her off with a hard dose of reality. I want her to see that you two are very much together, and nothing she fantasizes about is ever gonna change that. She needs to forget about you, Aaron and figure out what she wants to do with her life. So please, will you help me get that through her thick skull, please? [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: You tired? Molly: Who, me? No. Exhausted. Dusty: The '60s were onto something, you know? Molly: You mean all that free love? Dusty: Love the one you're with. [Dusty laughs] Molly: You're really corny. But you're right. Because last night was really easy. This morning was really easy. Dusty: No regrets? Molly: Not a one. You? Dusty: No. Molly: You were really terrific. Dusty: I was really inspired. Molly: Why do people bother with love? Dusty: Beats me. I'll take guiltless kissing any day. [Knock on door] Molly: You know what I did? Dusty: What? Molly: I ordered more coffee. Dusty: Why? Molly: So that's probably room service -- I don't know. Stupid. Just don't move a muscle, okay? Okay? Dusty: Okay, go. I don't want coffee. Rose: Oh, what, are you deaf? Molly: No, Rose, I'm preoccupied. Rose: Oh, I'm sorry. I -- had a little emergency, and I was looking for Dusty. Molly: Yeah, well, you've found him. Dusty: What kind of emergency, sweetheart? Rose: The kind of emergency that puts my shop on the skids before I even buy my first blower. Molly: What's she talking about? Rose: I'm talking about cold, hard cash. The guy that's leasing me the spot for my shop says he got a better offer, and if I don't come up with the money, like, right now, he's gonna give it to the guy behind door #2. You just gonna lay there or you gonna help keep my dream from going down the toilet? [SCENE_BREAK] Emma: Oh, what beautiful flowers. I'll give them some fresh water when we get them to the farm. Carly: Emma, are you sure I'm not gonna be in your way? Emma: It'll be nice to have some company. Carly: But with my crazy situation -- Emma: Well, until someone tells me differently, that situation you're talking about is a Snyder, not a situation. Anything in these drawers? Oh. What's this? Carly: Oh, just some ideas. Just to keep me occupied. Better than zoning out in front of the TV, right? Emma: Well, I'm gonna go check on the paperwork, okay? Carly: Yeah, thank you. Mike: Hey. The nurse at the station says they're letting you out, so -- do you need some help moving out to Emma's or anything? Carly: No. No, Emma's here. Jack's on his way. I'm sure Craig is circling the place like a well-meaning vulture. Mike: How are you feeling? Carly: Tired. But good. Mike: Well -- I took a couple hours off, so if you need any help with anything, you just let me know. Carly: Do you really want to help me, Mike? Mike: Of course I do. Carly: Then -- be a friend -- and get out of here. Give me a little breathing room. [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: What are you doing out here? Rosanna: Oh, hello. Thank you. Well, I just thought it would be nice if this area was just exploding with flowers for our wedding, so I decided to bed some myself. I thought perhaps some lilacs over there and, well, obviously tulips and daffodils and azaleas and paper-whites here. And I thought maybe some calla lilies by the hedge. Craig: I don't know. I don't really speak Hepburn. Rosanna: Do you still speak nuptials? Craig: Pardon? Rosanna: After my phone call to Carly -- Craig: The one where you held Barbara over her head like an axe in case she doesn't meet her deadline? Rosanna: Yes, that would be the one. Craig: Rosanna, what you have to understand is, without Carly, there is no Monte Carlo. Rosanna: Yes, but I do believe the real question is, without Carly, is there still a wedding in our future? [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: Where is Alison now? Emily: She's at my place. You only have to stay a minute or so. Aaron: Can -- can we think about it? Emily: Sure. And whatever you decide, I'll understand. Thanks. Aaron: What do you think? Lucy: Part of me thinks it would be a good idea. Aaron: And the other part? Lucy: I hate admitting this, Aaron. I really do. But -- I just don't know if I can stand to look at Alison after everything she's done to us. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: That's okay. The landlord probably wants, what, first and last month. Rose: And a little extra for holding the place for such a long time. Dusty: He's a greedy little bugger, huh? Rose: I cannot lose this place, Dusty. Dusty: Don't worry. Let me come down there and check it out. Okay? And we'll come up with something creative to buy enough time so you can get your financing in order, yeah? Rose: Hope you got a miracle up that sleeve. Dusty: Believe me. Let me take a shower. If the landlord shows up, you stall him until I get there, okay? Rose: Okay. Oh, here's the address. Here you go. Dusty: You have business cards already? Rose: Oh, yeah, you know, it's emotional ties. We've got faith, too. My pop always says, "dream it, you believe it." Dusty: He's right. He's right. Let me take a shower. I'll be right there. Rose: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm sorry for interrupting your little -- little party there. I'll meet you at the shop. Go shower. Chop-chop. Okay, I'll -- right. [Door closes] Dusty: Is it me, or does it feel like a tornado just blew through here? Molly: I'm kind of thinking the tornado blew through here last night. This morning -- Dusty: Sorry I gotta go. Molly: Do you think maybe you can stop by here when you get back? Dusty: Yeah. Molly: Here's to no guilt. [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Since when did my being a part of this baby's life become a problem? Carly: No, it's not. Mike: As long as I'm not around? Carly: This isn't about you, Mike. Mike: No, it's about the baby. Carly: Yes, yes, exactly. And what's good for me is what's good for the baby. It's not that I don't appreciate everything you've done for me, because I do. I'm just feeling a little suffocated. And every choice I make has some major consequence, like who's gonna drive me over to Emma's, what does it mean and who is it gonna hurt. Mike: I don't want to cause a problem. Carly: Then just step back a little. Mike: Would it be against the rules for me to stop by Emma's once in a while to visit? Carly: It would be against the rules if you didn't. Mike: I'll make sure I call first. Carly: There you go, that's a good idea. Mike: So I guess Jack's back in the picture. Carly: Well, he's -- he's trying. It's been very hard for him to get past what we did. And it's not like he's completely past it yet, but he's -- he's working on it. I want to help him. Mike: You don't have to explain, but if you need anything, please call me. Emma: If she needs anything, all she has to do is ask. Mike: Yeah, we both know how stubborn she is. Carly: Wait a second. "She" is still in the room, and she plans on -- on having no shame. I'm gonna let Emma pamper me up one side and down the other. Emma: Good. Carly: So you should get out of here. You should be working on chipping away Molly's stubborn streak instead of standing here fussing over me. Romance the girl. Don't just lay down and play dead. Hi, darling. Jack: Well, looks like we've got a full house. Emma: We're just about ready to go. Just a few things to do here. Jack: How are you feeling? Carly: Good, fine. Jack: Great. Mike. Mike: How you doing, Jack? Jack: Not bad. You all set? Carly: Yes. I can't wait. Jack: Okay. I'll have an orderly wheel you down. Mike: I can do that on my way out, all right? Jack: You're not staying? Mike: No. She's in good hands. Bye, sweetheart. Emma: Bye-bye, darling. Mike: I will see you later, okay? Jack. Jack: Did I just miss something? Carly: Just me letting Mike know that the only shoulder I need to lean on from now on is this one right here. [SCENE_BREAK] Tom: I'm gonna go meet with Evelyn, make sure this hearing is just a formality, and I'll see you outside the courtroom. Alison: So where's Emily? Hal: I'm not sure. Susan: I think she had to run some errands. Alison: What kind of errands? Hal: The good kind, nosy. It's kind of a surprise, although she never tells me anything. Emily: Hey, guys. Susan: Hey. Alison: So what's my big surprise? Emily: You know, I just wanted to do something nice for you before you had to leave, but it didn't work out. I'm sorry. Alison: Well, it's not like I expected a big party so all my friends could wish me luck. No, it's cool. Really, I'm okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Craig: Now, you know I wouldn't even hire Barbara as a doorstop. Rosanna: And you know I'm not going to let my investment go down the tubes just because you have a soft spot -- for that -- could it be that I've actually run out of adjectives for my nasty sister? Craig: Carly is the real deal, and I made a promise that I would help her realize this dream she has had all her life. Rosanna: Well, that is just lovely. You go ahead and try and lift her from the cesspool she calls an existence, but not at my expense, if you don't mind. Look, I promise you, if Carly comes up with the designs and they are worth producing, I will throw some money at Barbara, and Carly will be the toast of the June show, but if she doesn't, then we have Barbara as a backup. It's as simple as that. So I put her under contract. Craig: You what? You what? That is suicide. Rosanna: I'm sorry, but do you actually see Carly doing any work while she's making out with other men and trying to give birth to an illegitimate child? Craig: Why do you keep underestimating her? Carly is capable of amazing things. Rosanna: If you said that to hurt me -- it worked. Craig: No, listen -- it was meant to convince you that if there was ever a time to support your sister, this is it. And by the way, why is saying something nice about Carly automatically an insult to you? Rosanna: File it under "old baggage." Besides, you support her enough for the both of us. Look, this is a race to the finish, and may the best woman win. My money is on Barbara Ryan. And if you are smart and you want what's best for Monte Carlo, you will jump on her bandwagon before it passes you by. Craig: I'd be better off jumping in front of a bus. Rosanna: Fine. The freeway is over there. Craig: First of all, what you call backup Carly interprets as bad faith. And secondly, why does it have to be Barbara? Rosanna: Because we are in a bind, and she is available. Craig: It is a waste of money! All right, listen. If the unthinkable happens and Carly is unable to meet her deadline and you insist on Barbara Ryan, I resign from Monte Carlo. Rosanna: Because of Carly? Craig: No, because Barbara is dim and awful and so self-obsessed, she doesn't even realize it. And because before I put one ounce of energy behind anything that woman regurgitates, I walk. Not from us. Never from us. Rosanna: You sure about that? We're okay? Craig: Well, that depends. You still feel like planting? Rosanna: Do I have a reason? Craig: I do love you. Rosanna: Even when I make you crazy? Craig: Especially when you make me -- Rosanna: You know, I'm not doing this whole Barbara thing to upset you. You realize that. Craig: Let's stop while we're ahead, all right? Rosanna: Okay. Craig: You know -- Rosanna: What? Craig: I do believe I have a meeting. Rosanna: You are so transparent. I cannot believe you're just going to go at it already. Craig: At what? Rosanna: You're going to go give Carly the latest update. Craig: Tell me I have lost the power to deceive you. Rosanna: Yeah, well, you know what? I don't care. Forget it. Go ahead. The woman deserves to know what she's up against. Craig: Why, boo -- you sound like you almost care. Rosanna: Oh, shut up. Pass me a tulip. Craig: She loves me. She loves me not. Rosanna: Oh. She loves you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucy: You can go if you want. Aaron: No, I -- I saw her yesterday, Luce. Lucy: I just feel bad, you know? Not for Alison, but for her mom and for Emily. I mean, if I was in that kind of trouble, I think my dad would want to know that my friends still cared, even a little bit. Aaron: Do you care? Lucy: I guess it wouldn't hurt to go. Aaron: Are you sure? Lucy: You'll be there, right? How hard could it be? [SCENE_BREAK] [Door closes] Dusty: So this is the place, huh? Rose: Yeah, this is the place. I know it doesn't look like much, but once I'm through with it, it's gonna be glamour, capital "g". Dusty: Well, you were right about the location. Rose: And the layout -- I mean, hello, is it to die for or what? Dusty: You know what? I think you've got something here. You know, it was one thing to read about it on paper, but now that I see the actual space -- Rose: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, so? Want to come to the bank with me? Twist a few arms? Dusty: I'm gonna do even better. I'm gonna bring the bank to you. How much do you need to make this dream come true? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What was that about before, with Mike? Carly: I was just setting a few ground rules. Even if he is this baby's father, that doesn't change who I want to spend the rest of my life with. Jack: You know, sometimes, in moments like this, it almost feels like we haven't completely trashed the rest of our lives. Carly: I know that it's a long road back to where we were, but I want to get there. I'll do anything. Jack: Setting limits with Mike is a big step. One down, one to go. Carly: Pardon? Jack: You gave Mike the boot. Just wondering when it's gonna be Craig's turn. Come on. Do I have ESP or what? Craig: Carly, I need to talk to you, preferably alone. Carly: Not now, Craig, okay? Jack: Preferably, not ever. Carly: Jack -- Jack's here to take me to Emma's. Craig: Well, I'm not stopping you, but this is urgent. Carly: I'm not interested, all right? Just leave. Craig: You kicking me out? Carly: Yes, yes, I am. Jack: You want it in writing, Montgomery? Get lost. Craig: Five minutes, Carly. It's important. And then, Jack, she's all yours. Carly: It's okay. Jack: Don't even think about pressuring her into going back to work, or the next person in the hospital bed's gonna be you. Craig: Oh. Congratulations, I guess. Jack is feeling a little territorial. Carly: What is the emergency? Craig: We have a deadline. Carly: Yeah. Don't you think I know that? I'm gonna have everything we need, all right? As soon as I get to Emma's and get settled in. Craig: Rosanna has made it official. She has hired Barbara to create a new line, just in case. Carly: Great job. You really "handled" things. Craig: Hey, listen, as long as you deliver, Barbara is no threat. Rosanna only has her waiting in the wings for -- as insurance against the worst-case scenario. Carly: Oh, well, worst-case scenario is right. If Rosanna ends up using a line created by Barbara Ryan, Monte Carlo's gonna be a big, fat joke. Craig: I am not gonna let that happen. All right? So design away and Bar-bar will be forced to retreat into her lonely cave. Carly: Well, I do have a couple of preliminary things. Craig: Well, show me. Come on. Carly: They're just concepts, really, so far. Craig: Well, I don't care. I have a deadline. Throw me a lifeline here. Carly: Okay, well, just -- just remember that they're rough, you know? It's more of an idea of where I want the line to go. Craig: Okay. Carly: I haven't even thought about color or texture or anything. This is just a -- an attitude. So -- so what do you think? Craig: Keep this up -- and Bar-bar's a comeback story. These stink. [SCENE_BREAK] Hal: Emily, I think it's about time we went over to the courthouse. I'll pull the car out of the garage. Emily: Okay, I'll meet you out there, all right? Hal: Okay. Susan: Emily, I'm sorry it's just us. Alison: Can we just go before I totally lose it? Tell Will that I'll call as soon as I get any privileges. Emily: Okay, I will. So you ready? Alison: No. Susan: You're not gonna be alone in that courtroom. We're gonna be there for you, 'cause we love you forever. We love you. You're gonna be all right. Okay, come on. Emily: Come on. Aaron: Oh, I'm glad we caught you guys. Alison: Lucy. Aaron: We just wanted to say that we're hoping that you'll be okay. Alison: I can't -- I -- I don't know what to -- thank you. Thank you so much for being here. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: Mike. Molly: Mike. Hey, it's me. Yeah -- could you come over? No. No, no, no, there's no problem. It's just, there's something that I wanted to tell you in person. [SCENE_BREAK] Rose: I didn't bring you here for a handout. Dusty: And I'm not offering one. You know, once this place makes a profit, you pay back the loan with interest, same as the bank. Lou: I assume everything's in order. Rose: Dusty, Lou Hellfrich. This is Dusty Donovan. Dusty: How are you? I hear you got another offer on the table. Lou: Oh, yeah, very motivated individual. Dusty: Really? Rose: Did you sharpen your pencil? Lou: I've worked up some figures. Rose: All righty. Lou: I think this should cover it. Rose: Oh, madonna. Lou: I'm sorry, Rose. I'm not trying to squeeze you. Really, really, I'm not. But hey, I'm a businessman. Rose: Yeah, yeah, I know, I know all about it. Dusty: I'll tell you what, Lou. You take 15% off the bottom line, you walk out of here with a check right now. Lou: I don't know. That's surrendering a lot of profit. Dusty: Well, you tack six months onto the end of the lease with percentage increases, and we'll negotiate you to the lease. Lou: That's interesting. Dusty: We have a deal? Rose: Oh, wait, Dustin Donovan. Lou: I'll say you got yourself a deal. Rose: Hold on, nobody does my talking for me. Look, I don't want you to be the bank of D'Angelo. Dusty: Lou -- do you mind if I call you Lou? Lou: Sure. Dusty: Can you give me a minute with Rose over here? Lou: Sure, take your time. Dusty: Do you know how much money I'm saving you? Rose: How can you be saving me any money when you're dishing out all the cash? I told you, I don't take handouts. Dusty: This isn't a handout, believe me. You have the expertise to make -- make a huge go of this place. I've got the money to back you. Now, I say we become partners right now, 50/50 split. You seal the deal right now with this guy, and you are in business.

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Dominic: You need to stop talking. Kate: Um...no. You need to start listening. There is an aspect to this situation that you couldn't possibly understand. Look, it makes Sonny immune to you and you immune to Sonny. Dominic: If Sonny finds out the truth, I'm dead. Kate: No, it depends entirely on what truth we're talking about. Olivia: Not another word, Connie. Not another word. You have no right to do this. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Come here. I want you to listen to this again, because you're more objective than I am. Sam: All right. Okay. Well, um, I'm gonna treat this like any other case, just so you know. I'm only gonna go by the facts that we have. All right. We have a -- a CD, hand-labeled March 31, a bag full of money and clothes and cash that obviously was Devlin's, came from General Hospital, a bunch of business conversations. Jason: Just tell me I'm not hearing what I just want to hear, that this actually proves that Claudia got Michael shot. Claudia: You didn't waste any time, did you? Jerry: And why are we here? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I mean, it all makes sense now. The memories are starting to fit together. You know, Jerry told me that Claudia set up the hit, but something went wrong, and that's why she kept saying she was sorry. You know, they kept telling me everything because they thought I was never gonna wake up. Kristina: Are you sure these memories are real? Michael: Yes. Kristina: Then you have to tell Dad. Michael: Well, if I do, what do you think he's gonna do to Claudia? [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: So, you think the South American partners are glad to see us go? Sonny: Well, you know what? They'd rather wine and dine us to make it clear that they're on board. Uh, but the fact that we're leaving now gives what happened to Mo Verde a chance to sink in. And the fact that you took that gun out of your purse lets everybody know that you saved my life. Claudia: Not that you didn't have it covered. Come on. Sonny: What I'm saying is, now everybody knows that the Corinthos and Zaccharas are a powerful team, and nobody will even dare challenge us. Claudia: That's what this party's about, right? My birthday's just an excuse. Sonny: No, I told you I'm gonna throw you a birthday party. It will send a message to everyone that, uh, nothing will ever be the same. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: What's wrong with the two of you? You talk like you're best friends. You're not even supposed to know each other. Kate: Okay. What happens at Jake's stays at Jake's. Olivia: How long have you been drinking? Coleman: So what can I get for you, Miss Olivia? Hey. Better give it up, D. She's all mine, brother. Olivia: I'll have a glass of water, Coleman, thanks. Dominic: We have to shut her up. Kate: Oh, no. No, no, no. On the contrary, I'm your only hope, honey. Olivia: You just get yourself out of here, okay? I will deal with this. Dominic: Not till I know she's not gonna blow my cover. Olivia: Connie would never do that. No matter how she feels about the situation, she knows it's not her secret to tell. Kate: No, it's not my secret. But it's my obligation. As a Falconeri, I need to do what's right for both of you, whether or not you forgive me. [Dominic sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I know it's late, Marty, but I put together a few packages for the spa and I thought I could run them past you. You have a pen? Mm-hmm. Jax: I don't know why I expected you to be upstairs asleep. Carly: I have to call you back. Jax: You're supposed to be taking it easy. Carly: I couldn't sleep. I'm not gonna sit around and do nothing. I'm on the dreaded couch, so you should be happy. Jax: It's just a few more weeks, Carly. Carly: I know. Look, have faith in me. I carried our little girl this long. I'm not gonna do something stupid this late in the game. Jax: Okay, remember the hospital, what you said? You said that you were gonna take it easy. You -- Carly: Hold on. Hey, Marty. Yeah. Sonny? Sonny: Why are you up so late? Carly: Why are you calling me? And where are you, anyway? Sonny: I'm on my way home. Carly: What's up with you going out of town and not telling me? Where'd you go? Sonny: I'll talk to you about that later. I just -- I need to make some arrangements at the hotel. Carly: What kind of arrangements? Sonny: Uh, I need the Metro Court restaurant on the 29th. Carly: The 29th? Like three days from now? Sonny: That's right. Carly: What's the occasion? Sonny: I'm throwing my wife a birthday celebration. Carly: You're throwing that witch a birthday party? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Dad is married to Claudia. He'd never hurt her. Michael: Yeah, but if I explain to him and tell him that she's responsible for getting me shot, he will. Kristina: It doesn't make sense. Claudia's been so nice to both of us. Michael: And now I understand why. She was protecting herself, making sure that Dad doesn't suspect her. Kristina: Whatever Claudia was doing, you don't have to worry about it anymore. I'm sure when you tell Dad what you remember, he'll turn it over to the police. Michael: He'll what? Kristina: Your memories won't be enough to convict Claudia, but maybe the new D.A. could open an investigation. Whatever happens, it'll be out of your hands and you can get on with your life. Michael: Kristina, Dad's not gonna go to the police about a hit that went bad. He will take care of the situation. Kristina: You don't mean Dad would actually kill Claudia. Michael: Well, that's what she deserves, isn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: On Friday at 7 p.m., Sonny is expecting a shipment of coffee. He'll be here to sign off on it. It's all very legit. Ian: How do you know this? Claudia: I know. Ian: He'll have at least two bodyguards. Claudia: No. The custom inspectors will be here so he can sign off on it in person. He can't risk having guards around. Ian: I can do this. Claudia: Good. Then we're agreed. Sonny dies on Friday. Jason: What do you think? Sam: Well, Claudia definitely ordered the hit on Sonny. She definitely hired Jerry and Devlin, but to me it's clear that no one expected Michael to be in that warehouse. Jason: Okay, that's fine, but he was. He took the shot; the bullet ricocheted and took a year of Michael's life because of Claudia. Sam: Jason, you were right all along and we can prove it. So now what? [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Emma's sleeping. I had a very interesting conversation about the individual versus society in medieval Japan. Patrick: What's that? Robin: Okay. Talk to me. Patrick: Remember the first time that Claudia came into the ER? I don't remember why she was brought in, but I remember the terrible things she said to you when she found out that you were HIV-positive. Remember? She didn't even want you to touch her. Robin: Claudia's an idiot. Patrick: Yeah. And I've despised Claudia ever since that evening. Everything she stands for. Robin: Which makes it very difficult to know how to proceed, since we just helped Jason find evidence against her. You know, I've been thinking about it, too. Patrick: See, the thing is, Robin, if Claudia was sick, if she was dying, we would try d help her. We would try and save her. We just did when she was in the car accident. Robin: Right. But how does that apply to this situation? Patrick: Assuming Jason finds proof that Claudia's responsible for Michael's shooting, we both know what Sonny's gonna do. So where does that leave us? Do we warn Claudia? Do we just look the other way? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I'm gonna take care of Claudia. She'll pay for what she's done. Sam: You're gonna have to tell Sonny first. Jason: Sonny's got a lot going on right now. Sam: You don't think he's gonna notice if Claudia just disappears? Look, I understand why you don't want to say anything to Sonny. He's gotten a lot closer to Claudia than anyone has ever expected, and even with the evidence on these CDs, he still might order you to back off, and that puts you in an impossible position. Jason: Well, I'm gonna have to think of something, because doing nothing is not an option. Sam: Okay, well, then why don't we look at it from Sonny's perspective for a second. When all of this happened, Claudia had every reason to believe that Sonny was gonna kill her brother. So Sonny just might say Claudia taking a hit out on him is just business. Jason: Okay, Michael getting shot wasn't just business. Claudia hired someone totally incompetent, who fired with a child in the room. Sam: I know, but Sonny just might say that it isn't Claudia's fault, that Ian made a terrible mistake, he paid for it with his life, and it's over. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: You can't be serious, Michael. Tell me you realize Claudia doesn't deserve to die. Michael: I felt so close to Dad that night, you know. Going to the warehouse was a huge deal. I was trying to be all cool. But something happened. I don't know if I'm ever gonna remember it, but I just know what people told me. Ian Devlin pulled the trigger, and my life stopped. Kristina: No, it didn't. You're fine now. Michael: Yeah, but I'm gonna be messed up on some level for the rest of my life because of Claudia. She was trying to kill our father but messed it up. She didn't get it right. Why shouldn't she have to pay for that? Kristina: What happened to you was terrible. Of course you're going to think about revenge. But you can't really want it to happen. Claudia, I'm sure she never meant to hurt you. Michael: Yeah, she meant to kill Dad. How can you expect me to forgive her for that? Kristina: Well, Dad's fine, too, and he and Claudia seem very cool together. Michael: So wait, you don't think I should tell him after all? You think I should just let Dad stay with a woman who tried to kill him and shot me instead? Kristina: If these memories are even real. Maybe Claudia's innocent, and maybe you're just dreaming this whole thing up, just tike you freaked out when Kiefer wanted to take me home. Michael: I'm talking about a woman who put me in a coma for a whole year, and you're making this about Kiefer. About some guy who -- who talked you into having sex with him and doesn't even bother to call you. Kristina: When did you get so mean? Michael: You know what? I'm sorry, Kristina. I should be protecting you from this, not asking you to help me out of it. I'm sorry. Mike: Hey. Hey. You okay, honey? Kristina: Yeah, Grandpa. He's just in one of his moods. Mike: Yeah. Well, sweetheart, he gets that from his daddy. Kiefer: Hi, K. Did you miss me? [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: Listen to me. You turned your back on the Falconeris a long time ago. Don't you dare threaten my kid now in the name of family. Kate: I am attempting to make things right. Olivia: Connie, if you say one word that puts my kid in danger, you will be picking your ass up off the floor, after which time I will drag you out of this place by your hair. You understand me? Dominic: You know what? Before my mother resorts to physical violence, let me make this perfectly clear for you. Nothing you can say will stop me from taking Sonny down. If you blow my cover, I'm dead. Kate: It's not that simple. Dominic: Oh, yeah. It really is. Kate: No, really, it's not. Dominic: Look, if you're not gonna do it for me, do it for Ma, because I'll already be dead. But she might be dead as well. Then it'll be on you. Think about it. Olivia: You really are a piece of work. Really, you know that? You couldn't be bothered for one second to be part of that kid's life the whole time he was growing up. God forbid your tacky cousin from Brooklyn would have ever showed up to your life in Manhattan. And now, all of a sudden, after you swore you wouldn't, you threaten to ruin his life, tell Sonny that he's his kid. How could you do that? Kate: How could you not? You're only attacking me because you're angry with yourself. Olivia: You'll know when I'm attacking you, Connie. This ain't it. Coleman: Ladies, ladies, now, look, I cannot have two such beautiful girls looking so upset tonight. It's bad for biz. Olivia: Coleman, please take this bottle away before I break it over my cousin's head. Thank you very much. Olivia: Um, do you grasp the concept that Coleman pays protection to the Corinthos organization? Anything that you were about to say, if he overheard, he would be obligated to tell Sonny. Kate: Right. And you could solve all this by telling the truth. Olivia: Why are you doing this now? You've known about this, what, since Maxie's wedding? Why now? Kate: Because the closer Dante gets to solving the case, the more danger he is in. Olivia: If my son is in any immediate danger, I will tell the truth, all right? Why do you think I've stayed in town this long? Kate: Oh. I think we both know the answer to that, and it has precious little to do with Dante. Olivia: It has everything, everything to do with Dante. My kid is a cop, Connie, he is a really good cop. He's not gonna back off because he finds out that his target happens to be his father. He's not gonna back off for any reason. My only hope right now is that the NYPD has got his back. Kate: So why the hell's he still on the case? Olivia: 'Cause our good friend Jax made some calls. He pulled some strings. He got Dante put back on the case. Knowing everything that we had to lose, knowing everything that was at stake. That's how desperate Jax is to get Sonny put away. Kate: Okay, so now Jax knows? Olivia: Yes. Way too many people know about this, Connie. This would be a very excellent time for you to go off on one of your business trips or something, and stop running your mouth. And when you get back, Dante will be back in Brooklyn where he belongs. Kate: And no one will ever know the truth. Olivia: That's right. Kate: Yeah. And there may be violence. Olivia: I'll step in before any of that can happen. Kate: Would you, Olivia? You'd step in? How much lead time do you think you're gonna have on that? I was shot at my wedding, in a matter of seconds. I saw Michael collapse in a heartbeat. If you don't deal with this immediately, there is a really, really good chance that Sonny will kill his own child, or Dante will kill his father, and you get to spend the rest of your life in hell knowing that you could have saved them both. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Johnny: What's going on? Dominic: You hear from Sonny or your sister yet? Johnny: No one has. Dominic: Well, that's, uh, not too good. Things are pretty unsettled here with Joey Limbo out and about. And Sonny disappearing out of the blue. And, uh, I feel like we've kind of been left a little vulnerable. Don't you think? Johnny: I don't think. Dominic: I just wondered if you heard anything. Johnny: I heard a lot of things. I hear that Claudia came on to you in a pretty major way. Dominic: Did you also hear that I shot her down? Johnny: Yeah. Smart choice. Getting involved with Claudia could be a pretty fatal mistake. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Why don't you go ahead -- go ahead and fall asleep? Claudia: Are you kidding? Who can sleep after what we pulled off? We're supposed to be dancing on the town right now. I can't sleep. Sonny: I told you, I'm gonna throw you the biggest birthday bash Port Charles has ever seen. Claudia: I can't wait. I really can't. Sonny: You surprise me. I mean, the last few months, I know they've been tough, but you, uh, you've proved yourself. Claudia: Yeah, well... It's strange, I mean... a lot of couples, losing a baby, it pulls them apart. This brought us closer together, didn't it? Sonny: I know something about losing my first child, because I, uh...my wife -- you may know this -- she -- years ago, she was going to open the car door and the car blew up. My wife died. She was pregnant. Claudia: Lily Rivera, right? Sonny: Yeah, yeah. Claudia: Her father wired the car. Killed his own kid. Sonny: Yeah. Claudia: Yeah. That's how you ended up with so much territory in Puerto Rico, right? Her father signed it over to you before he blows his brains out. Sonny, I understand why you don't want to have any more kids. And I respect it. And I'm just gonna be the best stepmom I can be to the kids you have. Sonny: You've been great with my kids, especially Kristina. And right now she's actually the one that, uh...needs us the most. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: [Sighs] What's the point in giving me this phone if you aren't going to call? Kiefer: I know. It's been insane. You know, I have the district lacrosse tournament coming up, and coach has been practicing us really late. I've been working with my tutor to get my grades up. Dad wants me home for dinner every night. Time just flies away. But you got my flowers, right? Kristina: They're beautiful. Kiefer: I think about you, K. That's why I sent them. Kristina: I just thought I'd hear from you. A text or something. Kiefer: Well, you could have called me. Kristina: I know, but it's not the same. Kiefer: Oh. Look, being with you was really amazing. You know, and it was also kind of scary, too. Kristina: It was for me, too. So maybe we should -- Kiefer: We need to get together right away. I totally agree. Uh, what about Thursday? Okay? My parents are going out of town for a show anyway, so that opens up my whole evening, my afternoon. I want to be with you. Kristina: That sounds wonderful. Maybe we can really talk about everything. Kiefer: I can get us a room. Kristina: Oh. Kiefer: What, don't you want to be with me? Kristina: Yeah. It's just all happening so fast. Kiefer: Well, wait. I don't want to push you. Kristina: You aren't. It's just last-minute, and I don't know if I can get away on Thursday. Kiefer: Sure you can. If you really want to. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: Yeah, I want to up the rental fee by 20% because Sonny gave us such short notice. Mm-hmm. And I want to charge him $50 -- no, make that $100 for every reservation we have to cancel. Go with the most expensive wine and liquor. And we're going to have to hire a complete wait staff, so just go ahead and add 20% gratuity, although Sonny tips really well. Yeah. I'll call the florist first thing in the morning. Oh, make sure you get some more insurance. You know, when Sonny throws a party, anything can happen. Absolutely you tack that insurance onto his bill. Thanks, Marty. Sounds great. Oh, look, if there's any other questions you have, just go high-end. Yeah. Sonny can afford it. Okay. Bye. What? Jax: What are you doing? Carly: Sonny likes to impress people. We need money. Everybody's happy. Jax: Really? Are you sure that's all it is? Carly: Well, except for the part where I'm gonna stick it to my ex for every dime that I can because he wants to throw a stupid party for his insane wife, and maybe if the bill's high enough, at some point he's gonna look across the room of flowers and overpriced food and wine and think maybe Claudia isn't worth it! Jax: Has it ever occurred to you that Sonny and Claudia are staying together because they're alike and they actually deserve each other? [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: No matter how much I hate Claudia or how much she deserves to pay...you're right. What happens to Claudia has to be Sonny's choice. Sam: Okay, all right. So let's just keep on walking through this. All right? Sonny listens to the tapes. He agrees that Claudia's guilty. But it's just business, right? They make for the perfect pair, their marriage is good, Michael seems to like her, Claudia continues to guilt Sonny over Kristina. It makes for a powerful combination, and we both know how Sonny thinks. He might just say that she has already been punished enough and chalk it up to a hit that went bad. Jason: I don't want to see that happen. [Sam sighs] Sam: I don't know. Sonny is already carrying so much guilt, he might not be able to handle the guilt of Claudia's death on his conscience. What if he tells you to back off? Are you willing to let that go? [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: [Sighs] Thanks for taking me home. Kiefer: Yeah. Well, I wasn't gonna leave you stranded at Kelly's. You know I care about you, right? I proved that the night of the accident. Kristina: I know. Kiefer: Look. I don't want us to just be like some casual hookup. I hope you understand that. And if you don't, that's okay, too. We can just forget about Thursday. Kristina: No. I'll figure out something to tell my mom, and I'll call you later, okay? Kiefer: You promise you'll call? Kristina: Yes. Kiefer: Heh. Alexis: Hi! Kiefer: Hey, Miss Davis. Alexis: Hi, there. How are ya? Kiefer: Good. How are you? Alexis: Good. Kiefer: Uh, I hope it's okay that I brought Kristina home -- Alexis: Sure. Kiefer: Kind of wanted to save you a trip. Alexis: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. Kiefer: Yeah. It gave Kristina and I a little time together. Our schedules have been kind of crazy, so we haven't really seen each other. Alexis: Yeah. I bet. Well, senior year is tough. There's a lot going on. Come on in. Kiefer: Mm-hmm. Alexis: And those flowers you sent Kristina were beautiful. They smelled up the whole house. Kiefer: I just wanted to remind her that I still exist, actually. Alexis: I don't think she needs any reminding. I'm sorry. That was okay, right? It's true? Kristina: Yes. Alexis: Okay. Kristina: It's true. Kiefer: Are they still here? Kristina: Mm-hmm. They're in my room. Kiefer: Ooh. I hope they look good. I told the florist to send something that a beautiful girl with good taste would like. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Kristina thinks that I love her brothers more than her. And I can't really blame her, because I haven't been spending much time with her. And I just hope it's not too late to make it right. Claudia: Can I say something? Sonny: Well, I'm not gonna be able to stop you, so... Claudia: Heh. I think that Alexis is to blame for the distance between you and Kristina, honestly. Sonny: Well -- Claudia: She's one of these women who can't handle what they can't control, and that includes you and your business. And that's fine for her. [Sonny sighs] Claudia: But she's putting all of her fear onto Kristina, and that can't be good for Kristina. It can't. Sonny: Well, you've been thinking a lot about this, haven't you? Claudia: Your kids are like my family now. I think about them all the time. Sonny: Well, I Alexis wouldn't fight every little thing. I mean, Carly, you know, we don't agree on a lot of things, but, and she makes me crazy, but we agree on the kids. Alexis sees one thing in Kristina that reminds her of me, and...it -- it, you know, whether it be anger or passion, and she worries, and she thinks she has to fix it. Claudia: Mm-hmm. Sonny: And that's why Kristina has to be perfect -- so she's nothing like her father. Claudia: Your kids are really lucky to have a father that loves them as much as you do. Sonny: Well, Kristina doesn't think that I love her at all. Claudia: Okay, well, we have to change that, obviously. Why don't we do something with her, like have her over once a week, and we teach her how to cook? That would be fun. Sonny: [Chuckles] I mean, she'd love it, but I don't -- you know. Really? Claudia: Yeah. Sonny: Okay. Claudia: I mean, she needs to see how much you love her. But she also needs to be around a woman who loves and accepts her father for who he is. Right? And that's me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: Now, you tend to give Sonny the benefit of the doubt. Or you somehow think that he's been manipulated into this marriage with Claudia, but Sonny's a big boy. He makes his own choices. Just keep that in mind, okay? Carly: I know that. And I know there's no way I can make Sonny see Claudia for who she really is. He'll have to figure that out on his own. Jax: Okay. I'm gonna -- I'm gonna turn this project over to Olivia first thing in the morning. Carly: Oh, no, you're not. Oh, no. If Sonny wants a party, I'm going to give him the party of his dreams. I'm gonna make sure everything's perfect. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: [Sighs] Okay, let's review. We helped a very well-known mobster gather potentially incriminating evidence. Patrick: Okay, exactly. So, does that make us responsible for that 'cause I'm not sure. Robin: I don't know. I mean, what are our options? We could warn Claudia, which would maybe save her life. We could say nothing, and then Jason and Sonny would do whatever it is they're going to do. Or we could do what we always do -- we could give my Uncle Mac the heads-up. But then he would just bring in Jason for questioning. Jason would deny everything. Scratch that -- he would remain mute while his lawyer denied everything. And...I don't know. I... Maybe we should just stay out of it. Patrick: I just keep thinking about Michael. You know, that kid lost a year of his life. He was lucky to wake up from that coma. He's never gonna be the same. If Claudia's responsible for Michael's shooting, she should have to pay for that. Robin: You sound like Sonny. [Patrick sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Claudia's in a pretty dangerous situation... For a lot of reasons. She's -- heh -- taking all sorts of stupid risks. Dominic: Heh. Do you know the first time she hit on me was at the Corinthos house? What do you think of that? Johnny: Uhh. I don't want to do if she feels cornered and gets caught in a lie. But you gotta promise me one thing. If she starts acting all nutty or starts hitting on you again, give me a heads-up, all right? Maybe I can help her out. Dominic: Uh, look. I've seen Claudia in action close up, and there's not much you can do. Johnny: Yeah. Tell me about it. Dominic: I'll see you. [Door opens] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: [Sighs] If Sonny listens to this recording... And he tells me to do nothing... [Sighs] I hope it doesn't come to that. Sam: Well, are you gonna follow his order? Jason: See, the problem is, my connection to Michael is different than Sonny's. I took care of that kid from almost the day he was born. I would give my life for him. Sam: Yeah, I know that. Jason: So, how can I let the woman who got him shot just go on like nothing happened? I... Spinelli: Uh, greetings, fair Samantha, Stone Cold. Just... Sam: You came back for your computer. Spinelli: That is correct. Sam: Oh. You must have been pretty upset to leave it here. Spinelli: Did Stone Cold find what he was so desperately seeking? Can you prove that Claudia is responsible for young Michael's shooting? Jason: [Exhales] I'm sorry that I yelled at you. Spinelli: I pressed my point too vehemently, so -- Jason: No, I'm -- listen, I'm glad that you stood up to me, because I trust you. I respect your judgment. So, if you think that I'm doing something wrong, I want you tell me test, okay? Spinelli: Well, "wrong" in the world of Stone Cold is a very flexible concept. And I'm humbled by my master's faith in me. And I stand ready to assist in any future searches. I -- Jason: You can't be anywhere near this now. We're not gonna discuss it, so you need to just take your computer and stay away for a little while. Spinelli: Um, understood. The Jackal is assured that whatever happens in regard to Vixenella, Stone Cold will act with honor and fairness. In the vernacular, we will do the right thing. Sam: Why didn't you say anything? Jason: Because Spinelli talks too much. I mean, he doesn't mean to, but he does. [Sighs] Sam: You're giving him deniability. Jason: It's the best way to protect him. I just wish you didn't know so much about this, either. Sam: Oh, you don't have to worry about protecting me. You just need to protect yourself, Jason. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: You know, early admission can be a mixed blessing. But on the other hand, it's kind of nice to know where you're gonna be, right? Kiefer: Yeah. I mean, it creates a good second chance for yourself early in the game. That way if I don't get in, it's just straight to plan "B." Alexis: Though I have no idea why you'd want to go to Harvard when clearly, Yale is a much, much better school. Right, honey? Kristina: [Chuckles] You're the expert, Mom. Alexis: Heh. Kiefer: Uh, is it okay if I ask her? Kristina: Uh, sure. Go ahead. Alexis: What? Kiefer: On Thursday, I'd like to take Kristina to this coffeehouse near the college. And there's just gonna be, like, this poetry slam and a band. Alexis: How about alcohol? Kiefer: No. Just coffee and snacks. [Chuckles] I wouldn't take Kristina to a bar. Alexis: Hmm. Kristina: I know how you feel about me going out on a school night. Alexis: Yeah. Well... you do have, uh, things that you need to do. But if you get them all done, you can be back by 11:00. Okay? Kiefer: We'll make it 10:45. Alexis: Even better. And thank you for asking me face-to-face, 'cause it takes a lot of the pressure off of her. Kiefer: Yeah. Well, I guess we're set for Thursday. Kristina: Great. I'm looking forward to it. Kiefer: I gotta hit the books. So, I will call you later. Okay? Kristina: Okay. Kiefer: Okay. Bye, guys. Alexis: Bye. See ya later. Heh. [Door closes] Kristina: I can't believe you're letting me go. Alexis: Neither can I. But he seems to make you happy, and you make me happy, so... You're a lucky girl. [Kristina sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: We are gonna make so much money off Sonny's party for Claudia. And I'm gonna be there to personally make sure everything's -- Jax: No. No, no. You aren't going. Carly: What do you mean, I'm not going? Jax: I don't want you anywhere near that party or Claudia, for that matter, until after the baby is born. Carly: Why don't you want me near Claudia? What's going on? We're not supposed to be keeping secrets, remember? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: That is why I love being a surgeon. Robin: Hmm. Patrick: If there's a problem, you can either fix it, or you can't. There's no in-between. Robin: There's no in-between with this, either. We say something, or we don't. Patrick: If somebody hurt Emma the way Michael was hurt, I don't know if I would trust the justice system, Robin. And that's kind of scary. Robin: Yeah, well, hopefully we won't ever have to. You know, the truth is... we don't even know what this evidence is against Claudia. Patrick: Yeah. Robin: So, whatever Jason and Sonny choose to do with it is on them. And you know, sometimes, you have to...distance yourself from other people's problems. Maybe they aren't ours to fix. Patrick: And that is why I love you. Not only are you smart and beautiful and an amazing mother... but you always know how to look at the important things. Robin: I thought I was an annoying know-it-all. Patrick: [Chuckles] Oh, you're that, too. Robin: [Chuckles] Patrick: But I love you. And I'm the luckiest man in the world to be your husband. Robin: [Whispering] That's right. Patrick: [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Barney, just get down here, okay? Thanks. Sam: Hey, if anything happens to Claudia, you're gonna be the prime suspect. Jason: I'm not gonna get caught. Sam: Claudia Zacchara can't just disappear. People are gonna notice. It is risky Jason! Jason: I know, Sam, and that's exactly why I want you to stay out of this. Sam: Okay. Okay. All right, fine. I'm gonna treat you like any other client, and I'm just gonna let you take it from here. But Jason, there's one more person that you've got to consider in all this. What are you gonna do about Michael? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Hey. Have you heard from Claudia? Johnny: She and your father are out of town on a business trip -- which reminds me, you probably shouldn't be here when your father's not. Michael: I need to tell you something. It's about your sister. Johnny: I'm listening. Michael: Her time's running out. Uh, you're the only who might be able to save her. [SCENE_BREAK] Jax: I'm sorry. The last thing I want to do is upset you. Carly: Then tell me what's going on. Jax: Look. This party has nothing to do with us. I don't see why you have to be involved. Carly: I don't want to have another fight about Sonny. Come on. Jax: Yeah, but we're not having a fight about Sonny. I just want you -- you're supposed to be taking it easy, n? And I'm sure that Sonny would prefer that you didn't show up at the party as well. Carly: Well, the idea of making Sonny pay and pay some more and then pay a little more for stupidly honoring that trashy slut he married, I don't know. It's enjoyable. I would even go as far as to say that it's relaxing. Jax: Really? Carly: Yes. Jax: Tormenting your ex relaxes you? Carly: I'm not tormenting him, no. I look at it like I'm helping Sonny. I mean, if he sees Claudia for who she really is, and he realizes that, you know, she's not worth all the money he's going to spend, maybe he'll dump her. Jax: All right. We've already had one round of premature labor, okay? Why push it, Carly? Carly: Hey. Are you gonna tell me what's really going on? Because I know this can't possibly be about Sonny's party for Claudia. Jax: Okay. I just -- I don't want the Metro Court to be known as a mob hangout. Okay? Carly: [Chuckling] It's not a mob summit. It's a birthday party. People are gonna wear hats. Jax: Yeah. [Knock on door] Jax: Excuse me. [Carly sighs] [Door opens] Olivia: Hey, how are you doing? I got your text. What's up? Carly: You texted Olivia? Why? Jax: Sonny's hosting a party at the Metro Court restaurant for Claudia's birthday. I'm letting you take over the entire project. Olivia: What?! He's throwing a birthday party for that witch? Carly: That's exactly what I said, almost word for word. Can you believe it? Jax: Okay, okay, okay. You know what? Could you handle it, please? Because I don't want Carly anywhere near the Metro Court on Thursday night. [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Why are you under the impression Claudia is in trouble? Michael: I remember everything. Claudia put the hit on my father, and Ian Devlin shot me instead. I haven't told my dad or Jason yet. But I'm going to. Johnny: Why are you telling me? Michael: Uh, you know, if it was Kristina, I'd want to know. I'd stand by her and protect her no matter what she did. And I want to give you that same opportunity for Claudia, before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Claudia made it her business to get close to Michael. If she turns up missing, he will know that you're responsible. Jason: Well, as long as Michael doesn't hold himself responsible, that's all I care about. Sam: Yeah, but how do you think he's gonna react? He's gonna think that it was revenge. There is no way around that. Jason: Sam. Are you -- are you trying to talk me out of dealing with Claudia? [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: What if we do some sort of a cook-off with Kristina and Michael, and Molly and Morgan are the judges? Come on. It would be fun! Sonny: [Chuckling] You think they'd really like that? Claudia: Yes! Why wouldn't they like that? [Gasps] What the heck was that? Pilot: We've hit some turbulence. Please fasten your seat belts. Sonny: Oh, it's probably just a storm cloud we're gonna go through. I don't know. Just a -- [Alarm buzzing] Sonny Whoa! Claudia: That wasn't turbulence. [Panting] Sonny: You okay? Pilot: Prepare for emergency landing, please. Sonny: Hold my hand.

Sam and Jason listen to the recording of Claudia ordering Sonny's death

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Like miley cyrus, katy perry short? Maybe shaved on the side, platinum blonde? Tessa: Um... Ana: Maybe something like -- like this? Tessa: Okay, it's -- it's interesting. Ana: Okay, well, how about red? Fire-engine red. Mariah: Oh, my god. Tessa: Um, you know, I'm not sure if red is really my color. Ana: Okay, well, I just want you to stand out, you know, not blend in. Tessa: Can I -- can I think about it? Ana: Yeah! Yeah, sure. Let's talk clothes. Tessa: Okay. Ana: We need to make bold choices. Tessa: Mm-hmm. Ana: Bright colors, geometric shapes, patterns, show a little skin. A little scandalous. We want to get people talking. Mariah: [ Scoffs ] Ana: What is your problem? Summer: Uh, theo, we're not ---Kyle: You got it all wrong, man. Theo: Dude, social media's my life. You think I didn't see the wedding pics summer posted? Kyle: Yeah, there's kind of a story behind that. Theo: Are you saying that the wedding was, like, a stunt? Kyle: No, no, no, no, no. Nothing like that. Summer and I, uh... it's complicated. Theo: [ Laughs ] Well, I've never seen a relationship that wasn't, so... Summer: Well, ours is strictly business. Theo: Hey, no judgment. Whatever your story is, you guys have got killer chemistry. Summer: Yeah, well, we work well together. Kyle: Off the clock, we have our own personal lives. Summer: Which works best for both of us. Kyle: Mm. Theo: Then I have a good feeling about this. Kyle: Can't wait to get started. Theo: Great. There's this new, uh, club that just opened up down in the village. Summer: That would be amazing. Kyle: If we didn't have to get back to genoa city. Theo: Oh, you just got here. I thought that you guys would stay at least one night. This used to be your town, dude. Kyle: But it's not anymore. We just flew in for the meeting. Theo: Oh. Next time, then. Kyle: Absolutely. Theo: Yeah. Kyle: Really glad you're gonna be a part of this. Theo: Same. Same. It's nice to meet you, summer. Summer: Nice to meet you. Theo: Keep in touch. Kyle: Mm. Summer: Are you kidding me? You couldn't have just stayed for a few more hours? Kyle: We didn't come to new york to party. Summer: Yeah, but making connections is all -- the whole point of what we do, and socializing is a part of that, kyle. Kyle: Not tonight. Let's go. Jet's waiting. Arturo: Hey, sis. Lola: Arturo, you can't keep coming here. Arturo: Look, I just wanted to talk to you. Lola: I'm busy. Arturo: Please? Lola: [ Sighs ] Two minutes. Arturo: Mia and I are moving back to miami. Lola: Are you out of your mind? Arturo: I thought you would be happy. Lola: That you're running off with the sister-in-law from hell? Arturo: Okay, look, I know what you may think of mia, but she could be carrying my child. Lola: Or rey'S. Arturo: Rey wants nothing to do with her. Lola: You think he's really gonna let you leave with a baby that might be his? Arturo: I don't think he gives a damn. Lola: Family is so important to rey. Obviously more important than it is to you. Arturo: Rey is not the saint you think he is, lola. Lola: How you could even say that? Okay? Rey has bailed us out and has forgiven us more times than we can both count. Arturo: He has every mistake we've ever made right here, just waiting to use it against us. Lola: He would never do that. Arturo: [ Scoffs ] Lola, you need to wake up, okay? Our brother can be a vindictive bastard. If he finds out this baby isn't his, you'll see I'm right. Lola: No, whether he's the father or the uncle, he'll love that kid. Arturo: But he'll make sure its mother goes to jail for something that was an accident. Lola: What are you talking about? Arturo: Nothing. Lola: No. You said mia would go to jail for an accident. What accident? Arturo: I was mad. Lola: What accident, arturo? Arturo: Nothing! Drop it, lo! Just drop it! Lola: Mine. It was my accident. Mia was the one who attacked me that night. Additional sponsorship Devon: And so I want to have a plaque created right there for the stage. Abby: Mm. Devon: So there can be something permanent. That way, people will never forget, you know? Abby: No one could ever forget such an amazing man. Devon: Yeah. I know. There's a lot of people that loved neil and are gonna miss him. And I hope that this can help them heal a little bit. Abby: Hey, sit. Devon: Sure. Abby: What about you? How are you doing? Devon: I'm doing all right. Just taking it one day at a time. Abby: I've seen you go through the motions, but... really, how are you? Devon: Opening night here was the first time since hilary died that I actually felt like I was alive, like I was enjoying life, and then it just kind of slipped through my fingers. Abby: It won't be like this forever. Devon: I know that. And, in the meantime, I'm grateful that I have ana and jett and elena. Abby: I'm sure it's made quite a difference having them here. Devon: Yeah, I don't know how I'd get through it if I didn't have them. Lola: I'm right! It was mia! Arturo: No. Lola: You're lying to me I can see it in your eyes. Arturo: You -- you're like a sister to her, okay? She -- she would never hurt you. Lola: You said that rey would blame her for an accident. You were talking about my accident! Arturo: You misunderstood. Lola: No. Mia was the one who pushed me. Arturo: That doesn't even make sense. Why would she do that? Lola: I don't know, to get back at me for keeping her away from you and rey... Arturo: That's crazy, lola! Lola: It's mia, okay? Who know what goes on in her head? Arturo: Not this! Okay, she would never want to see you in the hospital fighting for your life! Lola: But she wouldn't mind if it was abby. Arturo: What does abby have to do with all of this? Lola: You know damn well what! Arturo: You're getting yourself worked up. Lola: Please stop protecting her, arturo! Arturo: I'm not. Lola. Lola, it just -- she would never hurt you, okay? I'm telling you, mia would never hurt you. Lola: No, she would if she thought that I was abby, and i was wearing abby's coat that night! Abby: Lola, what is going -- what are you doing here? Lola: Arturo came to give me some news. Arturo: Lola... Lola: I have to go out. I'll be back before dinner. Abby: I told you I didn't want you coming here and upsetting people. Arturo: I'm sorry, okay? I never meant to cause this trouble. Lauren: I read the prospectus for phyllis' start-up. Jack: I'm sure it was a solid business proposal. Lauren: Very. I'm just surprised that you would pass on something before you'd read it. Jack: I have no doubts about phyllis' ability to deliver a profitable business model. Lauren: So what's the problem? Jack: You really want the answer to that? Lauren: I know phyllis is... phyllis. But she's just lost everything, jack. Nick and her job and her friends... Jack: Not all of her friends. Lauren: She's trying to get back on her feet. Jack: She's gonna have to do that somewhere else. Taking on a disgruntled ex-C.E.O. Is too risky. Lauren: So if it were someone else, you would consider it. Jack: [ Sighs ] Lauren: Jack, it is not like you to let your personal feelings interfere with your business decisions. Jack: It isn't like you, either. Lauren: Phyllis is my friend, but I'm trying to be objective. I'm suggesting you do the same. Jack: Lauren, you know i always value your honest opinion. Lauren: So then I hope this means that you will at least try and read it. Jack: I will, but I'm making no promises. Lauren: Of course. And, listen, before I go, how's your mother? Jack: [ Sighs ] Thanks for asking. No better. It's just so painful, watching her decline. It's nature at its cruelest, and after all the work to make her feel safe and secure, you know, the locks on the doors and full-time nurses, she still managed to slip out of the house the other day. She's now wearing a gps bracelet. Lauren: I'm so sorry. I really am. Please, if there's anything that I can do. Jack: Thanks. I mean that. Thanks Mariah: I don't think you get tessa, you know, her essence, her vibe. Ana: Really? Mariah: Well, you're trying to turn her into this pop princess, and that's totally not who she is. Not to mention, it's already been done. Ana: I didn't realize you were an expert on the music biz. Mariah: You asked. Tessa: And you gave your very detailed opinion. Mariah: Look, we all want the same thing, right? I mean, we want tessa to connect with her fans. Ana: I mean, it's a little more complicated than that. I'm trying to create a brand that people can identify with, one that's both marketable and sustainable. Mariah: Well, kyle is working on the marketing for jabot's new lifestyle brand, and they're looking for hot young stars to promote it. It's much more tessa's style than anything bold like nicki minaj wears. Ana: Well, I appreciate your input, but I think we'll pass. Mariah: You could at least take a look at the website. Ana: I have a better idea. How about you do your job, and I'll do mine? Mariah: Okay. Ana: I'll se you at the studio later. Tessa: Okay. What the hell is wrong with you? Tessa: Thank you. Here. Mariah: Why are you acting like I'm the one who did something wrong? Did you hear what ana said to me? Tessa: You are the master at provoking people. Mariah: Maybe I am a little bit snarky. Okay, a lot a bit snarky, but that attack? That was completely unwarranted. Tessa: You just don't hear yourself sometimes. Offering constructive advice can sometimes be annoying. Mariah: I was just trying to give her the benefit of my experience. Tessa: Well, not everyone is interested in that. I am. Mariah: [ Scoffs ] Didn't sound like it. Tessa: It's just -- ana and i are just beginning the whole "who is tessa porter?" Thing, okay? It's gonna take some time. Mariah: All the more reason to get it right. Tessa: Give us a chance. Mariah: Ana doesn't know you. Tessa: She wants to. Mariah: No. She doesn't, tessa. She wants to turn you into somebody that she wants you to be. Tessa: I -- I love that you want to stand up for me, but I can do that myself. Mariah: But you're not. You're letting ana turn you into somebody else. Tessa: Somebody with pink hair who wears tight dresses and does stupid hashtags? Mariah: I don't care about all that stuff. Tessa: Okay, then what? Mariah, talk to me. Please, tell me what's going on. Mariah: No, it's nothing. Tessa: Well, if it's bothering you, then it's something. Mariah: Can we just drop it? Please? Tessa: Hey, if we can't be honest with each other, then -- Mariah: I don't want the thing that I love about you to disappear. Devon: I'm glad you're taking it out on the door and not me. Ana: Devon, I didn't know you were in here. Devon: Mm-hmm. Would you like to talk about it? Ana: Mariah copeland is the biggest in the a--- ohh. Devon: Go ahead. Ana: I'm sorry, I know that's a friend of yours. Devon: That's okay. Yeah, she is a friend. She's also a really great person, but that doesn't mean she can't be difficult. Ana: She just needs to learn to keep her mouth shut. Devon: [ Scoffs ] Well, good luck with that. Would you like me to talk to her for you? Ana: No. I don't need my big brother running to my rescue. But thank you. Devon: Mm-hmm. Just remember, though, there's always a reason why someone wears so much armor. Ana: How'd you get so smart? Devon: I'm not that smart. Ana: Well, sorry to add to your dumbness... Devon: [ Chuckles ] Ana: But I got a call from michael baldwin. He's been trying to reach you. Devon: Yeah, I've been meaning to get back to him. Ana: He wants to discuss the reading of neil's will. He asked me to talk to you about scheduling a time to do it. Devon: Okay. Well, now you have. Lola: It was you. Mia: What? Lola: You were the one who attacked me. Mia: Where'd you get a crazy idea like that? Lola: Oh, from arturo! Mia: You must have misunderstood, lola. I -- I would never hurt you. Lola: That's what he said. Mia: Well, it's true! I love you like a sister. I would never put your life at risk. Lola: You're right. It doesn't make any sense, does it? Unless you thought I was someone else. Mia: What? No! Lola: I was wearing abby's coat that night, the day -- the day that I was at the abbott house. Mia: So? Lola: So you had a fight with her at the club. She humiliated you in front of everyone! So, what, you went to the abbott house for what, to confront her? To get some revenge? Mia: No! No. Lola: And you had no idea that I would be there! Oh, but I was, mia. I was there because mariah and tessa convinced me to make up with kyle -- I was wearing abby's coat. And it was cold, so I wore the hood up. And when you saw me by the pool, you thought I was her, and you came at me. Abby: I don't hear a denial. Ana: Hey, I get it. It's too soon to do the whole will thing. Devon: Well, it's just the last loose end. It makes it real. Ana: I'm sure michael will understand if you need more time, but... Devon: I can't put it off forever, though. Ana: Yeah. Devon: So... I'll call lily, talk to her, and I'll get back to him. Ana: Every step hurts. But I'm here. So is nate and jett and elena. There's so many people that love you. I know that doesn't take away the pain. Devon: It helps, though. Ana: Come with me to the studio. Sit in on tessa's session. I could use your input. Devon: Nah, you've been doing fine on your own. You don't want me to get in the way. Ana: You wouldn't be. Devon: Nah, I'm okay. Thank you, though. Ana: See you later, then. Devon: Okay. Get there safe. "There's a whole lifetime in these notes. Listen, learn, enjoy. Love, dad." [ Knocks on door ] Jack: Come in! Kyle: Hey. Got a minute? Jack: Hey, I thought you were in new york. Kyle: Just got back. Came straight from the airport. Jack: Well, that was fast. Summer: Yeah, tell me about it. Kyle: We got done what we needed to. Jack: Okay, well, I want to hear about it. Sit down. Talk to me. How'd things go with your friend, uh... Summer: Theo. Jack: Theo. Kyle: He's going to help us blow our marketing campaign wide open. Summer: Yeah, you would not believe the people that he reps. Kyle: I sent you his client list. You probably haven't heard of most of them, but they are huge. Jack: Well, I'll look it over. Summer: Yeah, and we've already started targeting the ones that we think would be a good fit for the collective, and actually... I've downloaded some pictures here for you. There is jenna marbles. She is straight fire. Jack: That's a good thing? Summer: Uh, yeah. It means she's lit. Jack: That word, I know. Summer: [ Laughs ] Kyle: Look, everyone theo represents has major power when it comes to driving social media. Summer: Yeah, if they are hashtagging the collective, then our consumer base could explode. Kyle: Fast. Theo's already compiling a list for us. Jack: This is fantastic, you two. This is great work. Kyle: Whoa! Sounds like you had your doubts. Jack: About either of you individually, no, but, as a team, yeah, I had a few questions. Kyle: Uh, well, you got your answer. Jack: This is just the start. I want you two to delve into theo's client list. You know, numbers, demos, interactions, other platforms they're using, other products they're promoting. Kyle: We'll send you a full report. Jack: The sooner, the better. Listen, I got a meeting. We'll catch up on this later, okay? Kyle: Okay. Summer: Hey. Wait. Where are you going? Didn't you hear jack? We need to get on this. Kyle: I will, first thing tomorrow. Summer: Okay, but he said he wants it asap. Kyle: Look, if you have a problem... Summer: I don't want you trying to sabotage what I'm trying to do here, kyle. Kyle: I don't know what you're talking about. Summer: We make a really good team. Kyle: At work. Summer: Okay, well, sometimes your job needs to be your priority, so if you're bailing on me to go run off to reassure your insecure girlfriend, then, yeah, I have a problem with that. Kyle: [ Sighs ] Enjoy the rest of your day, summer. I plan to. Abby: Suddenly, you've got nothing to say? Mia: Not to you. Abby: Oh, let me fill in the blank. The same night that lola got hurt is the same night you got in my face at the athletic club. Mia: I was speaking the truth, something you're not used to. Abby: Oh! Okay. Well, speak it now. Tell us how you mistook lola for me and shoved her in the pool. Mia: I don't owe you any explanations. Abby: You owe lola! You came after me, and you nearly killed her. For what? What, because you embarrassed yourself in public? Mia: Oh, you stupid, entitled bitch. How dare you judge me... you don't even have the spine to own your part in what happened. Abby: My part? Mia: No, instead you used your name and your money to get the manager to throw me out. Abby: Oh, so almost killing lola was a reasonable response? Mia: That's not what happened. Lola... I swear. I had no idea. Abby: That you attacked the wrong person? Mia: I didn't know it was you. I didn't know you fell into the pool. After I pushed you, I just -- I ran. I didn't mean to hurt you, anyone at all. Abby: Well, someone did get hurt. You know what, I am calling the police. Mia: Lola, please. Don't let her do this. "The young and the restless" will continue. Tessa: Sorry. I had to take that. Mariah: I switched to decaf. Tessa: Good. Listen, uh... it all makes sense now. Mariah: Why I was acting like the stage mom from hell? Tessa: Well, why you were giving ana so much grief. Mariah: Yeah, could you please tell her that I'm sorry? Tessa: Yeah. Mariah: I just didn't want to see you get changed. Tessa: Well, I'm always gonna be who I am. Mariah: I just suddenly had this vision in my head of tessa, the rockstar, thousands and thousands of followers and groupies, and they all want a piece of her. And I got afraid that there wouldn't be anything left for me. Tessa: Hey. The best part of me will always belong to you. Grammys, gold records, fame... it's all fleeting. But what we have is forever. Mariah: No, I know. I know that here. Tessa: Well, feel it here because I love you, and I'm not going anywhere. Mariah: Guess I'm stuck with you, then. Tessa: Get used to it. Come here. [ Tablet chimes ] Summer: Hey! I was just thinking about you. Theo: Yeah? Summer: Yeah, I was doing some research on some of your clients and might have pulled up a few articles on you. Theo: Yeah, ignore all the bad stuff. Summer: What? No. That stuff's the best. Theo: Okay, well, in that case, keep stalking me. Summer: Hey, you were the one that called me. Theo: Legit business. Summer: All right, if you say so. Okay, so what's up? Theo: I e-mailed you and kyle a list of potential clients who are interested in your project. Summer: Oh, uh, I just got it. Theo: So look it over, and then, if you have any questions... Summer: I'm sure I will have a lot. Theo: You'll get to ask them all in person. I'm gonna be spending a lot of time in genoa city. Summer: Really? Oh, when do I get to see you? Theo: Tonight soon enough? Summer: Seriously? Theo: I'm boarding a plane now, and, uh, I'm bringing someone with me. Summer: Oh, is it one of your clients? Theo: My favorite. Summer: All right, well, I can't wait to meet them. Theo: I'll see you in a few. Summer: Okay, bye. Jack: Come in! Summer. You're still here? Summer: Yeah, I was just busy compiling the data that you wanted. Jack: I cannot tell you how impressed I am with your commitment to this job. Summer: Well, it is my number-one priority. Uh, I just wish... Jack: Go ahead, you wish what? Summer: Uh, I just wish that kyle felt the same. Lola: Abby, wait. Abby: You're not gonna talk me out of it, lola. Lola: Just listen to me, please. Abby: She almost killed you. Lola: I know. I thought my head was gonna explode when I realized it was mia, but... abby, I was the one she hurt. Abby: That doesn't mean that I can't report it. Lola: I'm asking you not to. Abby: Why are you protecting her? Abby: I believe her. Abby: She has been lying for months, and suddenly you think she's telling the truth? Lola: Mia's a lot of things, but she would never hurt me, not on purpose. Abby: Okay. So that makes it all right. [ Scoffs ] Lola: [ Sighs ] Look, she was upset, okay? And drunk. She didn't know what she was going to do when she arrived to the abbott house. It was a freak accident. Abby: That landed you in the hospital. Lola: Nate said that if i hadn't gotten hurt, they wouldn't have discovered the problem with my liver in time. Abby: Oh, my god. Now you're giving her credit for saving your life? Lola: In a way, yes, but the reason I don't want you to call the cops is because of the baby. Abby: See -- see, that is mia talking. She is the only person I know that would use her unborn child to get her out of going to prison. Lola: You're right. She would, but that baby belongs to one of my brothers, and i can't allow my niece or nephew to be born behind bars. Abby, please. Abby: [ Sighs ] The thought of her getting away with it... Lola: Arturo told me he and mia are going back to miami. You will never have to see either one of them again. Abby: [ Sighs ] Okay, fine. I won't call the police. Lola: [ Sighs ] Thank you. Thank you. Abby: I will keep it quiet. For now. Elena: You okay? You were crying in your sleep. [ Door slams ] Devon: Hey. Elena: Hey. Devon: [ Clears throat ] Elena: Didn't want to interrupt. Devon: No, it's okay. I'm happy that you're here because I want to apologize for kissing you the way I did. It was very out of line, and I'm sorry if I made you feel uncomfortable. Elena: I was surprised, but I thought about it, and... I'm not mad. Devon: You're not? Elena: No, but I can't help but wonder -- what made you do it? Arturo: Hey. I got your message. Mia: Why? Why, arturo? Why would you turn on me like this? Arturo: You spoke to lola. Mia: You told her I was the one who attacked her? Arturo: No, that -- that is not how it happened, okay? I was pissed at rey, I said something dumb, and lola jumped on it. But I never admitted anything. Mia: Well, she figured it out. She knows, arturo, and so does abby. Arturo: Lola told her? Mia: She walked in when lola was confronting me. Arturo: Oh, my god. Rey is gonna lose his mind. Mia: Rey? You should be worried about your vindictive ex. Arturo: She must have wanted to take your head off. Mia: [ Scoffs ] Little miss perfect was too busy getting up on her high horse putting me in my place, threatening to call the cops. Arturo: Did she? Mia: Not yet. Arturo: Maybe she won'T. Mia: Are you kidding? Little miss scrawny wants me to pay for what I did to her. Arturo: Lola is the one that got hurt, mia. Mia: Not for the accident. For sleeping with you. This is her chance to get back at me, arturo. You have to stop her. Lola: Rey, it's me. Please call me back. It'S...important. Kyle: [ Singsongy ] Hi! Lola: Hey. I thought you were going to be in new york. Kyle: Mm, I finished my work and came straight home. Lola: I hope you didn't rush back because of me. Kyle: Of course I did! I missed you every second I was gone. I couldn't wait to get back and do this. What's wrong? Lola: Just work stuff, you know, staff, suppliers... Kyle: Mnh-mnh. Something happened. What is it? Elena: Didn't mean to put you on the spot. Devon: No, it's, uh -- it's a very valid question. Elena: I don't know, I guess I just felt maybe you felt sorry for me after I told you about feeling responsible for my mother's death? Devon: No, that's not why i kissed you. Um... I -- I had been sleeping, and I was dreaming, um... Elena: Yeah, you looked like you were crying when I woke you. Devon: It was stirring up a lot of emotions, and I -- I was half-awake when I saw you, and I just -- I had this impulse that I acted on. And I know that sounds horrible, so I'm very sorry. Elena: No, it's okay. Really. Devon: To be honest, I would love to make it up to you, if you'll let me, by taking you to dinner. Elena: [ Chuckles ] Devon: I'm gonna try not to take that personal. Elena: I'm not trying to offend you, I just -- I don't know, it's -- it's funny that you feel the need to make up for kissing me, and you want to do it by taking me on a date. Devon: Yeah. Is that a yes? Elena: Casual or dressy? Arturo: We have to go. Now. Go back to miami. Mia: I'm in trouble with the law, arturo. The cops are gonna come after me no matter where I am. Arturo: No, mia, listen. Abby can't press charges against you, only lola can do that. Mia: What makes you so sure she won't? Arturo: Me. The baby. Mia: You didn't see her face. She hates me, more than abby. Arturo: I'll talk to her. I'll make her see that she can't hurt our family this way. Mia: What if you can't get through to her? Arturo: I know my sister. She'll listen to me. Kyle: Talk to me, babe. What's got you so upset? Lola: It's my family. Kyle: What about them? Lola: Things are a bit of a mess. More of a mess than usual. Kyle: Couldn't be any worse than mine. Lola: Oh, trust, it could. Kyle: I don't care how screwed up the rosaleses are. I'm in this for the long haul. Whatever's wrong, we'll get through it together. Summer: I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that. Jack: No, wait, there's a lot at stake here. Summer: I know, which is why I'm doing everything I can to make it a success. And, actually, I just got off the phone with kyle's friend in new york. Jack: The agent? Summer: Yeah, he's on his way here right now with one of his clients, and kyle and I really need to meet them, get a sense for who he or she is, and see if they're the one that we're looking for. Jack: I agree. Where's kyle now? Summer: I don't know. Jack: Well, I suggest you find him and tell him this has to be his top priority. Summer: Okay. I will tell him. Jack: You keep me posted. Summer: Yes, and, jack, don't worry, kyle and I will work around the clock if we have to.

Tessa finally gets Mariah to admit that the reason that she was angry with Ana was because she is afraid to lose her

Kendall: I don't know if I can just walk out of here and leave Spike in the hospital. Zach: When your son is well enough to go home, you have to be well enough to take care of him. Kendall: Right. Right, I have to think about my baby. Zach: Mm-hmm. And I have to think about you. It's my job. You know what? The car's waiting. Where do you want to go? Home? VIP suite at the casino? Wherever you'll be more comfortable. Kendall: Thank you. Zach: You're welcome. Whenever you want to see Spike, there's a car waiting for you, with me at the wheel. Where do you want to go? Kendall: I want to go to Fusion. It's time to take Babe down. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: Hello, ladies. You working hard or hardly working? Erin: Oh, definitely working hard. Simone: Have we got a surprise for you. Babe: Ooh, good. Did the new eye shadows come back from R&D? Danielle: It's a whole new fall campaign. Simone: And we think that this is going to absolutely kill in our new demo group. Babe: Sweet. Let's take a look. Simone: Mm-hmm. Ta-da. [With a flourish, Simone uncovers a large poster featuring Babe's picture with "Get away with murder!" above it and "If our lipstick doesn't kill you, she will!" below it. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Mrs. Seacombe, I -- I don't know how many different ways I can say it. I will be glad to look into your case as soon as I'm finished the one I'm working on. Very high priority. It involves a missing child. Yes, higher priority than you. Fine. No, no, that's -- that's fine. You are perfectly entitled to look for another sucker to spy on your cheating husband. Erica: Tad, Jeff is here, and he's threatening to tell Josh that he's our son. Joe won't lift a finger to silence him. You have to do it. You have to speak to Jeff. Please, Tad, Jeff will listen to you. Tad: Erica, when's the last time anybody ever told you no? [SCENE_BREAK] Jamie: I'm sorry -- you want to say that again to my face? Josh: Like it didn't happen, Martin. You can't hide it. You were born in what, Keefer's sophomore year? How does that make you feel, Keefer? Julia: Shut up. Jeff: Hey, hey, hey. Since you've all decided to be unprofessional and duke it out publicly in the hospital, help me pick sides. What's the problem? Josh: It was nothing, Dr. Martin. Julia: It won't happen again. Jamie: Yeah, it was just some personal junk. It's over now. Jeff: No, it's not over. Especially when arguments go unsettled as patients are being brought in. Jamie: Well, I was just telling Dr. Madden here if he wants to continue to spread gossip about people's personal lives, I will return the favor by telling the truth about his father. [SCENE_BREAK] Dixie: Hey. J.R.: Hey, what's so important that I had to rush all the way over here? Dixie: Oh, well -- thank you for coming. Do you want -- do you want to sit down? How are you holding up? J.R.: You didn't come to ask me about my state of mind. What do you really want to know? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: I'm not going to let Babe play around with my company from 9:00 to 5:00 and then go home and play with J.R. like nothing happened. Zach: Maybe you should rest. Going after Babe right now is probably not the best thing. Kendall: No, I can't rest. I can't rest, and I can't look at Babe without wanting to kill her. My baby is not coming home with me today because of J.R., and Babe let that slide. Zach: Just leave that to me, ok? Kendall: Good. That's more like it. Now, I take care of Babe, and you can take care of J.R. Let's go. Zach: You sure you want to go backwards, Kendall? Kendall: What the hell did you just say to me? [SCENE_BREAK] Simone: Now, this is only the beginning. Babe: Well, as brilliant a merchandising idea as that may be, it goes against the basic Fusion concept. Besides, the copy font sucks. Do it over. Simone: Oh -- Danielle: No, she didn't just say my font sucks. Simone: May I ask what the Fusion concept is? I mean, I'm interested in hearing it from a woman that's only been here a few months as to what our concept is supposed to be. Babe: Hmm, I would love to fill you in. You see, Fusion was founded on the dreams of women who thought that they could do better by women, instead of these mega corporations run by men. For instance, let's check this out. Oh. Look at you girls here. Together, beautiful, successful -- it's what every woman wants. So Fusion is a tribute to what can happen when women work together. Simone: Some women can and do work together. Babe: How about I spell this one out for you, Ms. Simone? It would be going backward if we were to do a print ad campaign with only one of us. It would be like it was her own personal triumph. You get that? Simone: Hmm. No. Danielle: Kitty wants some milk? Babe: Oh, no, no. Cattiness has nothing to do with this. This is business, right? Isn't that what this is supposed to be about? Of course, we could take a little look in your strappy-sandal-filled closet and find a few things that would make you the new face of a tabloid ad campaign, but who has time for that, right? So, do we quit wasting time, or do we trash that and get back to work? Simone: Well, I think we should wait until Kendall comes and get her opinion. I mean, after all, she's the one that your husband almost killed. Erin: And her baby is still fighting for his life in the hospital. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: How can I just ignore the people who hurt my baby? Zach: You feel better. You're thinking about the future. That's good. You know what I think about? I think about you in the hospital bed -- Kendall: Ok, well, who put me there? Zach: Fighting for your life. Kendall: Well, it's time to fight for my son's life. Zach: Ok, why can't you listen to the doctors? They want you to rest and not do everything at once. Kendall: I can't just sit around and do nothing while J.R. and Babe are walking around scot-free. I -- I have to work. I can't just sit at home and look at the clock and wait for Spike to come home. Now, are you going to take care of J.R. or not? Zach: I know who the bad guys are, Kendall. And they'll be here today, tomorrow, and the day after. Right now, you got to focus on yourself. See all this? It's what love looks like and sounds like. Get used to it. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Look, I'm not a little kid you can play anymore. Dixie: I didn't say that you were, but I am still your mother. And I wanted to make sure that you understood the incredible gift Babe gave you in court. J.R.: Oh, I am well aware of the gift my wife gave me. Dixie: Are you? Do you know the kind of love that went into what she did? I am sure that her stock is going to drop off the chart for standing by you. J.R.: And she doesn't deserve that. And I'm going to prove it to her and everyone else that I'm worthy of another chance. You know, I used to think that I could do it by myself. That's all I wanted, was to do it by myself. But I got myself into a big mess by trying to do that. It's going to take a lot of work for me to get everyone back, to fix this. But I got to do it. I cannot trash the gift that Babe gave me. Dixie: Good. I'm proud of you, J.R. Oh -- J.R.: Are you ok? Dixie: Yeah, I'm fine. J.R.: No, you're not. Are you going to tell me or are you going to make me guess? You're scared you're not going to get the truth out of Madden. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: My dad has gone MIA and is off-limits, Dr. Martin. Shouldn't you be cleaning some bedpans? Jeff: Look, if -- if you guys want a career in medicine, you're going to have to learn that our private lives are off-limits. Julia: Sounds about right to me. Josh: Well, then maybe you shouldn't parade it around here. Jeff: Well, you're going to have to try and not be seduced by spreading the dirty little stories that fuel every rumor mill in every hospital. Jamie: And there's plenty of those around here. Jeff: Look, I mean, we all have our secrets. Some of them are quite fascinating. But this is a hospital, and it exists for one reason, and that is to save lives and to make people well. Jamie: Sounds like two reasons, Uncle Jeff. I mean, Dr. Martin. Jeff: Now, why -- why don't you go do what you're getting paid for? Josh: Yeah, put in some overtime. You might get some extra credit in Biology class. Jamie: Save it, Madden. Julia: Lord, save me from testosterone. Jeff: Nephew, what have you gotten yourself into? Jamie: Nothing I can't handle. Jeff: Well, try and keep the ladies at bay while you're working, huh? Jamie: Yeah, but it's hard. I -- I try to beat them off with my ID badge, and they just keep on coming. Jeff: Well, I take it that you don't have much use for the younger Dr. Madden? Jamie: I would go into it, but my Uncle Jeff Martin just informed me that I should focus on saving lives and making people well, so I think I'm going to do that instead. Jeff: So you should. You certainly are your father's son. Jamie: Hmm. That's my dad's worst nightmare. Jeff: Oh. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Erica, you're just going to have to forgive me. I don't have time to deal with this right now. You're going to have to talk to Jeff yourself. Erica: Tad, just think about this for a moment, please. Think about what will happen if -- if Jeff walks up to Josh and puts his arm around him and says, "I'm your father." Tad: Hmm. Erica: Yeah. Well, I mean, certainly Jeff's ego will be satisfied, but lives will crumble. Tad: Yours? Erica: Yes, mine, but also Josh's. I mean, why can't anybody else see the future but me? It's as clear as day to me. Tad: Yeah, well, I left my crystal ball in my other pants. Erica: Oh, that's a nice comment. Tad, I am holding myself back from being a mother. Don't you think I've thought this through? Tad: Well, that's the problem. Don't you think I've thought it through? You don't understand, Erica. I'm the wrong person to talk to right now about denying my own flesh and blood, considering I have a daughter out there I can't find. Erica: A daughter? Well, with Dixie? Tad: Yeah, and you're going to have to forgive me if I don't want to walk up to my brother and say "Forget that you have a son." You and I have been friends a long time, but if you want to know the truth -- if I were Jeff, I would walk up and throw my arm around Josh and tell him the whole story. And then I would give him the biggest hug that anybody has ever seen. Erica: Tad, you cannot say one word about this to Josh. And neither can Jeff. Tad: Oh. Erica: I haven't even told my husband yet. I mean, I haven't told one person in my family. Tad: If I were you, I would start to think about what I was going to say to Jackson. Erica: Look, I am terribly sorry about what's going on with -- with you and -- and your daughter. Tad: Thank you. Erica: But that's no reason to stand idly by and watch your brother destroy my family. I mean, please, make your brother forget this crazy idea about being a father to Josh and -- and make him see my side of the disaster. Tad: I can't! Erica: Why? Tad: I can't, Erica. Don't you understand? Don't you understand what this feels like? I'm no good to anybody until I can find my daughter. Erica: Well, I'm really sorry about that, and I do understand. But my goodness, you could -- you could just give it a moment. Give me some moments -- Tad: No. Erica: I mean, you're not going to work 24/7 on this. Tad: No. No. Sweetheart, I'm sorry, but every single second that goes by is one more second that I don't have anymore to force Madden to tell me the truth. Where he hid Kate. I'm sorry, I wish -- I wish more than anything I could help you, but I -- [Tad opens door] Tad: I just can't. Erica: I see. You're throwing me out. You're as bad as your brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: I get that you want J.R. in a jail cell. You all seem to want that. And I can't blame you. The little boy is your nephew. Erin: Yeah. He is, and he's struggling because of your husband. Babe: There was a time when I counted on you as one of my few friends around here. Erin: Babe, I watched my brother by Kendall's bedside. I watched him in the nursery, dying a little bit because he can't hold that little guy. Now -- and you have been without your son. How did it make you feel? Babe: Like a piece of my heart was missing. Erin: Yeah. Well, a piece of Ryan's heart is in that incubator with his baby. Babe: I can only imagine. Erin: And worse, he had to make one of the most difficult decisions anyone could ever have to make -- who lives and who could die? His child or the woman who gave his child life? And your husband was the sole cause of all of that. Babe: But I cannot change what's already happened. Erin: No, you can't, and you can't expect people to change their reactions to it. [Erin sighs] Babe: You're right. And I'm -- I'm sorry. I'm -- I'm deeply sorry. Erin: Yeah, I know. I know you are, Babe. But that just makes me wonder how a woman with a heart as big as yours is can possibly defend a man -- [Babe sighs] Erin: Who's hurt so many people. Babe: Sometimes I don't even understand it myself. Erin: It -- it makes me wonder what's going on behind the scenes. Has J.R. threatened you? Has he hurt you? Babe: You think I'm abused? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Zach, you were in the nursery with me. What did you see? I mean, what did you really see? Zach: I saw a little boy fighting to hang in there. Kendall: Yeah, you're damn right. And the fact that he's alive at all is a miracle. Zach: He's his mother's son. Kendall: Great, and what do I show him? I show him that it's ok to go after someone's family? And that actions don't have consequences? You and I both sat there and watched his tiny little body struggle for every breath he takes. Yeah, Spike is a tough little guy, but my God -- well, should he have to fight this hard? Zach: No, he shouldn't. Kendall: When I decided to raise my son, I signed up for all the mommy duties that go with it. And it kills me to see him lying there, and there's nothing I can do to make it better. But there is one thing. There's one thing that I can do, and it's protect him. He needs protection. He didn't ask for this. Zach: No, he didn't. Kendall: He's innocent. He's -- he's just an innocent and brave little kid who's been tortured by a jackass who tried to kill his own wife. You know what justice is? Justice is J.R. having to struggle for every breath in his body. Justice is J.R. feeling all the pain and terror and fear that my son felt because of him. And I'm in a position to take care of this. I can handle Babe. And you're the man who promised to help me, didn't you? Zach: I did. Kendall: Ok. Well, then why won't you just help me give J.R. what he deserves? Can you give me one good reason why you shouldn't make him pay? Zach: Do you really think I'm happy that Junior got away with something? Kendall: No, of course not. Zach: When I heard what he did to you, I wanted him dead. I wanted him to pay with his life, blood, broken bones -- whatever. Kendall: Me, too. Zach: Ok. And then what? What do we do then? What does it accomplish? Make Spike happy or healthy? What about us? We're supposed to start a family together. You want to drown all that in anger and hate? We want to start our lives together, now. Kendall: I can't just forget about what they did to my son and my family. Zach: I had a son. And if I learned anything, it's that the only thing that revenge does is breed more revenge. Now, do you want your son to grow up in that? Kendall: It's not revenge, Zach, it's justice. It's finding a way to deal with this. Zach: Ok. I got it. It's your son. It's your choice. I just want you to realize something. When you go ahead on this path of revenge and justice, you're going to have to wake up with it every morning. Not pretty. You're my wife, and I love you. And I will support you in anything you want to do. I just want you to be aware that there is another way, if you can get past all that. A way where the only thing you have to do is love your son. Kendall: And then -- then J.R. gets to hop off in the sunset happily ever after with Little Adam -- [Zach sighs] Kendall: And his stupid, skanky little wife? No. I'm sorry. I have paid too much, and Spike has paid too much. Now, I have got to get rid of Babe before I kill her. And I need you to take care of J.R. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Seriously. Get a room already. Nurse: ASAP. Julia: Hey, Hope -- could you cover for me for about 15 minutes? I have some personal business I need to take care of. Hope: Sure you do. No problem. Gotcha. Is he your personal business? Julia: It's my car insurance agent. Hope: Is he hot? Julia: Well, if you're into slightly balding sort of senior citizen, sure. Hope: No, Jamie Martin. He looks like he'd be hot. Julia: I wouldn't know. Hope: Come on. I've been trying to get him to look at me for a month already, and he -- nada. Jamie: I'm sorry, Hope. You're just not my type. And my boyfriend, Jason, really isn't into sharing. Hope: Gay? Really? Never caught that one. Jamie: All right, I know. Everybody names their fake boyfriend Jason. Julia: Damn it. Jamie: Was it my coming out? Julia: God, Jamie, what have I done? Jamie: Last time I checked, nothing. The question is, what would you like to do? [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Don't. Please, don't, ok? Not one word. I don't want to hear it. Just get out. I don't want your help. I don't need your help. Di: You know what, Tad? Kate, your daughter, is my niece. Doesn't that give me a little bit of a right to want to help out? Tad: I'm not sure right now. The only thing I'm sure of is I'm not somebody you want to argue with. So get out. Just go home. I'm fine. Di: Sure you are. Tad: All right, then I'm not. I'm definitely not somebody that you want to deal with. Di: You know what? That's not possible, Tad. Tad: Trust me. Please, trust me. I'm not the same Tad you lied to about being Dixie, ok? What? What's that -- what is that supposed to mean? Di: I -- you know what? I can't help it. I am so -- I'm just so angry at Dixie for putting you through this. Tad: Stop, right there. Di: Oh -- Tad: No, stop it. You do not have badmouthing rights on Dixie, not in this office. Di: You've forgiven her? Tad: I didn't say that. I may never say that. But I am beginning to understand why she didn't tell me the truth. [SCENE_BREAK] Dixie: I'm so sorry I dragged you into this whole mess with Kate. You've had enough to deal with. J.R.: Kate's my sister. She's my family, family that I deserve to see. What do you want? There's plenty of park here. Zach: I got to talk to your mom, alone. J.R.: Well, that's not going to happen. Dixie: Um -- Zach: Not up to you, Junior. Dixie: You know what, J.R.? I think you should let me talk to Zach, ok? Just for a few minutes. J.R.: Well, it's your life. Dixie: Thank you. Zach: Wow. Dixie: He's trying. Zach: No, I'm trying, too. But Kendall's having a hard time letting it go, and I can't say that I blame her. Dixie: I understand, ok? I appreciate your position. You love your wife. I love my son. Zach: Hell of a situation, huh? Dixie: I feel really bad for getting you involved with this thing with Madden. Zach: Well, I was involved. He was going after my wife. Dixie: Yeah, but I didn't help. Zach: You did help. You told me what he did to Kate. Helped me protect Kendall. [J.R. spies on Zach and Dixie from behind a gate.] Dixie: Well, that's hardly enough to repay you for everything that -- I mean, you -- you hid me from everyone, including your wife. You took care of me. You've given me all kinds of help that I didn't deserve or expect. Zach: You did ask. Dixie: Oh, man. The day you met me was not a lucky one. Zach: Come on. You're one of a kind. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: J.R. would never -- Erin: What? He would never try to hurt you? He tried to kill you. Listen, Babe, I have been volunteering a lot of my time at the Miranda Center. And I'm training to become a domestic abuse counselor. And I got to tell you, you're behaving exactly the way these women behave. Babe: Really? And what is that like? Erin: Um -- unnatural support and rationalization, denial -- and I don't mean that as an insult. I don't, because plenty of really smart women wind up in this very same situation. Babe: I'm not in any situation. Erin: I'm -- I'm trying to let you know that I'm here. This is an offer of protection. Babe: You know, have you -- have you really lost your mind? Because this isn't your childhood, Erin. I'm not in the Lavery house, and J.R. is not your father, so don't you dare go implying to anyone that he's some kind of battering husband. Erin: Ok, this is not about me, this is about you. I -- I don't understand how you could have forgiven J.R. Kendall: Listen to the girl. She's right. Either you're a battered wife, a nasty bitch, or just plain evil. Tell me, Babe, how could you not care that your husband wanted to kill you and almost got your business partner instead? Danielle: Yeah, where's your pride? Kendall: Or maybe you were just so relieved you weren't under those cinderblocks, you're downright giddy. Babe: I am anything but giddy and relieved. Simone: All right, there's only two sides to this thing, and you are on the wrong one. Kendall: Yeah, looks like this nice little new ad campaign here is completely true. You are just as guilty as your murderous husband, Babe. Babe: Look, I know that you find this hard to stomach, but J.R. -- Simone: Oh, please, please. You are not going to give us some excuse for him, are you? Erin: Yeah. I'm sorry, there just isn't one. Babe: He wasn't the same person that he was when he did that horrible thing to you, Kendall. Kendall: Oh. Well, that -- thank God for that. Well, I can sleep a lot better knowing that. What a miraculous healing. That's just great. Maybe J.R. should use some of that miraculous healing on my son. He's still in the hospital. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: This is my battle as much as it is yours. Madden still has to be handled. Dixie: Well, at least Kendall's alive, and the baby's safe. Zach: But how can I fight for Kendall and her baby if I didn't fight for you and yours? [Dixie sighs] Dixie: How much longer are we going to have to do this? Zach: Long enough to get the information from the only man who can give it to us. [SCENE_BREAK] Singer: I thought that I would do it what I might say I told her I'd be back again Erica: There are only two ways to get what you want from someone in this life, Jeff. You can either make the person feel better or you can make the person feel worse. Jeff: A keen observation. Let me guess. I'm supposed to choose better? Erica: That would be entirely up to you. But my way is, of course, better. Jeff: And your way is? Erica: Leave, immediately. Leave my family alone. Jeff: Erica, what if I told you that my decision has absolutely nothing to do with you? Erica: Well, I would certainly say that you are lying to yourself -- or to me, or to both of us. Jeff: Hmm. You haven't changed a bit. Erica: I'll take that as a compliment. Jeff: Of course, you will. Anything you do with Josh Madden has consequences that I have to live with, hmm? Try the Eggs Florentine. It's delicious. Erica: You know I hate spinach. Jeff: Actually, Erica, I've forgotten more about you that I ever knew. Now, this may come as a shock, but I've been living a totally fulfilled life without ever, ever even thinking of you. Erica: Well, something about you that I haven't forgotten is your arrogance. So don't get all moral and self-righteous with me. I know what you're going to do. You're going to tell Josh that I went behind your back to terminate that pregnancy, and you're going to paint me as the monster. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: The doctors' lounge is really comfortable. Hope: Do you ever give up? Josh: Is it working? Hope: Ask me again in 10 minutes. PA Announcer: Dr. Fisher -- Josh: Oh. PA Announcer: Dr. Fisher -- [SCENE_BREAK] Jamie: Is this the part where you tell me I'm too good for you? Julia: That's not it. Jamie: I really don't see what the big deal is. We hung out, we had some dinner. I don't see that being a cause for a state of the union. Julia: It's complicated. Jamie: No, you're making it complicated. It doesn't have to be. The rest is just food for people who have no lives, like Josh Madden. Julia: Oh, you know he's never going to stop giving us crap. Jamie: Ok. Well, the way I see it, we got three options. I can continue to date my fake boyfriend, Jason, we could go out and make a big old public denial, or we can not care because we're having fun. Julia: Nobody in this hospital is ever going to believe you're batting for the other team, Jamie. Jamie: Well, I'm not going to give them any fake proof, either. Julia: Jamie, wait. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Look, I was exactly where you are about Dixie until I started to imagine what it was like to live through her hell. I mean, I've been trying to live with the fact that I have a daughter out there somewhere for what, two weeks? She's been doing it for four years. Now, I know that I am not the same person that I was before I found out what happened to Kate. I'm sure Dixie isn't, either. Di: Yeah, you know what, though? That still doesn't change the fact that she kept that to herself, Tad. She still let us believe that she was dead for all those years. Tad: And you let us think she was alive with a different face. You can look at what she did as either selfish or selfless. Right now -- right now, I'm in the middle. Because right now, I understand what it feels like to want to crack Greg Madden's skull open to find Kate. Di: Ok. There's no way that I could ever understand what you two are going through. Tad: Ok. You want to help? You really want to help? Di: Yeah. Tad: Here's the trick. I want you to take every single one of these files and cross-reference them. I already have, but I just want to see if I missed any detail about Madden. Ok? Di: Ok. Tad: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Wow. Thank God J.R. has finally seen the light. Hallelujah. It's great. Simone: Maybe we could celebrate by doing a couple of shots and, like, smacking each other around. Kendall: Yeah, yeah. That sounds like fun. You know what? No worries. All is forgiven. Ok. Babe: So you think forgiveness is for the lame? To err is human, but to forgive is mental? Please, I can see things pretty clearly, too. And you want to know what I see? I see someone who is unwilling to forgive my husband, a guy who was once one of her very best friends, and she knows deep down that he didn't mean to hurt her. Danielle: But he did hurt her. Babe: But when precious little Zach cuts the power to half of Pine Valley and changes your life forever, somehow you find a way to forgive him. Your husband caused you to lose your best friend, caused you a whole bunch of pain, and hell, I probably wouldn't even be here right now with my stocks if Zach hadn't caused that blackout. Simone: Hey, you know what? That was the most romantic thing that I had ever heard. Babe: Romantic? Simone: Yes. Babe: Really? Simone: Uh-huh. Babe: How much pain did you go through? Simone: Oh -- Babe: Ladies, I would love for you to meet your partner, and boss, Mrs. Kendall Hart Slater, queen of the hypocrites. Kendall: Ok, you shut your mouth. Babe: Oh, that's all you have, Kendall? You don't have a better comeback than that? Because as far as I can see, you are Zach Slater's biggest fan. And you got a huge rock on your finger to prove it. You even decided to marry him again, so somewhere along the way, you had to figure out that he wasn't complete trash. So, the angry, mean-spirited, vindictive bitch has different rules for different fools, because you decided to forgive him. Simone: You know what? That was totally different. Erin: I'm sorry, Zach never killed anybody. Babe: True. Very, very true. But correct me if I'm wrong -- did Zach ever serve any prison time for anything that he did? And did he or did he not threaten to shoot people at the hospital? So you take away the boards and the bricks and you substitute a little blackout -- it's pretty much the same thing. Kendall: You can't compare Zach to J.R. Babe: Really? Because I just did. You're not the spotless virgin at this prom, sweetheart. Kendall: Ok, see, Babe, it's about intentions. Your husband tried to kill you. Zach was trying to stop me from doing what he thought was a huge mistake. He was trying to save me. J.R.: What you don't know about Zach could fill a library, Kendall. Would you like to know what's in the first book? [SCENE_BREAK] PA Announcer: Dr. Kravitz, you have a visitor in the main lobby. Dr. Kravitz, a visitor in the main lobby. Julia: You're right. We can't care what other people say or think. Jamie: That's what I'm talking about. There's enough drama. We shouldn't have to deal with the made-up kind. Julia: Yeah, I just don't know. I'm usually so clearheaded when you're not around. Why is that? Jamie: You tell me. I'm not into telling women what they think. Julia: Well, it's -- I mean, it's because -- Jamie: Because. Yeah, that's good enough for me. [Jamie and Julia engage in some heavy kissing.] [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Jeff: Erica, I've come to Pine Valley for one reason and one reason only, and that's to make a decision about my son. I have no desire to fight old fights with you or to right old wrongs. Erica: Can you please, Jeff -- please, do this for me. Singer: It was the time of summer I had to love her [Jack arrives and is not pleased to see his wife with her ex-husband.] [SCENE_BREAK] Simone: Yeah, who would take the word of a wannabe killer about anything? Kendall: Get out, J.R., or I'll have you thrown out, both of you. Babe: You afraid J.R. knows something you don't? Too afraid to find out? Kendall: J.R. has nothing to say. You're a liar. You have nothing to add to this debate. J.R.: You don't know the whole story about Zach while you were lying in that hospital bed. Tell me, Kendall, were there times where you didn't know where your husband was? Kendall: All right, J.R., fill me in. What don't I know about my husband? [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: This thing has to be over soon. The clock is ticking, and Madden can't hold out forever. Dixie: I can't help thinking -- Zach: You have to be stronger now than you've ever been. It's coming to an end. It's going to be ok, I swear to you. [As Zach holds Dixie's hand, Tad appears.] [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: If Zach is such a perfect guy, how come he's been hiding my mother for months, and never even told you? [NEXT_ON] Jack: Tell me, Jeff, what does my wife want you to do? Erica (to Jeff): So this is payback time? Dixie (to Tad): You've been investigating me. Did you find what you were looking for? Zach (to Kendall): What did J.R. say to you? Babe: J.R.!

Babe tells Kendall that she is in no position to judge JR when her own husband (Zach) has enough secrets

Rose: Thank you. Emily: Okay. Rose: I think a lot better when I got something to eat. It's just trust is such a big issue with Paul. When he finds out that I've been lying to him left and right, not only is he not going to want to marry me, he's not gonna want to look at me. Emily: Rose, you're the one who's got to trust that Paul's gonna forgive you. Rose: I took his mother. And I lied to him about it to his face. Emily: Well, you know what? Hal forgave me. You think that was easy? It went against everything he believes in. But do you want to know why he did it? Because he loves us. He loves this family, this crazy, hodgepodge family. It means more to him than anything in the world. Rose: I want a family like that. I want it so bad, I could just scream. But that kind of happiness -- I feel like it's slipping away faster than my well- toned thighs. Emily: It doesn't have to be that way. Rose: No, I blew it. I should've come clean when I had the chance. Emily: You know what? Maybe you didn't blow anything. Maybe if you -- if you tell Paul the truth, he'll love you that much more for being brave. You know, he'll know how difficult it was for you. You gotta tell him, Rose. You gotta tell him. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: So what about it, Dusty? Why'd you lie to give Rose an alibi? Dusty: What do you think? Rose and I are into something together? Paul: I don't know what you're into. But I do know this. You and Rose weren't together the day my mother was kidnapped. You were downstairs in the lounge that afternoon. Dusty: Oh, yeah? Because some confused waiter or bartender looking for a big tip -- Paul: Sell it to someone else, I know you were there. Dusty: Says who? Paul: Says your good friend, Molly McKinnon. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Lloyd? Lloyd? Martini, very dry. Quickly. Quickly. Bartender #1: Long day in cardio, doc? John: 72 hours. Are my eyes crossed yet? Waiting for Dusty? Molly: Absolutely not. We parted ways, John. John: He wised up? Molly: What is that supposed to mean? John: Well, the little game that you were playing with Mike Kasnoff at Craig and Rosanna's wedding the other day was bound to hurt somebody. I figure he saw that, and he bailed out on you. Molly: Excuse me, but I've got news for you. Your boy Dusty is the bad news, not me. I'm the one that called it off, John. John: Oh, come on, if this is going to be another sad story of how another affair of yours has broken up, spare me the details. I'm here for the gin. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: Bonnie? Bob: No, it's just your physician. Ben is taking care of Bonnie. Easy now. Easy now. Jessica: The phone -- I need to call him. Bob: No, no, you just need to take it easy. Just let me listen to your lungs. Jessica, I'm concerned about you. You've got some fluid in your lungs. You could be developing pneumonia. Jessica: But I -- Bob: It's imperative that you get some rest. I'm going to increase your antibiotic, and I'm going to exchange this for an oxygen mask. Jessica: You don't understand, Bob. Bob: No, you don't understand. You can worry about Bonnie later. Right now, you concentrate on getting better. [SCENE_BREAK] Isaac: No, Bonnie's not saying a word about the night of the shooting without a lawyer listening to every syllable. Evelyn: Well, that can be arranged. Although it appears that she has counsel right here. Marshall: Ms. Mckechnie hasn't asked me to represent her in this matter. Margo: Then why are you here, Mr. Travers? Marshall: I was just looking to have a scotch on the rocks. Margo: Yeah, well, the place isn't open. Marshall: It's early. Is that a crime? Margo: No, it's not. But the shooting of Jessica most certainly is. So should we get back to the task at hand? You said that you were ready to talk, Bonnie? Bonnie: Did you talk to my mom at the hospital? Margo: I stopped by, but she wasn't allowed visitors. Ben: Look, I talked to your mother, Bonnie. And she wants you to wait before you give a statement. Margo: Shall I call Tom and have him meet us at the station, Bonnie? Evelyn: Look, Bonnie, one way or the other, you will be questioned. Marshall: But are you charging her, Evelyn? On what grounds? Evelyn: Well, we can start with obstruction of justice and take it from there. Bonnie: Okay. Will everybody just back off? Just back off, okay? This is my life. It is my decision. And I said I wanted to talk, so let me talk. [SCENE_BREAK] Susan: See anything you like? Rick: Yes. Thanks for taking the time out to show me around town. I know your schedule's pretty tight. Susan: Oh, I got all caught up with that patient, or I would have met you a lot sooner. It's a very interesting case. I'd like to talk to you about it. Rick: Sure. You really like it at Memorial, don't you? Susan: Oh, I do. As hospitals go, it's -- it's pretty wonderful. It's got a great staff and good facilities. You know about the new Burn unit, right? And it has a very forward-thinking board. Rick: So I've been reading. That's one of the reasons I'm considering applying there. Susan: Really? In Florida, you said you were looking Rochester and Baltimore. Rick: Yeah, there, too. Well, say something. Susan: Well, I can't. I'm just -- I mean, you would love it here. I really think you would. Rick: Well, do you have reservations about it? Susan: No, no, it's just that it's too good to be true. You're Johns Hopkins, Mayo clinic material. Why would you look to practice here in the boonies? Rick: Are you always this modest? Susan: Where is that waiter? I don't believe it. Rick: What? Susan: Some things, you know, are meant to be. That's the wife and the mother of our chief of staff. It's perfect. Rick: Because? Susan: Because they're going to meet you. They're going to think you're wonderful. And before you know it, you're going to be sitting across a desk from Dr. Hughes. Rick: Oh, Susan, please, I hate that kind of politicking. I'll get on staff the proper way. All right? Susan: Why, when the perfect way is staring us right in the face? Kim? Nancy? Over here. [SCENE_BREAK] Dusty: Molly told you that I was with her the day your mother disappeared. Now why would she volunteer something like that? Paul: She didn't. I asked. Care to explain? Dusty: Explain what? What are you doing? Checking up on me? Or checking up on Rose? Paul: You're missing the point, Dusty. Dusty: Well, help me out, pal. What's the point? Paul: You inserted yourself into a private conversation between me and Rose, and then you lied for her to give her a fake alibi. Why did you do it? Dusty: You know, maybe it wasn't my place, but I felt bad for the poor little girl, you know? You're grilling her like she's some criminal or something. Paul: Rose can take care of herself. Did she ask you to lie for her? Dusty: She didn't ask me to do anything. I covered for her because I felt bad for her. Paul: Well, if she has nothing to hide, then why did you cover for her? Dusty: 'Cause I'm looking out for you. And I'm looking out for your relationship. You look like an idiot leaning on her like that. Rose kidnapped your mother? Come on, man. Paul: Well, obviously, something is up, or she wouldn't have let you lie for her. Dusty: Well, she didn't like the fact that I lied. She told me so when you left the room. The only fact is, she didn't call me out on it in front of you is because she's too polite. Paul: Come on, Rose would not cover for you. Dusty: Well, that's what I'm saying. She just wanted the whole thing to go away. She was embarrassed. I mean, here you are accusing your fiancée of kidnapping your mother. It's humiliating, man! Paul: Hey, you think I like checking up on Rose?! Do you?! Let me tell you something. I love that woman more than you could possibly know. And I hope like hell she's not involved in what happened here. Dusty: Well, then I think it would help if you dropped this little investigation. Paul: No, what would help me is if people would stop lying to me every time I turn around! All right? So do me a favor. Next time you feel the impulse to jump in and make things better? Don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Rose: So you're telling me I'm just supposed to tell Paul everything, even though our M.O. the whole time has been deny, deny, deny? I just -- I don't think we should be changing horses midstream here. Emily: Well, the landscape's changed, Rose. Jack knows. Hal knows. Rose: They're cops. You know, nothing against Hal, but what if he has a sudden case of the scruples? I don't want Paul involved in this. Emily: What do you think? Huh? They're gonna suddenly come after us, guns ablazing? It's not going to happen. And what did we really do anyway? Think about it. We inconvenienced the witch who made our lives hell, and she got away with it. Carly made Jack see that. Rose: She really came through for us. Didn't she? Emily: Yeah. No one can change Jack's mind like Carly can, that's for sure. And you see, now that he's come around, Hal isn't all duty bound to go to the Supreme Court about my stupid watch. You see? Rose: Yeah. Carly knows it's another person. Emily: That's why you've got to tell Paul everything now. Trust me. And he'll see that Jack and Hal aren't up in arms about everything. He'll settle down. Rose: He's like a dog with a t-bone. He won't let this go. Emily: Aren't you the one who told me that he's in your corner? Rose: Yeah. He says that, you know? He says the words. But he looks at me a little funny. Emily: He loves you, Rose. [Cell phone rings] Rose: Yeah. Yeah. Paul? Paul: I need to see you right now. Rose: Where are you? Paul: At the Lakeview. Rose: Great. You want to meet in the lounge? Paul: No, not here. There's too much interference. Somewhere we can be alone. Rose: I'm all over being alone. Paul: Meet me at Java underground. It opens in a few minutes. Nobody'll be there yet. Rose: Great. I'll meet you there then. Now, Paul, is everything all right? [Dial tone] he wants me to meet him Java underground. He didn't say why. Emily: Ooh, pretty suspicious. Your fiancé wants to meet his bride-to-be at a private, quiet, romantic place. Rose: He didn't sound happy. Emily: Come here. I know how much you want to protect him, Rose. I do. Rose: You know, I'd fight off hungry lions for that guy. Emily: I know, and it's very scary coming clean. I know. Rose: I just don't know what the right thing to do is, you know? Emily: You'll know. You'll know when you see him. When you look in his eyes, you'll know. Rose: I just love him so much. Emily: Oh, honey, you believe in that, okay? You believe in that more than you believe in all this bad stuff. You got me? Rose: Yeah. You're right. I believe in love. I do. I believe it. I believe in love. Emily: Okay, you, come here. Go after your future husband. Go. Rose: I believe in love. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: Bonnie, you and I are gonna have a little conversation before you talk to anyone. Excuse me, Evelyn, but I promised Jessica that I would do this. Come here. Bonnie: Why is it that you don't think I'm capable of handling myself? Ben: We are trying to help you take care of yourself. I am. Isaac is. If you can't see that, you're not thinking straight. Bonnie: My mother has always taught me to stand up for myself, Ben, and that's what I'm doing here. Can't you see that? She would be proud of me. Ben: For sending yourself to jail? I don't think so. Bonnie: No, she would be proud that I refused to take the advice of a sleaze like Marshall. Ben: Even if his advice agrees with your mother's advice? Bonnie: God, can't you see, Ben? I would be totally and completely degraded. I am not gonna just sit around and do what that man asks me to do. I would be ashamed. And that's exactly what he did to my mother, and I won't -- I won't be his next victim. Ben: Bonnie, your mother is in critical condition. She needs to spend her energy recovering, not worrying about you. So if you are truly concerned about your mother, you will stay quiet right now. Bonnie: Take me to her. I want to hear her say it. I want to hear her say it again, that she would rather me lie to the police and take the advice of her sworn enemy rather than to just tell the truth. Ben: Bonnie -- okay. Let's go see your mother. Bonnie: Look, I need to go see my mom. No, honey, please. Just stay here. We're about to open, and -- I'm gonna be okay. Margo: I'm sorry, Bonnie. Not this time. Bonnie: One hour, Margo. Just give me one hour. At which time I will meet you at the police station and give my statement. You have my word. Margo: Okay. Evelyn: Are you letting her go, just like that? Margo: She gave me her word. That's good enough for me. Marshall: You think Bonnie's gonna play Joan of Arc? Isaac: I don't know. I've been trying to tell Bonnie crucifying herself doesn't do anybody any good, but Bonnie's a stubborn woman. Marshall: Yeah, and she hates me. She hates the idea of my defending her. Isaac: We all do. Marshall: Yeah, but if -- if I told Bonnie, "don't jump in front of a train," I think she'd tie herself to the nearest tracks just to spite me. Isaac: Half this town would rather get hit by that train than listen to a word out of your mouth. Marshall: Is that so? Isaac: Yes, it's so. Get it straight, Travers. Just because you're helping out now doesn't mean anybody's gonna forget what you did to Jessica any time soon. So my advice to you is, when this is all over, you pack your bags. You leave Oakdale, and you go right back to hell, where you come from. [SCENE_BREAK] Susan: And this is Dr. Eric Decker. Kim: How do you do? Rick: Please, call me Rick. Kim: All right. Nancy: How nice to meet you. Susan: Rick's specialty is Geriatric medicine. Nancy: Really? Then I must be calling on you soon. Rick: No, not for another 10 or 15 years, I'm sure. Susan: He just spearheaded a think-tank in San Francisco on the genetic roots of senility. Kim: Oh, really? Well, it sounds as if you've been making important contributions. Rick: Well, I just try to give back to medicine as much as it's given me. Susan: Lucky for us, he's applying for a job here. Kim: Oh, but Memorial doesn't have a Geriatric research program. Rick: Well, that's exactly why I'm considering it. I -- I want to get my -- I want to get back to hands-on medicine. That's -- that's really my first love. Kim: Oh, my goodness. I'm sure Bob could use someone of your stature. Rick: I'm sorry -- Bob? Kim: Oh, no, I'm sorry. Bob Hughes. Dr. Bob Hughes is my husband, and he's also chief of staff at Memorial. And I -- I don't really think he would mind my telling you he's been looking to include someone with your background -- Rick: Well, good. Kim: -- On his staff. Rick: I hope he considers that when he reads my application. Kim: I'm sure he will. Rick: Oh, excuse me, ladies. Where are my manners? We haven't ordered yet. Would you two like to join us? Nancy: Are you sure we wouldn't be intruding? Susan: Oh, of course not. It would be wonderful. But if you'll excuse me, I have to make a phone call. Be back in a second. Nancy: Don't hurry, dear. I, for one, would like to hear more about Dr. Decker's research. Rick: Please. Kim: Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Susan: Emily? Emily: Mom, is that you? Susan: Yes. Emily, you have to get over to the Lakeview dining room immediately. Emily: Why? What's going on? Is there a breaking story or something? Susan: Yes. "Handsome doctor falls for tabloid editor's mom." Emily: What? Susan: Rick is here. He's having dinner with me. I want you to meet him. Emily: Uh -- you know what, mom? It's not a real good time. Susan: Emily, come on. The guy is talking about moving to Oakdale for me. Please, honey, can't you just drop in, pretend to have an early dinner with Hal? Emily: Wait a minute, this Rick guy is actually planning on moving to Oakdale? You gotta slow down, mom. Susan: I can't. I don't want to. Oh, Emily, you have to get over here to the Lakeview and see for yourself. He's terrific. Emily: You know what, mom? The boys are both out of the house tonight, and we have been really stressed out. And we were just planning on having a nice, quiet evening at home alone, so -- Susan: Well, have it at the Lakeview then, and that way Hal can get to meet him, too. Oh, please, please, please, please, please. We've had so much trauma. Don't we deserve one nice night out? Emily: Okay, okay. But just for the record, I think this is moving way too fast, mom. Susan: Don't I know it. Hal: What is all this? Dinner? Emily: Oh, Rose was here. Hal: Oh. There's some chicken in the fridge. Can't vouch for how old it is. Maybe we can just get some takeout. Emily: That sounds great. But we can't. Hal: You said you were taking the rest of the afternoon off. Emily: I am. And I just told my mom that we'd meet her and her new boyfriend at the Lakeview for an early dinner. Hal: Tell me again why I'm keeping you out of prison. Emily: Because you want a normal, boring life. Doesn't dinner with my mother and her doctor boyfriend sound really normal and boring? Hal: Yeah, mm-hmm. But that's not the only reason why you're gonna go over there, is it? Emily: I have not heard my mother gush over a man in I don't know how long. Hal: And you want us to go over and check him out. Emily: Well, I wouldn't mind having my favorite cop around to find out what's so great about Dr. Perfect. Hal: How much time do we have? [SCENE_BREAK] Bob: Your mother's resting. Bonnie: How is she? 'Cause I was told she has an infection in her lungs. Bob: Well, we're treating it aggressively, but she hasn't responded yet. And she's been sedated, and she just has to stay calm. Bonnie: I need to talk to her, Dr. Hughes. Just for a minute, I promise. But it's really, really important. Bob: Bonnie, I'm sorry. I can't let you see her right now. Maybe in a little while, all right? Ben: Bob. I'm glad I caught you. Could I bend your ear for a minute about the Lawson surgery? Bob: Oh, sure, sure. Ben: Great. Thanks. Bob: What's up, Ben? Ben: I was thinking that maybe our best point of entry -- [SCENE_BREAK] Isaac: It's on the house. Marshall: Just paying my debts. [SCENE_BREAK] Rose: Your wish is my command. Paul: Really? Rose: Yeah, yeah. I'm gonna be your private genie. I'll go back to your place, you want to rub my lamp? Paul: Okay, here's my wish. You ready? Rose: Mm-hmm. Paul: I want to know why you and Dusty lied to me about where you were the day my mother was kidnapped. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: My heart's not breaking over Dusty Donovan. You know why? He's not a very nice guy. Of course, he thinks he has everybody fooled, including you. John: Come on, come on, he's accomplished quite a bit in his short lifetime. I'm kind of proud of that. Molly: Good. Good for you. I just hope while you're busy being puffed up over all his accomplishments, his dicey friends don't come along and burst your bubble. John: Dicey? Molly: Yeah. John: Did you say dicey? Molly: Dicey, as in they don't carry briefcases, John. They carry brass knuckles. John: Oh, come on. Molly: Look, I don't know what kind of business he's into, but it's just not normal. It's not what everybody thinks it is. John: Don't put the bad mouth on Dusty simply because he's had enough of you, and he doesn't want to live with this constant drama. Molly: Nice. You think I'm making this up, John? I'm not. I know Dusty, and I know what I'm talking about. Dusty: You know what you're talking about, huh? Well, go ahead, talk. Apparently you've done a lot of that today. [SCENE_BREAK] Rose: I did it. I got your ma out of people's hair for a couple days, and I'm glad that I did it. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: You have $25,000 of my late husband's hard-earned money. That makes you my business. John: There seems to be some sort of misunderstanding here. Now, she thinks you've been doing business with some disreputable people. Dusty: Yeah, she doesn't seem to understand that just like in any business, Wall Street has its share of shady characters. Molly: You mean thugs. Dusty: You know, not all investors are little Ivy league boys. Some of them can get real bitter when they lose big. John: Is everything okay? Dusty: Yeah. John: Good. Then I'm going to finish my gin in my room. See you later. Dusty: Let's talk soon. John: Right, right, right. Dusty: Come here. First your ex-boyfriend, then Paul, now John. What are you trying to do to me? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Were you or were you not involved in my mother's kidnapping? Don't you think I deserve to know if I've been the biggest fool in town? Rose: Don't think like that. You're not a fool. Paul: Well, how do you expect me to feel? I stood by you through all your denials, even when they didn't make sense. I begged you to come clean. I even told you -- I promised you, promised you that it wouldn't break us up. Rose: Then you promised to stand by Barbara if I was involved. So forgive me if I can't keep straight all your promises. Paul: Hey, hey, hey, I'm not on trial here. I didn't break the law. And if you did, I want to know about it right now. Rose: Yes. Yes, I did it. I got your ma out of people's hair for a couple days. And I'm glad that I did it. [SCENE_BREAK] Bonnie: Mom? Jessica: Bonnie -- can't talk. Bonnie: Don't -- okay. Let me help you. Jessica: Yeah. Bonnie: Don't you worry about it, mom. Don't -- don't push, okay? I'm gonna do all the talking. Jessica: I mean you -- you can't talk. Bonnie: You said that before, mom, and I -- I thought that if you got a little more rest, you'd see that I have to talk, mom. I have to go to the police. Because I pulled that trigger. Because I did this to you. And I have to stand up to this, mom. Jessica: No. Say you don't remember. Don't fight. You don't remember. You don't remember. Bonnie: Mom -- mom. Ben: How is she? Bonnie: She's -- she couldn't stay awake. I guess she's too sedated. Ben: Were you able to talk to her? Bonnie: Barely. God, she's so weak. Is she gonna be okay? Ben: I think so. I pray so. Bonnie, your mother is not in good shape. She's gonna need constant care. Don't you think she's been through enough? Do you really want to drag her through another trial with Marshall Travers? Let us all just move on with our lives, Bonnie, please. If not for yourself, for your mother. Let it be simple. Bonnie: Thank you for loving my mother. Take care of her, okay? Ben: Bonnie, wait. What are you gonna do? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: There they are. [Talking over one another] Hal: Well, at least they're not bored. Emily: Maybe this won't be so bad after all. We might even have some fun. Hal: We were having fun. Emily: Okay, have a beer. Hal: I can do that. Emily: Mom. Hey. Hi. Susan: Well, look who's here. [Talking over one another] Hal: Nancy, how are you? Susan: I'd like you to meet my daughter, Emily. Rick: Nice to meet you. I've heard so many wonderful things about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: I told you, I'm not playing any games with you, Dusty, and I thought I made that crystal clear. Excuse me. Dusty: So you start bad-mouthing me around town? You know, whatever happened between us, no matter what, I thought we agreed on being discreet, didn't we? Molly: Well, you can consider being threatened by two thugs a deal-breaker, okay? Dusty: I thought I told you about those guys. They were just trying to scare you. They didn't hurt you. You're never gonna see them again. Molly: You don't know that. Dusty: Who else did you tell about this? Paul? Molly: Maybe everybody in town. You know, I gotta tell you something. The interesting thing about Paul -- I didn't talk to Paul. He talked to me. And he wasn't interested in your dirty business dealings. He wanted to know about you and Rose. What's up with that? Dusty: What I do is none of your business anymore. Molly: You have $25,000 of my late husband's hard-earned money. That makes you my business. Dusty: Well, that's too bad. Because that could be a real problem for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I wanted to be wrong. I want -- you have no -- Rose: I hate to see -- I hate to see that look on your face. Can't we just -- there's got to be a way we can get past this. Paul: How? How? You've put me in the middle of an impossible situation. Rose: No, no, no, no, not impossible, 'cause there's no evidence that I was involved. Paul: My mother has an eyewitness. Rose: No, see, I know, but that eyewitness is not gonna pan out. So unless you tell the cops, it can be all over. Paul: Over? That's all there is, as far as you're concerned? Just the "over"? No explanations? No concern for what you did to my mother? Rose: I'm sorry that I had to lie to you, but I am not sorry for what I did to your mother. After what she did to me all those months. Do you want a list? I was out of commission for months. I nearly died, so forgive me. Forgive me. I don't feel bad for Barbara 'cause she couldn't play with her colored pencils for a couple of days. Paul: Rose, I know what my mother did to you was unforgivable. Rose: She screams and there you are. You're standing right next to her. Paul: Hey, hey, hey, that is not -- that is not fair. Rose: I tried to be fair. I did everything that I could, and you know why? Because that woman that you call mother, she's the only one that you've got, and I didn't want you to be stuck between choosing between her or me. Paul: Well, guess what? That is exactly the position you have put me in. What the hell am I supposed to do now, huh? Rose: I guess you gotta make that choice. [SCENE_BREAK] Bonnie: Here I am. Margo: Exactly an hour. A woman of her word. Evelyn: We'll see. Margo: Do you have representation, or should I call Tom? Bonnie: No. I don't think I need an attorney for this. Margo: Okay, let's go. Evelyn: This is the official statement of Bonnie McKechnie regarding the shooting of Jessica Griffin. Please note that Miss McKechnie has waived the right to counsel. [Bonnie remembering] Bonnie: Get off of me! Margo: We know that you discharged a gun, a gun that was registered to your mother in Marshall Travers' room that night that resulted in the serious injury of your mother. Do you deny it? [Bonnie remembering] Bonnie: Mom? Mom? Get off -- get off of her. Mom? Mommy? Bonnie: No. I don't deny that. Margo: What happened in that room, Bonnie? [Bonnie remembering] Jessica: It's not your fault. You hear me? Bonnie: Mom -- Jessica: It's not your fault. Bonnie: The gun went off. Evelyn: How did the gun get into your hand? [Bonnie remembering] Jessica: Say you don't remember. Don't fight. Bonnie: I picked up the gun, and it just went off. Evelyn: Yes. But how did the gun get into that room? [Bonnie remembering] Ben: Don't you think she's been through enough? Bonnie: I don't know, Evelyn. I don't recall. Evelyn: Is her word still good enough for you? Margo: Is it, Bonnie? Bonnie: I'm sorry, Margo. That's really all I have to say. Good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: So? The two of you met at a seminar. Was my mother trying to steal your notes or something? Susan: You tell her. Rick: Well, I guess it's my turn to embarrass myself. I -- I arrived at the morning session late, I hate to admit. And in the process of taking my seat, I bumped into Susan's chair and spilled juice all over her lap. [Laughter] Susan: All over my favorite blue suit. The one we picked out together. Rick: Well, if -- if looks could kill -- [Susan laughs] I don't think I'd be enjoying dinner with you here all. Hal: Well, looks like you two hit it off pretty well. Rick: Well, Susan made it easy. In fact, we had such a good time, we ended up skipping the afternoon session. Susan: Oh, shh, the boss's wife is here. Kim: Oh, don't worry about that. I've been trying to talk Bob into playing hooky one of these days. He is so overworked, and he just plain won't slow down. Susan: Which is all the more reason he needs competent people on staff. Rick: Hmm. You know, I didn't know that Mrs. Hughes ran the Human Resources department at Memorial. Kim: Well, I don't, as a matter of fact. However, I have been known to find a good doctor or two for my husband. And I'd love to put in a good word for you, especially if it turns out you could take some of the pressure off of him. Rick: That's very kind of you. But in all honesty, I -- I can identify with your husband. I've spent so many years with my head in my work, I've forgotten there's a whole world out here -- full of incredible people. Emily: This guy's incredible. And he's crazy about my mother. Hal: Maybe he's just crazy. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: Bonnie's gonna be okay, Jess. She loves you as much as you love her. She's gonna do the right thing -- for you. So you just -- you rest, and you feel better, okay? [Jessica moans] hey, I'm right here, baby. Jessica: Bonnie? Ben: She's okay. Don't worry. Jessica: Then it's over. Ben: Not on your life, beautiful lady. We're just beginning. [SCENE_BREAK] Isaac: Hey -- hey -- what happened? Bonnie: I did it. Isaac: You talked to Margo and the D.A.? Bonnie: I told them exactly what you all wanted me to. Now I just hope I can live with it. Isaac: I know it hurts. And it may take a while to be able to get next to this, but you did the right thing. Bonnie: I didn't stand up for what I believe in, Isaac. Isaac: What about not giving your mother more pain, more heartache? Believe in that. Bonnie: My mother -- she stands up for what she believes in. And she's always taught me to do the same. God, doesn't she believe that I can be as strong as she can? Isaac: You have nothing to prove to your mother. Bonnie: And how 'bout what I owe her? I nearly killed my mother, Isaac. And I'm about to get away with it. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: I resent being pulled in the middle of a messed-up, illegal situation. Rose: And I resent that it's so difficult for you to make an obvious choice. Paul: It is a false choice, Rose. I shouldn't have to take sides between my sick mother and the woman I love. Rose: Sick mother? Sick? Now you know why it's so hard for me to come to you when I need help. Paul: Dusty -- you've been taking everything to Dusty. Was he in on this, too? Rose: No. Paul: Tell me. Rose: No, his hands are clean. But when you decided to rake me over the coals, he chose my side. Very telling, isn't it? Paul: Yeah, it tells me that you are bent on making this about me and how I failed you. But you did this, Rose. Nobody but you. Rose: That's right. And I'm not gonna make excuses. I'm not gonna beg you to forgive me. Wanna turn me in? You go ahead. You call the cops. I'll be waiting for 'em at home. [SCENE_BREAK] Molly: I think you're picking up bad habits from your pals, because that certainly sounded like a threat to me. Dusty: Oh, yeah? Did it? Molly: How 'bout I go to Holden and Lily and Rose and Paul and let them know that their good buddy, Dusty Donovan, is trying to scare me into not letting anybody find out about his business associates? [Dusty chuckles] funny? Dusty: You see? I knew it. I knew this was a big mistake to mix business with pleasure. This is what I wanted to avoid. [Dusty sighs] I'm actually sorry that we didn't work out. You know that? Molly: I bet you are. Dusty: I mean it. And I didn't realize how scared you were of those guys until now. Molly: Yeah, why now? Dusty: 'Cause when you used to see me, your smile would light up the place. I miss that. Molly: You didn't act like that when we called it quits. Dusty: When you called it quits. Remember? Molly: I remember. You know what? Dusty: What? Molly: I think I changed my mind. Listen to me. I want my money. And if I don't get it, I'm gonna make sure everybody knows who you really are. [SCENE_BREAK] Barbara: I want Paul to see Rose compromised by you. Do you understand me? Dusty: Is tonight too soon? [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: My fiancée kidnapped my mother. Other than that, life is grand. All right? I gotta go. I gotta talk to Jack. Lily: No, please, Paul. Please, don't go to the cops.

Bonnie lied to Evelyn and Margo after getting the final approval to do so from her mother

Alistair: You're taking me up on my offer? What offer is that? Theresa: To have dinner with you. Alistair: Oh, dinner. Really? I'm rather surprised, Theresa. Theresa: About what? Alistair: When I first asked you to have dinner with me, you were quite adamant about your refusal. In fact, you were positively rude. Theresa: I know. I'm sorry. Alistair: Apology accepted. What made you change your mind? Theresa: I had some time to think it over, and I realized that it would be advantageous for both of us. That's if the invitation is still open. Is it? Alistair: Oh, of course it's still open. I'd like nothing better than to have dinner with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Sheridan, I'm sorry, ok? Sheridan: I told you to stay away, all right? Just stay away. Pilar: Luis, mijo, she doesn't mean it, ok? She's just upset. Luis: No, she means it. I don't blame her. Katherine: Luis, you know she loves you. She'll cool down. Luis: But she's right. I told her that I would get our son back, and I failed her. I failed her miserably. Martin: No, no, no, it's not too late, son. You can still find Beth and Marty. Luis: No, I know it's not too late and I am going to find them. I'll get Sam to contact the F.A.A., trace every plane that's in the air. We will find Beth and Marty. Pilar: I still cannot believe that Beth did all those terrible things. Luis: Neither can I. But Sheridan's been right this whole time. Beth kidnapped her, she held her prisoner, she -- she took our baby. If I had just believed Sheridan in the first place, she'd have Martin her arms right now. Sam? Yeah, it's Luis. Listen, I need a favor. What? Oh, my god. Ok. All right, we'll talk later. Pilar: What is it, Luis? What did Sam say? Martin: Is he going to help you or what? Luis: He can't. He's no longer the chief of police. Alistair had him fired. Katherine: Fired? Why? Luis: I guess because we ransacked Alistair's place looking for Beth. Now I'm really alone. Martin: Well, you still have the resources of the Harmony P.D., don't you? Luis: For the moment, but if Alistair has anything to do with it, I'm sure that won't last long either. Martin: Bastard. Katherine: Well, we all know he's pure evil. Pilar: He's a monster. Luis: Alistair's not going to win. He thinks he's going to take me down, but he is not. I am going to get Marty back and I'm going to save my relationship with Sheridan. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: Marty, my precious little boy. I can't believe you're really gone. I was so close to getting you back. Till Luis let our child slip right through his fingers. How could he do that? How? [Knock on door] Sheridan: Go away, Luis. I don't want to talk to you! Gwen: Honey, it's me. May I come in? Sheridan: Of course. Gwen: I am so sorry. I know your heart is breaking. Sheridan: If anyone would understand, you would. I'm so sorry that you lost your child. Gwen: But at least you know that Marty's alive and he's out there and you have a chance of getting him back. Sheridan: It didn't have to come to this. This is all Luis' fault. Gwen: No, it's not. Sheridan: Look, you were even suspicious of Beth early on. Gwen: Yes, I was, I was. Listen, I even wondered at the time if she was pregnant. But I didn't have any proof, and, you know, maybe if I did and I was able to give Luis some evidence, maybe this wouldn't have happened. Sheridan: It wouldn't have done any good. He wouldn't have listened to you any more than he listened to me. Because of it, I've lost my son now. Gwen: Ok, I know that you are in the worst kind of pain and I know that you want to lash out at someone, but do not lash out at Luis. He feels terrible, too, and he is doing everything he can to find Beth and Marty. Sheridan: Well, he should've tried harder sooner. If he had, our son would be with us right now. But Luis cost me my son. How can anyone expect me to forget that? I mean, I can't. I won't. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Whitney. Hey. Whitney: Hey. Ethan: What are you doing here alone? Are you ok? Whitney: Yeah. Oh, I just had to get some air. Miles is colicky and he just won't stop crying, and there's nothing I can do, so I just had to get out of there. Ethan: I understand what you mean. There's nothing worse than a colicky baby. That crying just rips through your heart, I know. Whitney: Yeah, it does, and it's awful because you feel like there isn't anything you can do to help them, you know? But Chad wanted to adopt him, and so it's his problem now, it's not mine. Anyway, how's Jane? How's Jane doing? Ethan: Jane, she -- she's perfect, she's wonderful. Gwen is wonderful with her, too. Whitney: I'm sure Gwen is wonderful with her, but Theresa is, too, seeing as she's really Jane's mother. Ethan: Whitney, look -- Whitney: Ethan, I know. I know you don't want to talk about this, and, frankly, neither do I, but I have to say it. Now, I'm not defending Theresa for all the crazy things that she's done, and I know she only has herself to blame for losing Jane to you and Gwen -- Ethan: Whitney, it's only temporary custody. Whitney: Well, I hope that's true, but the fact is you have her now. And it is tearing Theresa apart to be away from her daughter for even one night. Ethan: Whitney, I'm sure it is, and I really am sorry about it, but if she hadn't refused to drop those charges against Gwen, we never would've ended up in court. None of this would've happened. Whitney: Ethan, somewhere deep down you have to know that Theresa doesn't deserve this, period, no matter what she's done in the past. Ethan: Whether she deserves it or not, I can sense she's getting desperate. It's worrying me. I worry about what she'll do when she's in this kind of state. Whitney: Well, I think you're right to be worried. I just hope you do something about it. I hope you do something about it before Theresa does something crazy, something we're both going to end up regretting. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: No, I'm very pleased that you reconsidered my offer. I promise to show you an evening you'll never forget. Theresa: You understand that I'm only agreeing to dinner and nothing more? Alistair: Well, of course. Whatever happens after dinner is up to you. You decide. Theresa: And as I said, it's just for dinner. [Knock on door] Fancy: Oh, sorry. I'll come back. Alistair: Just a minute. You have to remember that you did decline my offer at first and then you changed your mind. Well, you may change your mind after dinner tonight. We'll see where the rest of the evening goes. Theresa: No. No, just dinner. I mean that. Alistair: All right. Dinner it is. I'll be in touch. Theresa: I hope I'm not making a deal with the devil. Alistair: I'm sorry about this, sweetheart. Fancy: No, it's all right, Grandfather. I was just wondering if you still wanted to play gin. Alistair: Play gin, with my favorite granddaughter? Well, of course I will. I have something to take care of first. I'll only be a moment, so why don't you just set up the game, hmm? Fancy: All right. Alistair: All right, sweetheart. Be right back. Oh, Theresa, I knew you would change your mind, because I have exactly what you want and you know it, and I'm the only one that can help you. Dinner is just the beginning. I know after the first course, I will have you exactly where I want you. And it won't be at a dinner table. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: Did Sam call the F.B.I.? Luis: Sam no longer has the authority to do anything. Your father had him fired. Sheridan: What? Sam's been fired? He's no longer the chief of police? Luis: And I don't have authority to deal with the F.B.I., either. Sheridan: Oh. Luis: It's all right. I'll figure out something. I will lead this search myself, and you can help me find Marty. Sheridan: No. Luis: What? Sheridan: No, we -- we can't search together. Luis: Why not? Sheridan: Why not? Because I can't stand to be in the same room with you. I can't stand to hear your voice without getting angry all over again, and I can't bear to hear the sound of your voice! Luis: Sheridan, I -- Sheridan: No, just get out! I want you out of my house now! Just leave me alone! [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: Hey. What are you doing here? Whitney: Oh, I was waiting for you. Theresa: Thought you were with Miles. Whitney: Well, I was. But Miles has been crying all day, and I couldn't take it anymore. I had to get out of there. Theresa: The message that you left -- it said that he was doing better, that your nursing him helped. Whitney: It did, it did. He was able to keep milk down, but he has colic, you know? He just won't stop crying. Theresa: Poor baby. Whitney: My mother said that the colic could last for months, and it's just hard for me to see him that way. Theresa: Well, you're usually stronger than that, Whitney. I know that you tried to avoid getting close to him, so you gave him up for adoption. But is that all it is? Whitney: Well, Theresa, he's not my son anymore, I mean, period. That's all there is to it. The only reason I breastfed him is because Chad was at a loss when he couldn't keep any formula down, that's all. Theresa: Whitney, how could you not be close to your son? You breastfed him. Whitney: Please don't make this any harder than it already is. Theresa: Why can't you just admit that you love him? Whitney: Ok, fine. Yeah, I do. I love him. I love Miles. That's why I put him up for adoption in the first place. Theresa: I know you're going through a tough time, Whitney, and I know that you feel guilty about giving him up. Whitney: But you know what, it's not just that. I mean, what if there's something wrong with Miles and it's not just colic? You know, what if it's something else, something more? You know, I told you about all the horrible things that could be wrong with my son. Theresa: No, no, no. Whitney: No, but it is possible, right? And you're right, I do feel guilty, but not about putting him up for adoption. I feel guilty because something could be wrong with him, and it's because of what Chad and I did. Theresa: No. I'm sure your mother would've told you if it was something more serious than colic. Whitney: I hope you're right. I am glad that my mother does know the truth, and if there is really something wrong with Miles, she can treat him so we won't have to tell a pediatrician that Chad is really the father of my son. You know, I cannot risk anyone ever finding out the truth. I mean, can you imagine what my son's life would be like? I mean, he'd be tortured and ridiculed. I put him up for adoption to protect him. Theresa: I know. I know you did. Whitney: I would do anything to protect my son. You of all people must understand that. Theresa: Yeah, I know exactly how you feel. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Sheridan, you don't mean that. Sheridan: Yes, I do, Luis. I want you out of here. Because I can't look at you without thinking about what you cost me -- my precious little boy! Luis: I told you that I would find Marty and I promised you that I -- Sheridan: No, don't even say the word "promise" because you have said that over and over, and you never came through. Luis: I will. Sheridan: No, Luis. You had your chance. You had your chance and you didn't take it. And you know what? Because of that -- I never thought that I would say this about someone I love -- but I can't bear the sight of you. Katherine: Sheridan, nobody blames you for being so upset, but please don't say things in anger you're going to regret. Pilar: Sheridan, you know, Luis is as heartbroken about this as you are. Sheridan: Really, Pilar? Because I find that very hard to believe. And, no, Mother, I'm not going to regret anything I say because it's how I feel. You cost me my son. All because you wouldn't believe me. This is your fault! Luis: I told you I was sorry. And I would give my right arm if I could change things. Sheridan: Well, you can't! And what I can't do is forgive you for not believing me. Because I told you over and over that Marty was our son! I knew it! But you believed Beth over me, the woman you supposedly love. You believed Beth, the woman who kidnapped me, held me prisoner in her basement until I gave birth to our son, which she stole! And then she just dumped my body in the ocean like a piece of trash. All because you wouldn't believe me. And I will never forgive you for that. [SCENE_BREAK] Alistair: Oh, I'm sorry that took so long. I had to make some arrangements. Fancy: Arrangements having to do with the phone call I just overheard? Alistair: As a matter of fact, yes. Fancy: It was obvious you were making a date. Who is she, Grandfather? Alistair: Rather than tell you who she is, I can tell you what she is. Turn around a little bit. See the candle? See the moth running around toward the flame, away from the flame, circling the flame? And then eventually, that moth will succumb to the flame's draw, getting closer, closer, closer, and -- zap -- consumed by the flame. It dies. The flame always wins. Fancy: And you are the flame? Alistair: Of course. Fancy: And the woman you made the date with? Alistair: Le moth. [French accent] The moth, of course. [SCENE_BREAK] Theresa: So why don't you sit down? I'm just going to check the messages -- [Answering machine beeps] Theresa: And see if there's any word on Marty, you know, see if they caught Beth. Alistair's voice: Theresa, this is Alistair. I wanted to let you know my secretary is making arrangements for our dinner date. I'll call you later to tell you when my car will pick you up. I'm looking forward to our evening together. Until then. Whitney: Theresa, what in the world was that about? You can't possibly be going on a date with Alistair Crane. Tell me that's not true. Oh, my god. What? What have you gotten yourself into now? [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: I don't have my child, I don't have my little boy because of you. You didn't even try to believe me. You just let Beth get away with stealing my baby -- you, Luis! Luis: Yes. You're right, I am to blame. Pilar: Luis, mijo, you couldn't have known. Luis: No, Sheridan's right. I should have believed her. Sheridan: You're right, you should have. Luis: But I did listen to you, and I tried to believe you, but there was no proof, Sheridan-- not until the second the D.N.A. test. Sheridan: Well, now do you have enough proof now that our child is gone, probably forever? And even knowing full well that Beth was a liar and a psychopath, you had the chance to shoot her, but you didn't. You just let her walk away with our child. Luis: I explained to you why I didn't shoot her! Sheridan: No, you had your gun on her, but you didn't shoot her. You did nothing! You just let her go! So that's why I want you out of my house! I never want to lay eyes on you again, so please just go! Luis: All right. I will leave. And I will leave Harmony. Pilar: Mijo, no, Luis -- Luis: No, I will be back. I'll be back with Marty. Luis: You'll never know how sorry I am, Sheridan. Sheridan: Just go! [SCENE_BREAK] Fancy: You're collecting sevens, aren't you? Alistair: That is for me to know and you to find out. Ha! Ethan: I want to talk to you. Fancy: Hello, Ethan. Ethan: Hi, Fancy. Alistair: We're in the middle of a card game here, Ethan. Ethan: Yeah, I know. That's too bad. Listen, I know what you did to my father. You fired him for no good reason, didn't you? Alistair: I had a very good reason. Ethan: Oh, what was that, what was that? You couldn't control him? You couldn't get him on your payroll to do your dirty work? Something like that, huh? Alistair: No, he was neglectful of his duties. Ethan: Neglectful? That's a lie. That's a big lie, and you know it. He was a good police chief. You got rid of him because you get rid of everybody who doesn't follow your orders because you think you can control everyone. My god, Alistair, you helped take Sheridan's baby away from her, your own daughter. Alistair: Sheridan's delusional. Ethan: No, she's not. She knows what you did, and she's devastated about it. My god, Alistair, how could you do something like that to your own daughter? What the hell is wrong with you? Alistair: How dare you come in here and talk to me that way. You're not part of this family. I've been very gracious allowing you and your wife to live here. I've been very charitable in letting you keep your job in my company. Ethan: Charity? Charity has nothing to do with this. You know damn well that I've been groomed from birth to take over your empire when you thought I was your grandson. Alistair: Well, you're not my grandson and you're not Julian's son. You're Sam Bennett's bastard son. Ethan: Nevertheless, I know more about running this company than anybody. Let me tell you something, if it wasn't for me, you'd be in deep trouble. Alistair: Oh, you have such an inflated opinion of yourself, don't you, overestimating your worth. Ethan: No, no, you overestimate yours and the future of Crane Industries.. Alistair: Really? I doubt it. Ethan: Well, then you're delusional. Because I have some updates for you. Did you know that your empire is on the verge of collapse? Alistair: Now, where in the hell did you get that ridiculous idea? Ethan: Well, Alistair, I mean, you might think you're indestructible, but everybody dies. And when you die, there's no one left to take over your empire. Think about it. Not Fox. He's been nothing but a playboy until recently. Yes, he's tried to play catch-up with the company. Alistair: Yes, I'm aware of Fox's efforts. He's a smart boy. He'll catch up. Ethan: But he's nowhere near ready. And it won't be Julian, either. Alistair: Oh, no, Julian went against me, lost all the power he thought he ever had. Ethan: Well, that leaves Chad. Alistair: Chad? You mean Julian's black bastard? Hell would freeze over first. Ethan: I doubt Chad would even want to take over the reins of Crane Industries. So where does that leave us, Alistair? When you die, Crane Industries goes down. It crumbles. But you wouldn't know that because you're too busy destroying other people's lives, like my father, to even know it! [SCENE_BREAK] Whitney: Well, answer me, what is going on with you and Alistair Crane? I mean, you can't seriously be going on a date with him? Theresa: It's dinner. Whitney: Have you completely lost your mind? Theresa: Whitney, it's not a big deal. I'm just having dinner with him. Whitney: No, no, no, nothing is just anything when it comes to Alistair Crane. I mean, once you get involved with him on any level, you're setting yourself up for disaster. Now, will you look at he's done to your family, to my family, to Ethan, to Sheridan, his own daughter? Every life he touches he ruins. He is a monster and you know it. Now, what on earth possessed you to do something like this? What were you thinking? Theresa: I don't know. Ok, I was upset, desperate. I just -- I can't lose Ethan, Whitney. I can't. Whitney: Well, I hate to tell you this, but you've already lost Ethan. I mean, when are you going to get it through your head? He isn't going to be with you, period. Theresa: You know what? Alistair said he's going to help me get Ethan and Jane back. Whitney: Alistair told you he's going to help you get Ethan and Jane back? That's why you're having dinner with him? Theresa: Yeah. Look, you said yourself, Whitney, you would do anything to protect your son, and that's what I'm doing. I'm doing what I have to do to protect my child. Whitney: Ok, but you're protecting Jane from what, exactly? From Ethan and Gwen? Theresa: I need my family, Whitney, and that is Ethan and me and Jane and little Ethan. And Jane -- she needs her mommy. Whitney: Theresa, honey -- Theresa: Look, I'm just doing what I have to do, ok? Whitney: All right, look, listen to me -- even if it is possible, even if Alistair could help you get Ethan and Jane back, what exactly do you think it's going to cost you? Theresa: Cost me? Whitney: Come on, don't -- don't do that. Don't play like you don't know. Alistair never does anything for nothing. He's going to want something from you -- something big. And you can guarantee whatever Alistair Crane wants, it's going to be something that you don't want to give. [SCENE_BREAK] Katherine: Sheridan, look, I can't imagine going through anything worse than what you've gone through, but please don't let your pain or your anger cause you to say or do something you're going to regret later. Gwen: Your mother's right. I know that you're upset, but you know in your heart that you still love Luis. Don't let him go because you're angry. Sheridan: But it's because of Luis that I've lost my son. Katherine: No. It's because of Alistair and Beth that you don't have Marty. I don't think Luis deserves to be the target of your anger, Sheridan. Sheridan: He could have stopped Beth, but he didn't. Gwen: Not because he didn't try. Sheridan, I was with Luis. He was obsessed with finding Marty and catching Beth. He would've done anything in this world to stop her from taking him. Sheridan: Anything except the one thing that he should've done. All he had to do was pull the trigger, shoot her. But he didn't. Even after knowing the truth about Beth, he just let her go. He let her go. [SCENE_BREAK] Luis: Sheridan's right. This is all my fault. Pilar: Luis, mijo, none of this is your fault. Martin: No, that maniac Alistair is behind it all, like every other horror story in this town. Luis: Sheridan thinks that I should've shot Beth. Martin: She said that Beth had a knife to her throat. Luis: I tried to get a clear shot. I was -- I was just afraid that I was going to hit Sheridan. Then Sheridan managed to knock the knife out of Beth's hands. Pilar: So she was unarmed at that point? Luis: Yes. Sheridan's right. I couldn't do it. You know, I -- god, I couldn't shoot her. I went to high school with Beth, you know? We went out. I almost married her. I just thought that I could -- could get through to her and reason with her. Pilar: Of course, mijo. I understand. Luis: I just never thought that she would get away. I never thought that she would make it to the airport. Martin: We can thank Alistair for that. Son, it wasn't your fault. Luis: No, it is my fault. I let Sheridan down. I let Beth get away. God, how am I ever supposed to face her again, you know? She's right. I just -- I need to leave. I need to leave and never come back. Martin: Son, listen to me, I won't listen to you blame yourself like this. You did everything you could. Pilar: Yes, you did everything humanly possible to stop Beth from running away with Marty. Luis: No, I didn't. I didn't. And now Sheridan hates me for it. Pilar: No, she doesn't. She loves you. She's just in a lot of pain. Luis: Because of me. Because I was the one person in this world that Sheridan thought she could count on, and I let her down. Our son is gone because of me. I need to go. Martin: No, I thought the same thing. That's why I left Harmony, to protect your mother, to protect you children, but I was wrong. Don't make the same mistake I made. Luis: Please don't compare your situation to mine, ok? Because I would never abandon Sheridan the way that you abandoned us. Pilar: Don't fight with your father right now, ok? Just listen to him. He doesn't want you to leave Harmony. Neither do I, not with your situation with Sheridan still unresolved. Luis: Well, Sheridan wants me to go. Pilar: She just said that in anger, mijo. She doesn't mean it. And if you leave now, it'll be so much harder to put things right when you do come back. Martin: Your mother's right, don't do it. Please, son, no matter what Sheridan says, it's a mistake, and one I know you'll regret forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Sheridan: I won't regret it, Mother. I am not sorry that I sent Luis away. Katherine: Sheridan, you're in no emotional condition to make that kind of decision right now. In a few days, you're going to want Luis back here. Sheridan: No, I won't. It's because of Luis that I lost my child. Gwen: Sheridan, no one should have to go through what you're going through right now, but Luis is not the villain here. Sheridan: He's not? Because he knows what he did. He knows that he could've done something to stop this from happening. Gwen: And he feels horrible about it. Sheridan, no one wanted to find Beth and Marty more than Luis. Sheridan: Well, he should feel horrible. He should! Gwen: You know, when I lost Sarah, I blamed Ethan. I hated him. I thought I could never look at him again without blaming him for Sarah's death. I thought I could never look at him without seeing Theresa and thinking of Theresa and knowing that Sarah died because Ethan couldn't resist her. Katherine: And she didn't throw Ethan away. Gwen: I never, ever thought that I could forgive Ethan, but I did. And I am telling you this as someone who's gone through it -- I am so glad I didn't push Ethan out of my life because I would have really regretted it. Sheridan, we helped each other heal after we lost Sarah. There is nothing worse than having to grieve alone. Sheridan: Well, I am just going to have to grieve alone because I've lost my child, and it's all Luis' fault. Katherine: Sheridan, Luis would never hurt you deliberately. Whatever he did, it was unintentional. Sheridan: Doesn't matter. The result is still the same. Marty's still gone. Katherine: And Luis will be gone and you'll lose him. Are you sure that what you want to do is to lose the two people you love the most in this whole world? Gwen: Sheridan, let him help you. You two can search for Marty together. You can -- you can move through this grief together. Please don't let him go. I am so afraid that if you let him go, you are going to wind up regretting this for the rest of your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Whitney: You know, you have done some crazy things in your life, but I have to say this takes the cake. I mean, planning a dinner date with Alistair Crane? What's next, cocktails with Satan? Theresa: I wasn't thinking. Whitney: Oh, I get it. You mean for a change? Theresa: First, I refused his offer, Whitney. That was after he came on to me and he was kissing me. Whitney: Oh, god, dirty, old man. Theresa: Yeah, it was disgusting. I told him to forget about it. Whitney: Ok, great. So what happened? Why did you change your mind? Theresa: I ran into Ethan, Whitney. I ran into Ethan and we got into a fight and he said that we're never going to be together, we've got no future together, and that he's going to stay with Gwen. Whitney: Theresa, Ethan has been saying that same exact thing for years. He's never given you any reason to believe that he would leave Gwen. Theresa: No reason except that he loves me. Like I said, Whitney, I was desperate. I was upset. I would do anything to hold on to Ethan, I would do anything to get my daughter back, so I called Alistair and I told him that I had reconsidered. Whitney: Ok, but I don't understand. What do you think that Alistair is going to do to change Ethan's mind? I mean, what is he going to do, brainwash him, blackmail him? How is he going to make Ethan leave Gwen for you? Theresa: I don't know. Ok, it was a mistake. You're right. He's going to want something from me, and I don't really want to think about what that might be. Whitney: Well -- um -- you know what he wants. And you know that Ethan's going to find out about it, too. Theresa: No, no, he's not going to find out about this. Whitney: Look, I ran into Ethan earlier. He's already worried that you're going to do something crazy, and so was I, but I never in a million years thought it would be something like this, something this crazy. Come on, honey, this is insane. Theresa: What have I done? What have I done? [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: You see, you've been so busy destroying the lives of others, Alistair, that you've been neglecting Crane Industries. You don't even have the first clue as to what's going on in your company, do you? Alistair: Oh, that's a lie. My company is as strong as it's ever been, and I'm the most powerful thing in it! Ethan: Yes, you are powerful, you are powerful, but for how long, huh? How long? No one lives forever, Alistair, not even you. Alistair: Let me clue you in -- I'm not dead yet. Ethan: But you will be. You will be. And then guess what -- nobody is going to be left over to run Crane Industries. Everything you've worked for and you've planned and schemed for and blackmailed for and did god knows what else for is going to be gone! Your empire is going to fall, crumble, and there's going to be nothing left but a little bit of history about it, Alistair -- the fall of your little empire. Alistair: Never! Ugh! Fancy: Grampy? Are you ok? What's wrong, what's wrong? Can you breathe? What -- what -- Ethan, for god's sakes, stop it! You're killing him! [SCENE_BREAK] Pilar: Luis, Sheridan doesn't really want you to go. You know that. Martin: And besides, where would you go? You don't even have a lead on Beth to follow, do you? Luis: I'll get one. Ok? Beth can't just disappear. Pilar: Of course she can, especially with Alistair's help. Martin: And if you stay, you and Sheridan can work together to find them. Luis: Work together? What, did you not just hear her in there? She doesn't want to see me, much less work with me. She wants me to go! Pilar: She doesn't mean that, mijo. She's not thinking clearly. She's overwrought. Martin: Exactly. And once she calms down, she'll realize how much she loves you and how much she needs you. Luis: And I wish that I could believe you, ok, but I saw the look in Sheridan's eyes, and I certainly haven't given her one reason to think that I can bring Marty back. But I will. I swear, I will bring him back. I will bring him back to his mother. Pilar: Ok. But in the meantime, Sheridan needs you to lean on. Oh, my god, she's going to need your help to get through this, Luis. Luis: I just think that I'm the last person in the world that Sheridan wants to see right now. [NEXT_ON] Sam: I'll be damned if a lack of a badge is going to stop me from saving my daughter from that bastard. Spike: Do you love me? Jessica: Of course I do. Spike: Prove you love me enough to sacrifice for me. Jessica: Ok, I'll do it. Child: Mama! Sheridan: Oh, god. Marty? Is that you?

One more day of Sheridan whining, yelling, and haranguing Luis

Shauna: What did you do to my daughter? Brooke: Mmm. [ Giggles ] Ridge: Mmm. [ Sighs ] Hi. Brooke: Hi. Ridge: So, I want to tell you something, but you got to promise me not to be mad. Brooke: Oh, I can't promise that I'll agree. Ridge: Well, that's fair enough. Um, I think you're beautiful, smart sister katie did the right thing. Brooke: Oh! Ridge... Ridge: Come on, think about it. This whole proposal came out of nowhere. You know what's spencer's thinking? And she's right to be guarded. And for her to say no was the right thing to do. Brooke: And then she thought about it... Ridge: Yeah, no, she didn'T. Hope: Ooh, I'm sorry! I'm interrupting. Brooke: No! No. No, not at all. Ridge: Actually, yeah, i think you saved me from a lecture. Is that what was coming? Brooke: Yeah, well, you deserve it. Ridge: Maybe. You deserve something, too. To be continued. Hope: Okay, so I did walk in on something. Brooke: [ Giggles ] No! No, no, no. We can talk about this later. Ridge: [ Groans ] Brooke: How are you? Did you hear from liam yet? Hope: Uh, yeah. He's having a great time in paris, you know, going on boat& rides, taking them to the park... Brooke: I'm glad he's making the most of his time. You know, I was thinking... until liam comes back, you should move up to the main house. Hope: [ Scoffs ] I'm okay. Really, I'm fine down at the cabin. Brooke: Honey, you're alone down there, and we don't want you to be alone. There's plenty of room up at the house. Hope: It is a sweet offer, but liam will be back before we know it. Thomas: While he's spending time with his family, you should spend time with ours. It'd be fun. I think it's a great idea. Ridge: We want you to do whatever's best for you. Brooke: I just think it's a good idea that you're not spending so much time alone while liam's away. Thomas: Well, think about it. I mean, you could start each day sitting across the breakfast table from douglas. It puts a smile on my face every morning. Brooke: Yeah, it'd be great having us all under the same roof. Hope: Well, it's definitely an appealing idea. Thomas: Well, he'd be thrilled to have you around, knowing you're right down the hall. Hope: Okay, yeah, um, I -- I like the sound of that. All right. Yes. I will move up to the main house. Brooke: Good. Zoe: Please, just don't shoot me. Please. Shauna: It's a stun gun. But if you move, I swear, you're gonna feel it. Flo! Baby! Flo! Wake up! Flo -- I said don't move! Zoe: Okay! I -- I won't move. Flo: Mom? What are you doing? Shauna: Honey, come over here. Grab my phone out of the purse, and call the police. Flo: Mom, mom, mom, mom... put the gun down, mom. Put it down! I know her! She's -- she's -- she's here about hope. She's -- she's here about phoebe and beth. Put the gun down, mom! To most, he's phil mickelson pro golfer. Brooke: I'm so thrilled you'll be at the house with us, sweetie. Thomas: Yeah, so will douglas. Ridge: Let me see what you got there. Brooke: [ Giggles ] Really. I am so happy. Hope: Mom... Ridge: I'm sorry for interrupting you, but you're making it seem like she's moving back from africa. She's down in the cabin. Brooke: Oh, no, I know! I know. It's just with everything going on recently... Ridge: Okay, no, it's good. There's more logans in house, and more logans in the family. Hope: Yeah, I still can't believe the fact that flo's my cousin. Thomas: Yeah, you hear stories about people taking dna test, finding relatives they never knew they had... Hope: Well, you know, she seems to be taking it in stride. Brooke: She is a logan. Ridge: Learning about her dad must have been a shock. And relief, I guess. Hope: I mean, she always wondered about it. Thomas: She never looked into it before. Brooke: Her mom didn't want her to. Hope: Yeah. Wyatt was actually the one who encouraged her to take the dna test. Brooke: I keep thinking how proud stormy would be. Ridge: [ Chuckles ] Thomas: You really don't think he knew? Brooke: No, I don'T. If he even had an inkling that he had a child out there, i think that he would have done anything to be with her. Ridge: I agree. I think he would have loved to have met his daughter. And she never got to meet him. It's awful. Hope: Yeah. It is heartbreaking, but... you know, she has us. Brooke: And his memory will live on in his beautiful daughter. Hope: Yeah. I mean, the first time I met her, I felt an instant bond with her, and I didn't understand it at first. It actually kind of felt a little strange to me. I thought it was just because we were both mothers trying to move forward without our children, but it turns out it goes much deeper than that. We're related. You're obviously happy about that. Hope: I am. Flo's kind, caring... Brooke: Very much like her father. Hope: That's true. I mean, think of the sacrifice she made, giving her daughter up for adoption, having to make that choice. But, you know, it must put flo's mind at ease knowing that steffy is gonna give phoebe everything she could have ever wanted for her. Thomas: That's true. Any child would be blessed to have my sister as a mother. Any child would be blessed to have you as a mother, too, hope. Shauna: Baby, are you okay? Flo: Yeah. Yeah, mom, I'm fine, I just -- I just hit my head. Shauna: Are you sure? You know what, maybe we should just take you to -- Zoe: She said she's okay. Shauna: You attacked her. Zoe: She fell. Flo: You pushed me. Zoe: Because you wouldn't listen. Shauna: Who are you, and what do you want with my daughter? Flo: Mom, please, don'T... Shauna: No, I want to know what's going on. I'm trying to protect you. Flo: You didn't have to pull a gun out on her. Shauna: You were knocked out, and this woman is in your apartment. Zoe: My father's apartment. Flo: Not anymore. Zoe: Look, I'm her friend, and that's all you needto know. Shauna: Yeah, well, friends don't act like this. Zoe: I was trying to stop flo from doing something that could ruin her life and the lives of a lot more people. Shauna: You said that this had to do with beth and phoebe. Flo: Zoe's father is dr. Buckingham, reese. Shauna: The one responsible for the -- Zoe: Don't you see what you're doing here? The more people you tell, the more dangerous it is. Flo: Zoe, your dad destroyed a woman's life. He stole hope's baby and the entire future that she was planning, and he dragged us into it! You can tell me that it's all gonna be okay all you want, but it's not. It is not gonna be okay until i do the right thing, no matter what it costs. I need to do the right thing. I need to tell hope the truth. We call it the mother standard of care. Thomas: Seems impossible, really. Phoebe's birth mother's a logan. Ridge: Or it shows you that this adoption was always supposed to happen. Brooke: Our families are more intertwined than ever. Thomas: Does steffy know? Ridge: Mm. Yeah. Liam told her when he went to paris. And I think she's okay with it. It's just, um -- it's a lot to process, you know? She thought she knew her daughter's story, but it turns out, she doesn'T. A logan gave her phoebe. Hope: And that is beautiful, but steffy is phoebe's mother, and just because flo is a logan, that doesn't change that. Brooke: That explains a lot, though, the closeness that you have with phoebe and the way that you've bonded with her. Hope: Well, I always knew there must be something, you know, some reason. The way I feel about her, it's just -- it's so intense. When I hold her, you know, looking at that perfect little face, my need to protect her, my love for her, I just... see? I can't even talk about her without getting like this. Brooke: Oh, honey. Hope: I just -- I felt that way because it turns out we are connected, and I miss her. I miss kelly, too, but, with phoebe, you know, she'S... almost the same age as beth and, um, you know, I'm just glad that liam is there spending time with all of them. Brooke: While you are spending time with us. Under the same roof, right? Hope: Yes. And, actually, speaking of spending time together... I was thinking about flo. You know, she's already been through so much in her life, and... I was hoping maybe we could do something for her? I was wondering if we could offer her a position at forrester creations. Flo: I thought I was just doing reese a favor. Zoe: Yes. My dad did a horrible thing, and he's -- Shauna: Were you in on it? Zoe: No! I had no idea. I hate what he did. It makes me sick to think about hope, her pain... Flo: But you want to protect him. His greed and recklessness put us into this situation, zoe. And where is he? What is he doing while we're stuck with this horrible secret? I know you can't stand it, either. Zoe: Nobody's gonna care about our feelings, flo! Not the cops, and not the logans. What's done is done. Telling the truth now isn't going to fix anything. Flo: Yes, it will. Hope will have her baby back. Zoe: And steffy will lose hers. You'll lose your new family, and we'll all go to jail. Is that what you want? Shauna: No. No. We are gonna find a way out of this, in a way where we can help everyone. Honey, you can't go to hope and just blurt out the truth. You need to use your head. Don't rush into a decision that you can't undo. That's how you got into this mess. You didn't think it through, and I'm not gonna let it happen again. I don't know zoe. I don't know if she's your friend. I don't think she is. But she's right, flo. You will lose everything. You cannot tell hope that phoebe is her baby. Brooke: You want to give flo a job? Hope: Well, an opportunity, you know, to try something new, get to know all of us. Ridge: Does she know anything about fashion? I mean, is she interested in what we do here? Hope: I -- I don't know. I just feel like she's already done so much for us, you know, it would be nice if we could do this for her. You know, her courage and generosity brought phoebe in your family, gave kelly a little sister, and... you know, phoebe brought me peace for the first time in a -- in a very long time. And I'm grateful to steffy for that, but I'm also grateful to flo. She's made a huge impact on all of us and our lives, and... I don't know, I just -- I would like to do this for her. I -- maybe we could find a place for her at forrester creations. Ridge: Yeah, you know, finding a job is not the problem. I'm sure we can find something for her. But... I'm more concerned about you. I mean, it this what you want? You've been through a lot. You're working through it, and i would hate for anything or anyone to jeopardize that. I mean, would it be okay to see her every day? That -- that wouldn't be difficult for you? Hope: No. Thank you, but no. You know, flo and I, we're family. And I want to give back to her. Flo: I don't care what you guys say, I have to tell hope the truth. Zoe: Flo, come on. Just listen to your mom. Flo: No. Shauna: It won't be forever. You can't just -- Flo: I have to, mom! I can't take it anymore! I was just about to call hope when zoe pushed me. I already made up my mind. Zoe: You're making a mistake. [ Cellphone rings ] Flo: It's hope. Zoe: Well, don't answer. Flo: Hello? Hope: Hi, flo! It's hope! Did I catch you at a bad time? Flo: No, I was, um... I was actually just about to call you. Hope: Really? That's funny. What's up? Oh! Wait, actually, before you tell me, you should know you're on speaker, and I'm here with my mom and her husband ridge and steffy's brother thomas, which you actually still have to meet them. Brooke: Hi, flo! [ Laughter ] Thomas: Yeah, but don't worry. We've heard great things about you, flo. Flo: Hi. Hope: We were actually just talking about you and the beautiful gift you've given to all of us with phoebe, and how great it is that you're a logan and you're part of the family now, and... we were wondering if you would like to come work at forrester creations. Flo: What -- what? Hope: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. It's a family business, and you're a part of the family, so... what do you say? Flo: Me? Work at forrester creations? Hope: Yes! Flo, are you there? Flo: Yeah. Yeah, I'm -- I'm here, I just, um... I'm just a little bit shocked. I wasn't really expecting... Hope: Please say yes. Flo: Look, it's so, so kind of you to think of me for this, but I -- I don't really know what I could do. Hope: You know, I have my own line, and I'm always looking for talented people to add to the team. We could work together. Flo: Work with you? I -- hope, I don't -- I don't think I -- I don't think I can. Shauna: Take it! Hope: Look, I know this is coming out of nowhere, and you've gotten a lot of surprises lately. Flo: Yeah, more than I could even imagine. Hope: How about this? Why don't you come into the office and we can talk about it, and, I promise, you know, i won't pressure you into anything. Just -- I think you'd be a really good fit here. Plus, you know, working together means we'll get to each other. Just think about it? Flo: I'll think about it, yeah. Um, thank you. I'll be in touch. Zoe: Hope offered you a job? Flo: Yeah, she wants me to come into forrester and talk about it.& Shauna: Oh, honey. She wants to feel like you're part of the family. Flo: Mom, I -- I can't possibly take it, though. It's hard enough as it is. Like, I can't go into forrester creations every day and work with her. Being around her family... Shauna: Yourfamily. Flo: And steffy and steffy's brother and all of them -- Zoe: It's just too much pressure. I agree with flo. It's just a bad idea. You need to get away from all of this, go back to vegas. Both of you. Go home. Forget any of this ever happened. Shauna: Oh, no, we're not going anywhere. My daughter was just given this wonderful opportunity, and we have been embraced and welcomed by the logans. And they appreciate you so much, honey. They care about you. You can't just cut them off. Don't listen to her. And don't let what her father did ruin this. I mean, you can't sacrifice everything just because he committed a crime. I know you're conflicted, and that's because you are a warm, wonderful, caring woman, honey. And I know you want to do what's right and what's right for hope. But that baby is living a wonderful life. You don't want to throw her into chaos or yours. You want to help hope find peace? Be there for her. Support her. Help her find happiness again. You, too! You deserve happiness, honey! And what better way to put this terrible, awful, horrendous situation behind you than to start something new? And you can work at forrester creations with your aunts and your cousins. I mean, this is a wonderful opportunity, and you finally get to live the life that you've deserved all these years. You need to take it and say "yes" and go with the flow and embrace this, embrace the company, and embrace your new wonderful family, the logans.

Zoe says her name and says she is a friend who was only trying to help Flo not do something that would get her in trouble

Wyatt: Reclaim what's yours? Liam: Yes. Wyatt: Did your bout of amnesia set you back a few hundred years? Because Steffy's not property. Liam: Oh, g-- I'm talking about the relationship, Wyatt. Don't pretend you don't know that. Wyatt: She is a strong, independent woman who chose to marry me. Liam: Because she thought I was unavailable, because she thought I left her. Wyatt: That's because you d-- Liam: Not by choice, Wyatt! Wyatt: You know what? You're cherry-picking where you want to remember. No. You walked away from Steffy before you started playing garden of Eden with my mother. Liam: Okay. I may not remember everything, but it doesn't matter. I don't care, because I'm getting my life back, and Steffy is a part of that. Wyatt: Huh. Ridge: Be honest with me. I'm worried. Steffy: No, you don't have to be. Ridge: I'm your dad. It's my job to worry. Steffy: Dad, please don't. Not about this. My marriage will be fine. Ridge: Yeah? Steffy: Yeah. Ridge: Even though Liam is back. Steffy: Yes. It doesn't change anything. Ridge: Sure about that? Bill: Well, it seems that husband of yours can occasionally make a prudent decision. It was, uh, good of him to welcome Liam back like that. Caroline: Did you just give Ridge a compliment? Bill: Oh, don't get me wrong. I mean, he's still an arrogant bastard. Just not 24/7. Thomas: [Clears throat] Unlike you. [Clears throat] Rick: So, you saw Ridge talking to that doctor at Il Giardino the other day. Are you sure? Katie: Yeah, yeah. Gosh, I can't believe he's dead. Rick: I wonder what they were talking about. Katie: I don't know. But it seemed kind of intense. Hmm. I guess it's a lesson. Rick: What is? Katie: Well, you should live every day like it's your last, because you never know what will happen. Rick: Freak accident. Katie: Yeah. It's...kind of creepy, you know? I mean, one minute, he's talking to Ridge, and the next minute, he's...getting hit by a truck. Rick: And you don't know what he and Ridge were talking about? You didn't overhear anything? Katie: No, no, not really. Rick: You said it was intense? What, were they arguing? Katie: No, no. I -- I think that was just a figment of my imagination. Maya: Hey, do you mind if I interrupt? Sorry to steal him away, but we have that meeting with carter. Rick: Oh, that's right. [Clears throat] Well, if you remember anything... Katie: Why are you so curious? Rick: I just find it interesting. That's all. Maya: Okay. Ridge: It's not too late. No one would fault you for changing your mind about what you agreed to. Just, uh... you know the truth now. Liam didn't give up on you. Steffy: Okay. Can you just please stop, dad? Just drop it? Ridge: Just looking out for you. Steffy: I know, I know. I'm fine. I'm married to Wyatt. Ridge: I know. What about the way that Liam feels about you? He didn't give up on you then. He's not giving up on you now just because you exchanged vows with another man. You were misled. Steffy: I was misled. We were all misled. But it's -- it's not like I can just pretend nothing happened. My vows were real. I can't pretend that I didn't marry Wyatt, that I don't have feelings for him. Ridge: What about your feelings for Liam? Liam: Do you know what I kept thinking about when I was stuck at that cabin with your mother? Wyatt: What? Liam: Steffy. I mean, sure, I -- I couldn't remember her name or even picture her, but I knew she was out there somewhere. I knew that there was somebody waiting for me. And what's funny is you knew that, too. And yet, true to form, you didn't actually help her. What you did was swoop in and try to convince her that you're better for her than I am. Wyatt, there are healthier ways to work out your anger towards me. Wyatt: There's no anger. It's pity. I feel bad for you. Liam: You feel bad for me. And yet somehow, you're the guy that goes after every woman I've ever frickin' been with, Wyatt! Wyatt: All right, you went through hell. I get it. But do not take it out on me, and don't take it out on my marriage. And don't even think that you're entitled to my wife. Liam: She's only your wife because your psychopath mother kidnapped and tortured me! Wyatt: Oh, tortured you! Liam: Yes! Wyatt: I don't think so. I seem to recall you rather enjoying yourself when I found you two together. Liam: Oh, God. Grow up! Be a man! Do the right thing. Step aside and give Steffy what she really wants. Wyatt: I'm sorry. I don't have to give up my life just because things didn't work out the way that you wanted. Liam: What are -- you were there, Wyatt. You saw with your own eyes what your mother did to me. Wyatt: Yeah, scarring me for life, thank you very much! Liam: Don't do that. Don't -- don't make light of what Quinn did to me. Wyatt: I'm not! I'm serious. No son should ever have to see that. Liam: All right, fine. She did it for you, though. Wyatt: [Scoffs] Liam: She kept me as a prisoner so that you could get closer to Steffy. Wyatt: [Chuckles] Liam: Does your marriage even mean anything? Does it even mean anything when it only exists because your psychopath mother took me out of the equation? Do you see how wrong that is? How evil that is? Wyatt: I understand my mom is disturbed, yes. Evil? Maybe. But that doesn't mean that my marriage means any less -- Liam: Your marriage is the direct result of manipulation, Wyatt! Q.E.D.! Quinn basically took pushing somebody off of a bridge and multiplied that by a thousand. Is that really how you want to get the girl? Again? Wyatt: Wow. Liam: Please -- please tell me you've changed, that you've grown since I first met you. Tell me you know the difference between right and wrong, Wyatt. Tell me you don't want to be married to somebody who was tricked into it! Caroline: Wow. I've never noticed the resemblance before. Steffy: What? Caroline: Your Douglas genes are showing. You could throw on a pearl necklace, and you are Pam's long-lost twin. Thomas: I think they named you after the wrong sister. Caroline: [Gasps] Steffy: Um, aunt Pam is really tough, and so is my grandmother. And I'll gladly take after either. Thomas: Especially right now. Steffy: Meaning what? Thomas: Come on, Stef, I know this is a tough time for you. Just want to make sure you're doing okay. Steffy: Okay. What, is everyone wondering if my marriage is falling apart? It's -- it's not. I'm fine. Thomas: I'm just concerned, Stef. That's it. Steffy: I'm fine. Bill: Hey. Brooke: Hey. Uh, I was just walking back from the meeting with the supplier. I really shouldn't be here. If Katie knew -- Bill: No, she stayed behind to talk to Ridge. It's fine. I'm worried about her, Brooke. Rick: Carter says he's running 10 minutes late. Maya: Good. Then you have time to tell me what's going on. Rick: With what? Maya: I saw you talking to Katie. Were you talking about what happened with Liam? Rick: No, it's, uh -- it's not that. Maya: Is something wrong? Rick: Is something wrong? Something's been wrong ever since Ridge took over as C.E.O., Kicked us out of our home. And I have a feeling that Katie can help us fix that. Maya: How? Rick: By getting rid of Ridge. She may not realize it now... but I think she's got something on him. Katie: Well, thank you for including Bill and me in today's festivities. Ridge: You're always welcome here. Katie: Not Bill? Ridge: Yeah, no, Bill, he's -- it made sense for him to be here today. Katie: Yeah. I'm sure Liam was really appreciative. Gosh, it's scary, what happened to him. Ridge: What are the odds? If he had passed out anywhere else but in front of Quinn, we wouldn't even be having this conversation -- or all this. Katie: Yeah. Bad luck. Speaking of bad luck, um... I heard about what happened to your doctor. Ridge: Excuse me? Katie: Well... him getting hit by a truck. That's...bad luck. Ridge: Oh, yeah. That was unfortunate. Must have really freaked you out, since you had just seen him. Ridge: What do you mean? Katie: Well, I saw you at Il Giardino, talking with him. And I actually spoke with him a little bit after you left. Ridge: You did? Katie: Yeah, I mean, I was concerned. It looked like you were confronting him about something. Ridge: You're concerned? Now I'm concerned. Why would you talk to him if you could talk to me? Katie: Well, it just seemed like something might be wrong. Ridge: No, everything's good. Nothing wrong. Katie: Are you sure? 'Cause it seems like something might be very wrong. Ridge... he told me that you're not Douglas' father. Rick: You remember when I told you my friend saw Ridge at Il Giardino the other day? Maya: Yeah. Rick: Well, I asked Ridge about it. He got all weird. He denied that he was even there. Maya: So your friend was mistaken? Rick: No, because I have another witness -- Katie. She said she saw him talking to the doctor. She said it was intense. Maya: [Sighs] Rick: Ridge is covering something up. And I bet Katie can help me figure out what that is. Bill: I had to talk to you in private. Brooke: Why? Bill: Katie told me that she apologized to you, tried to smooth things over. Brooke: Yeah. Yeah, it was a great conversation. Bill: All right, well, I'm still concerned about her. Brooke: She said she's seeing her therapist. Bill: Well, I think she needs more than therapy. She should be in A.A., And I know you agree with me. Brooke: Yes, I do, but I can't just drag her, Bill. At least we made some progress. I mean, she's made an effort to reach out to me. That's a good sign, right? Bill: How long is it gonna last? Katie's been so erratic lately. One second, she's fine. The next, she's raging. You never know how Katie's gonna react to anything. Ridge: I'm sorry he bothered you with that nonsense. Katie: I'm sorry. I mean, I was really shocked. I can totally understand why you were so upset. Ridge: Yeah, guy's out of his mind. He was obviously drinking and... Katie: Yeah, right. Ridge: You know, he lost his license. Katie: But why would he say something like that? Ridge: I don't know. I mean, I left his practice when he still had a practice, and he was lashing out at someone, so... don't give it another thought. Steffy: Sorry. I don't mean to have an attitude. It's just dad's already harassed me about this, and I don't think I can go for another round. Thomas: Stef, I totally understand. And, look, if you ever need to talk about it, I... Caroline: Same here. Just consider this available for leaning on. Steffy: Thank you, both of you. Caroline: Both of my cousins are in love with you, and, unfortunately, that means that you're gonna have to break one of their hearts, so you don't have to try and pretend that this isn't difficult. Wyatt: You know what? You -- you make it -- you make it so hard sometimes. Liam: What? Wyatt: Maintaining some semblance of sympathy for you. Like, there I was -- I was feeling bad about everything that happened to you, and then there you go, and you do it again. You remind me about how damn self-involved you are. Liam: What? Yeah, how selfish of me to be taken against my will. Wyatt: Yeah. It is extremely selfish to ask all of us to pretend that life just couldn't go on with you away. I'm married to Steffy. She's my wife, yes. And maybe my mom did speed things up a bit. But you know what? Even if you were here... it would've probably happened anyway! Because you just go down this same cycle of pursuing her and throwing her away and pursuing her and on and on and on until, slowly but surely, you would've pushed her right into my arms. Liam: Okay, Wyatt, I honestly don't remember what you're even talking about. Wyatt: Dude, you walked away from her because she wouldn't follow your orders to stay away from ivy. I mean, do you not even remember that? Liam: I -- it's -- it's fuzzy, all right? It's fuzzy! I don't remember everything, but I know that I wouldn't -- I wouldn't just do that to her! Wyatt: You want to be the boss in your relationships. That's who you are. And then when Steffy shows you a sign of just having, like, a mind of her own, you get scared. Like, you don't even try and figure out her point of view. You -- you walk out on her. And, I mean, how many times do you think she's gonna keep putting up with your failed attempts? Liam: I didn't walk out, Wyatt! Your mother kidnapped me! She victimized me! Wyatt: Oh, join the club! I've been victimized by her since childbirth! You know what? Her love is toxic, but guess what -- I've sucked it up, and I survived. And now it's your turn. Suck it up. And stop thinking that the world owes you any favors, because it doesn't, mon frere. And you know what? I don't even owe you anything, either. Steffy is my wife, and you are gonna respect that. You are gonna respect that marriage. Do you understand me? Steffy: I don't want either one of them getting hurt over this, but it's inevitable. Caroline: I mean, most women would kind of kill to be in your position of two good-looking guys fighting over you. It's kind of flattering. Steffy: No, no. It feels terrible, Caroline... disappointing someone I care so much about. Liam: Why should I respect your marriage? You waited 2 seconds after I disappeared before hitting on Steffy. Wyatt: Oh, my -- you really have no idea what you're talking about. Liam: Oh, my God. You knew. Wyatt: What? Liam: Were you in on it? Wyatt: W-with my mother taking you? Liam: Yes! Wyatt: Wha-- no! Are you out of your mind?! Liam: Well, it sure seems pretty convenient for you, Wyatt! Wyatt: Did you even see my reaction when I walked in on you? Liam: Oh, I don't know. Maybe she just took it further than you thought. Wyatt: I helped you lock her in the closet! I -- I brought you back to Steffy, remember?! Liam: No, no, no, no, no. You brought me back to your brand-new wife. Wyatt: Oh, my -- do not even put what my mother did to you on me. I saved you. Liam: Did you save me before or after you married Steffy and took over my life, Wyatt? Because it's funny -- it's very funny -- that you didn't show up until then. Wyatt: Wow. I am trying so hard not to go ballistic on you right now. Liam: Did you know?! Wyatt: No, I didn't! Liam: All right, okay. It doesn't -- it doesn't matter. It doesn't -- it doesn't matter, Wyatt, because I want my life back. I want my life back. I want Steffy back. And whether you acknowledge it or not, bro, she wants me, too. Wyatt: [Scoffs] Liam: Yes, temporarily, your mother got in the way of that, but I will have my life with Steffy, and it's gonna be sooner than you think. Brooke: You're right. Katie has been erratic lately. She's a completely different person when she's under the influence. Bill: Yeah, unpredictable as hell, that's for sure. The things she can think and say when she's drinking... Brooke: It's hurtful. But we have to be there for her, and we have to be strong, even if she slips. We have to support her. I better go. I know this is innocent. It's just, I don't want Katie to see us together. Bill: Thank you. Thomas: Who do we have here, huh? Caroline: I had to pry him away. Thomas: From the models? Caroline: Yes. Thomas: Oh, my God. Total charmer, just like his dad. Aren't you? Yeah. He is. Caroline: Yeah. Katie: I'm just trying to understand. I mean, let's say that he was drunk and he's lashing out. Why would he say that Douglas isn't your son? Ridge: Can you maybe stop saying that? Someone's gonna misinterpret that. Katie: Okay, fine. I'm sorry, but why make something like that up? Ridge: Because he was drunk, he's losing his mind, and... he was looking for a way to blackmail me. Katie: But that's very specific. I mean, Ridge, think about it. He told me that you had a vasectomy, that you had -- Ridge: No, you think about it. That's why he lost his medical license. He's a quack. And obviously, I went to somebody else, and they figured it out. Katie: Sure. Obviously. I-I just don't understand why he approached you in public with this accusation. I mean... I'm sorry, but... if you're not Douglas' father, then...who is? Ridge: It's a dangerous game you're playing. He's my son. He's mine. Hey.

Liam explains to Wyatt that the whole time he was in the cabin he was thinking of Steffy

Agnes' voice: Wow, talk about exciting. Viki's in heaven. Dorian's tangling with her dead husband, Mel. Carlo is scheming to send Tina's daughter over the falls. And Bo and Rex are trapped in 1968, and everyone thinks Rex is Bo and Bo is Asa. Agnes: Wow, I can't wait to see what happens next. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: Now get the hell out of my way. Asa Buchanan, I have a bone to pick with you. Uh, what are you looking at him for? You can't even look at me? Bo: Gigi, I don't know what -- Gigi: Gigi? Did you just call me Gigi? Bo: Yeah. Gigi: Ha, you have some nerve, Asa. You sleep with me, you tell me you love me, and you can't even remember my name. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Bo, it's your brother, again. Where the hell are you? Why don't you stop hiding from the world and give me a call? [Phone rings] Clint: Bo? Cord: Try Cord. Clint: Hey, son, how are you doing? Cord: I'm fine, but I am actually a little concerned about Sarah. I haven't really talked to her since Nash died. Do you have any idea where she is? [SCENE_BREAK] Tina: No! Carlo: It's no use, Tina. Tina: Let me go! Carlo: And miss your face as you watch her plummet to her death, huh? Sarah: Cristian! Cristian, if this is good-bye, I just want you to know I love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: You are such a terrific writer. That's a brilliant metaphor. Mel: No, you need to bring Viki back from the dead, literally. Dorian: Mel, much as I would love to wave a magic wand and bring Viki back, I, sadly, am just a physician. She doesn't have a pulse. She hasn't had one in a while. Mel: Has no one ever told you that time is relative? That a few seconds in a bad situation can seem like an hour? Dorian: Viki's dead. Mel: So am I. Dorian: So why don't I bring you back, too, while I'm at it? Mel: Baby steps. Let's just start with Viki. Dorian: You're serious. Mel: Yeah, as a car wreck. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Oh, Ben, is it really you? Ben: Yep. How I've missed that beautiful face. Viki: I prayed for the chance to see you again. Ben: Here I am. Viki: You have no idea. Ben: Give me a hint. Singer: The world will pardon my mush 'cause I've got a crush my baby on you Viki: Oh, is this real? Ben: How does it feel? Viki: The way it always did, so right. Ben: What do you say, Blondie, want to shoot some pool? Viki: You still play? Ben: Well, when Niki and Elvis aren't hogging the table. Viki: Oh, I'm sorry you have to put up with her. Ben: Oh, I can handle Niki Smith. I just steer clear of open windows. Viki: Not funny. Ben: What, you don't miss my jokes? Viki: I miss everything about you. I thought I would never see you again. Ben: Well, I knew the day would come. It just feels like I've been waiting forever. I love you, Blondie. Viki: I love you, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: I mean it, Cristian. I love you, and this may be my last chance to tell you. Cristian: You're going to pay for this, Hesser. Carlo: So touching, I might actually cry. Tina: Oh, animals don't cry. Sarah: I love you, Cristian Vega. Cristian: I love you, too, Sarah. [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Cord, I haven't seen Sarah since Nash's funeral. Cord: Actually, that's why I wanted to call, because she told me how close she was getting to Nash there at the end and, well, I was worried about her after the funeral, so I wanted to keep in touch and see how she was doing. She said she was fine. Clint: Yeah, well, look, um, I'll try and track her down for you. Look, Cord, have you heard from your Uncle Bo? Cord: No, I haven't, and I wasn't expecting to, either. Not after everything that happened with Lindsay. Clint: Oh, he's been M.I.A. since his wedding, or his non-wedding. Cord: Well, you know, it's a good thing that he called that whole thing off. Lindsay screwed him over big time. Clint: Yeah, she did. It was bad. I'm sure he's out there somewhere licking his wounds. Cord: Well, are you thinking about sending out a posse? Clint: Well, Rex Balsom went to look for him. Cord: You sent him? Clint: No, he went to look for him on his own and, frankly, I don't know if I want Rex to find Bo, 'cause with the mood that they're both in, it could be a disaster waiting to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hey -- hey, don't look at me like that. I never laid a hand on her. Gigi: You most certainly did. Bo: Huh? Gigi: Then you took off. All the other girls are talking about it. Bo: What other girls? Gigi: Renee's girls. Bo: Renee Divine? Gigi: Unless you know another Renee that runs a whorehouse in Nevada. Bo: So you -- you work for Renee? Gigi: Oh, like you don't know, Mr. Big spender. Rex: Well, that's just great. Gigi: You don't want anyone to know, especially not your wife. Bo: I don't have a wife. Gigi: Oh, that's news to me. So what -- what is it? You embarrassed in front of your son, here? Those boys were all you ever talked about unless we were -- you know. Bo: No -- no, wait, look, honey. Rex: No, don't call her that. Bo: [Whispers] Shut up. [Normal voice] Look, none of this is what it looks like. Gigi: Oh, that's what they always say. You think I want to barge in here like this? But you made me a lot of promises, Asa. That you loved me, that we were going to be together. And then you ran out on me. Well, let me tell you something, Mr. Big shot, nobody runs out on Emma Bradley. Bo: Emma Bradley. You're Emma Bradley? Rex: [Whispers] Who's Emma Bradley? Gigi: [As Emma] Uh, only you're daddy's true love. Bo: So that means that he's -- Gigi: [As Emma] This is my son. Spencer, say hello to the man. Shane: [As Spencer] Hi. Rex: Oh, my God, he's Spencer Truman. Gigi: [As Emma] So how did you know my son's last name? Bo: [As Asa] Uh, I must have mentioned it to him. Gigi: [As Emma] Oh, you mean before you forgot who I was. Bo: [As Asa] Well his father's name is, uh, is -- is Ned Truman, is that right? Gigi: [As Emma] So it's all coming back now, is it? Do you also remember telling me that you were going to leave that crazy wife of yours and marry me? Sounds like a done deal. I see you're not wearing your ring anymore. So what are you waitin' for, Asa? Get down on your knees and -- and just maybe I'll forgive you. Rex: So, Pa, are you going to marry her? Bo: Just take it easy, Balsom. Gigi: [As Emma] You named your son Balsom? At kind of name is that? Bo: [As Asa] It's from the bible. Rex: You can call me Bo. [Bo sighs] Gigi: [As Emma] I kinda like Balsom. It suits you. Look, kid, I didn't mean to drag you into all this, but I think you need to know what kind of man your father really is. Let's just say he's not everything he's cracked up to be. [SCENE_BREAK] Cord: Look, I wouldn't worry about Uncle Bo. He knows how to take care of himself. Clint: Well, you know something, Balsom might actually make him feel better. Cord: How so? Clint: Well, Bo has turned into kind of a father-figure to Rex. And if you ask me, I think Rex reminds him of Drew. Cord: I don't think anyone could ever replace Drew. Clint: Well, losing a son, that's something I don't think you ever get over. That's why I'm glad that you and I found each other. Cord: Yeah, which wouldn't have happened if Asa had have had his way. Clint: Cord, I wish that your mother had told me that she was pregnant, 'cause I loved her and I would have stood up to the old man. That would have saved us all a lot of heartbreak. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: [As maid] Oh, we can't let them see us. Jared: [As Clint] Oh, they won't. Natalie: [As maid] No, no, if your father finds out, he's going to be so angry. Jared: [As Clint] Maria, I love you. I don't care who knows. Natalie: [As Maria] I love you, too, but you know how Mr. Asa thinks of me. I'm the help and he'd kill you and I'd lose my job. Jared: [As Clint] Well, I don't care about me, but I don't want you to get in trouble, so -- but, see, I just can't help myself. Maid: Maria, what are you doing? Jared: [As Clint] Well, it's nothing, Rosa. Nobody's around. Rosa: Your father is in the very next room. Do you want him to send Maria back to Mexico? Jared: [As Clint] No. Rosa: Then leave her alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: 28, 29, 30. Dorian: It's no use. Mel: Try again. Dorian: I can't, all right? I've done 10 rounds. I can't do anymore. Mel, she's gone. Viki is dead. David: She's what? What do you mean Viki's dead? What did you do to her? Dorian: How did you get here? David: The moon moved, I got lost, don't ask. Dorian: You've got some nerve. This is all your fault. You dressed up like a chauffeur. You abducted me. You didn't check the gas gauge. David: What happened to Viki? Dorian: I was hitchhiking -- that was your fault -- and she picked me up. David: So you shot her? Dorian: We had a little car crash. David: You grabbed the wheel, didn't you? You always grab the wheel. Dorian: The brakes didn't hold for your information. I had nothing to do with this. David: We've got to get her up. Dorian: No, don't. You'll hurt your back. David: Well, I don't want to do that. Call an ambulance. We've got to get her to a hospital. Dorian: No, David, it's no use. She's gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: So what do you think of the place, Blondie? I went a little minimalist, just the essentials. Viki: Well, you seem to have everything you need. Ben: Now I do. Viki: Do you know I remember the first time I ever saw that sign? Ben: Hmm. Viki: I was driving around in the snow. Mel had just died. I felt so lost. Didn't know what I was looking for. Then all of a sudden that sign appeared out of nowhere. It was like a beacon calling to me. And I walked in and there you were behind the bar. I was looking for you and I didn't know it. [Ben chuckles] Viki: And now here we are. Our lives are over and we're back at the beginning. Ben: Yeah, I remember that night. You walked in looking absolutely gorgeous, but totally out of place. Viki: I didn't feel out of place. Once inside, I felt -- I felt free. Ben: Free enough to get up on that bar and win the karaoke contest. Viki: That was later and something I'd rather forget. [Ben chuckles] Ben: You were fearless. Viki: I sang two songs that night, my first and my last. Ben: Yeah, and you won first prize. Viki: Yeah, I did. Ben: A pair of fuzzy dice. Viki: No, you. Ben: I have to tell you something, Blondie. You can't stay here. You got to go back. Viki: No, I'm never going back. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Sarah! Carlo: Oh, you'll see her in the hereafter. Cristian: I love you, Sarah! Carlo: How touching, a declaration of undying love. Too bad she's going over the falls. Cristian: What do you want from me, huh? You want me to beg? Carlo: Not so fast, Mr. Vega. [SCENE_BREAK] David: she can't be dead. It's not possible. Dorian: I know it's a shock. I found it hard to believe, too, but it's true. She's gone. David: Oh, my cell's dead. Use yours; call 9-1-1. Dorian: Oh, I tried. You can't get cell phone service up here. David: Then giver her CPR. Dorian: I tried to revive her. She didn't respond. David: Well, try something else. You -- you're always reminding me that you're a doctor. Do something. Dorian, I can't lose her. I need her. Do you understand? Dorian: Perfectly. David: Then work your magic, please. Dorian: What's in it for me? David: You would charge me to save someone's life? Dorian: Miracles don't come easy. David: Fine. Save Viki's life, and I'll -- I'll divorce Addie. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: No, I'm going to stay here with you. Ben: I wish you could, Blondie, but it's not your time yet. Viki: So why am I here? Ben: I don't know, maybe you gave up too soon? Viki: On life? Ben: On Charlie? Viki: He lied to me. Ben: So did I. I told you I was just a bartender. Viki: That was different. Ben: Was it? I was hiding part of my past and so was he. Look, this is where I'm going to get serious because I'm going to call you Viki. Leaving you behind was the hardest thing I ever had to do. Don't be alone. This guy Charlie, he loves you and you love him. Viki: Yeah, I do. Ben: So fight for him. Viki: No, you know, I can't fight anymore. The struggle is just -- I've been there, I've done that. I don't have the strength to do it anymore. Ben: Come on, the struggle is the fun part. [Viki chuckles] Viki: Says you. Ben: You see how beautiful it is here? Viki: Yeah, so peaceful, so serene. Ben: Yeah, well, all that serenity, it can get on your nerves. Viki: Oh, don't tell me that. Ben: Don't get me wrong, I mean, this place rocks. Nothing ever goes wrong. Although, I did think I'd get my hair back. [Viki chuckles] Ben: I'm still waiting on that. But the fight was what made life great, and you're a fighter. You know you are. What was the name of that anthem you sang that night? Viki: "I Will Survive." Ben: Yeah, you brought the house down because you are that woman, that do or die woman. Viki: He slept with Dorian. Ben: You sure about that? Viki: No -- I don't know. And at this point, it doesn't matter. Ben: Of course it matters. You love him. Viki: But I don't know what to believe. Ben: Yes, you do. Search your heart -- well, search our heart. Ben: What's it telling you, Blondie? [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: [As Emma] Spencer and I drove all the way from Nevada to talk to you, Asa, and we're not leaving until you make good on your promise. Bo: [As Asa] Well, this isn't really a good time, Emma. See, Balsom and -- well, what I should say -- me and Bo were struck by lightning tonight. Shane: [As Spencer] Cool. Did it hurt? Gigi: [As Emma] Don't you believe his lies, Spencer. He's just trying to get himself off the hook. Rex: [As Bo] No, it's true. We got knocked unconscious. Bo: [As Asa] Yeah, yeah, so you're going to have to forgive us if we're just not quite ourselves. Gigi: [As Emma] Well, that may or may not be true, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let you run off again without so much as a good-bye. And we just met, but I'm willing to bet that you would never leave a girl high and dry. [SCENE_BREAK] Rosa: Maria, we need to get back to the kitchen, and we need to let Mr. Buchanan get back to his family. Natalie: [As Maria] She's right. I'm sorry, Clint, I have to go. Jared: [As Clint] Sneak up to my bedroom after everyone goes to bed? Natalie: [As Maria] I don't know. Jared: [As Clint] Well, I'll be waiting for you. Rosa: This is crazy, Maria. You have to break it off with him before it's too late. Natalie: [As Maria] It's already too late. Rosa: Mr. Clint? Does he know? Ay, Maria, what are you going to do? Natalie: [As Maria] What can I do? I am going to have Clint's child, and I already have a name picked out. If it's a boy, I'm going to name him Cordero. [SCENE_BREAK] Cord: You know, I still think about my mother. I mean, I know she did a lot of bad things, especially there at the end, but I still loved her. Clint: I loved her, too. To me, she'll always be that feisty young girl that I fell in love with. Cord: I've got to tell you, Clint, I see a lot of her in Sarah all the time. Maybe that's why I could never pin that little girl down. But then again, she's got Tina and my mama's blood running through her veins. Clint: You ever hear from Tina? Cord: Hmm, not lately. She'll turn up though -- she always does. Right now, though, I'd just like to know where Sarah is. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Go ahead. What are you waiting for? Shoot me! Carlo: That sounds like a challenge, Mr. Vega. Tina: No, you don't! Run, Cristian, go! Save my little girl. Sarah: Cris! Come on, Cris. Hurry! [SCENE_BREAK] Ben: So what does our heart say? Viki: I don't think Charlie slept with her. Ben: Well, then there's your answer. Viki: No, it's not that simple. Our problems go way beyond supposed infidelity. Ben: Well, then go back and hash them out. Viki: What if I don't want to? What if I want to stay here with you where everything is perfect? Ben: We were never perfect. Viki: I beg to differ. Ben: Blondie, my life is over. You still have loads of living left. Viki: But if I'm willing to let it all go, can't I stay here with you? Ben: I can't let you, Blondie. Charlie needs you, and you need him. Look, I know he hurt you. I know he's not perfect, and I know I'm better looking, but you have so much love left to give. Viki: Why can't I give it to you? Ben: We had our time. It ran out. But for you and Charlie, there's still a few ticks left on the clock. Ben: So what do you say, Blondie? You willing to give life another chance? Viki: It's like losing you all over again. Ben: You'll never lose me. I'll always be right here. Viki: When my life is over, I'm coming back and you better be waiting for me, Ben Davidson. Ben: I'll be right here bartending. And I'll tell you what, Crossroads can always use a new lounge singer. [Viki laughs] Megan: Did she decide? Viki: Mm-hmm, I'm going back. Megan: I'm glad. I'll meet you at the elevator. But first, Aunt Megan and I have a little surprise for you, too. It's something we threw together in the editing booth. Viki's voice: You're the most romantic man I've ever known in my life. Ben's voice: It's because of you. Viki's voice: You gave me an extraordinary life. Ben's voice: I thought I knew about life and love, but I didn't know a thing until I met you. You taught me what life was really about, and you showed me at love really is. The way your face brightens up when you laugh at one of my bad jokes. The way you talk to your plants when you think there's no one else in the room. Ben: I love everything about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Whoa, I'm really sorry. I -- I may have punctured an eardrum in the crash because I could swear I heard you say that you would leave my sister. David: Dorian, stop it. Save Viki's life. I will divorce Addie. Dorian: You must love her very much. David: Addie? She's got a big heart. Dorian: Viki! David: She's my friend, Dorian. I'm sorry if that hurts you. And don't deny that it does, because I know how you can get. Dorian: Very hard to be jealous of a dead woman. David: Oh, fine, be that way -- small, petty, vindictive. Dorian: Triumphant? David: Then I guess Addie and I will be taking that whirlwind tour all the way around the world at your dime. Dorian, don't you get it? You have nothing to be jealous about. Don't you know after all this time that you have a very special place in my heart? You and I have a bond. Dorian: Right -- you're my brother-in-law. David: Not for long. Not if you save Viki. Dorian: Why? So the two of you can ride off into the sunset? David: She's my friend, Dorian. Dorian: Your very special friend, apparently. David: She's the only one who's immune to me and still likes me. She sees right through me and it doesn't matter to her. Dorian, I swear to you, if you save Viki's life, I will leave Addie. Dorian: What you're asking is not an easy thing. David: What have you got to lose? Dorian: If I can save Viki, you've got to put it in writing that you will leave my sister. David: I don't have a pen. You're going to have to take my word for it. Dorian: Your word? David: Dorian, listen to me. On everything that you and I have meant to each other, both good and bad, I swear to you. Save Viki's life -- I will leave Addie. So what's more important to you? That I'm out of Addie's life, or that Viki's out of yours? [SCENE_BREAK] Ben's voice: I love you with my whole heart and my whole soul, and I will forever. Viki's voice: I love you so much. Ben: We were good together. Viki: We were the best. Ben: Until next time. Viki: Until next time. Viki: I miss him already. All over again. Megan: You have a long history. Viki: And I thought dying was hard. Megan: It's change -- change is always hard. Believe me, I know. I am so glad you're going back. You have so much life left to live. Viki: I just hope -- [Rumble] Viki: What was that? Megan: I think we're stuck. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: Come on, Cris. You're almost here. Tina: Swim, Cristian. Come on, swim! You can do it. Tina: Oh, yes! Yes, they made it. Thank God. Carlo: They may have escaped, but you're still mine. Tina: Yeah, who cares? You failed, you big jerk? My daughter is safe. Carlo: He may have made it to the boat, but tell me, Tina, who's going to stop it from going over the falls? [SCENE_BREAK] Clint: Sarah's just probably taking a couple of days off with Cristian. I'll call you when I track her down. Cord: I appreciate that, thanks. Listen, how's the lawsuit against Dorian going? Clint: Oh, it's coming along, and I've got a few other irons in the fire. Cord: Well, if anyone can do it, it's you, Pa. Clint: I don't think you've ever called me that before. Cord: Well, then, it's long overdue. I don't know, when I say "Pa," to me, that's the head of the family. Now with Asa gone, that's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: [As Emma] Oh, one of these days, Asa Buchanan, I swear -- aah. It's okay, honey. It's late and I'm tired and we're leaving. But I'll be back, so don't go thinking this is over, 'cause it ain't. Rex: [As Bo] Where -- where -- where are you going? Gigi: [As Emma] Oh, we got a room at this crappy little motel in Paris. You can't miss it. It's right across the street from this crappy little cafe. So I'll be expecting a visit from you real soon, you hear? Bo: [As Asa] Yes, ma'am. Gigi: [As Emma] Come on, Spencer. Rex: Well, that was fun, hearing Gigi talk about how much she's in love with you. Bo: That -- that is not Gigi. She's not in love with me. She's in love with Asa. Rex: Okay, but you're Asa and I'm you and it's 1968. And the next time you try to tell me this is heaven, guess again -- this is hell. Bo: Hey. I'm not going to sleep with her. Rex: Oh, that's comforting -- seeing as how she's throwing herself at you. [Imitating Emma] "Come visit me in my motel room, Asa." Bo: Get off me! It's not my fault. Come on, Balsom, we were struck by lightning tonight. Can't you at least try to get in the spirit of things? Rex: [Normal voice] Well, that's easy for you to say. You got a ready-made family at your feet. Bo: She is not Gigi. She is Emma. That is not Shane. That's Spencer Truman. God. Rex: All right, wait a second. Wait, wait, wait. What about David Vickers? When does he come into this? Bo: After Asa gets her pregnant. Rex: What? Bo: No, it's true. It's true -- David Vickers is Asa's illegitimate son. He's the one that Jared pretended to be. Rex: So if Asa is David's father and you're Asa, then that means -- if -- Bo: That means that if I never sleep with Emma, David Vickers will never be born. Rex: I can live with that. Bo: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I don't know, David. Even if I can bring her back, maybe she's better off where she is. Maybe -- maybe she's happy there. David: You don't give a Flying Wallenda about her happiness. Dorian: True. David: But you care about me, Dorian, and I care about you. Dorian: You do? David: Why do you think I married Addie? Dorian: To drive me crazy. David: And if that ain't love -- look, if there's one thing I know, it's if I'm happy and you're happy, then we're both happy. Dorian: And the fact that I know exactly what you mean by that makes it the most convincing thing you've said. David: Then for God's sake, before it's too late, Dorian -- I know you can do it. Please, save her. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: What do you mean, we're stuck? Megan: I don't know. This has never happened before. I can't seem to get you all the way back down. It's -- it's as if something or someone doesn't want you to come home. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Dorian, please, I'm begging you, and I'm not into begging -- well, sometimes, but in a safer environment. Dorian: Get my doctor bag. It's in the front seat of the car. David: You'll save her. Dorian: Hurry up or I'll change my mind. Come on. David: Here it is. Do something. Dorian: Okay, but remember, she's a transplant. Her heart probably failed. Dorian: I didn't know this was in here. David: What the hell is that? Dorian: That is the miracle that you were asking for. Okay, stand back. Dorian: All right, Viki. I'm going to do my part, now you do yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Viki: Now what? Megan: Yes, yes, we're moving. We're moving. We're almost there. Viki: Oh, Megan. It was wonderful spending this time with you. I only ever saw you once, you know, that time in the hospital, but I feel as if I've known you my whole life. Megan: Because I remind you of Jessica? Viki: No -- no, it's much more than that. Megan: I know. Megan: Are you ready? Good, because we're here. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Did it work? Dorian: Look, look, look. David: Well, she's blinking. Dorian, I think you did it. Viki? Viki! Dorian: I did it. David: Dorian, I think you did it. Viki, you're going to be all right. You're going to be okay. Dorian, thank you. Viki, it's okay. Easy, just relax, relax. Relax. Mel: You did good, kid. I'm proud of you. [SCENE_BREAK] Tina: No, no. Please, please, stop them, please. No, you can't let them go over the falls. Carlo: It's too late, Tina -- for both of them. [SCENE_BREAK] Sarah: I love you, Cristian. [SCENE_BREAK] Agnes: Poor Tina. Cristian and Sarah could never have survived that trip over the falls. Or could they have? At least Viki made it back, didn't she? She was okay. Erika: Hey, boss, who are you talking to? Oh, them. Agnes: There wouldn't be Llanview without them. Erika: I know. That's why we are so grateful that they are out there. Erika and Agnes: Happy 40th anniversary, "One Life to Live."

We see that Shane is young Spencer

Victoria: Baby, when you're done with that, can you get the rest of the flowers out of the car, please? What? Billy: Watching you walk up that aisle like that reminded me of our wedding. Victoria: Which one? Billy: Ohh. All of them. Marrying you was the best decision I ever made in my life, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Victoria: You're in a mood. Billy: Yes, I am. So, what do you say, woman? Do you want to get married right here, right now under this gazebo? [Door opens] Jack: Summer! Hey! When did you get back from Georgia? Summer: Just now. I came straight from the airport. Jack: Not that I'm complaining -- I'm just a little surprised you came here first. Shouldn't you be at the park for nick and Avery's wedding? Summer: I'm not going. I cannot pretend to wish him well after his lies wrecked all of our lives. Nick: Well? How do I look? Noah: You're rocking it, dad. Just missing one thing. Nick: What? Did summer show up? Noah: Actually, I was talking about this little floral action thing. Nick: Oh. Yeah. Well... she still might make it. Noah: You know, actually, I got a text from summer. She's not gonna make it, dad. I'm sorry. I know how much you wanted her in the wedding. Nick: Well, you know what? It's still gonna be a great day. I mean, how could it not be? I am marrying the woman of my dreams. Avery: [Sighs] [Scribbling] Okay, fifth message in 48 hours. I know what's going on, Dylan. I need you to call me and let me know you're okay. Chloe: Hi. Anything? Chelsea: I've looked all over. [Sighs] No one has seen Dylan. It's been two days, Chloe. He's gone. [Sniffles] Chloe: As in "gone" gone? I highly doubt that. Chelsea: [Sighs] Chloe: He has a lot to think about. Chelsea: Well, thanks for helping me look, but I know you have so much work you have to catch up on, so you should go. Chloe: Are you kidding me? You're more important. You need to pull yourself together. He will come back. He loves Connor. Chelsea: He hates me more. Avery: Oh! You're a lifesaver. Leslie: Hi! Well, you know, I try. Avery: No, seriously, for you to step in with five minutes notice to be my maid of honor... Leslie: Oh, I am happy to stand up for you and nick. I'm just sorry your niece wasn't able to do it. Avery: Yeah. Me too. Leslie: Okay, so, what do you need me to do? Your hair and makeup, done. Looks beautiful. Avery: Thanks. Leslie: Have you eaten anything besides coffee? Avery: Uh... [Cell phone ringing] Leslie: Uh-oh. Excuse me. It's Adam. Avery: Oh! No! Don't answer that. Adam: Leslie, Adam Newman. I need your services again. I need you to put on your family law hat and help me get custody of my son. Victor: Get me everything you can on fish hook capital -- their prospectus, investment history, and I want to know who's involved, all right? Someone is trying to pull a fast one with me. I'm on it, Mr. Newman. Victor: Here we go. I thank you for coming by. You have a good day. Thank you, sir. Victor: All righty. Thank you. [Sighs] Nikki: What was that? Victor: Just business, sweetheart. Nikki: Sounds like you're keeping something from me. Victor: Why do you say that? I could say the same about you, couldn't I? Nikki: There you go, making it about me when clearly you are up to something. Victor: Sweetheart, whenever I ask you if something is wrong, you say nothing. You and I know that isn't true. If you're still upset about Katherine's death, let's talk about it, because I'm upset about that, as well. Nikki: Yeah, that -- that really did shake me. I shouldn't have shut you out. I'm sorry. Victor: Okay. [Smooches] I know that I haven't paid as much attention to you as I should have. I've been sidetracked by this business with Adam. He is keeping secrets from me again. Nikki: I know how much you hate that. I didn't know you were so worried about Newman. Victor: It'll soon be resolved. I promise you. Leslie: Why didn't you want me talking to Adam? Avery: Because he's lawyer shopping. He wants a paternity test to prove he's the father of Chelsea's baby. Leslie: You're kidding. Avery: I wish I were. He wants to file for custody, and from the sound of it, he has a pretty strong case. Leslie: Wow. Meaning Chelsea... Avery: [Sighs] Leslie: Wait. Why am I even surprised? That man is so manipulative and cold. It's no wonder his ex would lie to him. So, I take it he came to you for help. Avery: Yes, but I turned him down. I can't be responsible for Dylan losing another child. Chelsea: I knew how Dylan would react when he heard the truth. That's why I wanted to tell him months ago, but I didn't. I didn't. I just kept lying. Chloe: You need to give him time. He's not going to walk away. Dylan is invested in your family. Chelsea: Yes, exactly! Which only makes the whole thing worse! Oh, my god! I should have trusted my gut. I mean, it was cruel of me to let him get attached to a baby that wasn't his. Chloe: You need to think about why you lied in the first place. Because you wanted your child to have the best father possible. Dylan is a good guy. Don't give up on him. Eventually he will forgive you. Summer: Thanks. Jack: You're welcome. Now, what's this talk about skipping the wedding? Summer: When I was in Georgia sitting with my mom, I had a lot of time to think. Nick had no right to do what he did, jack. I want to be able to say that I forgive him for turning my entire life into a lie, but I'm not there yet. And I don't know when I'll be. And if I go there today and pretend that I'm all happy, I'm gonna feel like a complete hypocrite. Jack: I'm grateful that you would confide in me, but I have to say this. Is this you talking, or is this your brother talking? Because when you and I went down to Georgia together, you didn't seem this angry. Summer: No, I spent time with Daniel, but mostly it was me talking and him listening. I have tried so hard to be neutral about this and make it okay for everybody else, but I have not been dealing with how I feel. Jack: How do you feel? Summer: Like I'm being torn in two, and I cannot stand it. And it's not gonna be over until I figure out who I am. I knew who I was. I thought I did. But now there is this whole other side -- the Abbott side, which I need to get to know. So I'm hoping that maybe you can help me with that. Jack: Well, I'm grateful you're ready to move forward, but...it doesn't have to be at the expense of nick and the rest of your family. Look, I want to talk about this some more, but right now, you have somewhere else you have to be. Summer: I'm not going. Jack: It's Avery's wedding, too. Her sister can't be there. She needs her family. Summer: [Sighs] Sharon: [Sighs] Cassie: I love that picture. You and dad look so happy. Sharon: We were. And so in love. It's really hard to believe that he's gonna promise to love, honor, and cherish someone else. Cassie: It's a mistake. One day he'll regret it. Sharon: Avery's not right for him, Cassie. He should be making those vows to me. Nick: Faith, let's go! Chop, chop! Noah: You want me to start the car, get the a/c cranking? Nick: Yeah, in a second. First I want to give you something. It's a gift for my best man. And that's not just a label, son. You are truly one of the best men I've ever met. And I'm very, very proud of you. I mean that. Noah: It's a money clip. N.C.N. Nicholas Christian Newman. Nick: Yeah, my father gave that to me as a college-graduation present. He said it would hold all of the money that I was going to make in the family business someday. Noah: The one that you're no longer with. Nick: Well, yeah. You know, I was able to carve out my own path, find something that made me happy while also making a pretty good living. The point is, if you ever start to doubt anything in your life, you can have that clip, and it'll remind you. I love you, buddy. Noah: Thank you, dad. I love you, too. [Footsteps approach] Nick: Whoa! Faith! What's the story? You're not changed! Faith: I can't find miss patsy. Nick: Well, I'm sure miss patsy's here somewhere, and I will help you find her. But right now, I need you to go upstairs and get dressed. Faith: Not till I find miss patsy. Nick: Okay. I'll make you a deal. If you run upstairs and put on that pretty dress that's laying on your bed right now, I will let you open up this flower- girl gift. Faith: I get a present? Nick: Yes. Avery picked this out for you special. Faith: No thanks. Noah: Hey, you know what? I-I got a great gift for being best man, and I'll bet yours is even better. You sure you don't want to just see what it is? Nick: I mean, you could just open it up, take a look. Noah: Oh! What?! It's a doll, a new doll. Isn't that the one you've been asking for? Nick: Wow! Noah: Wow! Nick: Wasn't that a thoughtful gift from Avery? Faith: I don't want a new doll! I want miss patsy! Nick: [Sighs] Faith. Faith. Faith! Victoria: Okay, this feels really silly. Billy: Why? Victoria: Because we're supposed to be finishing decorating and because the guests are coming soon. That's why. Billy: Good. They can witness me explain to you how blessed I feel to be the man you chose to love. And how I almost stupidly threw it all away. And if we have to renew our vows every single day so you and I can make it to forever, then, baby, I'm in. Victoria: You know, you renew your vows to me every night. Every time I look into your eyes, I see it. You think I'm gorgeous and funny. You think I'm smart. Billy: Don't you forget sexy. Victoria: And sexy. Billy: Mm-hmm. Victoria: And you think I'm a good cook, even though I can only make about three things. Billy: Well, baby, what else does a man need besides pancakes, bacon, and a decent grilled cheese? Victoria: Ooh! Love really is blind, huh? Billy: [Chuckles] You are an incredible mother. You're a brilliant artist. You're a dynamic businesswoman. And I am just the lucky schmo that you married. Victoria: You make my life better by being in it. You make me better. Billy: Ah. We make each other better. Victoria: Well, that's how I know we're gonna make it to forever. Billy: Well, amen to that. Victoria: Yeah. [Applause] Nick: Faith, why'd you run off like that? You know better. Sharon: What is going on? Why is she so upset? Faith: [Crying] Avery threw away miss patsy! Nick: No one threw away miss patsy. She's just been misplaced. Avery bought faith this new doll she's been wanting as a thank you for being in the wedding. Noah: I thought that was really nice. Sharon: Yeah, I agree. That was nice. What did you say, faith? Faith: I hate Avery! Nick: [Sighs] Well, that makes daddy very sad, faith. Noah: Yeah, because, um, I love Avery very much, and I want her to be part of our family. And after today, she will be. Faith: No! Avery: When we lost our baby, it nearly destroyed Dylan, so I can't be a part of this. Leslie: Oh, I understand. Just so you understand, there's no stopping this paternity test. Adam will find another lawyer. And you just can't protect Dylan from that. Avery: I know. I'm just worried about him. I left some messages. He's not picking up. Leslie: Avery, you can't think about that right now. This is your wedding day, okay? Dylan will be all right. Avery: I know. You're right. And you're right that nothing is going to stop my walking down the aisle. Not Dylan or faith or anything else. Leslie: Are you trying to convince me of that or yourself? Avery: What? [Doorbell rings] Summer: Hi. Avery: Summer! Summer: Um, I'm sorry. Avery: I'm so happy. I'm so happy you're here. Chloe: Hey, look, I know men. And I know how their tiny, little minds work. Dylan is going to get past this. Chelsea: I hope you're right. But Adam won't. He's going to want to punish me for keeping him from his son. Chloe: Did you tell him? Chelsea: About Connor being his? No. When he confronted me [Scoffs] I lied. Apparently that's what I do best, so... [Sniffles] Chloe: Well, were you lying when you said that you love Dylan and you wanted to spend your life with him? Chelsea: Of course not. In my heart, Connor will always be Dylan's. Chloe: Then you need to fight for your family. Chelsea: How, Chloe? How am I supposed to fight Adam alone, without Dylan? He left me! [Sighs] [Voice breaking] Oh, my god. What am I gonna do? [Sobs] I can't lose Connor! I would die! I would just die! [Sighs] [Sniffles] Jack: Little early to be hitting on the scotch, isn't it? Adam: Hmm. I'm celebrating. You want to join me? Jack: Thanks anyway. What are we celebrating? Adam: I'm a proud father of a beautiful baby boy. Jack: You have a son? Adam: With Chelsea. Not that she would admit it, which is why I'm getting a court order for a paternity test. Jack: Whoa, whoa. Hold on. Hold on. What makes you think you're the father? I thought -- I thought Dylan was the father. Adam: That's what she wants everyone to think. But this little baby has inherited a genetic eye disorder, the one that my mom and I had. Jack: Retinitis pigmentosa? He has it? Adam: The test results aren't in yet, but all signs point to it. Jack: [Sighs] Adam: Inherited from the father. And mark my words -- I am the father. And when that paternity test comes back, I am suing for custody. Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you sure that's not a mistake? Adam: Jack... I don't want to end up in your shoes, getting to know my child 18 years later. I've missed too much time with my son already. I'm not missing another day. Sharon: Remember all those talks that we had about families? Well, ours is about to get a little bit bigger once daddy marries Avery. Faith: I don't want them to! Sharon: Well, I understand that change is really scary, but not that much is gonna be different. There will just be more people around who love you. Noah: And to give you presents, like on your birthday, which is coming up. Am I right? Nick: Look, faith, I need you to come home with me and get dressed. I cannot be late to my own wedding. Faith: I don't want to go! Nick: Faith, I don't have time for this. Please. Now. Faith: No! Sharon: Let me try. Nick: [Sighs] I tell you what. Why don't you go to the park, and I'll meet you there? Noah: Dad, it's almost time for this -- Nick: I know. Noah: If faith's gonna act like this -- Nick: I would like one of my daughters to be there, and I think I have a better chance of convincing faith than I do summer. Summer: Even though there hasn't been much change, just sitting by the bed holding mom's hand made me feel so much better. Avery: I know what you mean. There's something so comforting about just being there. Summer: Now if she'd just get better, we wouldn't have to go all that way just to be comforted. Leslie: Well, I, um -- I need to get changed and return a few phone calls before the ceremony. Avery: Leslie, thank you so much for everything. Thank you. Leslie: Yes. Anytime. See you at the park. Avery: Mm-hmm. Leslie: Bye, sweetie. Summer: Bye. [Door closes] Avery: She was gonna be your replacement, by the way. Summer: Aunt Avery, I'm really sorry the way that I bailed on your wedding like that. It was pretty lame of me to just text you after I agreed to be your maid of honor, so... if you still want me... Avery: [Chuckles] Jack: Things with summer are getting better, but it's still complicated. If you have reason to believe you are Connor's father... Adam: I am his father. Jack: ...Then you owe it to yourself to find out now. Adam: Chelsea and Nicholas have no right to decide when, where, and if we are in our children's lives. Jack: I'm not sure you're gonna be any happier with a judge deciding. Adam: As of now, jack, I have no choice. I have no parental rights, so Chelsea leaves me no options but to take this to court. She thought she was actually gonna get away with this. Jack: Well, given how you treated her, are you really that surprised? [Glass thuds] Adam: Because I didn't just drop everything and move to Europe, I deserve to lose my son? Jack: Absolutely not, but neither does Chelsea. Don't set up a situation where your child resents you the same way you resent victor. Abby: We got here early to help you set up, but it looks like you guys got it covered. Tyler: You just wanted to make sure the gazebo worked, or what? Billy: Oh, yeah. It works. This gazebo's been getting a lot of action lately, so if you guys want to make it official and get hitched, open for the next hour. Tyler: [Chuckles] Abby: [Chuckles] Victoria: So, how are things in adamland? Any clues on the real investor? Victor: I'm working on things. Victoria: Daddy, you know I'm not the one trying to make a move on your company. That would be your son who's sitting in the catbird seat because you put him there. Victor: Sweetheart, you don't know if he's making a move, do you? Victoria: I do know. Victor: Really? Victoria: I think you trusted the wrong child. I would like to help you rectify things. Noah: Count me in. Whatever you need. Victor: Noah! Victoria: Hi, Noah. I don't really think you understand what we're talking about right now. Noah: I assume you're talking about Adam trying to oust grandpa from Newman. I hear things. That company is my birthright, too. Victor: You're a smart boy. You bet it's your birthright, too. Let me tell you something. When the time comes that you're old enough to join the company, I'll let you know. You'll be an invaluable asset, okay? Noah: Thank you. Victor: Okay. Noah: I'm gonna go say hi to grams. Victor: All right. Victoria: Do you want my help, too, or am I still persona non grata? Victor: Why do you say that? I'm the one who offered you a position. Victoria: A token job running beauty of nature to keep me out of Adam's way. Victor: It was my understanding that you chose to leave to devote some more time to this farce of a marriage of yours. Victoria: Because Billy and I were trying to have a baby and because Adam was your new favorite. As far as I'm concerned, I think he's out to hurt you and the company, and I'm not about to just sit by and watch that happen. Victor: I appreciate that. I'm not quite ready yet, but I'm about to make a move, okay? Victoria: So, Adam's group of business-school buddies sitting on billions of dollars, calling themselves fish hook capital, and you're skeptical of that? Victor: It's a clue that he keeps on dangling in front of my nose in order to taunt me. Victoria: And once you figure it out, your plan is to get rid of Adam, yeah? Victor: We'll get rid of Adam. I need your help. Victoria: All right. That's all I wanted to hear you say, dad. Victor: Okay. I need people around me that I can trust, okay? [Smooches] So... Victoria: I know. Victor: Where's the bride? Victoria: [Sighs] Nick: No luck? Sharon: Faith is being especially stubborn. Nick: Well, if I let her have her way, she's just gonna act out even more. Sharon: I think if you push this on her, nick, she's going to resent Avery even more. Nick: I just don't get this. Avery has been nothing but amazing to faith. Why is she still having a problem with this? Sharon: Because change is hard, especially when you're 6. Nick: Well, summer's not coming, either. Thank god for Noah, or none of my kids would be there. Sharon: Maybe you should postpone and give the girls a little time to adjust. Nick: I'm not gonna do that. I mean, we have postponed so many times. If we don't get married now, who knows when it will happen. Sharon: Okay. [Sighs] Look, why don't you go to the park, and I will try to talk to faith again? I'll see if I can get her to make an appearance. No guarantees, but I'll try. Nick: Okay. Thanks. I-I appreciate it. [Door closes] Cassie: He's having doubts. Sharon: Not enough to call off the ceremony, though. Cassie: I guess you'll have to do it for him, then. Avery: [Sighs] Summer: You look gorgeous. Avery: Oh, well, that's because I have a soon-to-be famous model helping me get ready. [Laughs] Summer: What else you need me to do? Avery: Uh, there is a garment bag on the back of my bedroom door. Summer: Okay. I'll be right back. Avery: Okay. [Sighs] Summer: [Squeals] I cannot wait to see your dress. Avery: Uh, actually, it's your dress. Summer: It's mine? Avery: Yeah, I bought it the day after you left for Georgia, just in case. Summer: Okay. Oh, my gosh. Aunt Avery, it's perfect. Avery: And, uh, this goes with it. Summer: Okay. You got me a bracelet. Avery: Your dad picked it out, actually. Summer: Now, this isn't the part where you lecture me about where I need to give my dad another chance, is it? Avery: Actually, it's not, because I already did that, right? So I'm not gonna push for you to make peace with nick. That has to be your choice. Summer: Thank you. Jack: By the time victor and hope split up, she wanted nothing to do with the great man's lifestyle. She asked him to keep his distance so she could raise you with her own values. You know what? Much as I hate victor, much as I respected your mother, I couldn't condone that. Victor had every right to have a hand in raising you, every right to know you while you were growing up. He claimed he acceded to hope's wishes out of respect for her. I think that's a cop-out. [Glass slams] Jack: No, I-I think if victor had fought for his parental rights, you'd be a different man today. You wouldn't be carrying around all the bitterness from being victor's forgotten son. Adam: Just so we're clear on something, my primary goal of getting custody of my son is not to punish Chelsea. Jack: Are you sure about that? Adam: I don't want my son to go blind, jack. I know what that is like, and I can do something about it. I have access to the world's best specialists. Jack: You want to cure your son, do it. But for god's sake, don't take a child away from its mother! You got to put your anger aside so that you and Chelsea can both be parents! Adam: That is precisely why I have to take this to court, jack. That is it! I have no power! I can do nothing with my son. I cannot help in any decision- making process, medical or otherwise. Meanwhile, there's some other guy out there that's just playing the proud papa when my son was born, got to sign the birth certificate. Hell, he got to name my son after his own father. And I will be damned if I am gonna let Chelsea and some stranger play house with my son. Chloe: Chelsea, you're not gonna lose your son. No one's gonna take him from you. Chelsea: Adam will. He'll use the information about Connor's eye disorder as grounds for a DNA test... and then custody, and then I'll never probably see my son again. Chloe: Chelsea, Adam is a convicted felon. He's been to prison. He has done horrible things to people. There is no way a judge is going to give Adam Newman custody of a newborn child. Take my advice. Let it go to court. You're the mother. Adam is a monster. He'll lose. Leslie: Hey. Fancy meeting you here. Tyler: [Chuckles] Yeah, fancy is right. You know, when Abby told me it was a small wedding in a park, I was actually debating on whether I should wear a tie or not. Leslie: Oh, well, yeah, it's a good thing you did. It's always important to make a good impression when you're meeting the family for the first time. Tyler: Wait. What? I already know most of Abby's family. I live with her nephew, all right? I work at her uncle's company. And I helped her brother do the P.R. For his club. Leslie: Yeah, well, have you been formally introduced to her father? Victor Newman is not exactly a pushover. Tyler: Yeah, well, I'm not trying to impress the man, so... Leslie: Well, everybody else in the family seems to be, including Abby. Seems like things are getting pretty serious between you two. Tyler: All right, enough. Why is everybody so anxious to push me and Abby down the aisle? Neither one of us are even thinking about marriage. Leslie: Who said anything about getting married? Tyler: [Sighs] Abby: I am all about being fashionably late, but the minister's booked after this. We got to get this show on the road. Where's your dad? Noah: Uh, he and my mom are dealing with faith. When I left, she was having a full-on freak-out. Abby: Oh, doesn't she like her dress? Noah: She doesn't like my dad's choice of wife. Abby: Uh-oh. Yeah, and I am sure Sharon was a big help with that. Nick: Actually, she was. She was trying to convince faith to come to the wedding. With any luck, she'll be here throwing rose petals. Abby: Oh. Noah: Uh, well, she's got some time. Avery isn't here yet. Can't start without the bride, so... Nick: I thought I was cutting it close. I wonder what's keeping her. Abby: I don't know. Nails, hair, makeup, putting her dress on, changing her mind about the shoes. It is a process, not an event. Nick: Good point, Abby. And Avery's not the most organized person I know. Abby: Well, I'm gonna go see if I can charm my way into getting the minister to push back his next appointment. Noah: Good idea. Nick: Thank you. Wow, this is not at all how I envisioned this day. I mean, what else can go wrong? Noah: It's not that bad. Nick: Name me one thing that's gone right. Noah: That. Nick: You came. Summer: Yeah. For Avery. Nick: Yeah. Of course. Summer, you look beautiful. We can't have a wedding without a maid of honor, right? Did you ride with Avery? Summer: Uh, no. She was still getting ready, but she should be here any minute. Faith: [Crying] Mommy, please don't make me be in that wedding. [Cries] Sharon: What if I go there with you, and I'll stay where you can see me? Faith: The whole time? Promise? Sharon: Promise. And as soon as you're ready to leave, then we'll go. Faith: Okay. Sharon: Get your dress on. Faith: [Sighs] Cassie: Nicely done. You just gave yourself a reason to be at the park and stop the ceremony. Sharon: I did, didn't I? Chelsea: Okay. [Connor coughs] Chelsea: [Sighs] You make it sound so easy. Chloe: What's complicated? You find a good lawyer and you figure out what you want. Chelsea: It's gonna take a lot more than just a good lawyer to help me keep Connor, Chloe. You know how vindictive Adam can be. I'm sure he'll tell the judge all about my sketchy past, how I conned Billy, how I gave up my first child. It won't be hard to make me look like an unfit mother. Not to mention his unlimited bank account. He can fight longer and dirtier than I can. If we go to court, I'm gonna lose. Adam will make sure of it. Chloe: Well, there is another option. Chelsea: What? Chloe: You take the baby and you disappear. Jack: Adam, I know it's hard to be patient, particularly when you're dealing with your child. Adam: Look, why should I -- Jack: Listen. Just hear me out. I would like nothing better than to scoop summer up and move her in here and make up for lost time. But if I listen to what others are telling me, I got to take it slow. That's what summer needs. That's all I'm suggesting you do. Adam: Well, in my case, jack, it makes no sense. Jack: It does make sense, because you're allowing emotion to run the show. Adam, you just found out there's a possibility that this child is yours. Take a deep breath! Think this through! It's a volatile situation. Set your anger aside before you deal with Chelsea. You don't want to do or say anything that's gonna inflame the situation. The stakes are too high. Victor: So, as I said, things are about to change dramatically at Newman, okay? When that happens, I want you by my side, where you should have been all along. Victoria: Are you willing to trust me now? Victor: Yes. [Smooches] Victoria: Even with your plan to bring down Adam? Nikki: Well, the musicians are in place, and the minister's ready. Nick: And my beautiful bride is on her way. Avery: [Sighs] [Sighs] [Exhales deeply] All right. This is it. You are about to marry the man you love, who happens to be really terrific. You're getting married. [Sighs] So don't keep him waiting. [Sighs] [Sighs] [NEXT_ON] Adam: I want to hear you say it -- that that baby is mine. Dylan: Is today your wedding day? Sharon: I don't see the bride anywhere. Nikki: She'll be here, and the wedding will be glorious.

Avery is also worried about Dylan and leaves message number five on his phone asking him to call her back and let her know that she is okay

Mac: I want cops at every intersection within four blocks of Queen of Angels, all right? Keep traffic moving. I want no-parking zones within a two-block radius. Tow first, write tickets later. 18:00 hours. I want everything in place immediately. My niece will not be stuck in traffic on the way to her wedding. Robin: There's never any traffic at Queen of Angels at 6:00 in the evening. Mac: I am not taking any chances. Robin: I think you should help me put some stamps on these envelopes. It will make you feel better. [Helicopter whirring] Mac: Robin, I have a lot of calls to make. Robin: Uncle Mac, today is my wedding day. And everything is going to be perfect, so I think you should enjoy it with me. Anna: Hi. Robin: Hi. Anna: Did I miss the wedding? [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: Okay, once we've set all this stuff up, we really need to go in there and double check -- Spinelli, just -- wait, let me help you, okay? Sorry. I shouldn't have made you carry all this stuff when you don't have a spleen. Spinelli: No, that's okay. The Jackal just became slightly off-balance. There's no need for concern. Maxie: Good, because I really couldn't get through this wedding without you. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cat-call whistle] Olivia: Talk about gorgeous. Patrick: How do you like it? Olivia: I think I'm in love. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: So where were you? Why didn't you show up? Claudia: What are you talking about? Where? Oh, my -- Jake's. I completely forgot. I'm sorry. Ric: No, it's okay. I just waited up all night. Claudia: Oh, no. You should have -- I should have called and let you I wasn't coming. I'm sorry. Ric: So where were you? Claudia: Busy. Ric: Okay, fine, I'll bite. Doing what? Claudia: Marrying Jason Morgan. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: You need to know what happened last night. Sonny: Andrei Karpov still breathing? You here to give me back the organization? Because if not, we're just going to waste time. Jason: I almost married Claudia Zacchara to save you. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: This is really nice. How long you had it? Patrick: It was my first major purchase after my residency. Olivia: You mind? Patrick: No, go ahead. Olivia: Oh, nice. 340, V8, very old-school. You got a carbureted engine, much better than fuel-injection. I take it you've got no restrictor plate in there? Patrick: I stay off the super speedways. Olivia: Fairly good idea. What kind of horsepower you got? Patrick: Depends how I'm running -- 500, 600. Olivia: Oh, nice. Patrick: You a mechanic? Olivia: No, no. My dad and my brothers all were. If they got swamped, I'd help them out. Patrick: Wow, I'm impressed. Olivia: You ever race around here? Patrick: Yeah, there's a track just outside of town. Olivia: You ever run Watkins Glen? Patrick: Before med school, yeah. Olivia: That's a tough course. Patrick: Yeah, it is. Olivia: It's almost as bad as the Cross Bronx Expressway. Patrick: You race? Olivia: No, no. My brothers and I used to do go-karts when I was a little kid, but I always preferred fixing cars to actually driving them. Something very relaxing to me about opening up a hood, solving a problem. Patrick: Especially if solving the problem is going to make it faster. Olivia: Did you drive this thing over here? Patrick: Well, it's not exactly street-legal, but I figured I'd get behind the wheel one more time before I get married and put it up for sale. [Olivia scoffs] Olivia: Keep talking like that, you're not going to stay married very long. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Oh, I'm so sorry. I should never have taken this assignment. You know, I mean, the office promised me it was only going to be 12 hours and, of course, that was days ago -- Robin: I understand. Anna: And they never lifted the security blackout until today, so I couldn't tell you anything about it. But I managed to see your dad. Robin: Oh. Anna: And he looks so much stronger. And he sends his love and he's so proud and yada yada. Robin: Mom, Mom, take a breath. Anna: Yes, I know. Robin: Okay, everything's fine. I talked to Dad twice already today. Anna: You did? Robin: Yeah. Anna: Yeah, he wants a blow-by-blow description of the ceremony, everything. Thank God I made it. Robin: The ceremony isn't until tonight. We have hours, so just relax. Anna: Okay, isn't there a lot to do though? Where's your dress? Can I see your dress? I want to see your dress. Robin: It's at the church. Anna: Oh, okay. What about your hair? I can't do your hair. You know, I'm horrible with hair, I mean, clearly. [Robin laughs] Robin: Elizabeth is doing my hair and Maxie is doing everything else, so all we have to do is just show up and have a good time. Mac: I don't care about the mayor's golf tournament. I want uniforms in place. Anna: I can't believe it. My little girl is getting married. Robin: Mm, not so little at the moment. Anna: Oh, you're gorgeous. Mac: All right, I'll be there. Look, there's a problem with the security detail. Don't leave until I get back. Anna, great to see you. Anna: Nice to see you. Robin: Bye. Security detail? Anna: What would we have ever done without Uncle Mac? He loves you so much. Maybe I should help him with security -- Robin: Mom. Anna: At least it's something constructive. Robin: Mom? Anna: Yeah? Robin: It's cool. Everything is cool. Anna: At least one of us is calm, right? [Robin and Anna laugh] Robin: Marrying Patrick is the best decision I've ever made. I don't think I've ever been happier in my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: I really want these flowers to be perfect. Not that I'm a perfectionist, it's just this will probably be Robin's one and only wedding. What do you think? Spinelli: Um -- Maxie: I liked them so much better the way before. I'm glad Robin got out of the way and let me handle planning the wedding, because she can be a real control freak. She's been incredibly calm, though, but before, she was driving me insane. Spinelli: Uh, indeed. Maxie: Okay, what else? I think I'm going to lose some of the ribbon. Maybe. Less is more. That's what Kate always says, and I do believe it's true. What are you looking at? Spinelli: The Jackal was simply observing that one day, Maximista is going to make a most beautiful bride. Maxie: Oh, Spinelli, that's so sweet of you to say, but I seriously doubt that I'll be getting married. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Why do you want to be in the middle of Sonny, Jason, and your father? Claudia: I have some serious power now. It's actually kind of a rush. Ric: Yeah, only because Anthony wants something from you. Claudia: So? Power is power, Ric. Come on, you're the also-ran in your family, too. You should be able to identify with me. Ric: Yeah, which is exactly why I know that you're buying in to Anthony's game. Claudia: Ric, let's face it. I am Daddy's game. Are you really this angry at me because I forgot to call you? Ric: Oh, come on. Claudia: Because what would I have said anyway? "Sorry Ricky, I can't make it tonight because I have to go marry the man you hate more than anybody else in the world." Ric: Okay, whose idea was it? Claudia: What difference does it make? Ric: Meaning it was yours. Claudia: It was all just a lesson in futility anyway, because all we did was scare the bejeebees out of this little minister and his wife, and it was just a big game of chicken. Ric: What did your game accomplish, exactly? Claudia: I wanted to see how far Jason would go to protect Sonny. Ric: Who's protecting you, Claudia, huh? Who's protecting you? You have the most to lose here. Don't you even see that? Claudia: Not if I play it right. Ric: Would you have married Jason? Claudia: I thought so, yeah. I mean, at least that was my intention when we first started out, but then I realized he didn't have any intention of marrying me. He was hoping to pay me to leave town. Ric: And you turned him down. Claudia: Running is not an option for me. You know it. Which means sooner or later, I'm going to have to marry your brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Claudia came to me and she told me that Anthony offered you his entire organization, but you have to marry her to close the deal. Sonny: I turned him down. It's -- it's ridiculous. Jason: Sonny, I know how bad you want Karpov. I can see you convincing yourself to take this deal. Sonny: I can't go after Karpov on my own. You should have taken a deal. That way, you and Claudia would be married, I'd be locked out of the Zacchara organization as well as my own. You'd be running both. That's what you want, isn't it? Jason: I never wanted to be against you. Sonny: You say that, but actions speak louder than words. Look what you've done. You help Carly take my son. And now when I need the organization more than ever, you won't do what needs to be done. Jason: You know you that cannot trust the Zaccharas, right? You know that. Sonny: I know I can't trust the Zaccharas, but you're putting me in a position where I'm starting not to trust you. Jason: Yeah, but Anthony is going to use the situation to provoke a war that could bring us all down. He wants us to be against each other. Sonny: You think I don't know that? Why are you telling me something I know? Jason: Because I want to protect you from the Zaccharas, to buy you some time to think. That's why I almost married Claudia. Sonny: You want me to tell you what "almost married" really means? You're standing at the altar watching the most beautiful woman you've ever seen walk down the aisle toward you, right? And you realize that you have been given a priceless gift. You love this woman. You've loved her for a long time. And as she's walking toward you, it -- for the first time in a long time, it starts to make sense. You understand that everything, good or bad, has lead up to this moment. And you convince yourself that, you know, everything is going to be fine, that you're going to be with this woman forever. So she's standing right in front of you, she looks in your eyes, and at first, the sound doesn't make sense. And then she collapses right in front of you, and you've got blood on your hands from a shot. That's what "almost" means. Jason: Making a deal with the Zaccharas, it's not going to change anything, Sonny. Sonny: I didn't make a deal with the Zaccharas. I turned down Claudia. Jason: Then walk away. Don't let the Zaccharas pull you in. Sonny: Okay, you've got to understand something. Whatever I decide to do is for the protection of everybody. Yes, I don't trust the Zaccharas, but I may find out what makes them tick. You don't want to help me, so I'm going to handle it the way I handle it and you're going to handle it the way you handle it. And at the end, if we're on opposite sides, so be it. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Is this a bad time? Kate: Go away. Claudia: Are you up for a little chat, woman to woman? Kate: I have nothing to say to you. Claudia: Yeah, well, I'm going to need some insight before I marry Sonny. Kate: Um, wow. So I'm going to wake up any moment, right, and this is all going to be a bad hospital nightmare and you're going to be gone. Claudia: Sorry to disappoint you, but you've been missing out on a lot being cooped up in here. You know, my father -- my father offered to let Sonny run the Zacchara organization, but here's the kicker -- Sonny has to marry me first. Kate: You really are delusional. Claudia: I just hope my wedding to Sonny goes better than yours did. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: So what's the plan? You gonna park this baby out here and hope someone's going to buy it? Patrick: Yep. Olivia: Not that you actually want to sell it. You know, marriage isn't supposed to mean giving up the thing you love most. It's supposed to be adding to it. Patrick: Yeah, I don't think driving 143 miles an hour around a track fits with getting married and having a baby on the way. Olivia: Did Robin tell you to quit? Patrick: She would never do that. Just, you know, accidents can happen. I don't think it's very responsible of me. Olivia: You a decent driver? Patrick: I learned a long time ago that without my hands, I don't have a career. So I drive fast, but I'm careful. Olivia: So why quit? Patrick: Hard to justify the time. Olivia: What, are you going to join NASCAR now? You're going to be part of the chase? Patrick: Well, no, I just like to race. Spent a lot of time at the track with my dad when I was growing up. Olivia: You want to deprive your child of that connection? You give this up, sooner or later you're going to start resenting Robin and the baby for it. Patrick: It's not their fault. Olivia: Would you even be thinking about quitting if you weren't getting married? Look, all I'm saying is don't give up the thing you love most just because you're making some big changes in your life. Keep racing. Patrick: That's pretty wise for someone who's never been married. Olivia: Yeah, I'm just an objective observer. You know, just be honest. Be grateful for everything in your life, and you'll wind up happy enough in the end. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I'm sorry I missed all the festivities. Looks like it was fun. Robin: Yeah, it was a lot of fun. It was just, um, nothing much, though, just a surprise bridal shower-slash-wedding shower at Jake's. Anna: Wow. Robin: But, I mean, Patrick and I have been working non-stop just so that we can have time to take off after the wedding. Anna: You haven't been overdoing it, have you? Robin: Please. Uncle Mac has been hovering enough for the both of you. Anna: I'm sorry. I know it's ridiculous to be nervous, especially me. I mean, I'm not the pregnant one about to marry Mr. Heartthrob of General Hospital. My daughter is marrying a doctor. [Anna laughs] Robin: Mom, I happen to be a doctor, too. Anna: I know. I'm just being old-fashioned. I can't help it. It's so great. Wow. Sometimes I look at you and I -- I forget you're all grown up. I mean, I remember being pregnant with you. You know, I was all fat and I loved you so much and I wanted to give you the best life I possibly could. Robin: You did. Anna: Yeah. I mean, I suppose that all mothers, you know, imagine their daughter's wedding day. But now it's here and you're all so beautiful and accomplished and about to bring your own daughter into the world. Somehow, it just feels like a total surprise. [SCENE_BREAK] Maxie: You know, I would always picture the perfect wedding. Not for me, but for my mom and Mac. He loved her so much. I always wanted them to get married so that we could be a family. They did eventually get married. It was a double-wedding with two people that you don't know, Kevin and Lucy. I still think something weird was going on behind the scenes, but I was happy. And I got to wear a really pretty dress. Georgie and I gave our mom the blue ribbons from our hair for her bouquet. You know, something blue. Spinelli: Yes, I am aware of the tradition. Maxie: She looked so beautiful that day. And I believed everything she said. She said her heart would always belong to Mac, that he was her wisdom and her hope. They got married and I thought we would be a family forever. Less than a year later, she started having an affair with Luke Spencer and she left us. Their wedding meant nothing. Spinelli: The Jackal has been long aware of that Maximista carries great pain. Maxie: I hate my mom. I really do, but I'm just like her. Spinelli: No. I have to disagree most vehemently. Maxie: She's a liar, she's unfaithful, she makes terrible choices just like me. So I promised myself a long time ago that I would never hurt anyone the way my mom hurt Mac or Georgie or me, so I'll never get married. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Oh, are you here to give me brotherly love? Because I really would like that. Ric: Don't marry Claudia. Don't even consider it. Sonny: Who told you? Ric: Claudia did, okay? It's a bad idea, Sonny. It's an insane idea. Sonny: Is Anthony upset that you're here undercutting him? Ric: Look, I'll handle Anthony, okay? Right now, my main concern is Claudia. Sonny: Don't worry about it. I turned him down. Ric: Sonny, we both know this is his first step in the negotiation. You're just trying -- you want to make him sweat a little bit. I know you, Sonny. You need Anthony Zacchara and his organization in order to bring down Karpov. So at some point, you will have to make a compromise. All I'm saying is, don't involve Claudia. Sonny: What is this really about, Ric? You don't want me to run the organization because you think I'm going to do better than you, or you don't want me with Claudia? [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: There is absolutely no way that Sonny would even consider marrying you. He despises you. Claudia: Yeah, but he's hot for me at the same time, and that's a powerful combination. Come on, he's never forgotten that night between us. He's always wanted more. He just couldn't admit it. Kate: You know that everyone has moved on from that night, right? Except for you. Claudia: I wouldn't be so sure about that, sweetheart. Because I can offer Sonny more than sex now. I can offer him power. Real power. And there is nothing sexier to Sonny than power. Kate: Yes, Claudia. But if that power comes from you, I can assure you he's not interested. Claudia: Really? Where is Sonny now, by the way? I just think he'd be sitting right here next to you. But maybe he just wanted to see if he could get a social climber like yourself to drop everything in her life for him. He could. He did. He's gone. Kate: You know nothing about me and Sonny. Claudia: You know what I know? You can't touch what I can offer him -- the entire Zacchara empire and red hot sex. Sure, first he has to say no. He has to act noble. But I promise you something, at the end of the day, he's mine. Olivia: Get the hell away from my cousin. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: Just make sure everyone stays on the job, okay? We don't need anything to escalate. Spinelli's not here. Maxie: I know. I came to talk to you and it won't take long. Do you think you could put that away? Jason: What -- what do you need, Maxie? Maxie: It just really creeps me out. Jason: I got a lot to do today, okay? Maxie: Is that why you refuse to go to Patrick and Robin's wedding, because you have to whack someone? That's rude. Jason: Robin understands why I'm not going to her wedding. Robin: Because Robin is a wonderful, understanding person who gives you permission to be selfish and inconsiderate, but I do not. Jason: Okay. Maxie: Okay? That's it? Jason: Yeah, that's it. I'm really busy. Maxie: How many weddings do you think Robin is going to have? I mean, this isn't like Carly, who gets married every five minutes so if you skip out on one, it's not that big of a deal. This is probably the only wedding Robin's ever going to have. Jason: I understand that. Maxie: And you've been a huge part of her life. By some miracle, you managed to show Robin compassion and empathy and love when she needed it. I just think you should be there with her when she marries Patrick. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I'm not going to marry Claudia unless it's to get what I want. Besides, it's a chump deal. It's -- it was worked up by, you know, an old man. And I'm telling you, Anthony is not stable. Because if he were, he wouldn't be putting his daughter in this situation. I don't want any part of it. Ric: Well, I hope that's true. Sonny: I'm going to figure out another way to work this out. Ric: Well, he needs your expertise, your -- as much, if not more, than you need his. Look, as somebody close to the situation, Sonny, I can assure you that Anthony will eventually cave. Sonny: Why don't you -- why don't you marry her? [Ric chuckles] Sonny: No, no, I'm -- if you -- I'm dead serious. You convince Anthony that you can run the organization and cut me out completely. Ric: We know that's not going to happen, right? Look, all I'm saying is that she's been through enough with this family. She's not as tough as she seems. Just do me a favor -- stay away from her. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: You get the hell out of this room. Claudia: Aren't you going to tell your cousin why I'm here? Olivia: You're the trashy, psycho daughter of a psycho mob boss. Why would I listen to a word that came out of your mouth? Claudia: You're both going to have to treat me with a lot more respect when I'm Mrs. Sonny Corinthos. Think about it. Olivia: Don't worry about it honey, okay? Don't listen to a word she says. She's a crazy nut-job. Kate: Okay, well, that crazy nut-job claims she's going to marry Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Jason: I'm -- I'm happy for Robin. That's why I don't want to risk bringing any danger or violence to her wedding. Maxie: I seriously doubt that anyone will start shooting up Robin's wedding. And you don't have to remind me about what happened to Kate, because that was a totally different situation. Jason: I still don't want to put Robin at risk. Maxie: Do you not get this? I was around for the whole Stone thing. I saw how much Robin loved him, and then he died right in front of her. And somehow you were able to help her move on with her life. I think that if it wasn't for you, Robin might not have even tried that HIV drug cocktail. Jason: Well, she's done a lot for me, too. Maxie: My point exactly. Come on, Jason. This is the one night you can help Robin celebrate the life she made for herself. You should really be there. Don't mess it up. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: I know today is really not the day for regrets or anything, but if I could do it over -- Robin: Mom, don't do that because we can't do anything over. I mean, all we really have is now. Anna: I know, I know. I know that. But as mother of the bride, um, I'm allowed to look back on my daughter's wedding day -- it's written down. It's like a rule, okay? So I am allowed to treasure all my memories and be so grateful for the time that we did spend together. I'll always be sorry that I wasn't there to support you when Stone died and that I wasn't there for you when you found out you had HIV. Because taking care of you was my responsibility, and I did let you down. Robin: I made it through because of you. I mean, because of your courage and because of your strength. You taught me to live my life no matter what, and that's exactly what I did. And now I'm looking forward to a life with the man that I love and my child. And maybe we did miss some important times, but you're here now, and that's all that matters to me. I couldn't be happier, Mom. [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: They took Connie in for tests. Sonny: What do you mean? When is she going to be back? What are you mad about? Olivia: Mad does not even begin to describe it. Sonny: Are you going to tell me or you just going to -- Olivia: Don't you got someplace else you got to be? Sonny: No. I'm not leaving here until I see Kate. Olivia: Oh, yeah, when she gets here, you going to tell her any news? I mean, you got anything interesting that you'd like to share with her? Sonny: What is your problem? Olivia: Claudia Zacchara was just in this freaking room. She told Connie that she's going to marry you. [SCENE_BREAK] Claudia: Hi, Daddy. Anthony: Oh, such a greeting. What are you up to? Claudia: I've been thinking. Anthony: Oh, never a good sign. Claudia: You know, I think Daddy really does know what's best. It's a little medieval, but after much consideration, I understand why I have to marry Sonny and I'll do it. Anthony: I knew you'd do what's best for the family once you thought it through. Claudia: You're going to have to make some concessions, of course. Anthony: There are no concessions. You'll do what you're told. Claudia: Why? Why would I? I'm -- I'm sorry, better question -- what's in it for me? Anthony: No, the better question you should be asking is, what will happen if you disobey me? Claudia: That's funny. Yeah, see, Daddy, there's not going to be anymore of that. There's not going to be any more threatening me, threatening to send me back to Italy or tampering with my car. Because for the first time in my entire life, you need me, and I'm going to work that to the best advantage I can. Anthony: You're just like your mother. You're trying to take over. You don't know your place. Claudia: I'm nothing like my mother. I'm like you. I like to set up situations just to see what will happen. And even you've had to admit that I'm smart and treacherous. Anthony: You're a disgrace. Claudia: You really need for this marriage to happen, don't you? And soon. Otherwise, you would have been a lot more subtle. That was a mistake, by the way, showing me that card. Because your plan, it's inherently flawed. I'm your only daughter. If I choose to refuse to marry Sonny, then your plan is dead. It's gone. So that means I'm going to be calling the shots from now on, and you are going to be nice to me -- and I mean real nice. You're going to treat me with respect. Otherwise, no deal and no Sonny. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Hello. Epiphany: Why aren't you at home getting ready for the wedding? Patrick: I have plenty of time. Don't worry about it. Epiphany: After all that you put this staff through, you need to be at home getting ready for your wedding, getting dressed like a man who is about to make the biggest commitment of his life -- on time. Patrick: Huh, look at that. I forgot my watch in my locker. Epiphany: That's not funny. Dr. Hunter? Matt: Is there a problem? Epiphany: I just didn't recognize you without all that scruff on your face. You almost look like a doctor -- almost. Matt: Hey, Patrick, aren't you supposed to be getting married? Patrick: Okay, you guys, I have lots of time. I'll be all right. Matt: I, uh, didn't expect to get an invitation. Patrick: Yeah, Robin wanted to invite you. I told her that you wouldn't come, but -- Matt: Yeah, well, you got that right. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Wow, wow, wow. I never thought I'd actually do this. Anna: God knows you fought it hard enough. Robin: Thank you, by the way, for being patient with me. If it wasn't for you, for my family and my friends who are all being patient, I probably would have never opened my heart to Patrick and realized that I could have a future with him. Anna: You're going to have a brilliant future. Robin: You know what? I'm actually really glad that Patrick and I got all of the kind of messy, bad stuff out of the way, and now we can just get married and have a baby and look forward to the good things. Anna: That must be a great feeling. Robin: Yeah. I'm not going to second guess it anymore. I'm just going to be grateful. I'm not going to examine it when I'm happy, try to push it away, try to figure it all out. I'm just going to relax and just be happy. Anna: You really are, and always have been, an extraordinary daughter. Robin: I love you so much, Mom. Anna: I love you more. Maxie: No, no, no, no. No crying. Robin: What? Maxie: I didn't bring anything for puffy eyes. Robin: Okay, calm down. Everything's fine -- just calm. Maxie: Oh, calm down. Okay, you want me toe calm? Then I will calmly tell you that you should calmly get dressed and make your way to the church, or you're going to miss your wedding and then I won't be calm. Robin: I don't understand why I have to change my clothes here when I'm just going to get into my wedding dress the minute I get there. Maxie: Because that's how it's done. Anna, your dress is at Robin's. Anna: Okay, I'll go to Robin's. Mac: Have one of the uniforms take you. They're outside. Robin: Why is the limo surrounded by squad cars? Mac: I told you. Nothing is going to hold you up on your way to the church. Robin: Don't you think that is just a tad over the top? Maxie: Why shouldn't Mac stop traffic? I think it's brilliant. Mac: Just doing my job. Spinelli: The Jackal reporting for duty. Anna: Oh, my gosh. Is that Spinelli? Spinelli: Oh, greetings, kick butt mother of the bride. Anna: You clean up surprisingly well. Spinelli: Oh, a gracious thanks, adventurous one. Maxie: I am really glad that you're here. Robin: So, everything's under control. Maxie: Yeah. Transportation, bride's dress, shoes, decorations, mother of the bride, Mac -- perfect. Anna: Um, isn't there something missing, just one thing? Robin: What? Anna: Does anyone know where Patrick is? Robin: Oh, well, it's the job of the best man to bring the groom to the church. Maxie: Which probably means he's passed out at Jake's with Coleman. Spinelli, as the wedding coordinator, I'm officially putting you in charge of making sure that the groom gets to the church on time. Do whatever it takes. Robin: Maxie, relax. Patrick will be there on time. [SCENE_BREAK] Epiphany: The labs should be up in about a half an hour. You're going to have to check on that skull fracture in room 1014. I assigned a nurse to him, but then I don't know if -- Matt: Nurse Johnson, I am the doctor. That means I get to give the orders. Epiphany: Well, by all means, don't allow me to stand in your way. I need to go home and get ready for the wedding, anyway. What are you -- what are you still doing here? Patrick: Picking up my charts. Epiphany: You can't be serious. You can't be bothered to go home and get ready for your own wedding? Patrick: I have plenty of time to do my rounds and get ready for my wedding. Epiphany: Why are you so determined to tempt fate? [SCENE_BREAK] Olivia: You gonna tell me again how you're not going to marry Claudia, or maybe you want to wait and tell your other fiancée? Sonny: I'm going to make sure Claudia never comes near Kate again. Olivia: That's fine, Sonny, but first, you tell me that Claudia was lying. Sonny: I have no intention of marrying Claudia. I can't stand the woman. Olivia: You can stand her, Sonny. She's the means to an end for you. Sonny: She's probably running her mouth all over town at this point. Olivia: Yeah, because she realizes what I knew the minute I heard this ridiculous plan. You are going to hate it. You're going to be all mad and brooding and dangerous, but you're going to convince yourself that you got to do it because it's payback, for revenge -- for whatever, you got to do it. If Claudia is going to get you what you want and if that thing is power that someone took away from you, then you will marry Claudia. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: Stop trying to turn this to your advantage. Claudia: I don't have to try. Now, you need to me, so start telling me the plan because I'm going to want to make some adjustments. Anthony: You are just like your mother. You are ungrateful, and you are spoiled rotten! I gave you everything. Claudia: You have talked down to me my entire life! You have treated me like I was nothing, like I didn't exist, like I was some sort of a mistake, and now you're trying to pimp me out to Sonny Corinthos? Well, that's fine. That's fine, but it's not free. Anthony: You're a disgrace as a daughter. Claudia: You better watch what you say to me, old man, because if I choose not to marry Sonny, your deal -- whatever it is -- will fall apart. Your empire, everything that you spent your entire life building will be gone, but I'll survive because I am smarter than you, I am tougher than you, and for all you know, I'm meaner. I've had to fight for every damn thing I've ever gotten in this family, and now you are going to fight for my cooperation. Anthony: No. You won't do this. You won't take anything that belongs to me, and you will obey me! Do you understand? You are my daughter and you -- Claudia: Daddy? [Anthony gasping] Claudia: Daddy?

Olivia convinces Patrick not to sell his car and not to stop racing

[Dramatic music] Doctor, you're getting a fever. Kayla: I can't get sick. You already are. Kayla: [Sighs] I'm getting you a cubicle. [Phone ringing] Kayla: Steve, did you find Joey? Steve: No, not yet, but I did talk to jade's mother. Kayla: Well, did she know anything? Steve: Yeah, her daughter is a pain, and she's in big trouble, but no clue as to where she is. Kayla: Well, how many days has she been missing, and did-- did--did they even know it? Steve: We didn't get into that. Kayla: Maybe they're actually responsible. Steve: Sweetness, are you okay? Kayla: Yeah, I'm just--it's just been a long night. Steve: You don't sound good. Kayla: I'm just tired. Listen, don't worry about me. Let's just concentrate on finding Joey, please. Steve: I'm on it. Don't worry. Kayla: Good. [Phone beeps] Jade: I hope you're okay with this. I mean, it's--it's not exactly a beach, but-- Joey: Hey, we're far away from Salem. That's all that matters. Jade: [Chuckles] Joey: So your aunt runs a youth hostel? Jade: My dad calls it a commune. Simone: Jade? Look at you. Jade: Aunt Simone, oh, my God. [Both laughing] Simone: Welcome to nirvana. Oh, beautiful. Hello. Joey: Hi. [Both laugh] Summer: Okay, this one is supposed to be good for your immune system, but it doesn't taste nasty. I put a little bit of honey in there. Maggie: Thank you. It's not gonna make me forget that something is bothering you. Summer: I'm just nervous about moving in here. Maggie: Why? Summer: Well, Victor doesn't like me. Maggie: [Scoffs] Victor doesn't like most people. Don't worry about him. Summer: Most people he can avoid. I'm here. Maggie: He knows how important it is to me that you're here. He'll leave you alone. Summer: Well, I guess that's all I can ask for. Maggie: It'll get better. I mean, is that really all? Summer: Yes, yes, and now, we should get started on your exercises. Maggie: I'm glad you're here, summer. It'll get easier, and this is a chance for us to really get to know each other. That means a lot to me. Summer: Me too. Maggie: Okay. [Sighs] Chad: Oh, we are so happy to be here. Aren't we, Thomas? There's mommy. Can you smile for mommy? Say, "hi." Hi. We couldn't wait to be here. We're not the only ones. Your mom's coming. Isn't that right? Abigail: What? My mother? You... why--why--why would you do that? Why would you bring my mom here? Chad: I just thought-- I thought that you'd want-- Abigail: It's bad enough that you brought my son here. Chad: Okay, but she wants to spend time with-- Abigail: No, I don't want. I don't want anyone to see me like this. [Instrumental music] Deimos: Wow, you're here rather early. To what do I owe this pleasure? Nicole: The contract to run basic black. Deimos: You're taking my generous offer? Nicole: Your terms were acceptable. Deimos: [Chuckles] Is that how your attorneys put it? Nicole: Mm-hmm. They read through it thoroughly, and when you sign that, your generous offer will be locked in. Deimos: You think I won't? Get in here. So what do you say we celebrate? Nicole: It's a little early in the day to drink, even for me. Deimos: I was having my morning coffee. Join me. Here you go. To a long and prosperous relationship. Nicole: Hmm. You really have been redecorating. Deimos: Yeah, I guess you could say that. Nicole: You play? Deimos: Yes, I do. I studied when I was a kid, but then got distracted, for obvious reasons, but I did get to play when I was in prison. Nicole: They had a piano in prison? Deimos: Yeah, yeah, they had a little beat-up spinet in the chapel, and I promised myself when I got out, I was gonna have a baby grand all my own. Nicole: Look at that. Now you do. Hmm. [Playing piano] Okay, impress me. Deimos: [Playing piano] [Debussy's "Clair de Lune"] [Soft piano music] Fynn: This is it. Look at this sample of the iv residue. Compare it with the one from the toddler, Arianna. Check the strands. [Dramatic music] It's the same virus. Fynn: Synthetically manufactured, by the looks of it. Purposely infused into Paul Narita with the intention of infecting as many people as possible. Job well done. Fynn: Let's get this to the CDC, top priority. Sure, but it could take hours to get to the head of their queue. Fynn: Not if I have anything to say about it. We don't have hours. We have patients that might not live out the day if we don't get answers fast. Chad: I'm sorry. [Stammering] I just--I thought that you would want to spend time with your family. Abigail: Not here. Chad: It's fine here. Abigail: Chad, it's an institution. I'm being... I'm institutionalized. Do you have any idea what that feels like for my mother? My mother, who's watched her mom in an institution for most of her life? Chad: She--she couldn't wait to come. Abigail: Right, yeah. I can see that. Chad: Look, I just--I just wanted to get here early so I could spend some time with you alone. [Soft guitar music] Abigail: Why? Chad: What? Abigail: Why? Maybe we should just... maybe we should just get used to this. Chad: No, no, this isn't your life, Abby. This isn't your fate. Abigail: Chad, it's hereditary, okay? Chad: You went through something-- Abigail: It starts in your 20s. Chad: You went through something terrible. It takes time to get over that, and you're gonna get better. [Stammering] You're gonna get better. Abigail: Or not. Chad, I'm not getting better. [Thomas fussing] Abigail: I'm not. If anything, I'm getting worse. Chad: No, listen. Abigail: Chad-- Chad: Hey, it's okay. [Thomas fussing] Chad: It's okay. Abby, look at me. [Thomas crying] Chad: Look at me. Your life is with us. That hasn't changed. Come here. [Thomas wailing] Chad: Come here. [Dramatic music] [Thomas fussing] Abigail: Hey, Thomas. [Thomas crying] Abigail:Thomas. [Thomas wailing] Chad: It's okay. It's okay. [Thomas wailing] Hal: I don't know why the private eye is looking for me. I haven't done anything wrong. Steve: Well, nobody said that, Mr. Michaels. Hal: It's Hal. Steve: Okay, Hal. This isn't about you. It's about your daughter, jade. Hal: [Sighs] All right, what the hell has that girl done now? Steve: I think she ran away with my son, Joe. Jade: So then dad says I have to go to Florida and work in uncle Ned's dry- cleaning store, so I could pay them off in, like, three years. Simone: Hal is such a hard-ass. Jade: I know, right? Simone: And Ned's even worse. My brothers are tools. I swear, they must've found me on a doorstep. Jade: [Laughs] Simone: What's your deal? Joey: My deal? Simone: Mm-hmm. Jade is fleeing from a very repressive view of life: Punishment and reparations. What are you running from, hmm? Or is she just too hot to let go? Jade: [Chuckles] Joey: Uh, all of the above? Simone: Oh, indeed. Joey: No, I--I just need a fresh start. Simone: I can see that. You are carrying a very heavy burden. [Dramatic music] More than a few demons chasing you. Don't worry. She didn't say anything to me. She didn't have to. I can feel it, Joey. Joey: No, I'm not--I'm not-- there's nothing-- Simone: Stop. I don't care where you've been or what you did. You want a fresh start, and you'll get it, right here. This is a space of non-judgment and freedom. You're safe, Joey. Whatever it is, you can let it go. Chad: Shh, it's okay. [Thomas crying] Hey, it's okay. Here, baby, why don't you try helping? Abigail: Okay, um... Chad: It's okay. [Thomas crying] Abigail: Thomas, it's okay. Hey, it's your mama, Thomas. Chad: It's okay, just-- Abigail: No, he doesn't want that. He always spits it out. Chad: It helps him now. [Thomas crying] It works. Shh. Abigail: Thomas, it's okay. Hey... [Thomas crying] Abigail: Thomas. Chad: Okay, you have to give it to him. Abigail: I don't--here, just--you do it. Chad: Baby, it's--he's just-- he's--shh. He's just--he's cutting a tooth or something, all right? It's fine; it's not you. Abigail: Just stop, please. Just stop, please, Chad. [Thomas crying] Abigail: It's me, okay? It is; it's me. I know it's me. He can't stand me. Chad: No, it's not-- Abigail, do you need a minute? Chad: No, it's--we're fine. [Thomas wailing] Chad: We're fine. Abigail: I'm sorry. Chad, I'm sorry. Chad: Abby, what? No. Shh, shh. [Thomas crying] Chad: It's okay. It's okay. [Thomas fussing] Chad: That's better. That's better. Jennifer: Chad, I'm so sorry I'm late. I was trying to see JJ at the hospital and-- Chad: Wait, what? JJ's in the-- Jennifer: What's wrong? Chad: JJ's in the hospital? Jennifer: Yeah, yeah, he's really sick. He has a virus, and it's highly contagious, and Kayla and Fynn said they've never seen anything like it. Chad: Okay, well, I'm--I'm-- I'm they'll get a handle on it. Jennifer: Yeah, I hope so. I was just trying to see him, and they won't let anyone in or out. But I'm grateful I get to spend some time with Abigail. Where is she? How come they haven't brought her over here? Chad: She was just here. She--she decided she needed a minute. Jennifer: Well, how did she seem? Chad: Not good. No, she thinks she's getting worse. Jennifer: And what do you think? Hal: That girl is bad news. Steve: "That girl"? Hal: I bet your son was a good kid, wasn't he? Never got into any trouble before he met her? Steve: Well, I wouldn't go that far, but yeah, he is a good kid. Hal: I'm sorry your son got mixed up with jade. Yeah, I know how that sounds, but you see, me and my wife? We did everything we could for that girl. She's determined to throw her life away with both hands. We don't know how to stop her. Steve: I get that. Do you have any idea why she would take off right now? Hal: Yeah. We laid down the law with her. We came up with a plan, how she could pay back the damage she did on prom night. Steve: So she split. Hal: It involved responsibility and work, so yeah. She's gone. Steve: Well, have you been looking for her at all? Hal: [Scoffs] What's the point? Minute we call the cops, she's gonna show up again, acting like nothing happened. That's her M.O. Steve: Okay. Do you have any idea where she might go when she takes off? Any special place? Hal: Not a clue. Steve: So you just wait? Hope she shows up? Hal: Actually, we just enjoy the peace and quiet in the meantime. Steve: All right. Hal, would you do me a favor and contact me if and when you hear from your daughter? Hal: [Sighs] Don't hold your breath. Fynn: Breathe. Kayla: I can't believe I have this. Fynn: Why? It's obviously airborne and highly contagious. We're all going to get it before it's over. Kayla: I have--I have to get to the triage, I-- Fynn: No, you don't. Someone walking will do that. Just--come on. You're only going to make people sicker. Kayla: No, but I have to get to my job; I have to-- Fynn: Your job today is to let someone else take care of you. Kayla: [Sighs] Chad: I mean, she's-- she's embarrassed. I mean, she's more than embarrassed, she-- Jennifer: She feels ashamed? Chad: Yeah. Jennifer: That's how my mom felt. Chad: That's what she keeps saying, but I--I--I told her that's--that's not true. She's not your mother, all right? She's been through a--a lot of terrible things, and--and obviously, everyone has a breaking point. She--she feels like she's letting everyone down. Jennifer: Yeah, but that is so not true. Chad: Well, she doesn't believe that, Jennifer. Robinson: Hello, Chad, ms. Horton. Chad: Doctor, how's it going? Jennifer: How is Abigail doing? Chad: Look, Thomas started to cry, and then she just crumbled. Jennifer: Did she talk about Ben and what he did? Did she say anything about my mother? Robinson: I don't discuss the details of my sessions. I hope you understand. Chad: Okay, well, she thinks that she's getting worse, so we need to try something different here. Robinson: We can change course if and when that's necessary, but this is a very hard thing, Chad. It's not a straight line up. I assure you, she is getting help. Chad: Okay, then what do we do? We--there has to be something. Robinson: Well, we can remove some of the pressure. Jennifer: How? Robinson: It seems that when Abigail sees her family, she feels ashamed, inadequate. That's an extra layer on top of the trauma she's here to deal with. Chad: Okay, I've told-- I mean, there's--there's nothing to be ashamed of. Robinson: Well, that can only intensify the feelings. "What's wrong with me that I feel so ashamed?" That can be a vicious cycle. Chad: So it's a no-win? Robinson: Well, maybe the right thing to do right now is to remove that pressure. Jennifer: What? You want us to just stay away? Chad: [Stammering] I'm sorry. You want--I'm not gonna leave my wife here and stop seeing her. That'd be her worst nightmare. Robinson: No, no, no. I'm not asking you to abandon Abigail, but she needs time where she doesn't have to worry about how her family is handling her illness. Can you give her that time? Marlena: Oh, Fynn, Fynn, I just saw Paul. I'm looking for an update from-- from Kayla. Where is she? Fynn: She's in bed. Marlena: No. When did that happen? Fynn: About an hour ago. Marlena: Oh, my gosh. Have you been able to analyze the iv bag that John's father gave to Paul? Fynn: We found a synthetic virus, the same one Paul and everyone else here is infected with. Marlena: So you were right. Yo ling is behind this. Fynn: It appears that way, yes. Marlena: How long will it take the CDC to analyze your results? Fynn: That is the question. Fortunately, their chemist should be here any minute. Marlena: Okay. In the meantime, what can I do? How can I help? Fynn: You're still healthy? Marlena: So far. Fynn: Then you can keep the patients calm and in bed. That's all we got, Marlena. We're grasping at straws here. Joey: This place is wild. Your aunt Simone is a trip. Jade: Yeah, she was always my hero. My dad hated her, so you know she has to be awesome. Simone: Okay, I found some extra sleeping bags and a spot in the atrium for you to crash. Jade: The atrium? Simone: Mm-hmm. Solid glass, 180-degree view of the desert sky at night. It will change your worldview. Joey: So--so it's all right if we just stay here? Simone: Of course. Joe, as long as you guys pull your weight and contribute, you're welcome to stay as long as you like. [Dramatic music] Joey: Hmm. Chad: Okay, well, just-- we'll give her--we'll give her more time. Robinson: Great. Let me go and see if she'd like to come back now. [Dramatic music] Jennifer: I don't think that this was the best place for Abigail. I really don't. Chad: Okay, well, do you think she's wrong? Jennifer: But even with my mom, we--we could still... you don't isolate someone from their family. Chad: Look, I don't think that's what they want, all right? I think that they're--they're just trying to say she needs some breathing room. It's hard to be normal when people are staring at you, looking for any sign-- Jennifer: Right, I understand that, but then you have to understand that this is--this is my baby. Chad: Yeah, I want her home, too, Jennifer, and so does our son. Jennifer: Oh, gosh, look at him. [Crying] You sweet baby. He's wide awake, now, huh? Chad: Yeah, I have no idea how. He's been up half the night. Jennifer: So have you. Listen, why don't you let me take him with me when I leave, and then you can get a good night's sleep. Chad: No, no, Thomas needs to be with me right now, no. Jennifer: Please, Chad. Robinson: Abigail has asked me to say her good-byes. She needs rest right now. Chad: Okay, um, will you-- when can we come back and see her? Robinson: Let's just see how things are going. [Instrumental music] Steve: Hey, Claire. Have you seen Joe or jade yet today? Claire: Nope, nothing's changed since I saw you before. Steve: Well, actually, it has. I talked to jade's parents. They don't know where the kids are, and jade hasn't been home in a while. Claire: Okay, well, they're probably busy or something. Steve: Or in trouble. That's what her parents think. Apparently, that's what jade does. Claire: Well, I wouldn't know. Steve: Well, that's why I'm telling you. This is important, Claire. Joe could be in danger, so everything else--what happened in court, who's gonna be mad at who--that's all just noise. Claire: Okay, I already told you everything-- Steve: I know. I know what you did. You covered for a friend, and I get that, but if there's anything else, maybe something you remembered after we talked? Please. Claire: Okay, well, Joey and jade said something about going to los Angeles. Steve: You think they went to la? Claire: Look, I don't--I don't know, but uncle Steve, please, you cannot tell them that I told you, okay? Steve: Don't you worry. I won't tell. I won't tell. Come here. You've been a big help, baby. Thank you. [Dramatic music] Joey: How--how can we contribute? Simone: You contribute to the well-being of the family, helping to keep a roof over our head and food on our table. Jade: Well, how do we do that? I mean, is this a farm? Simone: No, we're in the middle of the desert. I mean, we have a little garden, but that only gets us so far. Joey: So what do we do? Simone: Whatever it takes. Do you not know how rigged the game is, Joe? How a tiny number of people are holding all the strings, everything that righteously belongs to the 99%? We are outcasts here. We're the people they couldn't be bothered with. Joey: Uh, okay. Simone: We do whatever it takes to survive, and we don't apologize. You understand? Jade: I do. Simone: Then I'll let you explain. Joey: So what exactly is going on here? Jade: Um... [Thomas crying] Chad: Oh, where's that bunny? I must have forgot it in the car. [Thomas fussing] Jennifer: You know, you can call Abigail. They didn't say that was out of bounds. Chad: Well, I think that we should probably let her decide that. [Thomas softly crying] Jennifer: Yeah, you're right. Chad: Look, I just--I shouldn't have pushed so damn hard. I mean, she was fine until I tried to force Thomas on her, and then--and then--and then Thomas started to cry, and then the whole-- Jennifer: Yeah, I know, but babies--they--they-- they sense tension. They know when something's wrong. Has he been fussier? Chad: Yeah, I--I thought he was teething, but he's obviously just sensing all of our bad energy. Jennifer: Chad, please, let me take him for the night. I--I have everything for a baby. I have everything he could possibly need; I mean... Thomas: No. Jennifer: You could spend one night with your Grandma, right? Chad: It's--no, Thomas is gonna stay here with me. Jennifer: You'd like that. Thomas: [Murmurs] Jennifer: Chad, you need a break. Chad: No, we're fine. Jennifer: Why not-- Chad: Look, I'm not gonna change my mind, so let it go. Jennifer: But why, Chad? Chad: Because I'll be damned if I'm gonna let my son go home with somebody in your situation. Jennifer: My "situation"? Chad: Your habit. Jennifer: My... you think I'm a drug addict? Deimos: [Playing piano] [Debussy's "Claire de Lune"] [Soft piano music] [Shimmering chimes] Nicole: That was beautiful. Why didn't you finish? Do I really remind you that much of her? Deimos: Doesn't really matter, does it? That was the past. I live in the here and now. [Dramatic music] Nicole: I just hate to think that I disturb you. Deimos: [Chuckles] Nicole, I get the feeling that you live to disturb people. Nicole: Maybe, once upon a time. Deimos: Fair warning, I will keep an eye on you, always. Nicole: You don't trust me? Deimos: I just handed you a multimillion-dollar fashion house to run. Is that not trust? Nicole: Or maybe you just want to keep an eye on me, like you said. Deimos: So you think there's something wrong with me wanting to be cautious with my investment? Nicole: No. I just think it's more interesting to take a chance. Victor: No, I--I'll get back to you with the account information. Good. [Phone beeps] Kate: Hello. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? Though every day you still draw breath must be a win-win situation, right? Victor: Any day I don't run into you, it sure as hell is. Kate: Oh, you must have heard the wonderful news. Victor: That you whored yourself out to my brother Deimos? Kate: Try again. Victor: That you whored yourself out to my brother Deimos for a lot of money? Kate: I'm running your old company, vic. I'm in charge at Titan now. Oh, you're not gonna congratulate me? Not even a "well played, Kate"? Victor: Well, I do hope that you're playing with Deimos. That will surely end up well for you. Kate: Mm. I'm a survivor. Victor: You're running in traffic with scissors. Kate: Spend time with Maggie. Enjoy your golden years. This is a younger man's game now. Victor: Enjoy your time at the top. We both know it won't last very long. [Phone rings] [Phone beeps] Kayla: Steve? Steve: Hey. So it turns out Joe and jade might've taken off for la. Kayla: You're kidding. Steve: No, I'm not kidding. I have a few lines out. If I get a good lead, I might be heading out tonight. Kayla: Please, please do that. Steve: Is there any chance I can get you to come with me? Kayla: I can't. Steve: You know, if it's both of us, he might listen. Kayla: No, we're still in quarantine. Steve: Why do you sound so hoarse? Kayla: I've just been talking a lot. Steve: Sweetness, please tell me you're not getting sick. Kayla: No, let's just stop talking about me and go bring our son home. Steve: Are you sure you're okay? Kayla: I am. I got to go. Steve: I'll be in touch. [Phone beeps] [Dramatic music] [Phone beeps] Yeah, Hal, it's Steve Johnson. Listen, I got a tip that Joe and jade are on their way to la. Now, do you have any--any family or connections there you think they might try to contact? If you do, please give me a call. [Phone beeps] Joey: I get that your aunt Simone's talking in some kind of code, but--but what? Jade: I don't know. I'm not positive, but I think this is, like, a separate country with its own set of rules. Joey: What, like survival of the fittest? We got to fight each other for lunch? Jade: [Laughing] No, but, you know, this is family. We look out for each other and anything else we have to do out here, we do it. To steal food or money-- Joey: You're okay with that? She's okay with that? Jade: I guess. I mean, in the republic of Simone, anything goes. [Chuckling] Summer: Good, stay buried. Hi. Victor: Finally. Maggie was expecting you last night. Summer: I was delayed, but-- Victor: Don't disappoint her. Summer: I got here first thing this morning. Maggie has already finished her exercises, and now she's resting, and I'm gonna get her lunch when she wakes up. Can I make you a sandwich? Victor: Good God, a boxed lunch. Summer: Or a big meal. I will cook whatever there is. Victor: I'm not hungry. Summer: Victor, I'm here, and I am going to help my mother and you, if you'll let me. Give me a chance. Let me know if you change your mind about lunch. Kate: Hello. Oh. Deimos: Hey. Kate: Am I interrupting something? Deimos: No, no, not at all. Nicole was just leaving. We have her contract, though. Yeah, all signed. Nicole: I look forward to working with you. Kate: Yippee. Nicole: I will have a status report for every division of basic black for you within the week. Deimos: I like your spirit. Nicole: Mm-hmm, bye. Kate: Is this what you want? Deimos: I think she's gonna do a good job. [Phone beeps] Deimos: Yes, send over a messenger right away. I have a contract that needs to be filed. Chad: I'm sorry to be so blunt. Jennifer: I don't know where you got this idea. Chad: Really? Horton town square. You were stumbling around, slurring your speech. I asked you if I could take you to the hospital. You said no, so Lucas came in and said that he would take care of it. Jennifer: Yeah, he did. Chad: Did he? Jennifer: Mm-hmm. Chad: You're getting help? Jennifer: Yes, I have been going to some meetings. Chad: Okay, well, I'm glad you're getting help. Jennifer: So I--I still can't take my grandson for one night? Chad: No, absolutely not. Not right now. I couldn't live with myself if-- if something happened to him. You understand how that feels. Jennifer: I do. Chad: Mm. Jennifer: But you'll see. I'm fine, and I am going to get better. Chad: I know you will, and I'm pulling for you. Jennifer: Good-bye, my sweet baby. Good-bye. Chad: Good-bye. Abigail: [Sighs] [Crying] [Sighs] Chad: Don't worry, little man. Mama's gonna come back to us soon. I bet you she's thinking about you right now. Abigail: [Sobbing] Thomas: [Crying] Chad: Aw, what's--I know. I miss her too. Abigail: [Sobbing] Chad: It's just me. Abigail: [Weeping]

When a nurse took her away, Jennifer showed up and wanted to see her

Whip: The sales are gonna continue to skyrocket as the result of this Indulge campaign. Clarke: Well, we've bested the fashion master Eric Forrester. Nobody's been able to do that. Whip: Yeah, well, we've only just begun. I'm glad to take this campaign to a whole new level. Jackie: Oh, well, judging by my getup, I can only imagine how wild it's going to get. Whip: Oh. Oh, it's gonna get wild, Jackie. Believe me. So you, uh, you are the beast mistress. This is your jungle. It is every woman's fantasy to tame the wild beast. Jackie: Mm-hmm. Yeah, well, I'm ready to tame the beast... Whip: Good. Jackie: But pray, where is this beast? Whip: Bring in the beast. Pam: Bring in the beast. Clarke: Mnh-mnh. Pam: Well, you certainly are the cat's meow. Whip: (Laughs) Clarke: Well, quick, somebody call animal control. Owen: Ha ha ha. Come on, really, seriously, isn't this a little much? Why do I have to be the beast? [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: How many scenes? Marcus: We did three, Eric. Eric: No, no, no. You got--we don't have to-- you--only three? Donna: The Logan sisters-- the new face of Forrester. Katie: (Laughs) Donna: (Giggles) Brooke: The royal campaign is a very inspired idea, Katie, and I think it's just what we need to reinvigorate Forrester. Katie: Oh, I hope so. Brooke: It's gonna be great. Katie: We've put all our resources into this. We really need it to work. I mean, what if it doesn't? Donna: We can do our best. That's all we can ask for. Ridge: Brio's ready to get started. Katie: Okay. Let's see what we're wearing. Donna: Okay. Ridge: How do you feel? Brooke: Uh, uh, uh, gosh. I haven't done a photo shoot in a long time, so I feel kind of nervous. Ridge: Oh, you're gonna be just fine. Brooke: Yeah? Ridge: Mm-hmm. Brooke: Well, just in case, how's this royal pose? (Laughs) No? Okay, how about this one? Ridge: (Laughs) Brooke: I don't know! (Laughs) Ridge: Definitely not that one. Brooke: Not that one? Ridge: What a goofball you are. Brooke: (Laughs) Ridge: God. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: Oh, my gosh. All of that success-- you brought that to Jackie M. I knew you would. Stephanie: Uh, sales have tripled. (Laughs) Taylor: See? See? That's wonderful. That's amazing. You've got to be thrilled with yourself. Stephanie: Oh, I am. I-I am. (Sighs) Taylor: Ridge said that things are not going very well financially over there and he and Eric are having to work around the clock to try to wade through the mess. Stephanie: How's everything going with the two of you? Taylor: Oh, you mean, since the, uh, supposed wedding? I am going to remain positive. I think it's a good sign that Ridge wanted to stay here. I think that's a good sign. Although, I'm going to move him out in the pool house. Stephanie: Well, you better watch out... Taylor: (Laughs) Stephanie: Because that means Brooke will start circling around. She always does. Steffy: Oh, she isn't just circling. I heard she's back at Forrester Creations. Taylor: She's back at the office? Since when? Steffy: Today-- a few hours ago. Stephanie: What happened to the leave of absence? Steffy: Well, she said she came back due to the downward spiral at Forrester, but I think she just wants to spend more time with Dad. Stephanie: Well, don't you get complacent about this. You better think of some sort of strategy how to handle the whole thing. Taylor: (Sighs) Stephanie: She's back working with Ridge? What does that tell you? Steffy: Grandma's right. It isn't a coincidence, Mom. Taylor: Look, you know how much the company means to Ridge and Eric. If Brooke wants to go over there and act like she has some kind of talent to contribute, fine, let her do it. More power to her. Stephanie: Wait a minute. This has nothing to do with getting the company back on its feet. Steffy: (Sighs) Stephanie: It has everything to do with Ridge. Steffy: And now she's more involved in the company than ever before. Stephanie: How? What do you mean? Steffy: Uh, Forrester has this new ad campaign called Royalty featuring the Logan sisters as a-a symbol of elegance and class. Are you kidding me? Taylor: The Logans as the royal face of Forrester? Steffy: Look, I'm happy I'm off the hook as a model, but still. Stephanie: Wait a minute. I created the whole image for Forrester. I cultivated the sophistication and style and class. You--you--you--you're telling me that these three-- these three girls from the valley are this-- in this new ad campaign? They're--they're going to call themselves Forrester royalty? [SCENE_BREAK] Owen: Okay, I feel like this is a joke and I'm the brunt of it. Whip: No. Jackie: Oh, no, darling. It's just a photo shoot. It's just fun. I mean, look at me dressed up in this silly safari outfit. Owen: Yeah, look at you. My god, you look-- you look gorgeous. You look hot. Me, on the other hand, I look like a total dweeb. Whip: No, no, no, no, no. Look. Come on. You look great. It's gonna be fantastic. Trust me. Owen: (Sighs) Come on. You know what? Being her lover in the bathtub-- that's one thing. But dressing me up like--like a lion cub or whatever this is, it's-- Whip: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. You're flesh waiting to be devoured by your cougar. Jackie: And I will devour you. (Giggles) Whip: Mm-hmm. Owen: Okay. Well, I guess we have made a little bit of money... Whip: Yeah. Owen: With this whole new image that you came up with, and, uh, you have captured the attention of the whole fashion world. Look, okay, I'll do this for you, and I am getting the photo approval, and not one picture is gonna go out without Jackie and my okay. Whip: Absolutely. Let's give it a try, okay? Have fun with it. Jackie: Thank you, my little cub. No kissing--lipstick. Thank you. Owen: Lipstick. Jackie: (Giggles) [SCENE_BREAK] Brio: Okay, that's beautiful. Brio: That's beautiful. Okay, tilt your head just a little. Great. Beautiful. Just like that. Just like that. Can you lean in? Can you lean in a little more? Smile. A little more sexy. That's great. Gorgeous. Oh, you guys are perfect. Beautiful. Brio: That's perfect. Beautiful. Brio: Okay. Beautiful. Let's take five. Brooke: (Laughs) Eric: All right. Donna: So what do you think? Marcus: You make one hell of a queen, Mom. Donna: Oh, why thank you, prince. Marcus: (Making kissing noises) Brooke: (Sighs) You're impressed? Admit it. Ridge: Captivated. You look very beautiful-- all three of you do. Brooke: I'm Queen Guinevere to your Lancelot. Ridge: Really? So am I supposed to ride up on my horse and save you now? Brooke: No. That is my job, remember? Ridge: Hmm. Yeah. Brooke: (Giggles) [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: So what are your thoughts on this Royalty campaign? Stephanie: Well, it bothers me, and I-I just-- and--and it shouldn't. I know that. Taylor: Oh, come on. It's completely understandable under the circumstances. Stephanie: Well, you know, I-I-I-I've sort of moved on and am making a life of my own. I've distanced myself from the company. And I'm really proud of what I've done, what I've accomplished over at Jackie M. Taylor: As you should be. Stephanie: Well, then, why does it bother me so much? Taylor: Because... because this is a part of you, Stephanie. This is who you are. It's who you'll always be. This is your company. This is your baby. It's like it's one of your kids or something. Stephanie: (Sighs) Yeah. (Laughs) You spend your life making a company, creating it, building it and--and crafting its image. And--and these girls will come in from the valley and they act as though it's theirs and... (Sighs) What the hell do they know about class? Taylor: Well, look at it for exactly what it is. It's--it's an ad campaign. Everybody knows what an ad campaign is. It's just a fake image. Stephanie: No, it's not. Taylor: They know that. Stephanie: It's more than that. Taylor: (Sighs) I know. I know, and I understand why you're upset. I just don't want you getting pulled into this and dragged down with the Forrester fray. Stephanie: You're right. I should let go. It's just that it calls me. They act as though they're doing the company a favor. Brooke's riding in to save the day. They're the ones that dragged the whole thing down in the first place. I mean, they-- (Sighs) The day Eric married Donna, boy, the whole place went to hell in a hand basket. Taylor: (Sighs) Stephanie: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Pam: Uh, uh, have you ever done any modeling, "Clarke-y"? Clarke: Uh, me? No. Pam: Oh, too bad. I think you'd look kind of cute in a Speedo and some fake fur. (Laughs) I like a hairy man. Clarke: Um, you know, everybody, I-I got a little bit of news-- uh, some gossip, actually, that I think you'll all be interested in. Uh, apparently, Forrester is launching a new campaign to counter Indulge. Jackie: Really? How? Whip: Really? Jackie: They don't have any money. Owen: Yeah, they're running fumes as it is. Clarke: Uh, from what I hear, it's jet fumes. Eric sold his jet to pay for the campaign. Pam: (Gasps) Really? Whip: Oh. Owen: Oh, my gosh. The old man loves that jet. Whip: It shows how dire things really are. What's their angle? Clarke: It's called Royalty-- timeless, but new, elegant, but provocative. And get this-- the Logan sisters are starring in the campaign. Jackie: Oh, my. Stephanie is not going to like that. I mean, she's the one that people associate with that company. Although, I must say, I think it's quite daring. Whip: Well, it's an interesting concept, I'll give you that, but what we're going for i-is something completely different. We're--we're capturing the imagination of the public far more than some--some royal, old-fashioned image, you know, no matter how "contemporary" they try to make it. And as far as provocative goes, please. We have the patent on that. Everybody is gonna be wondering, what is Jackie M. gonna do next? I mean, how far will they go? Jackie: Yeah. I hope you're right. Because one thing I've learned-- never underestimate the power of Forrester Creations. [SCENE_BREAK] Brio: Beautiful. Just like that. Just like that. Oh, that's great, you guys. Brio: This is great. Oh, you guys are perfect. Beautiful. Beautiful. Brio: Chin up just a little. Beautiful. Beautiful. Okay, guys, come in closer just a little. That's great. Beautiful. Just like that. Just like that. Can you lean in? Lean in a little more. Oh, that's great, you guys. Beautiful. Just like that. Just like that. Oh, that's great, you guys. Brio: Okay. That's a wrap, ladies. Eric: Now you have everything you need? Donna: Yay! Brio: I think you'll be very pleased, Eric. Eric: Okay. I'm sure I will be. Thank you. Brooke: Oh, great. That's perfect. Donna: Yes. Katie: Well, Brio seemed very enthusiastic. I think that's a good sign. Marcus: Well, I sneaked a peek at some earlier shots, and they're bad. (Laughs) Meaning they're really good. Katie: Oh, good. Brooke: Oh, good. Bad. Donna: Bad. Brooke: Good. Yeah, I get it. Katie: Gotcha. Well, yeah, I just hope we can reclaim, uh, the top spot from Jackie M. Eric: We will. Ridge: Well, time will tell, huh? Katie: Well, we have a lot riding on this. Thank you so much for coming back. We couldn't have done this without you. Eric: No, we couldn't have. I thank you, too. It's such a relief to have you back. I mean it. Brooke: Well, this is where I need to be. Sometimes you don't realize what you have until it's gone. Forrester is a very special place, and we lost our way a little bit, but now that we're all rallying together, I really think that we can restore Forrester to its greatness. Eric: Mm. From your mouth to God's ears. Donna: (Laughs) Brooke: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: I hope you're not letting it get to you that Brooke's working with Dad again. Taylor: Hmm? Oh, no. No. No, I'm not worried. Steffy: You're not? Taylor: No. I think your father has good sense, a lot more good sense than Brooke has. Steffy: Good. I just wouldn't let your guard down where Brooke's concerned. Taylor: Sweetheart, I know Brooke. I know that she is not going to give up on your father very easily. Steffy: Uh, she rode a horse into your wedding. Taylor: Mm-hmm. Steffy: Yeah? Taylor: Mm-hmm. But you forget that I have been dealing with her for years, Steffy. I know what she's capable of. I know the kind of games she plays. And I'm up for fighting her if I have to. But I don't think I'm gonna have to do that... Steffy: (Laughs) Taylor: Because your father knows where he's safe and he feels happiest, and it's here at home with us. And in the end, he's gonna realize that he can't live without us. Steffy: I hope so. I do. Taylor: Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Jackie: Oh, my. That photo shoot was so fun! (Laughs) But I am exhausted. I think I need a break. Owen: Yeah. And I could definitely use a stiff drink to try to forget about what just happened. Jackie: Oh. Owen: The things that I do for you... Jackie: I'll thank you later. Owen: Yeah? Jackie: Promise. Owen: All right. Jackie: (Giggles) Whip: Miss Jackie. Jackie: Mm-hmm. Whip: Come check a look at this. Jackie: (Gasps) Whip: Hmm? Jackie: Oh. Whip: Right? Jackie: Oh. Oh. Whip: Oh, I don't know what that magic "it" factor is that you've got, but it is there in spades. Jackie: (Laughs) Oh, will you stop? You'll make me blush. Whip: Oh. No, no. Look. The camera loves you! You eat it up. And you love it right back. Jackie: (Laughs) Whip: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Wow, these are stunning. They're absolutely stunning. Donna: Oh, honey bear, I so hoped that we would make you proud. Eric: (Laughs) Oh, you made me proud. You made me absolutely proud. Donna: (Giggles) Eric: (Making kissing noises) Nice job. Brooke: So what do you think, Ridge? Ridge: The pictures are exactly what we were going for. It's a far cry from the campy stuff they're doing over at Jackie M. Eric: It's a whole new image for Forrester Creations-- the three Logan women out front. Donna: (Laughs) Brooke: I think we need to congratulate Katie on such a wonderful idea. Eric: Mm-hmm. Katie: Well, thank you, but we still have a ways to go before we turn things around. Eric: I don't know. It's fresh and it's new, and it's the perfect counterpunch to the Indulge campaign. Donna: Yes. Does anyone else think that they're pushing it just a little too far? Eric: Mm-hmm. Katie: I do. It's not gonna last. Eric: Forrester is elegant, and it's timeless. It's gonna give us a whole fresh start. Ridge: It starts with the image. But we have to follow through with the designs. So what do you say, Dad? Should we get to it? Eric: (Laughs) Yeah, I think we should. We have a lot of work to do. I'm absolutely inspired, ladies. Thank you very much. You've set a real hallmark for us. Donna: (Giggles) Eric: This is gonna be a fresh start for Forrester Creations. You'll see. Ridge: Good. Eric: Proud of you. Donna: Okay. Brooke: Well... (Sighs) we did good. Katie: It's a start. Donna: Yes, but it's fresh and it's new, and it could be the start of our comeback. Stephanie: So here you are, "the comeback kids"? Or should I call you the new Forrester royalty? Brooke: What are you doing here, Stephanie? Stephanie: Well, I heard about the ad campaign, and I thought I'd better come over. Donna: Why? It doesn't involve you. Stephanie: I may no longer be here, but everything at Forrester involves me. Katie: You know what? You're kind of right about that, Stephanie, which is why we need a whole new image. Stephanie: (Laughs) And how do you three think you're gonna get away with calling yourselves Forrester royalty? I mean, come on. Your behavior is far from having been regal. Sleeping your way through the family-- I'd hardly call that noble. Katie: (Scoffs) Brooke: We're all aware of your opinions of us. So let's not dwell on that, okay? But I must tell you royalty is a state of mind. It's not about money. It's not about bloodlines. It's about how you choose to live your life. It's about women coming into their own. It's about mothers, daughters, sisters. It's about liberation, helping others. That is what we're trying to do here at Forrester Creations. That's what we're doing with the campaign, and that is our image, Stephanie. So don't you dare try to tell us that we can't be royalty. Because we can and we are.

Nothing Forrester can do will ever compete

Kate: Shin, you need to listen to me. You're going to regret this decision because I'm going to be out of here soon, and-- hold? No, I--no. No, I'm not gonna hold. Not unless you-- hello? Hello? Oh! [Sighs] Victor: It seems someone's feeling better. Kate: Mm, yeah, righteous fury is an excellent motivator. Victor: I hear vivian tried to send you to an early grave. Kate: Well, at least she was looking me in the eyes when she pulled the trigger, unlike tony dimera, who stabbed me in the back. Tony: I wasn't seeking the ceo job, but how could I say no? Anna: It's a very small word, tony, two letters, n-O. Tony: When shin reached out to me, he said with stefan dead and kate out of commission, they needed a dimera to take over. I was the natural choice. Anna: But what about our life, the plans we made? I just booked our tickets to europe. Tony: I'm sorry, darling. We'll just have to put that on hold, for a little bit, anyway. Anna: I don't want to put it on hold. Tony, we've already lost so much time together. Tony: But we're here now. What difference does it make where we are? Anna: Because there's a different life out there for us, the one we dreamed about, and I'm getting really tired of waiting for it. John: It's too bad hope couldn't join us. Did she seem a little odd to you? Marlena: She did, especially after that run-in with rolf. I guess we're just all so concerned with what's going on with julie. John: Yeah. Hey, how'd eric like his birthday cake? Marlena: Oh, he liked it. I didn't stay very long. He and nicole were planning a little celebration of their own, I guess. John: So things are okay with them? Marlena: Yeah. They seem very happy. Eric did admit to having had some concerns when they thought that sarah might be pregnant. John: Pregnant with eric's child? Marlena: Yes, but it was just a misunderstanding. Eric would never turn his back on sarah if she were carrying his child. John: No more than brady would turn his back on kristen, unfortunately. Brady: Kristen is having my baby. I would think that you would want me to support her for the sake of my child. [Tense music] Xander: Bloody hell, I've screwed this right up. I have to stop rolf. Rolf, rolf, rolf. Why don't I have his number? Kristen: What time is dinner around here, anyway? I am eating for two these days, you know. Xander: Give me rolf's number. Kristen: Rolf? Xander: His number, I need it now. Kristen: Okay. Um, why do you have to get in touch with him so badly? Xander: I asked him to do something for me, and I'm afraid it's gonna blow up in my face. Nicole: What do you want? Rolf: I need to speak with eric. Nicole: Why? Rolf: I have some very important information, something he's going to want to hear. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] John: You wanna do the right thing for your kid. We understand that. Marlena: Yeah, we just--we just don't want to see kristen take advantage of you. Brady: Nobody knows how she operates more than I do. I'm aware of that. This is just for the pregnancy. I mean, once the baby's born, we'll work out a custody agreement, and she will move out. Marlena: Move out? Move out of where? Brady: She's living in the kiriakis mansion. I asked her to move in. John: You moved her in with you? Brady: Dad, it's a high-risk pregnancy, she needs all the support she can get. John: So why does it have to come from you? Brady: She was gonna move dr. Rolf in with her. That quack, I don't want that maniac anywhere my kid. I'm--I'm doing this to protect my child. Marlena: I think that's exactly what she was planning on. Kristen: What did you ask rolf to do for you? Xander: I don't have time to explain. Just give me the number. Kristen: Huh. Why should I help you, hmm? I mean, you did steal my mask, and you almost got me busted. Xander: Look, we can rehash ancient history another time. I--I have to stop rolf from telling eric that sarah's having his baby. Kristen: Yeah, but sarah's baby is no interest to rolf since he doesn't have to transplant it into me, and why would he bother telling eric about it? Xander: Because I asked him to. Nicole: Tell me what your business is with eric. Rolf: Oh, it's not business. It's personal. Nicole: Why does that not sound reassuring? Rolf: Trust me, he will be very glad for my visit. Nicole: In case you haven't noticed, eric is very much alive, so he doesn't need any of your life-saving serum. Rolf: As you well know, that is not all I can do. I am quite ingenious regarding a variety of projects. Nicole: What are you talking about? Rolf: As I said, I am not here for you but for eric. I really need to speak with him immediately. Nicole: Well, you're out of luck, eric's not here. Eric: Hey. Sarah: Oh! Sorry. Hi, sorry. Eric: It's okay. Sarah: I should look where I'm going. Eric: Really, it's okay. Sarah: Um, are you visiting julie? Eric: Yes, and because of a patient I see at the horton center. He came in because of a panic attack. Sarah: Oh. Um, well, then, I will let you get to it. Eric: It's okay. I got time, you know. He's visiting his doctor. Sarah: Oh. Eric: Are you okay? Sarah: Sure, yeah. W-why do you ask? Eric: Why do I ask? You look a little pale. Sarah: No, I'm--I'm fine. Eric: You don't look fine. You're shaking. Sarah: No, it's-- it's okay, really. Um, I will see you around. Eric: Hey, wait, sarah. I'm worried about you. Sarah: You are? Eric: Of course I am. Sarah: If I, um-- if I seem different to you, there's a reason. Tony: You know, I didn't really know my brother stefan, and sadly, I never will, but a dimera needs to take his place. Anna: Well, what about kate? Tony: Well, as soon as kate is well enough and able to resume her duties, I'll step aside, I've told shin that. And then you and i will go to europe. We'll travel. We'll enjoy our lives. We'll make up for all those lost years. Anna: So you settled all of this with shin without even talking to me about it? Victor: Can I ask who is the target of this fury? Kate: Shin. He called to tell me that he appointed tony dimera as temporary ceo. Victor: Tony? I thought tony wasn't interested in running the family business. Kate: Exactly. Exactly. That's what galls me so much. He's never been interested in the business. Victor: Well, then why'd he take it? Kate: Oh, my god, he took it because he has nothing. He knows he's going to look weak if he continues to sponge off anna. Victor: Well, I must say, I'd much rather deal with a reluctant tony than match wits with you. Kate: Okay, well, don't get used to it because I'm going to be out of here and back at the helm in no time. Victor: Well, then the timing for my visit couldn't be better. I have a proposition for you. Sarah: The reason that i look like hell is-- Eric: I didn't say you look like hell. Sarah: No, I'm--I'm saying that I look like hell because that's how I feel. Eric: Hey, what-- what's going on? Sarah: I was here when they brought stefan in with the gunshot wound, and I was a part of the team that removed his heart after gabi agreed to donate it to julie. Eric: I heard. Sarah: I was in surgery for hours, and now kayla and her team are in the process of transplanting the heart in julie. Eric: No wonder you're exhausted. Why don't I just take you home? Sarah: No, thank you. Um, I just--I'm gonna stick around for a bit. Eric: Are you sure? Sarah: Mm-hmm, yeah. I have, um, something to talk to kayla about. Eric: Can't that wait till tomorrow? Sarah: No, I--I'm afraid it can't because, um, every hour that-- Eric: Sarah? Sarah? Rolf: When will eric be back? Nicole: It's hard to say. He had to check on one of his counseling patients. Rolf: Mm. In that case, I will stay until he returns. Nicole: Can't whatever you have to tell eric wait for another time? Rolf: I am quite certain that eric will want to hear what I have to say to him sooner rather than later. Nicole: Fine. Well, eric's not here. I am, so why don't you just tell me what this is all about? Rolf: Tell you? Nicole: Eric and I don't have any secrets, so just say what you have to say. Rolf: Well, why not? You're going to find out eventually. I just came from the kiriakis mansion, where I learned some very intriguing news. [Dramatic music] Hi, my name is sam davis and I'm going to tell you about exciting plans available to anyone with medicare. Many plans provide broad coverage and still may save you money on monthly premiums and prescription drugs. With original medicare, you're covered for hospital stays and doctor office visits, but you have to meet a deductible for each and then you're still responsible for 20% of the cost. Next, let's look at a medicare supplement plan. 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And your doctor and hospital may already be a part of humana's large network. If you want the facts, call right now for the free decision guide from humana. There is no obligation, so call the number on your screen right now to see if your doctor is in our network; to find out if you can save on your prescriptions and to get our free decision guide. Licensed humana sales agents are standing by, so call now. Brady: Oh, I--I understand. You think that kristen manipulated me into asking her to move in. Marlena: Well, kristen knows exactly how much leverage she has because of this child, and she will use it any way she can to get closer to you. Brady: We're gonna be living under the same roof, but we're not sharing a room or anything. John: Yeah, I know. Let me ask you this, you think kristen is gonna be satisfied with a platonic relationship? Brady: Dad, it doesn't matter if she's satisfied or not because I'm setting the boundaries. Don't, I know that look between you two, I--I will resist her. It's not a problem. John: We're not questioning your resolve here, son. It's just that I think we all know just how far kristen will go to take advantage of a situation. Marlena: How does victor feel about her moving in? Brady: Well, granddad, he, uh--he expressed his displeasure very clearly. John: Yeah, and how was that? Brady: By threatening to fire me as ceo of titan. Kristen: So you sent rolf to tell eric that sarah's pregnant? Xander: Yes. Kristen: Why? Xander: Sarah's threatening to leave town. I didn't want it to happen. I figured if--if eric found out that sarah was having his baby, he'd make her stay. Kristen: Yeah, but sarah's gonna be upset with you for sharing her secret--ah, so that's why you arranged rolf to do the dirty work for you. Xander: We made a deal. I offered him lab space at titan in return for dropping the bomb. Kristen: All right, but if this was your plan all along, then why are you freaking out now? Xander: Because it's a terrible idea, and now I might lose sarah for good. Eric: Hey, here. Small sips. Sarah: Thank you. Eric: How are you feeling? Sarah: I'm fine. I'm sorry I fainted. Eric: Don't apologize. You've been on your feet working for hours trying to save julie's life. Sarah: Yeah, I mean, I've been in long surgeries before. Eric: When's the last time you've eaten? Sarah: I don't remember. Eric: That's not good. All right, so I'm gonna go and get you something to eat, so promise you're gonna stay right here until I get back. Sarah: Do I have a choice? Eric: Absolutely not. I'll be right back. Nicole: You went to see brady? Rolf: I was visiting the mother of his child, actually. Nicole: Kristen's still claiming she's pregnant? Rolf: Oh, it's more than a claim. It's a verifiable fact. Ms. Dimera is with child. Nicole: Oh, my god, poor brady. Rolf: Well, to the contrary, mr. Black is quite enthusiastic about the impending birth, so much so that he moved ms. Dimera to the kiriakis home to oversee her care. Nicole: He moved kristen in? Is he out of his mind? Rolf: Well, it's a high-risk pregnancy. I offered my services, but they were declined. Nicole: Well, I can't imagine why. Rolf: Nor can I. Nicole: Okay, you've shared your news. I will make sure eric hears about brady's situation. I will reach out to brady later and tell him what a terrible mistake he's making. It's time for you to leave. Rolf: Yes, but this is not the news I came to share with eric. Nicole: There's more? Rolf: Indeed. While I was at the kiriakis mansion, I stumbled across some information pertaining specifically to eric. Hmm. Perhaps I should show you. [Suspenseful music] Humira patients, you inspire us. Tony: Listen, when shin floated the idea of me being ceo of dimera, I was reluctant to accept, of course. I just wanted to focus all of my energies on you. Anna: Then what changed? Tony: I went to see kate in the hospital. She was incensed when she learned that I was offered the job. Anna: Can't say I blame her. Tony: Well, it's not that she was just angry. She felt insulted that I was offered the job, of all people. Anna: So? Tony: So... it's part of my legacy too, anna. I've run this company before. It's in my blood. Anna: So you took this job to prove a point to kate? Tony: Partly. But partly because I want to be my own man, a man that you'd be proud to marry. Victor: Shin's a bigger fool than I thought he was if he thinks he can replace you with tony, even temporarily. Kate: Well, once again an unprepared man takes the job of a very qualified woman. Victor: Yes, well, I appreciate your frustration, but this could be a big opportunity for you, kate. Kate: Okay, do you care to explain? Victor: Well, you know how much I've always admired your business acumen, but even when we were at each other's throats, I marveled at your drive and your talent. Kate: Mm, well, at least someone does. Victor: Forget about dimera. Come back to titan. Kate: You know that I appreciate that offer, I really do, but I think I've made it perfectly clear that I would never work under brady black. Victor: Well, you may not have to, not if I fire him. John: So victor's making you choose between your career and your child. Brady: Uh-huh. What kind of person would I be if I didn't choose my kid? Certainly not the man you've raised me to be. John: No. You're a good man, and we're proud of you, and just know that if this situation goes bad, we're here. Brady: I know you are, and I thank you for that. My only concern is that this baby comes into the world healthy. John: I know, I know, and we're here to help any way we can. Marlena: And maybe if we were able to talk this through, maybe I could help you with some alternatives. Brady: I can't--I'm sorry. I can't right now. I'm pressed for time. I have to get prenatal vitamins, and I have to get some other things to help kristen settle in, but I'll talk to you later, okay? John: All right. You're thinking this is not gonna go so well, right? Marlena: Right. Xander: I thought once eric found out that sarah's preggers, he'd stop her from leaving town, but then I started imagining all the things that might happen next. I mean, what if--what if eric finds out she's having his baby, and he really does leave nicole, goes back to sarah? Kristen: That would be the end of any shot you ever had with her then. Xander: It'd be even worse than her leaving town. Kristen: Once again proving that you are not very good at thinking far ahead. Xander: What if rolf goes rogue? What if sarah somehow finds out that I'm the reason eric knows about the baby? I mean, she'd hate me forever. Kristen: Oh, well. Xander: Give me rolf's number, now. Nicole: Well, what is that? Rolf: Ah, I'm sorry, but the contents of this envelope are for eric's eyes only. Nicole: Well, can you at least give me a hint? Rolf: Well, I can tell you that he will be most grateful when he learns what is revealed inside. Nicole: So it's good news? Rolf: I believe he will consider it so. Nicole: So couldn't you just leave the envelope with me, and I will make sure eric gets it the minute he comes home? Rolf: Time is of the essence. Eric must get this. Nicole: He will. You have my word. Rolf: You are not to open this envelope. It's for eric's eyes only. Nicole: I heard you. Rolf: Hmm. [Tense music] Eric: I was gonna go with a candy bar, but this seemed like a healthier choice. Sarah: I mean, a candy bar would be much appreciated. Eric: Anything to keep you from fainting again, eat up. Sarah: You know, I don't think I fainted because of not eating. Eric: What else could it be? Sarah: You know, surgeries like that, they're not just physically grueling. They take an emotional toll too. You know, I'm--I'm supposed to save lives, but I was walking into that operating room knowing that I was ending stefan'S. Eric: That must have been awful. Sarah: Yeah, it wasn't fun. Eric: I know surgeons get a bad rap for playing god, but i really admire your humanity, your passion not just for your patients but everyone around you. Sarah: Thank you for saying that. Eric: I never would have gotten through nicole's death or taking care of holly if it wouldn't have been for your support. Sarah: No, you're giving me too much credit. Eric: And you deserve every bit of it. I'm very grateful to you. Sarah: I'm very grateful for the time I had with you and holly, and I'm so glad that you both have nicole back. Eric: I never would have gotten through anything without you helping to take care of us. I'm never gonna forget how much we meant to each other during our time together. Nobody can take that away, and I'm sorry it couldn't have turned out differently in the end. Sarah: Yeah. Timing is funny. If only. [Somber music] [Tense music] Kate: I thought that you were pleased with the job that brady was doing as ceo. Victor: I was. Kate: Okay, so why would you be thinking about firing him? Victor: Because he moved that psychopath kristen dimera into my house. Kate: [Scoffs] Why on earth did he do that? Victor: Because she's carrying his spawn. Kate: Oh, or so she says. Victor: Oh, believe me, nothing would make me feel better than to find out she was lying, but in this case I'm afraid she's on the up-and-up. Kate: Hmm. So, um, how did he get into the mess in the first place? Victor: Poor judgment. I told him if he brought her into the house, there'd be consequences, but he wouldn't listen. Well, it seems that he's choosing kristen over his career. Kate: No, victor, he's choosing his child. Victor: It's the same difference to me. He can't be trusted anymore. Kate: Are you really sure about that? Because you've been back and forth about brady for years. Victor: Maggie's been trying to get me to change my mind, but it's becoming clearer and clearer that brady's useless now that she's gotten her claws into him. Kristen: Take your hands off me. I'm in a very delicate condition. Don't make me hurt you. Xander: Are you gonna help me or not? Kristen: Yes, xander, I will help you, but you owe me one. Xander: Fine. Just give me the number. Kristen: I'm gonna do you one better. I'm gonna give you my phone. This way rolf will make sure to pick it up. [Line ringing] [Phone rings] Rolf: Ms. Dimera, is everything all right? Xander: It's xander. Did you give eric the envelope? Rolf: No, I did not. Xander: Oh, thank god. Just bring it back to me. Rolf: I'm afraid I can't do that. Xander: What the hell do you mean, you can't? Rolf: Mr. Brady was not at home, I left the envelope containing the test results with nicole walker. Xander: Nicole has the results? [Intense music] Anna: Darling, I am already so proud that you are my man. Don't you know that? Tony: But think about how I feel. I don't have a job. I don't have money. I can't even afford to get my beloved a proper engagement ring. I can't even afford to even get my plane tickets. Anna: But I have plenty of money. What's wrong with me taking care of you? Tony: I've been out of this world for so long, not well, depending on others to take care of me. I just--I want to be able to take care of you. Can you let me? Kate: Your offer is tempting. Victor: Then say yes. Kate: My place is at dimera. Victor: Dimera, where they put tony in your position? Kate: It's a temporary arrangement until I'm back on my feet, which, believe me, won't be long. Victor: You really think that once tony gets a little taste of power, he's gonna roll over and hand the company back to you? Kate: Yes. He's not going to have a choice. Victor: There are ways to fight. Kate: Okay, I am aware. I am aware that even though tony didn't ask for the job, he is stefano's son, and I know that kristen, now that she has immunity, will probably make a play too. Victor: You're forgetting about the widow dimera. Kate: Gabi. Victor: She did marry stefan. She was ceo herself for a short period. She's not gonna let go. Kate: Okay, let them come. Let them all come, okay? Because I survived a bullet to the gut. I am not afraid to fight. Victor: You never were. You almost died, kate. Do you really want to waste your life in an endless battle? Wouldn't it be so much easier just to take brady's position at titan? [Door closes] Kristen: Hi. Brady: Hi. Kristen: You were gone a long time. Brady: Was I? I, uh, ran into dad and marlena in the square. Kristen: Oh, do they know that I'm living here with you? Brady: They do now. Kristen: Ah, I bet that was an interesting conversation. Did they try talking you out of it? Brady: No, no, I told them it was a high-risk pregnancy and, uh, we're gonna do whatever we have to do for the baby. Kristen: I'm glad you feel that way. Brady: These are--these are your prenatals, so you should probably start taking those right away. Kristen: Gladly, I mean, whatever's best for the baby. Uh... what else do you got there? Brady: It's--the lady at the pharmacy recommended this, but it's calming lotion. It's got some lavender, elements in it, it's-- probably keep you stress-free. I thought it might help. Kristen: That is really sweet of you, thank you. Brady: Yep. [Tense music] Sarah: All right, all done. Cleaned my plate. You satisfied? Eric: Excellent. [Both laugh] Sarah: Okay. You have successfully gotten me to eat. You are officially released from your babysitting duties. Eric: I don't need to be released. Sarah: You should be spending your birthday with nicole. Eric: You remembered. I mean, after everything you've been through today, I-- Sarah: Of course I remembered. You know I was--I've been planning your birthday for months. Eric: You--you did? Sarah: Yeah. I mean, I even got us tickets to "hamilton" in chicago because you said you wanted to see it. Eric: Sarah, I--I don't know what to say. Sarah: Oh, don't worry about it. Um, I sold them last week and made a really nice profit. [Both laugh] Eric: Well, good for you. I hope you go buy yourself something nice. You know, it's nice that we can be friends after everything. Sarah: Yeah. It's nice. Eric: I know things are awkward, and they will be for a while, but hopefully one day things will feel normal between us. Sarah: I don't think you have to worry about that anymore, eric. I'm leaving salem. (Woman) when you take align, Anna: I love that you open doors for me and that you stand when ladies walk in the room. I adore your courtly manners most of the time. Tony: Mm. Well, that's who I am. That's part of me, just like the dimera legacy is part of me. Anna: You don't owe your brother or your father anything. Tony: Yes, but I know that. And once kate gets her health back, she'll resume her job. Anna: Yeah, you say that now, but I have been to this rodeo before, watching you get drawn into your family drama, and then suddenly nothing else matters. Tony: Ohh. Anna. With you by my side, I promise everything's gonna be different this time. You're everything to me. And what I do--well, everything I do is for you. [Gentle music] Victor: I can see that you're conflicted. Kate, I'm offering you a chance of a lifetime, ceo of titan. No questions asked. No drama. At dimera you'd be in the middle of a power struggle, and an ugly one at that. Kate: Victor, I have to do what's best for my future. Victor: And being the wise businesswoman that you are, I'm sure you'll come to the conclusion that my offer is the better one. Kate: I appreciate the offer. I do. I'm going to need a few days to think about it. Victor: Seems very likely there'll be a void at the top of titan very soon, so I'm going to have to act quickly. You have 24 hours before I offer the position to someone else. Kate: [Sighs] John: You know, ordinarily I don't like the way vic operates, but-- Marlena: But anything is better than having kristen move in. John: You got that right. It's dangerous having her anywhere around. Marlena: You know, you were so right. Brady is such a good man, and he will do what is right for this child. I'm just afraid of whatever plans kristen might have. Kristen: Did you buy something for the baby at gabichic? Brady: Uh, no, no, um, actually for you. Kristen: For me? Brady: Yeah. Kristen: It's-- it's beautiful. Brady: Well, it gets drafty in this house at night, and I know circulation's important for the baby. I thought this would keep you comfortable, and so I got it. Kristen: Would you mind-- Brady: Yeah, yeah. It just goes just like that, yeah. Kristen: Thank you. Brady: You're welcome. Look, I'll--I'll see you at dinner. Kristen: Yeah. Brady: I have to make some calls because I'm likely out of a job as the ceo of titan, so I have to get on that. Kristen: Hey, hey. Brady: Yeah? Kristen: I'm--I am sorry about that, and I really am very sorry it's because of me. Brady: It's ok--it's okay. It's okay. We'll--we'll figure it out. [Tense music] Eric: You're--you're leaving salem? Why? Did--did some other hospital, like, woo you away? Sarah: I'm exploring my options. Eric: So you don't have a job? Where are you gonna go? Sarah: I was thinking maybe L.A. Weather's nice. Eric: So you're just gonna quit your job and just move to some random city? Sarah: Well, fresh starts are good. Eric: But you have a great job here. Your family is here, and so many people love you. Sarah: Eric, I-- Eric: Sarah, are you-- are you leaving because of me? Xander: Nicole? I know you're in there. Just open up, nicole, please? Rolf told me he was over here. I need the envelope he gave you. Nicole: It's too late. I already opened it. [Dramatic music]

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April: Maybe you didn't hear me. I said it wasn't Amber in that video, it was me. Reporter #1: Who are you? Reporter #2: Yeah, we'd all like an answer to that. Reporter #3: Are you Amber Moore, or is she? Reporter #1: Yeah, tell us what's going on. [Crowd murmuring] Eric: What is going on? Amber: I don't know. I swear, Eric, I have no idea. [Crowd murmuring] [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Thank you. Brooke: To honesty. Ridge: I'll drink to that. Brooke: I meant it before, when I said you could ask me anything. Ridge: You sure? Brooke: Anything. Ridge: Okay. Why'd you do it? Why did you sleep with Deacon? Brooke: I was afraid of being alone. And I thought you and I had a chance. And when I realized we didn't, I just fell apart. Ridge: So you turned to your daughter's husband. Brooke: Ridge, I didn't see him that way. They were getting a divorce, or so I thought. Look, there's no good explanation. Ridge: And I don't want to keep throwing the biggest mistake of your life back in your face like this. Brooke: It may have been the biggest mistake of my life, but in a way, I'm glad that it happened. [SCENE_BREAK] Reporter #1: Is this some kind of hoax? Reporter #2: Is somebody going to tell us what's going on? Reporter #3: Which of you is the real Amber? Reporter #1: Mr. Forrester, don't you have anything to say? [All shouting] April: Hey! [Crowd murmuring] So, sis, are you gonna give 'em the 411, or should I? Amber: Uh -- no. Go ahead. April: Cool. [Crowd murmuring] Hi. My name is April. April Night. You probably figured out by now that Amber and me, we're twins, but that's a really, really, really long story, which is a whole other press conference, which I'm totally up for. Reporter #2: And you're saying it was you, not your sister, in "Ambrosia Undressed"? April: Yep. Right down to my bare you know whats. See, my sweet sister over there, she -- she was gonna jeopardize her own career for my sake, but I just could not let her do that. Reporter #1: She was covering for you? April: Yep. Reporter #2: Or maybe it's the other way around. April: What? Reporter #3: He's right. How do we know it's really you on that tape? April: How do you know? Oh. Oh! Oh, yeah! Oh, it's good! Oh, oh, yeah, honey! Rudy. Rudy! That's how. [Crowd murmuring] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Everybody, dial it down. Reporter #2: Mr. Forrester, is this a publicity stunt? Eric: No, of course not. Reporter #2: You planning a sequel? April: Wow. Never even thought about that. But it -- was pretty good, wasn't it? You guys want to see some more? Huh? [Crowd murmuring] Eric: All right, all right, all right. That's enough. This press conference is over. Rick: Amber, who is she? Amber: I don't know, I swear. Reporter #2: Mr. Forrester, please -- Eric: No more questions. Megan, Kristen, show everybody out, will you, please? Thank you. Kristen: Come on, everybody. Reporter #1: Just one more -- Megan: No, none. You heard him. [Crowd murmuring] Amber: Are you really -- April: Yeah. Amber: My sister? [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: You're glad you slept with Deacon? Brooke: It was the lowest point in my life. And maybe all the proof you need to know that I'm not the woman you want as a wife or the mother of your children. But, Ridge, it did accomplish one thing -- it got Bridget away from Deacon. And now I have my precious daughter back. I am not proud of what I did. But in a way, I had to go through that fire to get here, to become the person that I want to be. I've had to think about my life and the choices that I've made, and why I made them. Ridge: Not easy questions. Brooke: No. I needed to grow up. And I did. Ridge: I believe you, Brooke. Brooke: You do? Ridge: Yeah, I do. Brooke: Well, then? Ridge: This isn't just about you and me, though. There's Hope. There's Deacon. Brooke: And Hope is a blessing. I refuse to see her as anything other than a gift from God. Ridge: You're right, she absolutely is that. But she also ties you to Deacon forever now. Brooke: I know. And I can deal with that. I promise you, Deacon is not going to be a problem for us. [SCENE_BREAK] Host: May I help you, sir? Deacon: I think I'm just gonna go to the bar. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Oh, that looks good. Do you want one? [SCENE_BREAK] Bridget: I really wish there was something you could do, C.J., But there isn't. I love Ridge, and I can't just turn that off. C.J.: Bridget, listen to me. You are confused. And, you know, I don't see how you could not be. You have been living with a guy that you have cared about your entire life, and he and his family have needed you so much in these last few months. Bridget: After Deacon, it felt good to be needed. C.J.: Right. So you did what you do best. You came to their rescue, and you took care of them. Bridget: I felt like I was their lifeline. C.J.: You were. You were. They depended on you. And they love you. Bridget: I love them, too. C.J.: And there's nothing wrong with that. Bridget: No, but that's where it should have ended. C.J.: And it would have if Massimo hadn't dropped his little bomb. Bridget: Definitely blew my world apart. C.J.: No, it didn't. Bridget, it didn't. Listen to me -- nothing has changed. Your feelings for Ridge are exactly as they were before. You love him, but you are not in love with him. Bridget: That's what Ridge said. C.J.: Well, he's right. He is absolutely right. Massimo is taking your innocent feelings for Ridge and twisting them around to make it seem like there's something romantic there. Why is he doing that? Why? Because he doesn't want Ridge with Brooke. And you cannot let him manipulate you like that. Bridget: I don't know. I don't know anymore. I'm so mixed up. C.J.: Okay, Bridget, but I am not, all right? Now listen to me. I'm gonna help you get through this. You just have to let me. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: Oh, my god. Stephanie: It's amazing. Eric: Absolutely identical. April: Your mom never told you about me, did she? Amber: She knows? April: Of course she knows, Amber. Amber: Right. Sorry. I just -- it's all so weird for me. April: Yeah. For me, too. I mean, I saw you on TV, but -- Amber: You did? April: Telesave. Amber: Telesave. So you just -- you just turned on the TV, and -- April: There I was, selling clothes. I mean, it -- it blew me away. I thought it was some freak coincidence, you know? Till I saw the look on my mom's face. That's when I -- I found out I was adopted. Rick: So Tawny gave you up? April: I tracked down the lawyer who did all the paperwork, but he wouldn't tell me anything, so -- so I broke into his files, and then I found out that I had a twin sister. Amber: I -- I don't understand. Why would -- why would mom give one of us away? April: Well, the fact is, she gave us both up. Two different families, but -- yours didn't work out. Amber: Didn't work out? April: They gave you back. I don't know why. It didn't say in the files but -- Amber: So -- so mom, she was just -- she was just stuck with me? April: She probably fell in love with you. Amber: Right. Eric: You found out about this months ago? Rick: Why didn't you tell us then? April: Oh, well, I didn't want to be one of those people, you know, you hear about. The lost family relative shows up because someone wins the lottery. And you were in rehab. I figured you had enough goin' on. Then I started gettin' all kinds of attention from that little tape of yours. Amber: Oh, God. April: And I figured this was my chance. Stephanie: Your chance? April: To do something nice for you. Let you know that I don't want anything from you. I just want to be your sister. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: So you think you can control Deacon? Brooke: Well, he's not an animal. He does have an ugly side to him, and that's all you've ever seen, but -- Brooke: No. But he does have a heart. And he wants what's best for his daughter. I really believe that. That's why he left town in the first place. Ridge: But he came back, didn't he? Brooke: He thought he could have a second chance with me if you were out of the picture. But that's ridiculous. I'm sure he realizes that now. Ridge: What about you? Do you realize that? Brooke: Ridge, I made it very clear to him where I stood. And I want him out of my life and Hope's. Ridge: And what Logan wants, Logan gets, right? Brooke: Eventually. Ridge: Well, Logan, I've got to admire your persistence, anyway. Brooke: I hope you admire more than that. Ridge: You know I do. Waiter: There you go. [SCENE_BREAK] Deacon: What the hell, did you get lost? Waiter: Another? Deacon: Give me a double, and bring this one over by the piano. [Playing "You Are So Beautiful"] Piano player: Hey -- Deacon: Hush. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to sing this for a very special lady. [Singing off-key] You are so beautiful to me. You are so beautiful to me, can't you see wait, wait, sir, please, no standing ovations, not yet. Ridge: So you can deal with Deacon, huh? Good luck, Brooke. Brooke: Ridge, wait. Deacon: You are so beautiful to me, you're everything I hope for you're everything I need, you are so beautiful to me you are so -- [Sputtering]Stick around for the midnight show, folks. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: I just -- I can't believe that you came here, and you took the blame for that video for me. I mean, somebody that you'd never even met. April: It's no big thing. Rick: I don't think you realize, you just saved this company millions of dollars. Amber: Yeah, and my career. I called that press conference to resign. April: Oh, no, no. That would have been a huge, huge mistake. Thank God I got here when I did. Amber: I just -- I just wish you would have shown up 24 years ago. I just -- I knew -- I just, I knew that there was something missing. April: But you thought it was inside. Me, too. And all this time, you were just a couple hours away. Amber: Oh, my God. Rick: Amber, are you okay? Amber: I was -- I was just so lonely. And nobody ever said anything. You -- you were just right there. And I -- why didn't my mom say something? Rick: Maybe she thought that you wouldn't understand. Amber: No, you know what? I don't. I don't. Okay? Because she made it seem like that there was something wrong with me. But you know what? It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter, because -- because you're here. Right? You're here. Stephanie: Right in the middle of a media circus. Amber: Oh, you don't know what it's like. They're gonna hound you. April: They won't even recognize me. Rick: Are you kidding? April: No, I don't look like this normally. See? Never would've pegged me for a Forrester, huh? I'll get back to Reno no problem. Amber: Reno? No, no, no, no. Don't. You can't go. You can't go just yet. I mean, I just -- I just found out about you. I have so many questions, and -- Rick: You don't have to leave right away, do you? April: I guess I could hang out a little bit if you want. Amber: Yeah, please. Eric: Yeah, Amber has a point. If you stay here in L.A., the press will just hound you to death. Amber: No, no, well, not if she stays with us. I mean, your mom won't mind. Rick: No. No, we -- we owe you so much. April: Stop -- stop thankin' me already. I -- I'm just glad I could be here for my sister. Amber: Sister. I can't believe it. I have a sister.

Ridge storms off and Brooke shoves a glass of wine in Deacon's face before leaving

Lucas: This is a hungry horse. Sami: [Laughing] Lucas. Will: The death plunge ride was the best. 120 feet straight down -- awesome. Lucas: I'm glad you enjoyed it. I almost had a heart attack, though, but as long as it was good for you. Sami: I saw my life flash before my eyes on that one. Will: That must have been scarier than the ride. Lucas: [Laughs] Will: Gotcha, Mom. Sami: Yeah, yeah. I handed you that one. Will: Oh, Mom, I'm just teasing. Today was so great. Sami: I'm glad you had a good time. That's what it's all about. We wanted to make you happy. Lucas: Yeah, definitely. Me, too. Will: Hey, let's drink to that. One day of being a happy family. Sami: [Chuckles] Lucas: May it be the first of many. Will: Yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: Dessert? Lexie: No, thanks. I'm not really in the mood. You go ahead, though. Abe: [Laughs] Unh-unh. I'm not gonna pack all these calories on by myself. Oh. I got something for you. Lexie: Oh, my goodness. What occasion have I forgotten? Abe: No, it's not from me. Bo dropped it at the station. Here, go ahead, take it. Lexie: Oh. Hmm, I don't recognize the handwriting. Abe: Well, you know, we can play 20 questions, or you could open it. Lexie: [Sighs] Yeah. Mmm, it's from Caroline and Shawn Brady. "Lexie, thank you for everything you did to help out Kayla and Steve." I don't deserve their thanks, Abe. Abe: Oh, yes, you do. The whole Brady family is very grateful to you. Lexie: But the medication didn't help Kayla. Abe: Steve is helping to save Kayla's life, and it's all because of you. Lexie: I just hope they don't think that I was just trying to change their feelings toward me, you know? I mean, they forgave me after what I did...to keep Isaac away from Bo and Hope, and then I just turned around and betrayed their trust all over again. I'm so ashamed. I just did so much damage. Abe: Sweetheart, you did a wrong thing. But you're a good person. Sami: [Laughs] Stop it! Lexie: Hmm. Well, obviously, I see not everyone feels guilty about lying to Carrie. Sami's having a great time, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, it's nice to see you, Belle. Have I told you how much motherhood agrees with you? Belle: Oh, spare me the compliments, Victor. I'm here to return your check. Victor: [Sighs] I was hoping that if I sent it over with Lucas you'd accept it. Belle: I don't want your money. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: You can take your 10 grand and you can shove it, Victor. Belle, what are you doing here? Victor: It's not a meeting of the Victor Kiriakis fan club, I can assure you. Shawn D.: I was talking to Belle, not you. Belle: I came here to return the check he sent me. Shawn D.: That's rich people for you. They think that everyone's for sale. Victor: Haven't you ever heard of a peace offering? Shawn D.: Peace is free. $10,000 is a buy-off. Victor: I am trying to make amends. Shawn D.: You must want something. What is it? Victor: I want to be a part of Claire's life... if you'll let me. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Are you really gonna pay for the glasses Chelsea broke? Nick: Well, I don't exactly have much -- any money on me right now, but I am a recent college graduate. Bartender: And with that degree, you can get a job bussing tables, if you're lucky. Nick: I'm starting a new job tomorrow, so here's my offer. As soon as I get my paycheck, I will make dune my first stop, and I will hand over the whole thing. Abby: Nick, you can't do that. Chelsea: Why don't you just let me work it off, okay? Bartender: What did you have in mind? Chelsea: Washing dishes or something. God, you sleaze. Bartender: I'm supposed to let you wash dishes, the girl who broke half the glasses in the place? Maybe I don't have a college degree, but I'm not stupid. Abby: You are totally exaggerating. She did not break half the glasses. Bartender: It's for me to say what she broke and for me to decide what she owes. 88 bucks on the bar now, or your friend and her fake I.D. go straight to jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Look, I appreciate that you're doing your job and doing it well, might I add. You've got your employer's bottom line to consider. Bartender: I want to keep my job. Nick: Right, of course. I want to help you, and I'm going to. If you give Chelsea a break tonight, I promise to hand over my entire paycheck as soon as I get it. I'll give you the address where I work, and if I don't show up with the money, you and your friends can...break my legs. Abby: Nick! Nick: It won't happen. What do you say? Will you give her a break? Bartender: Why should I? The girl ought to be wearing a sign -- "here comes trouble." Not even 21 and she already has a record. Nick: Right, and some people would write her off just because of a few mistakes, but not a guy like you, right? A guy with humanity? I mean, bartenders, you hear it all -- the good, the bad, the really bad. A couple beers and people tell you things they wouldn't tell their own moms. Cheating husbands, embezzlers, maybe even a murder or two. I mean, when you think about it, it makes what Chelsea did, using a fake I.D. and breaking some fine glassware -- it's not really that big of a deal, is it? I know you want to give her a second chance. I can tell. It's okay to have a heart. Bartender: Nice try, kid. Your girlfriend's out of luck. Chelsea: Wait a second. I'm not his girlfriend. I mean, seriously, look at him and then look at me. He's just -- he's just some loser that tagged along with us tonight. Abby: Chelsea, sometimes I think you are too dumb to live. Nick is trying to help you. Wait, you're not calling the cops, are you? Bartender: I sure am. Nick: You don't want to do that. Bartender: Everybody's tell me what to do, and I don't like it. Nick: I know, I know. A bunch of teenagers come in here and ruin your good night. I'll be you've lost plenty in tips just while we've been talking. Bartender: Yeah. Nick: Then let's find a solution that works for everyone. There's got to be a way to make you happy without getting Chelsea in trouble with the solution that works for everyone. There's got to be a way to make you happy without getting Chelsea in trouble with the cops. Bartender: That watch you're wearing. Nick: My watch? Bartender: It's nice, classy. In fact, I wouldn't mind owning one just like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Where do you get the nerve to ask to be part of Claire's life when all you did was do everything you could to mess up her life? Victor: Trust me, Shawn, I know the sin that I've committed. And I don't use the word "sin" lightly. Lying, keeping the truth from you, from Belle, and from Philip -- there's no excuse for that. All I can say in my own defense is I never set out to harm anyone. I was just trying to protect my son. Shawn D.: Don't let yourself off so easy, Victor. You've lied your entire life to get your way. Hey, it worked for you. You got your fortune, your mansion, your women. Victor: I worked damn hard to get my start in business, young man. I was born in a stone cottage on a rocky hillside in Greece. My Mother's whole house would fit in this office. Shawn D.: Fine, so you had to struggle a little bit. But once you made it, once you saw how much power you had, you sure as hell didn't use it for any good. Victor: Seems to me I've seen you get angry, even violent when you didn't get your own way. Maybe you're more like your Greek Grandfather than you realize. Shawn D.: If I even thought for a second that I was anything like you, I would shoot myself. Belle: Shawn, don't make things worse than they already are, okay? Shawn D.: Let's get out of here. Victor: I have something to say first. Shawn D.: Why should I listen to you? Victor: Because, like it or not, I am your grandfather, and where I come from, that means something. We're family. Now sit down. I promise I won't keep you very long, and then when I'm done, if you still want to drive a race car through my living room, be my guest. Belle: We can give him a few minutes. Victor: Thank you. Now, I know you don't approve of the way I've lived my life, but one thing I've learned in all those years is there's always a chance for a new beginning. Claire is that chance for me. The day she was born, I held her in my arms. It's a tremendous honor to be there at the beginning of a life. I wasn't able to be there for my own daughters -- Isabella, your namesake. I wasn't able to be there for Bo, either. And Philip -- most of his childhood I...I spent in a nursing home incapacitated. I would like to give the love to Claire that I wasn't able to give to my own children. And now that Philip... Belle: Victor, he'll be back. Victor: I don't even allow myself to hope, my dear. It's just too painful. Even though you are Claire's father, Philip treasured that baby girl. And now she's the only link that I have to Philip. That's why she's all the more important to me. I'm sure you can understand that. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Laughs] Lucas: Oh, stop. That's too much. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: If you expect Sami Brady to feel guilt, you're gonna be old and gray and walking with a cane, and she still won't feel sorry for the things she's done. Let me get you some champagne. Lexie: It makes me so mad seeing her getting away with everything. I still can't believe what I let her do to me. Abe: Well, she did put you in a tough spot. Lexie: I'm a doctor, Abe. People trust their doctors, and after all my own struggles with childbearing, I did a monstrous thing to Carrie and Austin. Abe: You paid for it. Lexie: Yeah, yeah, no kidding. Fired from the hospital. I lost most of my friends. Who knows if I'll ever work as a doctor again? But Miss Samantha Gene Brady's over there stuffing her face. Look at her, look at her, Abe. She's got Will, even Lucas laughing and smiling. Oh, God. I'd like to heave this champagne bottle straight at her head. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Laughs] All right, I can't believe you ordered all this food. Here, you have to eat it. You know I have no willpower. Lucas: Yeah, you do. You promised our son a great day, and you delivered. Sami: Well, I think we deserve an award for breaking a world record here, Lucas. We didn't fight once all day. Lucas: You see that. Will: Yeah, it'd be cool if it was always like this. Sami: Yeah, well, it will be. Will: Oh, Mom! Sami: Sealed with a kiss. There you go. It's a promise sealed with a kiss. Will: All right, what about Dad? Sami: What about him? Will: Well, don't forget, he paid today. Sami: Well, your father knows how special he is to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Look, Lucas [Clears throat] I know I've said it already, but it does mean a lot to me that you both are giving me another chance and that we're a family. I mean, not like that, but, you know. The amusement park was a great idea, and sometimes I forget how much fun we have together when we're not at each other's throats. Lucas: Yeah, it was fun. You're fun. You know, you're a good time. No one ever accused you of not being fun. Sami: Thank you. I think that's the nicest thing anyone's said to me since I was 5, which is really depressing. Will: [Laughs] Sami: Okay, obviously, you guys are just gonna laugh at anything, so, all right, I'm gonna eat. Will: Uh-oh, trouble at 6:00. Sami: 6:00? Lucas: Yeah, right behind you, but don't look now. Don't look right now. Sami: Well, who is it? Will: Who hates you the most, Mom? Sami: What, are you kidding? We could be here all night with a list like that. Tell me who it is. Lucas: Lexie and Abe. Sami: Just when they said it was safe to back into the water. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: She's staring at me. How dare she? Abe: [Chuckles] Lexie, we live in the same town. I mean, we're bound to turn up at the same place sooner or later. Just ignore her. You want to leave? Lexie: And let her chase me out of my favorite restaurant? No way. Abe: Okay, good. So, let's order that dessert and get two spoons, huh? We can just forget that Sami Brady exists. Okay, what do you want to do, Lex? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Yeah, this, uh, this watch. I like it, too. My parents gave it to me for graduation. Bartender: So it's new. You're not even used to wearing it yet. You won't miss it. Nick: Um, it's nice-looking and all, but do you know how much a watch like this costs? Bartender: I'm guessing thousands. Nick: Yeah. Does that seem like a fair exchange to you? A really expensive watch for 88 bucks' worth of watered-down drinks and some broken glass? Bartender: It's all in how you look at it, kid. You see a watch for some glasses. I see a watch for her freedom. How about we make a bet? Nick: What kind of bet? Bartender: If you win, your girlfriend's off the hook. Chelsea: I told you, I'm not -- Abby: Shut up, Chelsea. Okay, what happens if you win? Bartender: I get the watch, unless it's a knock off. Oh, there's an inscription. "To our wonderful son, Nicky. Love Mom and Daddy." Nick: Yeah, my parents love me. A little weird, huh? This bet, let's get on with it. What do I have to do? Abby: Forget it, Nick. I'll just call Aunt Maggie, and she'll bring the money over. Bartender: Yeah, Nicky. Call Aunt Maggie. What am I wasting my time for? Nick: I'm in. What about you? Scared you might lose? [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: I understand that you miss Philip, but he's not gonna be gone forever. He was just upset. He was more than upset. When he found out that he was not Claire's father, Victor, his world just came apart. And I'm sure he's just putting it back together. He'll be back. Salem's his home. His family's here. Victor: I thought the same thing for the first few weeks. But as time went by without even hearing from him -- Belle: I think we just need to be patient. Victor: Well, patience is not in my DNA, my dear. I've hired a detective agency to find him. Belle: You did what? Philip would hate that. Victor: Right now, I'd relish an angry phone call telling me to butt out of his life. The fact of the matter is that the agency that I contacted, plus the five others that I've hired worldwide, none of them have heard a single thing about Philip Kiriakis anywhere. I know. Stunned me, too. And as he so eloquently pointed out, I'm a man who's used to getting what he wants. Shawn D.: What about Interpol or Heads of States? You know people like that. Victor: Yes, of course. I've had people looking for him at every level. It's all come to nothing. My son stepped off an airplane at JFK Airport...and no one has seen him since. Excuse me. Belle: Have you ever seen Victor like that? Shawn D.: He's acting like he's the only one who's ever lost somebody. Belle: You think Philip's gone, too? Shawn D.: I think he's just punishing his mother and his father for not telling him the truth. Plus, he's hurting, I'm sure. Belle: I just think it's really weird that he's gone so far underground that nobody can find him, unless... I'm not even gonna go there. He's fine. He's fine. Victor: Sorry. I'm not used to letting my emotions get the best of me. Shawn D.: Well, you don't exactly have the market cornered on grief, Victor. Victor: I meant no disrespect to your family, Shawn. The Brady's have had their share of loss. All I want to do is spend some time with Claire. I want her to visit me in my home, the home that Philip grew up in. It's not a crime to want to do nice things for people you love. And I do love Claire. Shawn D.: We don't need your help taking care of our daughter. We're done here. Belle: Actually, that's not your call. That's mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: You give me so much strength. You are so confident. You know, you know your place in this world. You belong. I admire that. Abe: You do belong, sweetheart. Lexie: No, not in the same way. I mean, I've held positions of responsibility, you know, on the police force and, for years, at the hospital. But every time I go in, I put on my lab coat and I'd do my job as well as I could. But I always felt like... Abe: What? What is it? Lexie: I just always felt like I had to work twice as hard as the next person. You know, with Stefano DiMera for a Father and Tony for a brother, people have been staring and whispering and pointing for years. When I was kicked off the staff at the hospital, I felt like, "yeah, here it is...again. I'm my Father's daughter after all," you know? When I let myself be blackmailed into lying to a patient, I proved it, Abe. I proved it once and for all. Abe: Look, I am not going to let you believe that. We all have bad instincts. I've let mine loose in ways that I'm not proud of. I'm not going to let you run yourself down. Lexie: Yes, commissioner. Abe: So, we're staying? Lexie: Damn straight we're staying. Let's look at this dessert menu, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: This is a little bit weird for me, so maybe we could just go to the pub and have some burgers. Will, I heard grandma put some veggie burgers on the menu just for you. Ready? Will: So, you're just gonna run away? Lucas: Your mom's just feeling a little uncomfortable right now, that's all. Will: Well, yeah, I would be, too, if I had blackmailed a doctor into doing what Lexie did to Aunt Carrie. Sami: Shh! Will: Hey, Dad, um...can I have the keys to the car? I just remembered that you left your cellphone on the front seat. Lucas: I did? Will: Yeah, Dad, you did. Lucas: Right, yeah, all right. You want the keys? Here you go. There you go, my man. Will: And while I'm gone, why don't you and mom talk? Maybe you can help her figure out what to do about Lexie. Lucas: Gotcha. Smart kid. Sami: What? Lucas: You said you were glad that will and I didn't cut you out of our lives. Sami: Yeah. Lucas: Come on, Sami. We did that because you were honest. You told the truth. You apologized, so why don't you try doing the same thing with Lexie? I want you to march over to that table right now and say you're sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Bartender: Here's the bet. Nick: An olive? Bartender: And a brandy glass. Nick: Snifter. Bartender: Whatever. Your challenge is to get the olive in the glass without touching the olive. Chelsea: What the hell? He can't do that. Nobody can do that. Abby: He just graduated from college, not magician school. Chelsea: This is stupid. Just forget it, okay? I give up. Call the cops. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: I am part of this, too. I'm Claire's dad. Belle: And I am Claire's mother, and I have been with her every single day since the day she was born, so I think I'm a little more qualified to decide what she needs. Shawn D.: I would have been there, but I didn't have the chance. Belle: Look, I'm not gonna fight with you. When Philip left, my Mom and Dad gave me the money to keep Claire in diapers and with toys. What did you do? Oh, you drove a race car through the wall of a private home. And you risked your life at sea during a storm to impress a prostitute that you picked up. Being partners means being able to trust each other, and I don't trust you, so I will be deciding how Claire spends her time. Shawn D.: I just -- I want her to be happy. Belle: You know what makes her happy? Philip makes her happy. Shawn D.: She's a baby. Pretty soon, she's not gonna remember Philip anymore. Belle: Don't you dare say that. I know that you're Claire's father, but it is important for her to keep Philip in her heart. It is important to me. Victor: Listen, I have a meeting down the hall. I won't be long, and you two can have some privacy. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Belle, what are -- Belle: Don't. Shawn D.: You are gonna let that lying hypocrite spend time with our daughter? Belle: Victor is the only link that Claire has to Philip. Shawn D.: Sorry for not getting a little choked up, but Philip is the one that walked out on that little girl. Now, I am here, and I am prepared to do whatever it takes. If you will just let me show you, I will show you right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: I'm sorry, Lucas. I can't go over there. Lucas: If you apologize, you'll feel better. Sami: It's not that I'm afraid to apologize. I am sorry. It's just I ran it through in my mind, and I just don't think Lexie's gonna take it very well. It could get ugly. Lucas: Who cares if it gets ugly? It can't get any worse. You guys already hate each other. You're enemies. Don't worry about it. Sami: We just had a great day together as a family. I don't want to end it brawling with Lexie Carver. Lucas: Listen, our son is in the car right now listening to his CD player. He's blasting it, hoping that you clear the air with Lexie. Now, just try. Try to do it for him, all right? At least you can say that you took the high road. You did what was right. [SCENE_BREAK] Abe: [Chuckling] Oh, my goodness. Waitress: Enjoy. Lexie: Thank you. It looks delicious, doesn't it? Sami: Hi. Abe: Hey, Sami. I see you're...you're having a good time over there with Lucas and Will tonight. Sami: Yeah, we are. Will's such a great kid. Sometimes I forget that he's mine. Right. Um, look, I'm really grateful to Will and Lucas both because they're giving me another chance. We're trying to be a family, and I'm just hoping that other people will...give me a chance to make up for the hurtful things that I did. I'm sorry, Lexie. I'm not very good at apologies, and I guess it's 'cause usually I'm so stubborn. I won't admit that I'm wrong. I'm not asking for us to be friends. I'm just...I'm sorry for what happened between us. And I hope that you'll forgive me. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: I know that I have done some things that have disappointed you. But when you told me how you wanted me to change in order to be in Claire's life, you got my attention. I've straightened myself out. Belle: I have to be sure that you're responsible before I can trust you with her. Shawn D.: That's why I went out, and I got a job working for E.J. Wells. I've already started looking for an apartment. I'm looking in a great part of town, and I'm trying to find a place that has got enough room so Claire can have some space for her own. I'm just hoping that you'll be okay with my place and me and you'll let Claire come spend the weekends with me. Here's my first child-support payment. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: This is stupid. Just forget it, okay? Nick: The tougher the game, the harder I play. Come on, let's go. Bartender: This thing got a stopwatch? Nick: Yeah, it's worth thousands, right? Bartender: Okay. Two minutes. Go. All: Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Nick: I can only think of one way this can work. All: Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Nick: It's a simple law of physics. All: Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Nick: Ever heard inertia? All: Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! Let's go, Nick! [Cheering] Nick: My watch. You're, uh, you're a free woman now. I guess I'll...I'll see you around. [Cheering] [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Nick, you were amazing. Nick: Oh, I hate to tell you how much time I spent playing games like that in college. Did he -- did he give you a hard time after I left? Chelsea: No. He was a jerk, though. Don't worry about it. So, what are you, like, a genius or something? Nick: Oh, no. My frat brothers and I used to spend hours doing stuff like that in college. Chelsea: You were in a frat? Nick: Yeah. Abby: It was a brainiac frat. Chelsea: Oh, goes with the geeky look. Abby: Chelsea, aren't you at least gonna say thank you? I mean, if it wasn't for Nick, you would be cuffed and in jail right now. Nick: I'd love to stay here and chat, but my butt's about to turn into an ice cube, so make it quick, okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: You're paying in cash? Shawn D.: What's wrong with that? Saves a trip to the bank. Belle: That's a lot of money. Shawn D.: I have a lot of making up to do. Belle: No, I mean, what kind of job do you have with E.J. that pays you so well? Shawn D.: It's mechanic stuff. Anyway, you can count on a payment every week from now on. Belle: That much money every week? Shawn D.: It's pretty cool, huh? Belle: I'm impressed. When I gave you that ultimatum, I didn't really think you'd come through. Shawn D.: I was intimidated, but then I got real. If I want to be in my daughter's life, I've got to earn that right. So, you're looking at the new me. Got a new job, I'm totally dependable, and I'm ready to be a father. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: No. I don't accept your apology, but I can see what you get out of this, Sami. You say I'm sorry, and you've redeemed yourself in your son's eyes. Well, "I'm sorry" doesn't get me my job back. It doesn't change the disapproving way people look at me. So, you can take your apology and go straight to hell, which is exactly where you belong. Sami: You want to ask yourself why it was so easy to blackmail you? Why couldn't you be faithful to Abe, huh? You were so busy getting busy with Tek Kramer that you -- Abe: All right, that's it. This is over. This is over. Sami: Abe, this is over. I am sorry, but seriously, you're so busy basking in the forgiveness of my family. They've forgiven you a million times, and you can't do the same thing for me? I'm an idiot to have come over here. Again, Abe, I'm sorry. Abe: All right, let's leave now. Lexie: I have something to do first. Abe: Lexie, Le-- [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Where's Mom? Did she and Lexie talk? Lucas: I think she's about to get a not-so-sweet surprise, Lexie style. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: I guess I've been really hard on you. Shawn D.: It turned out to be a good thing. I got my act together. Belle: I can see that. Better than I have. Shawn D.: What do you mean? Belle: I mean that I am living off of my parents. I never even thought about getting a job until I demanded the same from you. Shawn D.: Claire needs you, and that's the most important job in the world. Belle: Millions of single women raise their kids and work, too. I don't know what happened to me. I used to be smart. Shawn D.: Come on, you are the smartest woman I know. Belle: I used to make good grades. I was gonna be a designer...in another lifetime. Shawn D.: My Mom -- she always used to say that there's two parts of life -- the after kids and there's everything else before. And she always loved the mother part the best. You're a terrific mother, Belle. Belle: So, um, where are you staying while you're looking for an apartment? Still at the "Y" with what's her name? Shawn D.: I'm gonna be out of there as soon as I sign a lease. Belle: And there was a second part to that question. Shawn D.: Willow is not a bad person. She just had a rough childhood. Belle: And I'm sorry about that. I know that I had it easy, but we have to be responsible for the choices we make as adults, and Willow trading money for sex -- well, I just don't want my daughter around that and I'm not gonna change my mind about that. Shawn D.: I'll do whatever you want, as long as I can be part of Claire's life. Victor: [Clears throat] Well, have you two come to an agreement? Will you let me be a grandfather to Claire? [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: What you did in there was, um, was cool. You're okay. Nick: Wow, she thinks I'm okay. So I guess I'm not a total loser? Chelsea: I just said that I was sorry. Nick: You did? How did I miss that? Chelsea: Fine. I was wrong. I'm sorry that I called you a loser. You're not. Nick: Thanks. I'll add that to my blog. I got to get going. I got the first day on the job tomorrow. Abby: I can give you a ride home if you want. Nick: No, it's okay. I'll take a cab so can hang out with Chelsea. Chelsea: What, in there? No, I'm done with dune for a while. Look, I'll call you tomorrow. Abby: All right. Chelsea: And you, lose the glasses. Abby: Look, I'm sorry about Chelsea. She comes off to be wild, and she is, but...she's basically okay. Nick: I think she's magnificent. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Aah! Aah! Aah! Lexie: [Laughs] Enjoy. Abe: Okay. Are you gonna tell me what went on in that room? Lexie: You'll see. [Chuckles] Abe: That was a $200 bottle of champagne! Lexie: And worth every penny. Now I'm ready to get out of here. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Uh, mom, you're wet. Sami: Yes, I decided to take a shower in some champagne. It's very refreshing. You should try it. So, are you happy, Lucas? I did it, and I got exactly what I expected. Lucas: How do you feel? Sami: Great. I'm sure people pay big money for a champagne shower. Lucas: They do, probably. Sami: You know what? It's okay. 'Cause I'm with my family. And that's what matters to me. Will: Aah! Sami: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Chelsea insults you all night. She didn't even say thank you for saving her from jail. She calls you a loser, and she can care less if you lost the watch your parents gave you for graduation, and you're saying she's magnificent? What exactly do you like about her? Nick: I've never met a girl with...a police record before. Abby, you, um, might find this hard to believe because I just graduated from college, but I don't have that much experience with girls. Abby: Really? Nick: Yeah, and I think Chelsea's kind of...exciting, like one of those girls on a reality show who'll just do anything to win. Abby: I know. Chelsea's a little too exciting for me sometimes. Like tonight. And you, you're just warped. Nick: [Chuckles] Abby: But...thanks. Nick: For what? Abby: For tonight. It was fun in its own weird way. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Belle knows what Claire needs. The decision is completely up to her. Belle: You can be a part of Claire's life, if you abide by my rules. Can you live with that? Victor: Thank you, Belle. I fully respect your terms. Thank you, both. You've made this grandfather very happy. Actually, I should say great grandfather. After all, Claire is my grandson's little girl. Shawn D.: Yeah, well -- Belle: I think we have a lot to do, so we'll be in touch. Claire really misses you. She's gonna really love spending more time with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: John Black is asking questions about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: What the hell is she doing? John: This could be interesting. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I know how much you care about Steve. You mean a lot to him, too. He told me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: If you lay another finger on my Mother, I'm gonna rip that smug look off your face. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Dad, do something!

Shawn gives Belle his first child support payment in cash and Belle agrees to let Shawn take a more active role in Claire's life

Abe: All right, the tea is ready. Lexie: What are you doing? Let me get that. Abe: No, no, no, I have to learn to do these things myself. It won't be long before I lose my eyesight completely. Lexie: Honey, you said you could barely see at all tonight. Abe: I can see well enough to pamper my tired wife after a hard day at work. Lexie: Okay. Abe: Ha ha ha ha. Lexie: Watch out! Abe: Oh, damn it, damn it. Lexie: I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's my fault. Abe: No, no, it's not your fault. It's not your fault. You can't do everything around here. No, no, I can do it myself. Now, please. Will you stop treating me like an invalid? Lexie: I'm sorry. I'm -- I'm sorry. You're right. I didn't mean to, uh... [Doorbell rings] Lexie: I'll get that. Lexie: Oh, Kate. Kate: Lexie. I'm sorry to disturb you at this time of night. Lexie: No, it's okay. Come on in. We just heard about Philip on the news. You must be a wreck. Kate: You can't imagine. Abe: Kate, I'm so sorry. Is there anything we can do that... well, in my condition, I'm not sure what kind of help I can offer. Kate: Abe, thank you. I'm here actually to talk to Lexie, though. It's about something kind of personal. Abe: Oh, sure. Let me go. Go ahead. I'll get us some more tea. Kate: Okay. Lexie: Oh, honey, you're shaking. Come on, sit down. Sit down. Okay. Tell me what's going on. I have a feeling this isn't just about Philip. Kate: It's about John. And Philip. Lexie, I'm in a terrible situation, and I don't know what to do about it. John: Where are they? What the hell did she do with those drugs? Come on, they gotta be here somewhere. Oh, she didn't take 'em with her, did she? Oh, my God, she did! Well, damn her all to hell! [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Are you sure you're up for this? I mean, you still think you should be at home resting. Mimi: I'm fine. I just needed to get out and get some fresh air. Rex: It's been a hell of a night, hasn't it? I mean, a hell of a week. About the only thing good that's come out of it is that we got engaged. Officially. Mimi: Rex... I also wanted to talk to you about -- about that. Rex: Why don't I like the sound of this? Mimi: It's just that you proposed to me when I was still in the hospital before we even knew that I couldn't have kids. Rex: Sweetheart, we've talked about this. It doesn't matter. We can adopt. Mimi: Yeah, but I know you're just saying that because you're such a good guy and you don't want to hurt me. But the truth is, it does matter, Rex. All you've ever wanted is a family of your own, kids of your own, and there's no reason why you can't still have them. Rex: What are you saying? Mimi: I'm saying I'll understand if you decide you don't want to marry me. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: [Thinking] If Billie or Patrick find me, it's over. Billie: Hey! Patrick: Oh, hey! Billie! Billie: What? Patrick: What the hell do you think you're doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Casarez. Hope: Shawn. Bo: Where is he? Have you found him? Casarez: Looks like his bike hit the tree, and he was thrown. It's possible he may have gone over the cliff. Excuse me, guys. Hope: Oh, no, Shawn can't be dead -- he can't be. No, don't touch me! This is your fault! You did this, Brady! Bo: Hope! Hope: You did this. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Shawn. Shawn! Shawn! Shawn, wake up! Whoa! [Tires squealing] Shawn-d: What happened? What happened? Belle: You passed out. You scared the hell out of me! I thought you were -- Shawn-d: I'm fine. Belle: No, you're not fine. You were in a terrible accident, and you need to get to the hospital. Shawn-d: No, I told you we can't do that because if we go to the hospital, they're gonna take a police report, and if they do that, they'll know I was drinking and driving with a suspended license. I mean, do you really want me to end up -- Belle: What? End up dead? Is that what you want? Is that what you were trying to do tonight? [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Our Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I thought I told you to stay put and let me handle this. Don't you trust that I'm here to try to help you? Billie: Of course I do. Patrick: Then what are you doing? Billie: I'm trying to figure out who planted that doll here, who's playing mind games with me, because whoever it is could lead me straight to Georgia. Sami: [Thinking] Ugh... I guess revenge is a dirty business. I can't get caught now, or all my plans will be completely trashed. Patrick: Billie, I understand you want answers. So do I. But you have to let me handle this. This person could be dangerous. I don't want you getting hurt. Billie: You sound just like Bo. Come on. I'm the one who's trained to do this kind of -- Patrick: Fine, fine. If you're not gonna do it for me, do it for your daughter. It might be nice if you're in one piece when she shows up. Billie: Fine. Fine. Go find whoever it is. Just -- just... be careful, okay? Patrick: Yeah, don't worry. Patrick: You! Hold it right there! [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Is that what you were trying to do? Shawn-d: Relax! I don't wanna die. I'm not going to, I promise you. I'm sorry I put you through this tonight. And I'm sorry this even happened. I know you're really worried about Philip. So am I. And I just keep making things worse. Belle: Well, we just need to pray for him. He got lucky once. Shawn-d: He will be okay. We'll all be okay. Belle: Yeah, well, I'm not so sure about that. You know, you can refuse to go to the hospital and you can probably keep this from the police, but your parents are definitely gonna find out. And when they do, who knows what they're gonna do? [SCENE_BREAK] Casarez: Excuse me. Commander, Detective, I hate to tell you this, but I think you guys should know we found some empty beer bottles. Bo: Casarez... Hope: He was drinking. Casarez: Excuse me, I'm gonna go help. Hope: Shawn needed you tonight, and you weren't there, and now he could be dead because of you! Bo: Hey, take it easy, Hope. We don't know anything for sure. Someone could've come along, found him, and taken him to the hospital. Hope: No, no, Bo, I called the E.R. No one matching his description has been in, because he's lying down at the bottom of that canyon. Why can't you have listened to me just this once? Bo: We're getting ahead of ourselves here. Hope: Don't touch me. You had your chance to be there for me and your son. You chouse to stay with Billie instead. You made your choice. Now I'm making mine. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: And I found him on the pier, and of course, I assumed the worst. And he denied it. He denied it up and down. But when we got home, he, um, well, I found this in his pocket. Lexie: Painkillers. What happened? What happened, Kate? John was so determined to kick this habit. He was halfway there. He had already gone through all the torture of withdrawal. Kate: I know. I don't know what happened, because he was determined, and I was so sure that he was gonna make it, but now I think he's hooked worse than ever. And, Lexie, he's pressuring me to give him the pills so he can help in the search for Philip, and I don't know what to do. Lexie: Wait. John is telling you that if you give him these drugs, that -- Kate: Yes, that's the only way he'll be able to help me. Lexie: Oh, goodness. Maybe I made a mistake. I should've turned him in on that very first day. Then this wouldn't be happening right now. Kate: Lexie, when I found them, I was gonna turn him in to the police. But I just couldn't do it. He's been such a good friend to me. Lexie: Yeah, I know. The two of you have gotten much closer since losing Roman and Marlena. Kate: It's just that we understand what's -- what's going on with each other. But I want to help him. I-I just wish there was some way I could help him. Lexie: There is. But it's not going to be easy. What John needs right now is tough love, okay? The first thing you need to do is destroy these drugs so he can't get his hands on them. Kate: And if I do that, what if I destroy any chance of saving Philip? Lexie: Okay, Kate, listen, I know you're scared. And as a mother, there's nothing that you wouldn't do to protect your child, but that is exactly what John is counting on. John is an addict. He's trying to bribe you with a promise that he can't possibly keep. You can't fall for that, Kate. Okay. John needs help, all right, not another fix. Abe: What? John Black's doing drugs? [SCENE_BREAK] John: One lousy pill. That's all I need! They gotta be here somewhere. [Cell phone rings] [Ring] [Ring] John: Yeah. Yeah, it's me. Yeah, I've been expecting your call. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Freeze right where you are. [Cell phone rings] Patrick: Hello? Man: [Distorted voice] Stop looking for him. Leave him alone. That's an order. Patrick: Why should I take orders from you? Man: Because you know what would happen to the people you care about if you don't. Sami: [Thinking] Gross. I have got to get out of here. Patrick: Who the hell are you? [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Mimi. Of course I still want to marry you. I mean, I love you. Nothing could ever change that. Mimi: And I love you, too. That's why I'm giving you your out. And I really want you to think about it. 'Cause, Rex, you deserve to have a wife who will be able to give you children -- children of your own who will be brilliant and kind and sweet, not to mention incredibly gorgeous just like their father. Those amazing genes of yours should not go to waste. And besides, it's what you've always wanted more than anything. I mean, you and Cassie grew up all alone, and you missed out on so much. And if you marry me, you will miss out on even more, and that's just not fair. Rex: You're right, Mimi. It's not. [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: Did you find anyone? Was anybody there? Patrick: No, whoever it was must've gotten away. I'm sorry. Who the hell is doing this? Billie: I don't know. But you know what? Bo's gonna think it's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Hope, listen to me. I gotta go help look for Shawn. Whatever it is you were trying to say, you don't mean. You're upset, emotional. Hope: With good reason. Bo: We don't know for sure what happened here. Someone could've come along and helped him out. Hope: I hope to god you're right, Brady. You know what? None of this would've happened if you had been there for your son. I don't care what you say. You could've stopped him from getting on that damn motorcycle. Bo: We'll find him. This whole thing will be okay. I'll take care of it. Hope: I just want you to know I meant what I said. If something happens to Shawn tonight, I will never ever forgive you. Casarez: Excuse me. Bo: Yeah. Casarez: Uh, I've got some news. Hope and Bo: What? Casarez: We found a couple down the road. They saw everything that happened. Hope: Where is he? Casarez: It's a miracle. He apparently walked away from the accident. Bo: So he's okay? Casarez: Well, they said they didn't think he was seriously injured. He got into someone's car and drove away. Bo: Did those people know what happened? Casarez: They said they saw Shawn get on his bike without his helmet, hit the gas, and pile straight into a tree. They said it looked like, to them, like he was trying to commit suicide. Hope: Oh, my God... [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Rex, Mimi, we need help! They're probably out looking for you. Shawn-d: Which is good, 'cause I don't need the three of you worried about me. Belle: Well, they probably agree with me. You need to be at the hospital. Shawn-d: Ow! No, I just need some rest. I'll be fine. Belle: I'm gonna get you some water. Shawn-d: Thank you. Belle: Shawn, you really do need to tell your parents. I told you your dad called earlier. He knew you took off on that bike, and he's worried about you. Here. Just at least let me call and tell them that I found you. Shawn-d: No, don't bother. I'm sure he's already forgotten and moved on to something else, like looking for that kid of his with Billie. Belle: I doubt it. Shawn-d: Look, I don't want to talk about my parents right now, okay? I'd rather talk about us. Belle: There's nothing left to talk about. Besides, it's late. And if you're not gonna go to the hospital, then you need to get to bed. You need to rest. Shawn-d: I just need to get off my feet. I'm too wired to go to sleep. Belle: Well, you should try. Shawn-d: The only way I'm going to sleep right now is if you're going with me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: I'll get that. Abe: Did I hear you? John... John Black is addicted to drugs? Kate: He's -- to painkillers. It happened when he was recovering from the accident. And, Abe, he wanted to keep it quiet, so that's why we haven't told you. Abe: Well, I'm -- I'm a police officer, sworn to uphold the law. Kate: And we were aware of that, and... that's why we didn't want to put you in an awkward position with one of your best friends. Lexie: John's been trying to get help, so we didn't see any point in turning him in. Although, as I was just telling Kate, maybe that wasn't such a good idea. Abe: Don't even think about it. Nobody's turning anyone in. I mean, if there were a drug out there, no matter how illegal, that could make me see again, wouldn't you think I'd be taking it? I'd take as much as I could get my hands on. Lexie: Honey, John's in a very different position. Abe: I don't think so. We were both badly injured escaping from that island. Being cooped-up, bedridden... that just makes a man feel useless. It's just gotta be killing John to not be able to go out and help search for his son-in- law. John's the best agent the I.S.A. ever had. I would love to go out there and search myself if I could... if I could find a pill that would make me my old self. I just don't have the option. I don't have any options at all. So I'm damned sure not gonna stand in the way of somebody that does. Lexie: Sweetheart, listen, I know how difficult this is -- what you and John have been going through -- but I can't, okay? I can't condone giving him any more drugs. Abe: I know this is a desperate situation, Lexie, but John's not afraid to take desperate measures to do what he has to do. Kate: No. No, he's not. I should get back to him and make sure he's all right. Abe: Kate... just be careful not to get caught with those drugs. Kate: Thanks. I won't. Lexie: Wait, Kate -- Kate: No, look, I really have to go. Thank you. Thank you for your advice. Thank you for your help. You take care of yourself. Abe: Would you give John my best, tell him I'm pulling for him? Kate: I'll do that. Lexie: I wonder what she'll do. Abe: I hope she gives him the drugs. John: Yeah, I'll be ready to go. I'm getting more functional every day. Don't worry, Shane. I'm on it. Yeah. Oh...God help me. I need those pills. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: What are you talking about? Why would Bo suspect me? I mean, I know the guy doesn't trust me, but come on, that's insane. Billie: It's not just that he doesn't trust you. I mean, Bo's a cop. And who just happened to be here when I found the doll? Of course you're the first person he's gonna suspect. Patrick: Of course. And I have no way to prove that I'm innocent. Billie: Look, I'll talk to him, okay? I'll try and get him to listen to reason. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee that he will listen 'cause on top of everything else, he has a real problem with us being friends. Patrick: Are you saying that Bo is jealous of my spending time with you? [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: So see? You can't marry me. You want to have kids of your own. And that's fine. You should. I completely understand that, and that's -- that's why I'm letting you go. I love you too much to ever want to see you unhappy, Rex. Here. Mimi: You should get your money back. You spent too much, anyway. Rex: Mimi, I'm not taking anything back. Not this ring, not my proposal... Mimi: But you just said -- Rex: I said you were right, but you didn't let me finish. What happened was unfair, Mimi. It was unfair to you. I know how bad you wanted kids, too, and how much this is hurting you. And the worst part about it all is that you keep blaming yourself for this, but you shouldn't. None of this is your fault. Mimi, listen. I proposed to you for better or for worse and in sickness and in health. Those aren't just words to me, Mimi. Look, I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and nothing's going to change that. Jan: I'm going to tell Rex your little secret that you aborted his baby that you never even bothered to tell him about. Mimi: No, you won't, because then you won't have anything to hold over my head, Jan. Jan: I'm warning you one last time, keep Belle away from my man, or so help me, you will be sorry. Sami: [Thinking] Oh, my God, Mimi was pregnant, and she had an abortion and didn't tell Rex? Wow. That's what I call one juicy secret. And now she can never have kids. Poor Meems. Mimi: Rex, are you sure? Rex: Mimi, if I wasn't, I would tell you. Look, we can still have that family we both want, and we're gonna love our adopted kids just as much as if they were our own. But right now, the most important thing in this world to me is you. You're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I can't wait to be your husband. Sami: And now it's Mimi's turn to be tortured. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I can't believe Shawn deliberately drove his motorcycle into a tree. Bo: No, no, he didn't. This was an accident. Hope: I've gotta find him. Where is he? Casarez: The couple said he drove off with a young woman in a silver sedan. Hope: It must be Belle's car. Bo: She must've come up here looking for him after I called her. Hope: Thank God someone was here for him. Casarez: Well, I'm assuming if he didn't go to the hospital that he's not seriously injured. Bo: Yeah, Casarez, do me a huge favor. Make sure everyone keeps this off the record. Shawn's been in a lot of trouble recently, and...well, no one else was injured here. Casarez: Well, we'll all forget it ever happened. Bo: I appreciate it, man. Hope: Thank you. Casarez: Hey, uh, I'm just happy that Shawn's all right. Hope: Thank you. Bo: Catch you later. Hope: Belle must've taken him home. I've gotta go see with my own eyes he's okay. Bo: Hope, wait. I'm sorry for what happened here tonight. But now that we know Shawn's okay, will you forgive me? [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: Belle, will you stay with me? I need you so much tonight. Belle: Look, we've been over this a million times. It's -- it's what we were fighting about when you got on that bike. I can't. I can't be with you while I'm still married to Philip. Shawn-d: Married in name only. You're not in love with him. You're in love with me, and we need each other right now more than ever. Come on, we wouldn't be hurting anyone. Just for tonight. Please don't turn me away. Shawn-d: I know you want me as much as I want you. Belle: No, I can't do this, okay, and if you keep pressuring me, I'm gonna leave. I'm gonna leave, and I'm never gonna come back. I'm sorry. Look, I know you're hurting. I-I am, too. Of course I want to be with you. I love you, and it's killing me that I have to stay away from you, but... just don't make this any harder. Just try to understand why I can't break my marriage vows to Philip. Shawn-d: I do understand. And that is why I love you so much. And I know that one day, when we say our vows, they will be forever. Belle: They will be forever. But until then, we have to wait. And if our love is meant to be, then it will, no matter how long it takes. Shawn-d: And I would wait forever if I have to. I promise you that. So all I ask is just one thing -- will you stay with me for a while until I fall asleep? Will you lay down on the bed with me, and let me hold you in my arms? [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Honey, I still don't understand why you'd want Kate to give John those drugs. I mean, he's battling a very serious addiction. It's only gonna make it more difficult in the end. Abe: In the end, he'll beat it. I know John. But right now, he needs help to deal with what he's got to do. Look, sweetheart, when he was in the hospital, you prescribed pain meds for him, didn't you? Lexie: Well, yeah, but -- Abe: So what's the difference, really? Philip's life is on the line. I just wish that I could help John search for him, instead of stumbling around this house like some good-for-nothing. Lexie: Okay, stop it, all right? Just stop talking like that. Abe: It's the truth. We both know what's happening here. We both know the prognosis. It's not just my eyesight that we're -- that we're learning to live without. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: Oh, my God. Kate: What happened? What's going on? John: Where have you been? Kate: I had to go out. John: You took the drugs with you when you knew that I needed them. Don't tell me you got rid of 'em. Kate: No, I didn't. John: Give 'em to me. Come on, hand 'em over! I don't have time to play games here. You want to save your son or not? [Groans] Shane Donovan just called me. The I.S.A's got nothing. They wanted me to head up the search, but to do that, I need to neutralize this pain. Now, you do understand that, don't you? Kate: Yes, I do. I do understand. And I'd do anything to save my son. But what happens if I give you the drugs, and then I lose you both? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: That's what I think. I think that Bo, on some subconscious level, is jealous of our relationship. Billie: Oh, please. Patrick: You saw the way he acted at the Cheatin' Heart when he thought I was drunk and.... Billie: And coming on to me? Yeah, he did get pretty upset. Patrick: Yeah, tell me about it. Billie: Well, I'm afraid it's about to get worse. This... could be really bad news for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: You feeling better? Mimi: Mm-hmm. Rex: Good. Now you get some ice cream. Mimi: No. No ice cream. If we're getting married, I need to be able to fit into the wedding dress of my dreams. Rex: Oh, come on, you're perfect just the way you are. In fact, I don't want you changing a single hair on that head of yours ever. All right, you wait here. I'll be back in a second. Mimi: Oh, make it pistachio. Rex: With chocolate chips. I know. I love you. Mimi: I love you. Maybe it all will work out after all. Sami: Excuse me. I couldn't help overhearing. You're getting married? Mimi: Uh...yes. And my 6'2" fiancé will be back any minute. Sami: Well, take it easy. I just thought I'd offer you a deal, wholesale, on some things you young newlyweds might be able to use. Things like baby cribs... I am sure you've been wanting a nice big family someday, am I right? Mimi: No. I'm -- who are you? Sami: Oh, damn, I just remembered. You can't have any kids, now, can you? And we both know why not. Sami: Yeah, I know all about it. The big secret -- how you got pregnant and didn't tell your boyfriend. Didn't happen to tell him how you got yourself unpregnant, either. And now you never will be again. Mimi: I said, who are you? What do you want from me? Sami: Oh... I'm just a friend, that's all. I'm just here to clue you in on a little advice. Nothing's gonna work out for you, Meems. The happy life you got planned with Rex Brady is doomed. You're doomed. Rex: What the hell? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: What do you mean? How could this doll be bad news for me? Billie: Patrick, Bo is Georgia's father. I can't just not tell him about this. He's gonna want to question you. Patrick: Yeah, so? Billie: So... I'm just saying. Are you sure that you've got nothing to hide? Patrick: Don't worry, Billie. I can handle anything Bo Brady throws at me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Honey, honey, that's not important. Abe: Oh, yes, it is. It is to me, and it is to you... if I can't be, uh, if I can't be a husband to my wife. Lexie: Honey, sweetheart, it's all right. Abe: No, it's not. It's not, it's not. It's not fair to you. You're young, you're beautiful, you're desirable. You deserve more than I can give you right now. Lexie: Come here. I love you, and I know how much you love me. That's all that matters. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: If I die, it will be in service of my country, and there is nothing I believe in more. Except... [Turns off TV] Kate: I know what you're trying to do, but I don't need any reminders that Philip's in danger. I think about it every minute. John: Then let me bring him back to you. Will you give me what I need so I can do that, or are you willing to let your son die? [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn-d: God. This feels so good. Belle: You should try to get some sleep. Shawn-d: I'm sorry, Belle, for what happened tonight. I didn't mean to upset you. I never wanted to hurt you. Belle: I'm just glad that you're okay. I don't know what I would do if I'd lost you. Shawn-d: You never will. And... I don't want to pressure you into something that you're not ready for. If this is all you can manage now, then... then that's fine. I'm just happy to hold you in my arms and kiss you goodnight. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Good thing I had this key for emergencies. I wonder if he's here. Bo: Yeah. He probably is. I mean, Belle's car is outside, the lights were off. Let's check it out. Bo: Well... he's definitely okay. Hope: Thank God. Bo: Yeah. Belle must be pretty relieved, too. Hope: They look perfect together. Bo: Yeah. Just like you and me when we were that age. Bo: Come on. Hope: Bo... when we were their age, I thought nothing could ever come between us. But that was before Billie came into our lives. Bo: Billie's not a threat to us. Hope: I used to believe that, too. I believed that as long as we loved each other, we'd be together forever, just like gran and grandpa tom. But things happen, Bo. Things change, and sometimes, we have no control. I mean, look what's happened to Belle and Shawn. They're so desperate to be together -- Bo: Hey, Belle and Shawn are gonna be okay. You and I are gonna be okay. I love you too much to ever let you go. Hope: I love you. But I'm afraid, after tonight, that nothing's ever gonna be the same for us again, Bo. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: There is one thing I've been meaning to do. Tony: And what is that? [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: We're being rescued. Oh, we're going home! [SCENE_BREAK] John: When Philip comes home, and he's got this nice American flag draped around his coffin, it'll just prove that you're a lousy mother -- [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: Patrick's the best. Jennifer: He is. He is. I don't know what I would do without him. Billie: You're starting to have feelings for Patrick.

Patrick returns to Billie, neglecting to tell her about the call

Bill: I had that property in the palm of my hand, but my son here, dougy do- gooder, had to run off at the mouth. Liam: What do you want, dad? I can't keep something like that from Steffy. Bill: Come on! Of course you could have. But you didn't. And as a result, you cost us the spectra property. Liam: I'm sorry. I get it, really. But what you did, writing that dubious article, I mean, that -- Bill: Listen, I'm not gonna sit and debate this with the king of all hall monitors. And besides that, I'm -- I'm focused on bigger and better things. Wyatt: Bigger and better than building your precious skyscraper? Justin: You seem awfully eager to get our downtown expansion up and running. Wyatt: Oh, he's obsessed. Bill: All right, look, I was hoping to close the deal before Brooke and I got married. But you know what? I'm not waiting any longer. We're getting married today. R.J.: You're getting married today? Brooke: Bill and I made plans last night. R.J.: So you're gonna be wearing that tacky ring for all eternity? What happened with you and dad, anyway? There must be a reason you guys broke up. Brooke: R.J., I will always love your father. R.J.: But you're upset with him. Can't you make this work? So you're gonna marry Spencer knowing how you feel about dad? Quinn: No, I say go for it. You know, when it comes to big statement pieces, our clients like to be a little edgy. Ivy: Yeah, you know, I never thought of using labradorite and citrine together, but it's really beautiful. Katie: Did you have a chance to look at my designs last night? Quinn: Uh, yeah, yeah. Um...I did, and it...looks like you spent a lot of time with it. Katie: Well, I-I know I'm not a designer like you two, but you've been very inspiring, and I'd love to get your opinion, and maybe we make a few tweaks, and then we show it to Eric, see what he thinks? I mean, it'd be fun to be a part of the new collection. Oh, gosh! Look at the time. Morning's flying by. Quinn: Yeah. Do you have someplace you need to be? Katie: Yeah, actually. Um...Brooke's getting married today. Quinn: Today? I'm assuming it's to Bill. Katie: Yeah, of course it's Bill. Quinn: Well, I mean, I know that Brooke and Bill recently got engaged, but I also know that ridge isn't giving up on her. Katie: No, apparently, he's not. How do you feel about that? Quinn: It doesn't matter to me either way. Katie: Really? Quinn: Yes, really. I just didn't know that Brooke was getting married today. You know what? I am gonna go talk to her before she leaves, so I want to...go over some of these new designs with her. Katie: Well, that was odd. Ivy: You mean the way she asked about who Brooke was marrying, like she might be marrying someone else? Katie: Yeah. You think she still has feelings for ridge? Ridge: Hey. You guys seen Brooke? Katie: Not yet, but I think she's headed over to my house, because I'm getting her ready for her, um...wedding. Ridge: Yeah, the wedding. That's right. Well, if I have things my way, she's gonna marry me, not Spencer. Bill: Brooke makes an honest man of me today. Wyatt: That's impossible! Even she couldn't do that. Bill: Zip it. I want all of you there. Justin: Well, of course. That would be an honor, wouldn't it? Liam: Uh, yeah. I mean, I'll try to fit it in, I guess. Wyatt: Yeah, I'll have to rearrange my schedule. Bill: Why would you aggravate your own dad on his wedding day? What's wrong with you guys? I have feelings. Liam: Oh, sure, yeah, like anger and wrath. Wyatt: Intimidation. Liam: Vengeance. Bill: I think you've covered it. Liam: Of course we'll be there, dad. We wouldn't miss it for the world. Wyatt: Yeah. We know you and Brooke have been through a lot to get here, and we're all very happy for you. Bill: Nobody's happier than I am. Today, I am marrying the woman of my dreams. Brooke: I know it's hard to hear, honey, but I do love Bill. R.J.: But you also love dad. I mean, all of your history... I don't want to make you feel bad. Okay? But I just don't want you to marry Spencer and then realize dad was the one you really wanted. He's the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. And a part of me knows that you know that already. Quinn: Oh! I'm so sorry. I'll come back. R.J.: No. No, it's okay. I got stuff to do. Remember what I said. Quinn: Is everything okay? Brooke: Oh. Yeah. How are things with Eric? Quinn: They're wonderful. Brooke: You know, I told Katie not to say anything to him about you and ridge. Quinn: Yes. I know, thank you. Brooke: So, is this -- this thing, it's...really over? Quinn: I haven't had any contact with ridge. Brooke: Really? I find that very hard to believe. Since you let ridge move in to the Forrester guest house. Quinn: It's his family's property. And to be honest with you, it was Eric's decision. It wasn't mine. Brooke... what happened in Australia... scared the life out of me. Brooke: [Scoffs] Quinn: I don't want to lose my husband. I'm committed to him and to our marriage. But I have to wonder, why are you asking me this question? Y-you're supposed to be marrying Bill today. Are you... are you reconsidering? Are you thinking about... going back with ridge? Coco: So, is there gonna be a band at your mom's wedding? Or like a deejay or something? R.J.: Doubt it. She and Bill just kind of threw it together last minute. Actually just found out about it this morning. Coco: Mm. It's kind of crazy, like, Bill Spencer being your stepdad. R.J.: Yeah. Tell me about it. Coco: Is he as intimidating as he seems? R.J.: You know, he has his whole macho routine, but he's not that scary once you get to know him. Coco: Okay, so you're cool with it? R.J.: Yeah. Whatever makes my mom happy. Coco: You don't sound so sure. R.J.: Let's just say I'd be surprised if she actually goes through with it, given how she feels about my dad. Katie: You seem confident. Ridge: Yeah, well, Brooke and I would be married already if it weren't...for my mistake. Ivy: You and Quinn. Ridge: There is no me and Quinn. There never was. Katie: Ridge... Ridge: What'd I just say? I made a mistake and it's over now, it's the past. It's time to move on. Ivy: With Brooke. Ridge: Yes. Katie: Well, unfortunately, I don't know if she's ready for that, and she might never be. Ridge: We've both made mistakes in the past, and we always found a way to forgive each other because... I know her better than anyone, and I don't think she's ready to give that up. Just got to find a way to make it happen. Ivy: Well, you're running out of time because the wedding's happening soon. Ridge: But it hasn't happened yet. Brooke: Ridge will always be a part of my life. Quinn: I know. Do you still have feelings for him? Brooke: How can you ask me that? That is a stupid question, Quinn. Yes, of course I still have feelings for him! I was going to marry him in Australia, until I found you and ridge kissing on the beach! You know, Katie was right. She knew something was going on. Quinn: It was nothing. Really. It was -- Brooke: It wasn't nothing. It was enough for me to break off my wedding. To break off my engagement. Enough for you to risk your relationship with Eric! For ridge to risk his with me. [Sighs] I will never understand it. It will never make sense to me. Quinn: To me, either. Brooke: You know, you and ridge are more alike than I ever realized. You bring out this dark side. You both have this deep flaw. It's in both of you. Quinn: I can't argue with that. But I'm confused, Brooke. All of this talk about ridge... you still haven't answered my question. Are you having second thoughts about marrying Bill? Brooke: Let me ask you something, Quinn. What do you think I should do? Justin: When you say you're gonna do something, you do it. Liam: And you do it with everything you got. Wyatt: You don't mess around and you get things done. Bill: Because I'm a winner. And winners by definition win. I have the passion. Liam: That's right, and you sometimes go a little overboard, but you do. Bill: A man can't be too driven in life, Liam. You can't have too much passion! Liam: I mean, come on, dad. You're like a whole other level. Sometimes you're a little intense. Bill: Do you have a point? Justin: Hey, come on. It's not necessarily a bad thing. Wyatt: It worked out in Brooke's favor, you know? You didn't give up on her. Bill: Correct. Wyatt: Yeah, you went after it, and you never lost hope. Liam: I mean, look. Listen. Dad, even when it looked like Brooke was about to marry ridge in Sydney, you charmed your way back into her life, right? Wyatt: If that's all it was. Bill: I'd like to think it was just my winning personality and exceptional good looks, but I know there was more to it. And I'm okay with that. Ridge did something to screw up. Question is... what? Ivy: Well, it seems like Brooke's made her mind up, ridge. Ridge: So what do I do? I just let her go? I can't lose her. I can't let that happen. Katie: Yeah, well, it may not be up to you. Ridge: If I can just get her to see... Katie: I mean, how could you do something like that, ridge? Come on, with your father's wife... Ridge: I made a mistake! Whatever happened between me and Quinn, can we just not mention anymore? Come on, this is not just about me. It's about my family, it's about R.J. Now, give me a break. R.J.: You know, my dad is still madly in love with my mom. Coco: How does your mom feel? R.J.: She said she'll always love him. Coco: Okay, well, then maybe they'll find their way back to each other. R.J.: Yeah, well... never underestimate my father, okay? He can turn on that Forrester charm like nobody can. Coco: Oh! Okay, so, Forrester charm... does that run in the family? R.J.: You know, I think so. Coco: Yeah? R.J.: Mm-hmm. Coco: Okay. Brooke: You're just asking way too many questions, Quinn. Quinn: I'm just curious. Brooke: Well, let's see. I have two men that are interested in me, but they have a history with you. So I'm curious -- what would you do if you were in my position? Quinn: Well, that's a ridiculous question. I'm happily married to Eric, and Bill and I have never gotten along, and ridge, he... Brooke: What about ridge? Quinn: You two have a long history together. You share a son. Brooke: Ah! Yes. So, then, it wouldn't upset you if I were to marry ridge. Quinn: Brooke, why are you talking like this? I mean, I see Bill's very... interesting engagement ring on your finger, and you're marrying him today... there is absolutely nothing between me and ridge. Whatever it was, it's over. Nothing is gonna happen. Nothing will ever happen. Please. I need you to believe me. Please believe me. So, what is this? Are you having second thoughts about Bill? Ridge: Hey. There you are. Quinn: I should get back to work. Ridge: Don't do it. Don't marry Spencer. You're gonna regret it. Bill: Get that triple berry cake from, uh... what is that store? On Melrose. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's the one. That's Brooke's favorite. And security. Beef up security. I want twice as many Dobermans. Yes, you heard me. I don't want any uninvited guests on my property. What else? Oh, flowers. Flowers. Uh... let's get, uh, roses and, uh... and peonies. Yeah, get every one you can find. Only the best for my bride. All right. Justin: Dobermans? Really, dude? Bill: I love Dobermans. They're killers. Liam: And peonies? Bill: Yeah. I happen to love peonies. They're, uh, beautiful. Wyatt: You're acting like this is some kind of royal wedding! Bill: Brooke's my queen, and I'm obviously the king. That makes it royal. This is going to be a monumental day. I want it to be perfect. Liam: Who else, uh -- who else did you invite? Bill: Well, I invited... well, actually just you guys, give or take a few. Yeah, too many people, it gets too complicated. And Brooke and I, we're about un-complicating our lives. Committing ourselves to each other. Spending the rest of our lives together. Ivy: Ridge isn't giving up on Brooke. He was just here talking to me and Katie. Quinn: So? Ivy: Quinn, you can be honest with me. Quinn: Honest with you about what? Ivy: About your feelings for ridge. Quinn: I don't have any feelings for ridge. Except regret and remorse for betraying Eric. That's all. Ivy: Okay, so, if Brooke changed her mind and she ended up marrying ridge today, you'd be totally fine with it. Quinn: Why does everyone keep asking me that question? Ivy: Did Brooke ask you the same thing? Quinn: Yes! Ivy: And what did you tell her? Quinn: I told her it wouldn't bother me at all if she and ridge got married. What ridge does with his life does not affect me. I'm Eric's wife! I'm committed to him! Ivy: But, Quinn, have you forgotten what you and ridge shared? Have you truly gotten over him? Brooke: I already spoke to R.J. He seems okay with it. Ridge: Well, that's R.J. He's not gonna guilt-trip anybody. Not his style. Not my style, either. Brooke: Good. Ridge: Plus, I'm in no position to guilt-trip anybody. I know that. I would just love one more chance. Brooke: Ridge... Ridge: I made a mistake. I made a huge mistake. And if -- if there were a way to go back in time and change it, I would, but I can't. Brooke: No, you can't. Ridge: But we've both made mistakes over the years. And we always found our way back to each other, so let's -- let's not make another mistake that we can't come back from. I know you want to get married today, and you should. But not to Spencer. You should marry me. So I'm gonna go. I'm gonna go to the house. And I'm gonna wait for you, and when you get there, we'll walk down to the fountain together. That's the place where this last chapter started, when I got back from Paris. You remember. I know you do. Come home to me. Come home to the place that's just...filled with so many memories, and we'll make more. You, me, and R.J., We'll just -- we'll make more right there, and this is where I want to commit to you. I want to say my vows to you. I have to. It's you. It's us. And it's always been you. Always. I want to spend the rest of my days with you because I love you. So marry me. Be my wife. .

She asks if Brooke still has feelings for him

Dante: [Groans] Morning already? Lulu: Mm-hmm. You should get used to waking up early, dad. Dante: It wasn't a dream, was it? Lulu: We're having a baby! Dante: O-o-okay. [Both laugh] Luke: Hey, slim, I'm going stir-crazy in here. I haven't seen you since Heather told you that Robin was alive. Let me know how you're doing, will you? And please don't buy into Heather's lies. [Door opens] Steve: So, what's my mother done now? Heather: At least tell me what's going on here. I mean, who's here to see me? Could it be Luke? Could it be Steven Lars? Am I forgi -- ven? Todd: No. No. And no. Sam: [Sighs] Jason: [Sighs] [Clears throat] Carly: Hey! What are you doing here? Come in. Come in. So good to see you. Jason: Hey, joss. Looks great. Carly: [Chuckles] I know it's a beautiful day and she should be out playing, but I'm not letting you out of my sight for one minute. Jason: What happened? Carly: Last night, she went missing. Alexis: [Exhales] Coffee. Sam: Oh, there's -- there's more in the kitchen. You okay? Alexis: I'm tired. I think I got enough sleep last night, but I'm so tired, and I don't know why. Sam: Well, you did have a long day. And what happened at Wyndemere? The security company called and said the alarm was tripped. Everything okay? Alexis: Actually, I don't think things are okay at all. Jerry: [Coughing] [Door slams] Jerry: Oh, Dr. Keenan. Why are you back so early? Ewen: We need to talk about the sick business that went down here last night. Dante: Breakfast is ready. Lulu: I hope you're not expecting me to drink that. Dante: Yeah, you got to get your recommended daily allowance of calcium. Lulu: I don't like milk. Dante: Well, but the baby does, so you got to drink up, mama. Maybe we could lay off on the "mama," "dad" stuff. Dante: Well, sure, but, you know, you started it. Lulu: Yeah, I just think I might need to ease into it. We're gonna be somebody's parents. Dante: I know. Some kid is gonna be completely dependent on us. Lulu: I'm starting to get freaked out. Dante: Well, I'm scared. It's scary. I mean, parents don't know how to do it the first time, right? It's -- it's all on-the-job training. Lulu: I just don't want to mess him up. Dante: Or her. Lulu: You have a preference? Dante: Just that she's as sweet -- or he -- as sweet and as smart and beautiful as their mother -- you -- are. Lulu: Or like you. Sam: What was the problem at Wyndemere? Anything missing? Alexis: You know what? I don't know. I think I fainted. Sam: Wait. You think? What happened? Alexis: I went over to Wyndemere. I called out for security. The next thing I know, I wake up on the -- on the sofa. Must have gotten dizzy and passed out. Sam: Well, how do you feel now? Alexis: I'm really tired. Sam: Okay. Did you have the security company call you a doctor? Alexis: I never saw them. Sam: Wait. Wyndemere security company called you to say that the alarm was tripped, but they never showed up? Alexis: I don't know why Nikolas has an alarm system in the first place. Anyone who wants to row their boat over to that house of horrors is welcome to whatever they can fit in their boat. Sam: You still don't know what tripped the alarm. Alexis: I have no idea. And you know what? I'm chalking the whole thing up to the place is cursed. Ewen: A-are you going to answer me? Jerry: Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize you asked a question. So, what was it about last night's events that troubles you? Ewen: Troubles me, uh -- all of it. That you drugged Alexis Davis and your own niece. Jerry: Oh, come on. Josslyn just had a little adventure. It's in the blood. It's in the family. Both my parents were quite the risk takers. I mean, lady Jane still is. She's trekking through the jungle, looking for orchids. Jax, I mean, has never met a mountain he didn't want to climb or a wave he didn't want to surf. Josslyn was just -- honoring a family tradition. Ewen: Family tradition, eh? Is that by being snatched from her bed and dragged to an abandoned house in the middle of the night and drugged by her own uncle? Jerry: Well, she's back with her mother, isn't she? Last night's events was nothing more than a pleasant dream to Josslyn. Jason: What time did you realize Josslyn was missing? How long was she gone, and where did you find her? Carly: I went to check on her last night, and she wasn't in her bed, and Johnny and I went looking for her. Jason: Johnny was here? Carly: Johnny was here, and thank God he was here, 'cause I would have lost my mind. Jason: Who found her? Carly: Johnny found her, and he had nothing to do with her disappearance. He was with me the whole time. Jason: Where did Johnny find her? Carly: Out by the swing set. She must have been sleepwalking. Jason: Has she ever done that before? Carly: No. No. And I hope to God she never does it again. Jason: Are you sure she got out there by herself? Carly: Why? What are you thinking? Jason: [Sighs] You know, Jax. Maybe he wanted to visit her without anybody knowing. Carly: But Jax wouldn't take her outside. Jason: Well, I mean, if he missed her and wanted to see her -- yeah. Carly: Okay. All right. Hey, girl. [Chuckles] Um, you know last night, when you were outside and Johnny found you? Was there anybody else with you? It's okay. You can tell me. Dante: We're gonna love this kid, and that's all anyone can ask. Lulu: You're right. Dante: Are you still freaked out? Lulu: Yeah. But I didn't know I could be so happy about something I didn't even know I wanted. Dante: Right? It's like the best accident that could ever happen. I mean, you heard me. I was ready to shout it from the rooftops. Lulu: You kind of did. Dante: I can't help it. I just wanted everyone to know. Lulu: Actually, I don't think that's a good idea. Luke: Heather didn't go to Ferncliff quietly. She tried one final mind game on Anna. I'd tell you all the details, but you probably don't want to hear them. Steve: You're probably right about that. [Sighs] I owe you an apology. Luke: If it's for all the blood you people have been siphoning of, apology accepted. Steve: If I hadn't agreed to supervise my mother, she never would have been released from Ferncliff. Luke: You screwed up. The doctors at Ferncliff screwed up worse. Steve: I've been wanting to say something to you ever since you were released from I.C.U. I've been so busy with Olivia -- Luke: How is she doing? Steve: She's on the mend. I told her how sorry I am. I wanted to do the same to you. Luke: Well, from what I hear, you saved my life. So -- we'll call it even. Steve: I'm just glad you and Olivia should both make a full recovery and that my mother is locked up in Ferncliff, where we won't have to worry about her hurting anyone else. Luke: Maybe. But what about mother's little helper? Heather: Todd Manning. And I thought you were avoiding me. Todd: What ever gave you that idea? Heather: You don't return my calls. I leave you messages. Todd: Do you? Really? Heather: Mm. Todd: Oh. Yeah, you're right. There's only 97 of them, though. Heather: It's not healthy, you know. Todd: What? Being away from you? [Chuckles] Helps my well-being. Heather: I was referring to your state of denial. We talk about it often in group. You can never get rid of your problems by sticking your head in the sand. Todd: So where do you stick your head? [Chuckles] I'm sorry. Where were we? Heather: I wouldn't be so cavalier if I were you. I may be locked up in this hell hole, but I can still ruin your life. Todd: All right. What is it that you want? Heather: My terms remain the same. Todd: You want me to get you out of here. Heather: If you don't, you give me no choice. I'll have to call Samantha and tell her that that baby of hers is alive and well and living in Llanview. Alice the cat is about to explore. Dante: You don't want to tell people about the baby yet? Lulu: At least until we have something to tell. I haven't even seen a doctor yet. Dante: You said that test was, like, 99% accurate, right? Lulu: Yeah, but, still, I don't want to jinx it. Dante: Since when are you superstitious? Lulu: I just don't want to rush into anything. I don't want to give my dad an unnecessary heart attack. Dante: All right. Yeah. Yeah. You have a point there. I don't want to flip my mother into overdrive when she's just getting back on her feet. Lulu: So you agree. We should get the facts straight before we say anything. Dante: Actually, you know, I think -- I think that's a great idea, you know, keeping it between us -- just our little family. It's like the three of us against the world. Lulu: [Chuckles] Luke: For all we know, that spud could still be out there, doing your mother's bidding. Steve: Okay, I have no idea what you're talking about. Luke: Well -- [Chuckles] Moving bodies around, terrorizing people, holding me hostage, writing a newspaper column -- your mother had a lot on her plate. At some point, she had to delegate. Steve: Are you saying my mother had an accomplice? Todd: In case the doctors haven't explained this to you already, you've been diagnosed as being not just a danger to yourself but to others. So no one -- not even me -- I can't get you out of here. Heather: Don't underestimate yourself, Todd. Come on. Remember when I was supposed to go to the big house for Anthony Zacchara's murder? Hey, you got me out of that. You found me a look-alike, and you had him come on down to the station and give me an alibi. Todd: No, I just paid the guy. You found him. Heather: That's true. I did. I can be quite brilliant at times. You know, I used to do very well on those standardized tests in school. You know the ones where you fill in the little dots? Todd: Clearly they weren't testing for sanity. Heather: Your sarcasm can be very hurtful at times. But I have faith in you. I know you can get me out of here. Todd: Okay, let me walk you through this, and try with that fine mind of yours to grasp all the facts, okay? When you killed Anthony Zacchara, the cops -- they couldn't build a case against you. But they caught you red-handed. You shot a woman up with LSD. Heather: Yeah, well, her son is not a very objective witness. Todd: You shot a guy. Heather: By accident! I love Luke. Todd: Well, sure, nothing says love more than hog-tying you in a shack. Luke Spencer almost died in that fire. So did the police commissioner, after you hit her on the head and took her gun. That's attempted murder and assault on a -- on a police officer with a British accent! This is way, way beyond anything that I can clean up. Heather: Then I guess you've got a problem. Todd: Okay. Luke: At one point, when I was in that garden shed, turning into mulch, Heather, apparently overbooked, sent a friend of hers to feed and water me. Steve: I'm sorry. I didn't know this. Did you tell the police? Luke: I don't know. I don't -- I don't think so. My head's been pretty fuzzy, you know. Steve: Yeah, you've been on some powerful medication. Luke: Thank you for that, by the way. Steve: So you don't remember anything. Luke: Well, I didn't. But I think it's starting to come back to me. Steve: Do you know who my mother's accomplice was? Luke: As a matter of fact, I do. It was Jason. Carly: You sure you didn't see anybody? Not even daddy? I know you miss daddy. And I miss him, too. So if you talked to him, I wouldn't be upset with you. It would be okay, and you can tell me. Jason: You know, whatever happened, she doesn't remember. It's okay. Carly: It's okay, baby. You can keep coloring. You're doing a great job. [Sighs] See? It doesn't make sense. Jason: No, it doesn't make any sense. But at least she seems okay. Carly: Thank God. So -- you didn't tell me what you're doing here. Jason: Yeah, um -- I just wanted to tell you this in person. I didn't want you to hear it from somebody else. Carly: This sounds bad. What's going on? Jason: Sam and I are, uh, getting a divorce. Sam: Sure you don't want to go back to bed and rest up a little? Alexis: Nah. I'm good. I'm gonna get down to the office and work on the restraining order. Sam: [Sighs] Well, I know anything you can do, John will appreciate it. Alexis: Did he say where he's staying? Sam: Yes, he called and left a message and said he was staying at the rendezvous motel. Alexis: Good. I'm glad he didn't go running back to Llanview and he took my advice. In the meantime, I'm gonna make this case my priority. Sam: Yeah. Mom, I don't want to overload you, but you're about to have another client. Me. Jason and I are getting a divorce. Ewen: I'm sick of your riddles, jerry. What are in the vials? Jerry: Well, you're hardly in a position to interrogate me. Ewen: I'm your accomplice. I-if anything happens to them, I'm looking at murder charges. Jerry: Oh, you already are. But not for Josslyn or Alexis. They won't feel any of the aftereffects after their time at Wyndemere last night. Ewen: So why those two? Jerry: Why not? Ewen: What's -- what's the connection? Jerry: You see, it's the little mysteries that keep life entertaining. But I can assure you, it will become clear very soon. Lulu: Thank you. So, Dr. Lee has a cancelation. We have an appointment in an hour. Dante: Wow. We get to find out everything there is to know about this little guy. Lulu: Or girl. Dante: Yeah. Is Dr. Lee gonna be able to -- tell us what we're gonna have? Lulu: Uh, I don't know. But I'm sure she'll be able to tell us my due date. Dante: Really? You hear that, little one? Get to find out when we get to meet you. Ewen: I took an oath, jerry, to first do no harm. Jerry: But you've already broken that oath, haven't you? Look, you need something a little more calming. So why don't I make you a nice cup of tea, all right? Good. Ewen: Isn't there something easier to drug me with? Jerry: I'm not going to drug you. I need you to be in full possession of your faculties if you're gonna be of any use. Also, it would be very helpful if you weren't always on the verge of a panic attack. So sit down, close your eyes, modulate your breathing, and I'll make you a cuppa. All right, mate? Sam: Jason came by yesterday. Alexis: Was John here? Sam: It got uncomfortable for a minute. Alexis: How uncomfortable? Sam: Well, John was upset about the restraining order and not being able to see his son and Natalie, and I was comforting him and gave him a hug, and Jason walked in right in the middle of it. Alexis: This isn't why you're getting divorced, is it? Sam: No, but he isn't exactly thrilled about it. Alexis: Well, I get that, but doesn't he get that you might need someone to talk to? Sam: Yeah, we talked about it. Alexis: You and Jason. Sam: Mm-hmm. We -- we did it yesterday. We talked about everything. Alexis: And? Sam: And with the way things are now, the loss of the baby, I can't get past it. It's just too much. Alexis: You don't even want to try? Sam: I have, mom. I can't get past what Jason did. We agreed to have a divorce. Will you take my case? Alexis: You know that I'll do anything I can to help you. But you know once the paperwork gets filed and the lawyers get involved, a divorce has a life of its own. I want you to be very sure that this is what you want. Carly: A divorce? Jason: Yeah. Carly: You can't fix this? There's no other way? Jason: We agreed to talk to the lawyers. No one's gonna contest anything. It should be a very simple process. Carly: Okay, Josslyn, honey, we need to go. Jason: What are you doing? Carly: I'm gonna go talk to Sam. Jason: No, you're not. It's okay, Josslyn. Keep drawing. See, this is exactly why I wanted to talk to you. Carly: So you could restrain me? Jason: I want to thank you. I appreciate everything you did. Carly: I didn't do anything. Jason: You were happy for me. When things started to fall apart, you tried to help me repair it. Carly: Because I love you. You're my best friend, and I would do anything in the world for you. You know that. Jason: I know that. Do not try to fix this. Just let it happen. Carly: You know what kills me is that Sam swore up and down that she could accept you and your life no matter what, and the first time something goes wrong, she takes off. Jason: Just stop. Carly: No! Because you're a good man. And Sam should have faith in you. She should have known that you were gonna love that baby instead of shacking up with John McBain. Jason: I don't want to talk about it. Carly: You should want to talk about it. 'Cause Sam's a victim. Sam's always a victim. Let's feel sorry for Sam! Jason: We made the choice to stop hurting each other. When something's broken this badly, you just got to let it go. Carly: But you love her, Jason. Regardless of whether you should or I think she's right for you, you love her. So do you want to give up? Steve: So my mother's accomplice was Jason Morgan? Luke: No, Jason Voorhees. Steve: Who? Luke: Tall, wears a hockey mask, carries a machete. Steve: You mean from "Friday the 13th." Luke: Yeah. That's the one. Steve: So my mother's accomplice wore a hockey mask and carried a machete. Luke: Which he used to split open a pineapple. Steve: So why wear a mask? Luke: He didn't want me to see his face. Todd: I'm the one with the problem? I have a problem? Heather: Yeah. If you can't get me released, I have no choice. I'll have to let my fingers do the walking. I'm sure I've got Samantha's number around here somewhere. Todd: Fine. You go ahead. But you're only hurting tea. Heather: Yes. Tea will lose her baby, and, well, she'll probably hate you forever. But you're used to that, aren't you? Todd: [Clears throat] Heather: And I suppose I'll end up locked up here forever. But I'm used to that, too. And you'll be arrested for kidnapping. But you've been in prison before. Isn't that right, Todd? Only this time you're gonna go away for a lot longer. Todd: What is it that you expect me to do? Heather: You figure it out. I certainly can't stay here. I mean, I have get to the people that I love. Todd: You don't really think that anybody wants to see you. Heather: I've made mistakes. I understand that. But I have to try to make it up to Luke and Steven Lars. Todd: You shot Luke in the back! Heather: Well, love does mean never having to say you're sorry. Todd: And Steven Lars' girlfriend -- you shot her up with LSD! She's probably running naked through the woods right now, looking for a drum circle! No, that's actually -- yeah, that -- that'd be -- Heather: Are you suggesting that they won't forgive me? Todd: I'm saying that what you've done might require more than, you know, a "say it with flowers" kind of apology. Heather: I'm Steven Lars' mother. Todd: Oh, boy. Heather: He needs me. No one can take care of Steven Lars the way I can. No one would go to the lengths that I have. I've done everything to protect him. I saved his medical career. No, I saved his life. He'd be rotting in a jail in Memphis if it weren't for me. Todd: Wait a minute. What did you just say? Heather: I was simply just trying to explain the depths of a mother's love. But I could hardly expect you to understand that. Todd: [Laughs] Heather: I know that Steven Lars will forgive me. After everything I've done for him, he has to. Todd: Because, um, [Chuckles] You made it look like some woman -- Maggie Wurth -- killed a man in Memphis. Heather: With a brilliantly composed suicide note, if I do say so myself. Todd: Oh, go ahead. Say so yourself. [Laughs] But now the whole world knows that Maggie Wurth didn't write that letter, and so the whole world knows that she didn't eighty-six that patient. Heather: What are you getting at? Todd: Well, you know, the cops -- they love to arrest people. So, uh, I'm sure now that they're reopening the case, they will go back to looking after the first suspect that they had, your beloved Steven Lars. Steve: So, my mother's accomplice wearing the mask -- you never saw his face? Luke: Nope. Just a hockey mask. Lulu: Dr. Lee is running a little late, but she knows I'm here. Dante: All right. I just went and checked on my mom. She's still sleeping. But, uh, you want to go see your dad? Lulu: Yeah, just, uh, remember. It's our secret. Dante: Yeah, I know. I'll keep it between the three of us. I will. Lulu: Okay. Dante: I mean it. Lulu: Okay. Dante: All right. Lulu: Knock-knock. Luke: Hi. Steve: Hey. Perfect timing. I was just gonna go check on Olivia. Dante: Oh, she's sound asleep. Steve: Good. Good. Rest is the best medicine in this place. Why don't you spend some time with your dad? Dante: Hey, I'll be right back. Hey, Steve. Steve: Yeah? What's going on? Dante: Have the Memphis police contacted you? Steve: Not yet. Dante: I haven't said anything because of my mother's situation, but that stuff's all gonna have to come out. Steve: Yeah, I understand. Dante: All right. Steve: Dante? Dante: Yeah? Steve: Make sure Luke tells you about the accomplice. Lulu: What accomplice? Luke: Heather Webber's partner in crime. Todd: Isn't it funny -- and I don't mean like funny "ha-ha." I mean funny "ah" that Steven Lars hasn't been arrested already since, you know, the Memphis police department -- they were ready to prosecute before you came up with your -- you had a word for it. What was your scheme? What did you call it? Brilliant! Your brilliant scheme! Heather: Nothing could happen to Steven Lars. I will not allow it. Todd: Yeah, well, there's probably nothing to worry about. I'm sure that the Memphis police department's real busy, you know, eating donuts and going to Graceland. But they could open the case again, you know, eventually. Heather: You really think the police will come after Steven Lars again? Todd: It's just a matter of time, you know. And then your precious baby boy will be just like you and just like me -- locked up forever. Heather: No. That can't happen. Sam: You know how hard it was for me to marry Jason. I was only able to do it because of how much I loved him and how strong I thought we were together. [Sniffles] I thought we were gonna be married forever. Alexis: Sweetie, I get it. You just started thinking about this. You still have time to change your mind. Sam: I know. No matter how much I want things to go back to the way they were -- my marriage is broken. No amount of trying is gonna be able to fix that. Alexis: Is John McBain a part of this? Sam: Yeah, mom. Obviously. I mean, I don't think that John set out to hurt my marriage intentionally. I mean, he didn't even know me before he got here. But, yeah, there's this connection between us, and because of that, it provoked Jason. And what he did from it I won't ever be able to forgive him. Alexis: But what if John went back to Llanview and wasn't at the rendezvous motel? Sam: It's still too late for me and Jason. I mean, that's what we talked about yesterday. He's sorry. I know he is. He's truly sorry. But I can't get past it, mom. I miss my baby so much and the pain is so deep that every time I look in Jason's eyes, I see the guy who abandoned me when I needed him the most. Alexis: I'm sorry, sweetie. Sam: I mean, it's over. I can't believe it. I can't believe we're getting a divorce. Jason: There's nothing left to fight for. You know, what Sam and I had is, uh -- it's gone, Carly. Carly: I'm sorry. Jason: It's okay. Carly: No, it's not okay. You don't deserve this. You don't deserve this. Hey! [Chuckles] Look, I'm sorry that I got really loud and emotional there, but Jason's just kind of sad right now, and I was trying to make him feel better. Want to give Jason a hug? Yeah? [Chuckles] Jason: Ah. Carly: There you go. Jason: Thank you. I feel better already. Carly: Yes. Yes, you're a good girl. Ooh, what -- what's that? What happened? Ewen: Now, what have you got in here? Jerry: Can I help you with that? Watch out, wishful thinking Ewen: Yes. I need to know what you injected Alexis and Josslyn with. Jerry: Oh, why don't you take it to the lab, have it analyzed? But I could spare your hospital the expense. Give it to me. There we go. Mm. Ah. Very refreshing. Perhaps you've heard of it. It's called h2o. Ewen: Very funny. Jerry: You were the one who wanted to know what was in the vial. Ewen: And I-it's nothing but water? What is this, a test? Jerry: Think of it as an educational exercise. See, I knew you'd be blundering about, looking for answers, so this is a safe and sane way to let you know that I'm always one step ahead of you. Ewen: And I'm just supposed to blindly follow your orders? Jerry: It would make things simpler. Time is of the essence, and I can't have you slowing me down. Alexis: I completely understand. I also understand why you don't want to drag this out. So to answer your question, yes, I will represent you. Sam: Thank you. I just -- I want to keep it as simple as possible. Alexis: How does Jason feel about this? Sam: Um, he's gonna have Diane represent him. Alexis: Yeah, I don't know if that's such a good idea. She doesn't do amicable. Sam: She'll do whatever Jason says. I just hope he doesn't force me to take alimony or a settlement or something. I don't want any of that. Alexis: I'm just sorry that you have to go through this at all, after the baby. Sam: I'll be okay. Alexis: You are always so strong. I just wish that you didn't have to be. Sam: [Chuckles] That makes two of us. Alexis: All right, listen. So, your fairy Godmother has the day off. I'm gonna do my best to fill in, try to make this divorce as painless for you as possible. Sam: Okay. Thank -- thank you. I appreciate that. I mean, I-I appreciate you. Carly: Sweetie, how did you get this red mark on your arm? It wasn't here yesterday. Did you bump it on something? Jason: Maybe she got bit by something when she was playing outside. Carly: It doesn't look like a mosquito bite. I wonder what it could be. I'm not trying to overreact, but she's still on antirejection meds, and the doctor said I should be really, really careful, so -- Jason: Okay, then maybe we should take her -- to the hospital. Carly: Okay. Hey, let's go for a ride, okay? Yeah? Come on. Lulu: So, this guy wore a hockey mask, and you didn't think to mention that before? Luke: [Chuckles] Honey, I just -- I just remembered. I've been sort of out of it. Lulu: Okay. Dante: Okay, so you don't know what he looked like, but did he say anything to you? Luke: No, the conversation was limited to monosyllabic grunts, and I wasn't really paying that much attention. I was focused on the food and water that he brought. Lulu: It's bad enough that I didn't know you were missing, but to think of you starving -- Luke: Actually -- Dante: You remember something? Luke: Yeah, I was trying to negotiate with him, you know, trying to get him to let me go. And for a while, I thought he might. Dante: Like he was showing remorse? Luke: Well, he was showing some kind of humanity behind the mask. I mentioned that I have a daughter and that I wanted to get back to her, I needed to see her again, and -- that's when he kind of softened up. I mean, I don't know. It was almost like maybe he's got a daughter, too. Lulu: Hmm, maybe that's helpful. Dante: If he was telling the truth. This guy works for Heather Webber. It's not really, you know, a reliable source. Luke: No, all I know is that when I mentioned Lulu -- I thought he was gonna let me go. Lulu: You were really thinking about me when you were tied up. Luke: You find that surprising? Lulu: I guess I just don't expect you to be sentimental. Luke: I don't think it's sentimental to think of the people you love when you're dying. You're my only daughter, baby. You're on my mind more than you know. Lulu: [Chuckles] Heather: I won't let them arrest Steven Lars. They are not sending my baby to prison. Todd: It's okay, all right? You know, don't worry about it. They probably have their hands full down there. Heather: So, the whole case might just fall through the cracks. Todd: Well, there's a lot of cracks, you know. And a lot of files. And, you know, it's easy for them probably to lose track. Heather: Right. I've seen the way the P.D. Operates in this town. It's a miracle they get anything done. Todd: Unless, you know, someone were to point them in the right direction -- you know, somebody who had influence and a lot of money, let's say somebody who owned a newspaper. Heather: What are you saying? Todd: Oh, no, no. I'm only speaking hypothetically here, but, you know, hypothetically speaking, what if there were a hypothetical newspaperman who hypothetically would, uh, you know, put pressure on the Memphis police department to arrest Steven Lars? Heather: You wouldn't! Todd: Oh, well, I'm only speaking hypothetically here, but, again, hypothetically, what if there were another hypothetical newspaperman who would put money in the right pockets and make sure that Steven's case actually fell through those cracks and that the whole thing went away entirely? I mean, I know that we're only speaking hypothetically here, but -- tell me something. What would you do? Sweetie, you have to scrub it first. Carly: Steve? Do you have a minute? Steve: Sure. What's going on? Carly: I may be overreacting, but can you take a look at Josslyn's arm? Steve: Yeah. Let me see. Jerry: Are you gonna join me, doctor? It's oolong from down under. It's very soothing. Ewen: I'm sure it is. You know, I don't care, okay, what games you're playing. You -- you did not have me kidnap Josslyn Jacks to bring her all the way out here to inject her and Alexis Davis with just plain water. Jerry: You know, it's astonishing how much my niece has grown up. She's gonna be very tall, like her father. Ewen: I don't care. I will not take part in hurting a child. Jerry: Look -- you took an oath. Right? I give you my word that no harm will befall Josslyn or Alexis. Satisfied? Ewen: No. Jerry: I can understand. Most people in this town think that my word isn't worth much. [Both laugh] Sam: Thank you for everything. Alexis: You don't ever have to thank me, my darling. Sam: I knew you would say that. Really, what you're doing, it means so much. Alexis: You do have to let me go, though, if you need me to get to the office so that I can file the appropriate paperwork. Sam: Whoa. You okay? Alexis: Uh -- yow. I don't really feel so good at the moment. [Sighs] Sam: Mom? Mom? Heather: Is that a threat? Todd: You mean, will I start pressuring the Memphis police department to arrest Steven Lars, the way you've been threatening to tell Sam the truth about what I did to her baby? Heather: Yes. Todd: I'm only speaking hypothetically. [Clears throat] But just so you know, you're not the only one in the loony bin right now who has some power. Heather: Well, then, Mr. Manning, what are your terms? Todd: Heather, I can't get you out of here. But I can help your son. Heather: How? Todd: Well, first, you have to promise to not call Sam. And then if you love Steven Lars as much as you say you do -- Heather: And then what? Todd: Well, I'll keep him out of trouble. Heather: How? W-what do you mean? Todd: You just stay here and macramé pot holders, and I'll make sure that no one knows that Steven Lars killed a patient. Heather: I'd do anything to save Steven Lars. Even stay in this miserable place. Todd: So we're agreed, then. It ends here? Heather: Agreed. Dante: So, who would work for heater? Lulu: Someone as crazy as she is. Luke: Or someone she's got something on. Dante: Or a professional. Luke: What about that guy that looked like Anthony, the one that she claimed she met on the internet? Luke: Does he have kids? Dante: [Sighs] Look, there's a file on Archie Boles at the station. But this internet date she had -- that'll be tougher to track down. But if you ask me, both these guys are just down-and-outs working for Heather for the money. Luke: Well, I'd say the guy with the machete is pretty well off. Dante: How could you tell? He was wearing a mask. Luke: He was wearing expensive shoes. Todd: Uh, Heather? No one needs to know about our little association.

He tells her that a hypothetical rich newspaper man could either point the Memphis police in Steve's direction or he could make the case go away

Brooke: Things are finally looking up for our family. Katie: I'm just glad we're sticking together. Storm: Yeah, and this time when something happens to you guys, can you let me know? Not after the fact, please? Brooke: Okay. Storm: I just want to be able to help. Donna: Yeah, well, Stephanie is the one that needs help now. Storm: Well, she's not gonna get any help from anyone in this room, that's for sure. Brooke: She's not getting any animosity from us, either. No more! It needs to stop. And if Eric really has left her, she's not gonna be an issue anymore. Storm: So you think he's really gonna pull the trigger? Katie: He's tried to leave her before. She always manages to reel him back in. Donna: Yeah, I'm--I'm sure she's not gonna make it easy for him. Katie: But you feel good about it? Donna: I thought so. Storm: Well, it's taking him an awfully long time. Donna: Okay, how long does it take to say good-bye? Brooke: For a man as kind as Eric? (Door opens) Eric: Well, look at this-- the Logan family in my office, even Storm. I'm surprised to see you. Storm: Yeah, well, Donna had asked me to be here, so... here I am. Donna: (Laughs) yeah, I, um, you know, was so excited I had to tell them all the good news. Storm: Yeah, so do you have any good news for my sister? Donna: Well, did you see Stephanie? Eric: Yeah. Donna: And... what happened? I mean, what did you tell her? Eric: I told her our marriage is over and that my future lies with you. Donna: (Laughs) Eric: (Chuckling) Donna: Oh, God. Brooke: Uh... and she accepted that? (Scoffs) Eric: Mmm. Not very quietly, no. Storm: Well, what does that mean? Did she make any threats or something? Eric: No. She was, uh-- she was devastated. Donna: Oh, you have a right to be happy, Eric. And you will be, I promise. Look, I know it was hard to tell Stephanie, but... you will never regret this choice that you made. Eric: No? Donna: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Mother? Stephanie: You didn't see me. I know I'm not supposed to be here. Ridge: Dad said he was coming to find you. Did you talk? Stephanie: Yes. He wants out of the marriage. You're not surprised, and I shouldn't be surprised either. I've only myself to blame and... others who shall remain nameless. I let him down. I've apologized to Brooke, but you know the truth is it doesn't matter whether I'm sorry or not. What happened can never be undone. It's so funny, honey. You know, I've always been able to... repair any mistakes I've made. Until now. Ridge: Is that what Dad said? That he left you because of what happened to Brooke? Stephanie: (Chuckling) He thinks this is all about Donna. Ridge: Yeah, but he wants to be with her. Stephanie: Right. You know, these were supposed to be our golden years. Our reward for all the hard work and the dedication. Some reward, huh? Well, at least your father's getting his. Stephanie: Is it too late to repair our relationship, Ridge? [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: All right. Donna: Come on, baby. Let's go. Can't do what I had in mind in front of y'all. Brooke: Oh, w-wait a minute. (Laughing weakly) We need to get ready for the showing. Eric: Yeah, I'm afraid we're gonna have to put off that celebrating until some time a little later. Donna: Okay, fine. We'll have more to celebrate tomorrow. Eric: There you go. Stephen: And what are you all gonna celebrate? Donna: Daddy. When Eric takes his bow tomorrow, I'm gonna be on stage with him. He's gonna announce to the world how he feels about me. Stephen: Hm. And how does Stephanie feel about that? Eric: I told her our marriage is over and that my future lies with Donna... and I've been thinking maybe with all of you as well. Storm: What do you mean, all of us? Eric: Our families have been intertwined, Storm, since before you were born. We share a lot of the same history here. Not all of it pleasant, I'll--I'll grant you, but we have a chance tomorrow to--to put all this bad blood behind us. This showing could be the beginning of a whole new era for Forrester Creations, and I'm hoping a new era for our two families as well. Storm: You mean now that Stephanie's out of the picture. Stephen: She wasn't the only problem. Eric: No. No, she wasn't. But I have it on very good authority that our families have a lot more in common than we do things to fight about-- devotion and loyalty to our family name. Taking care of our sisters. Taking care of our siblings and our parents-- all the things that really matter, right here. Storm: (Scoffs) At Forrester Creations. Eric: Yes. I mean, Brooke has-- has been responsible for a huge amount of our success. And--and Katie and Donna have already come on board to help us continue that success. It would be an honor for me to welcome you on board as part of our legal team. Storm: Let me guess. No hard feelings. Eric: You did wonderful work for Nick Marone while he was running this company. Storm: Yes, I did. I did good work stickin' it to you. (Laughs) Eric: Yeah. Yeah, you did. It only proves that you're a wonderful attorney. That goes without saying. You're even-- you're an even better brother, though. The way you've taken care of your sisters here-- that says more about your character than anything nick Marone could have asked you to do. Stephen: Well, what about me, Eric? Don't you have a job for me, too, maybe something back in Paris? Katie: Dad... Eric: I understand, Stephen, that it might be a little difficult for you to accept any olive branch from me. Stephen: What is difficult is seeing my family all gathered around you, knowing you had a greater presence in their life than I ever had. They grew up without me, and they suffered for it, and I suffered, too, but here I am. I'm back. I'm trying to repair some of the damage, and here you are trying to take them away from me once again. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: You can't stay mad at me forever. Ridge: Oh, no? Stephanie: Honey, Eric can divorce me, but I will always be your mother. Ridge: You're also the one who deliberately put the woman I love in harm's way. Look. I know that sounds kind of brutal, but there are a lot harder realities to deal with here. Stephanie: I can't even begin to imagine what she went through. Ridge: What's she's going through, mother. She says she's all right. She might even believe that at times. When she's around me, around the kids, she's okay, but all it takes is some little sound or some unexpected knock on the door, and she's right back there again. You say you're sorry. I know that, but like you said, sometimes "sorry" just isn't enough. Stephanie: Forgiveness is something that has to be earned. Ridge: Yeah, if it's even possible, and right now I'm not so sure it is. Stephanie: Well, I'm not going to interfere in your relationship with her, but I'm certainly not going to just disappear. I'm not gonna crawl off into some cave or curl up in a snowstorm and die. Ridge: Nobody says you will. Stephanie: That's what your father thinks. That's what this whole choice thing is all about tomorrow-- this ridiculous thing parading Donna out here. He thinks that'll be putting me in my place and that I won't be able to face it. Ridge: Face what? Stephanie: All the embarrassment, the humiliation, questions from the press. He thinks I won't come to the showing tomorrow if he marches that little tart out on the stage. Ridge: It's a mistake if you show up. Stephanie: I'll stay in the background. Ridge: Mother, it's a bad idea. If you come to that showing tomorrow, you're gonna regret it. . Alli has been a life-changing experience for me. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Don't misunderstand me, Stephen. Donna: He's not trying to take us from you, Dad. Storm: Well, that's true. You can't take away what you never had. Eric: Look. Your family has made huge contributions to the success of this company. I just want to give them the respect they deserve. Stephen: This is your business, not ours. Eric: Well, it's my name on the building, but it was a Logan who got me back in the door, and another Logan who made this company's name a household name, and another Logan who's gonna get us back in the spotlight right where we belong. Stephen: So that's what my girls have done for you. What are you gonna do for them? Eric: I'm gonna respect them, Stephen, and the contributions they've made here. The same respect I will give you if you agree to come on board. Stephen: Well, you'll forgive me if I'm a bit wary of Forresters bearing gifts. Brooke: I think it sounds like a very generous offer. Stephen: Honey, I don't need a job. Brooke: Dad, this isn't about the business. This is about two families coming together and getting past their troubled history and making something good come out of it. I mean, that's what I've always dreamed about-- to have the kind of connection that Ridge has had with his family. Storm: Oh, you don't think we have a connection? Brooke: I think that we've spent much too much time trying to bring Stephanie down. We need to focus on something a little more positive. Stephen: Like making Eric Forrester's business a success. Brooke: No, by learning how to rely on each other, how to trust each other, and what better place to do that than right here at Forrester Creations? Eric: Look. Why don't you all go down to the showroom? Donna, show them everything we have planned for tomorrow, okay? Tomorrow's a chance for us to show the world that the crisis and turmoil in this building is finally over. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I'm coming here tomorrow, and I don't care about legalities. Ridge: Neither do I. Stephanie: You're worried that I'll cause a scene. Ridge: Are you planning to cause a scene? Stephanie: No. Ridge, please, I founded this company with your father. I've been here since the beginning. Ridge: Mother, it's Dad's moment. Stephanie: It always has been his moment. It's just this time he wants to share it with Donna, and the truth of the matter is it's not his triumph alone. You and Thorne and Felicia have worked really hard. I'd like to be here to applaud your success when you take your bows. Ridge: Well, thank you. I appreciate that, but I think we'd all be just as happy if you just applauded us from some spa somewhere. Stephanie: Oh, come on. I'm not gonna fall apart because your father is fawning over another blonde. I've been through that more times than I care to remember. This is Eric we're talking about. He's addicted to the grand gesture. This is not the last time I'll have to endure this kind of a public display on his part. Ridge: Why would you want to torture yourself? Stephanie: I just have to be there. Ridge: I have to get back upstairs. Stephanie: I know. Okay. Go, go. [SCENE_BREAK] Ridge: Wanna talk about it? Eric: You heard? Ridge: Yeah. Eric: Your mother called you? Ridge: So your marriage is over? Eric: We're getting a divorce. Ridge: Does Donna know? Eric: I just finished telling her whole family. Ridge: No champagne? No confetti? Eric: It wasn't like that. Your mother and I have been together for a long time. She's a hard woman to leave. Unfortunately, she's even more difficult to live with. [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: Stage has a riser, and that's where Eric and I will be standing. Stephanie: (Clears throat) Katie: Stephanie? Donna: What the hell are you doing here? Stephanie: More to the point, what the hell are you doing here? Gentlemen. [SCENE_BREAK] Eric: Your mother and I have ended our marriage before, I realize that, but this time it's different, and I'm not sure why, but it's different. Ridge: Because mother never accepted the blame before. Eric: She never gave me the last word before either. I was kind of holding my breath waiting for the other shoe to drop, you know? Ridge: Yeah, about that. Eric: Look. I'm not regretting my decision. My future is with Donna. I'm sure of that. Ridge: That's the real reason--because of Donna? Eric: Yes. Ridge: Mother thinks it's because of what happened to Brooke. Eric: I've chosen Donna, Ridge. I love her. Ridge: Mother also doesn't believe that. Eric: She can believe what she wants. I know what I feel. Ridge: So you're really gonna start all this by taking Donna up on that runway tomorrow? Eric: Yes, that's what I want to do. May I count on your support? Ridge: Yeah, you've got it. Eric: Thank you. It means a lot to me. Ridge, it's all coming together. Come on. Our showing tomorrow, you and Brooke, Donna and me, the Forresters and the Logans. Ridge: Oh, I don't know if I'd go that far, Dad. Eric: All right, all right. Maybe not yet. Maybe it's too soon, but it's a possibility. My God. For decades, this building has been the epicenter of the conflict between our two families. I mean, it's just been a battleground here. But all that's gonna change tomorrow. It's a new day for Forrester Creations, and we're gonna make this company something it's never been before, and I'm gonna be certain that the Logan family get the acceptance and the respect that Stephanie never gave them. [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: You've been banned from this building, Stephanie. Katie, go get security. Stephanie: I may not be part of the company at this moment, but it is still part of me. Donna: Oh, boo-hoo. You know, just go home. We have work to do. Stephanie: I'll be at the show tomorrow. Donna: No, you won't. Stephanie: You really think there's anybody in this building that can keep me out? Donna: I will not let you ruin this showing for Eric and me. Stephanie: I will be here, because I belong here. Donna: Yeah, well, you know what? Not as of today, because you are no longer matriarch of the family. You're just the jealous ex-wife. Stephanie: Eric and I aren't divorced. Storm: Well, not yet. Donna: You know, I don't even know why we're talking about this. I mean, he already told you what he's going to do. Tomorrow we're gonna be on stage, and he's gonna tell everyone that we're in love. Stephanie: You're in love, all right, with his money and his fame, and you don't give a good-- you know what-- about him or about what that announcement will do to this company-- my company--our company. Stephen: It is not your company. Donna: You know, Eric wants to celebrate with every single person in this room but you, Stephanie. He wants the Logans to be as much a part of Forrester Creations as his own family. Stephanie: Over my dead body. Brooke: Stephanie, please, don't make this more difficult on yourself. Who knows what the future will hold for Eric and Donna, but the fact is, tomorrow is Donna's big day. Eric has made that decision. Now you need to respect it. You need to respect yourself. Stephanie: I won't interfere in your life if you don't interfere in mine. Stephen: Okay, Stephanie. Just leave our family alone, Stephanie. Eric doesn't want you here. Neither do we. If you come to this show tomorrow-- Stephanie: What, you'll throw me off a balcony? I belong here, Stephen, because I founded this company with my husband. Unlike you, I have always been there for my children, and tomorrow they'll be here for me. Stephen: Oh, they'll be here, but you won't. Stephanie: I'm gonna do whatever the hell I want to do. Stephen: Not anymore, Stephanie. You've gotten away with it far too long. You've belittled my children. You've cause them pain, so now I'm warning you-- don't come to this showing, and don't try and disrupt Donna's moment tomorrow, because if you try, I will stop you.

Eric returns and tells Donna that he did tell Stephanie that their marriage was over and his future was with Donna

Phyllis: (Sighs) Nick: Made you some toast to soak up some of that caffeine you've been drinking all morning. We need to talk. Phyllis: About what? Nick: Daisy Carter. Phyllis: What's there to talk about? She conned my son into marrying her. If it weren't for her, I might... not have lost the baby. What's coming next? [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey. Kevin: Hey. How was the guest room? Daniel: Ohh. It was great, thanks. Kevin: Sure. You want to explain to me why you didn't want to go home last night? Daniel: Couldn't stand being near the missus. Kevin: Uh, yeah, look, speaking of Daisy, I think you should know that, um... Daisy: Here you go, Honey. Just the way you like it. Daniel: What are you doing here, and where's Lucy? Daisy: She's with the sitter, and I'm here 'cause my wonderful brother gave me a job. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Okay, so you did incorporate lots of bright colors? Chloe: I know, I would rather have more food than not enough. Abby: I just need those flower arrangements to really, really pop. Chloe: Okay, great, get it done and I'll see you tomorrow. Bye. Abby: Perfect, thank you. Bye. Chloe: Whew. Abby: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: (Grunts) Harmony: Like, you know it still amazes me what that operation was able to do for you. I mean, your hearing is as good as new. Devon: Yeah. What's with the camera? Harmony: Oh, uh, "Restless Style" is covering the gala, so I'm taking pictures of the warehouse for the photographer, so he can get a feel of the venue. Devon: I see. Harmony: Well, anyway, I see that you're busy, so... later. [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: I just-- I don't understand. I'll just try him again. Abby: Why don't you just build an altar and light a candle? Carmine: Huh? Abby: Start prepping the bar. You're not being paid to just stand around. (Scoffs) Carmine: (Chuckles) Sure thing, Princess. I was just reminding myself what all the, uh, hard work was for... the arts. (Chuckles) (Whistling) Chloe: Jealous much? Abby: I have no idea what you're talking about. Chloe: Are you kidding me? I saw that little green monster jump out when he was looking at that picture of Angelina. Abby: (Scoffs) Chloe: I cannot believe that you are crushing on him. Abby: What?! The only thing I am crushing on is our awesomeness at putting this event together. It's gonna be amazing. Chloe: Better be. (Cell phone rings) Chloe: Oh, finally. Hello. (Chuckles) Uh, no, no, no--what? Are you--are you kidding me? No, I-- this is gonna be a catastrophe. Yeah, thank you. (Sighs) Abby: What? What? Chloe: Angelina canceled. (Groans) Abby: (Gasps) (Cell phone keys clicking) Devon: What-- (Drops cords) Great. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Thanks for the heads-up. Kevin: I would have told you last night, but you looked like you were ready to strangle someone. Daisy: Hey, Kevin, can you give us a minute alone? Kevin: (Exhales slowly) Hey, Victoria. Victoria: Oh, hey. Can you believe it? Chloe and Abby chairing the gala together, and nobody gets hurt. Kevin: (Laughs) (Cell phone rings) Kevin: Crazy. Excuse me. Hey, Baby, what's up? Chloe: The gala. Angelina canceled. I am going to kill Abby for screwing this up. Kevin: You totally just jinxed it what happened? [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Uh, Miriam, now we will, um, see you tomorrow, won't we? (Laughs) Good. All right, Dear. Bye-bye. Neil: (Clears throat) Kay: All right, now where were we? Neil: Where were we? We were finished. I think we've just about covered everything. Kay: Yeah. (Sighs) You and, uh, Sofia going to the gala tomorrow? Neil: No, um... I took your advice, you know. Kay: Mm? Neil: I tried to step up as a husband. Kay: What happened? Neil: Sofia could tell my heart wasn't in it. Uh, she moved out and took Moses with her. Kay: Well, I'm sorry about that. Neil: Yeah, Katherine. Me, too. Kay: Neil... give me your hand. Do know that you can still be a very, very good father? That is, if you involve yourself in that little boy's day-to-day life. Neil: It's interesting, um, Katherine. One thing I've learned is that if you don't feed a relationship, it starves, and if it starves, it dies. Kay: (Clears throat) Well, that--that is what you're trying to do, isn't it? Hmm, isn't it? Neil: Hmm? Kay: You're trying to starve it away. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: Today's the big day, your G.E.D. test. Chelsea: (Sighs) Don't remind me. Adam: Uh, we're just gonna get you some breakfast. You'll feel all right. Chelsea: (Sighs) I actually feel kind of queasy. Adam: Oh, that's just nerves. I think you're gonna do great. Chelsea: And what if I don't? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: There you are. Sharon: Oh. I was just visiting my new horse. What a great gift he was, Victor. Victor: Isn't he beautiful? Sharon: You know, I'm sorry about the drama. Um... after you left yesterday, Nikki and I realized how ridiculous it was, sitting there in a jail cell, so we realized all we had to do was drop the charges. Victor: Well, I had a feeling you would come to your senses. Sharon: Well, I better go change. I am expecting a very productive day. Victor: Oh, yeah? All right, you have a nice day. Okay. Victor: What the hell are you doing here? Nikki: Well, I have returned to the scene of the crime. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: "A" Los Angeles, "B," New York, "C," San Francisco? Chelsea: (Sighs) Los Angeles. Adam: Correct. Chelsea: Ooh. I think I feel sick. My stomach hurts. Adam: Which is not a medical effect of air pollution... Chelsea: (Groans) And my head is--is really pounding. Adam: "A," the common cold, "B," asthma, "C," polio? Chelsea: (Sighs) Polio. Adam: Right again. You are gonna nail this, Babe, definitely. Chelsea: Feel my forehead do I have a fever? Feel-- Adam: No, no, hold on, the--the organ of the body most affected by pollution is... Chelsea: (Sighs) Adam: "A," the brain, "B," thyroid, "C"-- Chelsea: It's the lungs. (Coughs) It's the lungs, and great, now I'm coughing. (Coughs) Why are you smiling? Adam: You're adorable when you whine... and I think you're gonna kick ass at this test. Chelsea: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Chloe: Okay, I thought that you said that Angelina confirmed. Abby: No, she did. I don't know what could have happened. Chloe: You blew it-- that's what happened. Devon: Hey. Abby: Oh, I'm sorry, are you really going to blame me for this? Chloe: Well, what else am I gonna do? Abby: (Scoffs) Neil: Okay, not too sure what we're walking into, but what's going on? Harmony: Angelina pulled out of the gala. Devon: And you better stand back, because Abby and Chloe might start breaking things. Chloe: (Laughs) I am glad that you find this so funny, Devon. Victoria: Uh, uh, you know, wait, hold on a second. Just everybody please calm down, okay? This used to be my gala, and I'm sure as hell not gonna let it crash and burn. I think that if we all just think together, we can come up with a replacement act. Carmine: Nobody can replace Angelina. Sharon: Um, is Angelina not coming? Chloe: (Sighs) Victoria: Sharon, whatever it is, it--it's gonna have to wait. Sharon: No, maybe I can help. I am a patron of the arts, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: Hey. You want to tell me how you convinced Kevin that you're not the devil? Daisy: Hey, listen, I know that you finding out about your mom's vicious crime has you all freaked out, but I am your wife, Daniel. I love you. I'll do anything to help you get through this. Daniel: Just-- you're incredible. You're... (Laughs) Daisy: But if you ever hurt me again by staying out all night, I don't know what will happen. Kevin: Look, I know you are probably thinking I have completely lost it. Daniel: Yeah, I--yeah, I am. How could you fall for Daisy's "Poor pitiful me" act? Kevin: Hold on. I didn't fall for anything, okay? She is messed up. I know that. She's done some... terrible things, but she's my sister. Daniel: Oh, your sister is a monster, Kevin. Kevin: She loves Lucy, and she would never bail on her. That right there is proof that she can change. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Will you please drink this? It's vegetable juice. Phyllis: No, no, mnh-mnh. Nick: Phyllis, you had a miscarriage, and it took a lot out of you. You could use the nutrients. Phyllis: I don't-- I don't want it! I'm sorry. Please ignore me, please ignore me, I'm just... Nick: Listen to me. You gotta dial down the stress, okay? Phyllis: (Sighs) Nick: You know you were talking in your sleep all night last night? Phyllis: What did I say? Nick: You kept saying, "Don't do it, Daisy. Stop, Daisy." What are you afraid of? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: (Sighs) Nikki: I'm sorry about my fight with Sharon. Victor: It's all right. The two of you rolling around in the hay-- I could have sold tickets. Nikki: To be clear, that apology is for you. Sharon and I had our own private conversation in jail. Victor: Did you, now? Nikki: You know, I have to say... (Sighs) My issues with her seemed trivial compared to what's going on with Nicholas and Phyllis. Victor: Yeah, I must say, my heart goes out to them. I feel terrible about it. Nikki: Despite how contentious things were when our kids were born, what really mattered most was the love that we felt for them. Victor: We always seem to come back to that, don't we? Let me ask you something-- how the hell can you settle for Jack Abbott? Nikki: (Scoffs) I think the question here is, how can you settle for Sharon? [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: I should be able to get you a performer right away. I'll make some calls. Victoria: Devon and Chloe have that covered, Sharon. Sharon: Oh, uh, they don't have the influence I have. Abby: You're just gonna be in the way, okay? Devon: Uh, well, it was worth a shot. Thanks anyway, though. Chloe: No, please... (Sighs) No, please just--just tell him that I will put him and his entourage up at the best hotel. I'll even get him strippers. Sharon: I can't believe you'd turn down my offer. I mean, given my resources... Victoria: Those would be my dad's resources. (Cell phone rings) Victoria: Ohh. Hey, can she make it? Abby: Please tell me that he can do it. Well, tell him that it's for a really good cause. Chloe: (Sighs) Not interested. Sharon: There's no need to be rude. Chloe: I'm sorry, I should be nice to the maid of honor from hell? Why, because you're Victor Newman's new girlfriend? Let me give you a little piece of advice-- if you want to be a player, then find a playground where people actually like you. Neil: Hey. Any luck? Devon: (Sighs) Nope, nothing. Neil: Really? (Cell phone alert chimes) Neil: Oh, hey, excuse me. Harmony: Is there anything I can do? Devon: Uh, you can leave. Neil: Uh, Devon, I thought we talked about... (Clears throat) Cutting your mama some slack, right? Devon: I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be mean. It's just, right now, I'm a record producer without any acts, and the artist I discovered has obviously moved on, so unless you're tight with anyone other than Tucker from your groupie days, you can't help right now. Neil: Um, Devon, I-I meant... (Clears throat) Devon: I swear I didn't mean--mean it like that, okay? I- Harmony: Hey. No worries. Walk me out? Neil: Yeah. Devon: (Sighs) Neil: Yeah, sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Boy, Neil sure peeled out of here fast. Thank you. I wish things didn't have to be so damned awkward. Kay: I assume you, uh, know that Sofia moved out? Tucker: Yeah, I heard, same day I found out Ashley was filing for divorce, and I've since received notification from her attorney that she... she went through with it. (Laughs) What was I thinking, getting married, huh? Kay: Don't do that. Tucker: What? Kay: Pretend that you're not devastated. Tucker: I'll tell you what I am. I'm--I'm curious why you seem to be more upset about this than I am. I mean, after you tried so hard to keep us apart. Kay: Because I know you love her. Tucker: Well... (Sighs) Maybe I'll find someone late in life, like you did with Murphy. Kay: Well, better sooner than later, but you have to be open to it. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: You got this. You are smart. You're amazing. You are Rocky before a prizefight. Chelsea: (Laughs) I love you. Adam: Hey, you've got something right here, a little food. Chelsea: (Chuckles) Wish me luck. Adam: I do, but you don't need it. Adam: How are you? Sharon: Still faking a romance with Chelsea? Seriously? Adam: (Riffles note cards) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Let's just not make this a bigger deal than it needs to be, okay? I just--I was having a nightmare, and... Nick: Think you've been so focused on hating Daisy for causing you to miscarry... Phyllis: Shh. Nick: That maybe you haven't grieved enough. Phyllis: I just-- my heart hurts. That's all. I just keep on thinking about... the baby, and if he or she would have red hair, or they would have your smile. Nick: I've been thinking about that, too. Phyllis: Daisy's just caused our family so much pain. I just can't imagine what's gonna happen next. Honestly, she's like a live grenade, and--and no matter what we do, we can't put that pin back. (Sighs) (Rhythmic knock on door) Nick: Hey, Bud. Daniel: Hey, Nick, um... can you give us a sec? I-I need to talk to Mom. Phyllis: Mm. Nick: Yeah. Hey, I'm gonna go and, uh, get you some ice cream, okay? Phyllis: Okay. Daniel: I barely slept last night, so what are we gonna do? Phyllis: We're gonna keep Daisy quiet. Daniel: How we gonna do that, hmm? By catering to her every whim for the rest of our lives? [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I don't understand what you see in Jack Abbott. Nikki: I know you don't. I don't expect you to. The funny thing is, you two are so alike. Victor: What the hell are you talking about? Nikki: You're both powerful, driven, devoted to family. Victor: Give me a break. Nikki: Victor, that's part of why you loathe each other. Victor: You must be kidding me. What the hell are you talking about? He's the son of a rich man, born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Nikki: Oh, and that's his fault? Y-you know, forget it, forget it. It's--it's just strange. It is strange that neither one of us can stand each other's mate. Victor: What is strange is the comparison you just made. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: I will not defend my relationship to my father's latest midlife-ish crisis. Sharon: (Laughs) Okay, wait. Um... hey, what's that? Oh, cute. Chelsea taking the G.E.D.? Adam: Yes. Sharon: And you're her cheering section. Wow. You really are taking this whole redemption routine a little overboard, don't you think? Adam: If you think this is a bunch of fake romance and phony support, then that's sad. When did you get so bitter? [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: I haven't even signed the divorce papers. Kay: Tucker, I wasn't going to set you up with any blind date, for heaven sakes. I'm telling you that I feel guilty. Tucker: Why? Kay: Well, I look at you and Devon, uh, these walls that you're building to protect yourselves, uh, just pushing away the people who love you, in large part because of me. Tucker: Well, we're having a nice chat, aren't we? Kay: Devon and I are making progress, as well. Mm, even a grown man needs a mother. I am so worried that Harmony could possibly backslide as long as he continues to hold her at arm's length. (Footsteps approach) Harmony: Oh, thank God I found you. Tucker: What's wrong? Harmony: It's your son. He needs you, Mick. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You work here now? Daisy: Yeah, pretty cool, huh? Oh, wait. Hey, Nick, I have a surprise for you. On the house. Kevin: Who wants some caffeine? Kay: Oh, uh, tea. Kevin: Oh, yeah, there's a tea right here. Kay: Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you. Neil: Man, thank you. Kevin: Sure. Come here, Baby. It's okay. Chloe: (Whines) No, it's not. It's not okay. Oh, my God wait, wait, wait, okay. I will do a New Jersey accent, I will dress up like Angelina, and I will lip-synch. Devon: Hey, how about you don't do that? Kay: I agree. Fraud is not what the gala is all about, Chloe. Kevin: It's gonna be okay. We'll figure something out. It will be o-- Carmine: Come here. This is all your fault. Kevin: Mine? Carmine: Yeah, you broke Angie's heart, and now she's not coming because she's still carrying a torch, and that really pisses me off. Kevin: (Scoffs) [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Wait, wait. Abby: (Clears throat) Kay: I've got an idea. Here, uh, here. Thank you. Abby: Mm. Neil: Okay, this could be good. What kind of idea you have? Kay: Mm, mm. Kay: (Clears throat) Danny? Yeah, uh, it's Katherine Chancellor. Listen, um, could you, would you do, uh, your ex-stepmother a very huge, huge favor by performing at the arts gala tomorrow? We're really in a huge bind. I mean, this--this Angelina, uh, she backed out. You're kidding me. I mean, she never told you? No, no, no, Darling, no, it--it's all right. It--no, it is not your fault. Danny, I have to go. I really do, Darling. I'm really in a bind. I-I'll call you. I-I'll call you later, okay? Good, all right. Abby: (Chuckles) Victoria: What did he say? Kay: That he's going to start a tour of Europe, and guess who is his opening act? Chloe: (Laughs) Who, Angelina? Victoria: Are you serious? (Laughs) Chloe: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Uh, you know, I'd really like to help Devon out. I'd do anything for him. Harmony: He's pretty desperate. Tucker: Anyway, all the groups that I know, the hottest bands, they're all in the studio or on tour. I couldn't get anybody on such short notice. I'm sorry to disappoint you. Harmony: Um, no, it's not that. Tucker: What, then? Harmony: You know, Devon made a comment earlier about my being a groupie back in the day. I mean, he didn't-- he didn't mean anything by it... Tucker: (Sighs) Harmony: But it still stung, though. (Laughs) But hey, pretty much everything about my past is painful, and with all the stunts I've been doing lately, it doesn't look like I learned a damn thing. Tucker: You've come a long way since the old days, Harmony. Harmony: When I was a druggie, you mean? Tucker: And now you're clean and sober. You should be proud of that. Harmony: (Chuckles) You know, pride's a tricky thing. It's like, if it's not enough, it keeps you from letting your heart reach out for something better, and if it's too much, you sit back and just expect it to come to you. Tucker: I never thought of it like that. Harmony: (Laughs) Well, I didn't mean to get all philosophical on you Tucker: It's all right. I wish I'd seen this side of you back in the day. Harmony: Oh, Candy Cane didn't care about pride back in the day. She was all about partying with rock stars, living for the moment. Tucker: (Laughs) Oh, yeah. Man, those were some exciting times, weren't they? Harmony: Oh, man, we sure did know some famous people, didn't we? (Laughs) Tucker: Yeah. Yeah, we know some of the biggest names in the business, huh? Maybe that's a way to get a headliner. Let's put our heads together and do that. Harmony: Hey, let's do it. (Laughs) Tucker: All right. Harmony: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: We are not living under Daisy's reign of terror. Daniel: Okay, well, since you're the master of revenge, what's your plan, "Dr. Evil"? Phyllis: No, don't-- don't talk to me like that. Daniel: (Scoffs) Phyllis: I told you that was an accident. You know that. Daniel: Yes, yes, I know, 'cause your foot went on the gas instead of the brake. Phyllis: I was not trying to kill Christine. Daniel: It doesn't matter if you were trying to or you weren't. It still happened. You were trying to scare her, so we're screwed because we can't use that footage of Daisy not lifting a finger to help you, while you were losing your child, a-and if we do, she's just gonna blab about the hit-and-run. Phyllis: Shh, shh! Why are you rehashing this? Daniel: Because she's driving me cr-- she's driving me crazy. Phyllis: You married her. Daniel: (Laughs) Whoa! Oh, no. No, don't you turn this around on me. No, no, you're the one who ran down Paul and Christine with your car, and now I might never get custody of my daughter. Nick: What the hell?! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Why do you bother with men who are obviously beneath you? Deacon Sharpe, Jack Abbott-- Nikki: (Scoffs) (Laughing) Oh, God, Victor. Victor: What? What? Nikki: They are hardly in the same category. Victor: Oh, yeah? Nikki: I have a question for you. Victor: What? Nikki: Why Sharon? She doesn't challenge you, not in the way that Sabrina did, who was also deemed young, beautiful, and vibrant, but in her case, you really did love her. Victor: What's your point? Nikki: You deserve better. I honestly think you've given up on having a real relationship. [SCENE_BREAK] (Knock on door) Adam: Haven't we offended each other enough for one day? Sharon: Yeah, I, um, I just... (Laughs) Found this, you know, in my car. It's New Orleans jazz. Adam: So this is your excuse to come by? Sharon: Well, no, I, um, I just felt bad about my attitude earlier. Adam: Come on in. I have a few minutes. Sharon: I, um... so... Adam: (Sighs) So... Sharon: What's, um, what's really going on with you and Chelsea, anyway? Is this some kind of Henry Higgins thing? You're helping her get her diploma? I mean, what's next, a-a makeover? Adam: If anyone's pulling a Henry Higgins, it's the old man. Sharon: Well, that's not-- Adam: You can't handle the fact that I have moved on, and that I actually care about her. I adore her. Sharon: (Laughs) You think I'm jealous? Adam: You know, I'm not, uh, vain enough to think that you, uh, you actually want me back, but I think you can't stand the fact that I don't want you back. Sharon: (Clicks lips) That's absurd. Adam: Victor's power, his money, his affections... they're not enough to fill that hole, are they, Sharon? Adam: Come in. Sharon was just leaving. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Daniel and I-- Nick: What is so important that you would rip into your mom at a time like this? Phyllis: Um, we're talking about Daisy. Nick: Your mom's in a very fragile state, Daniel. You need to be more sensitive. You just can't catch a break right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: (Sighs) (Laughs) I-I bet this is the first time you see Tucker McCall cooling his jets, waiting for the phone to ring. Tucker: Well... (Sighs) That's not true. It was a long time ago, before I was in the music business or before I founded my company. Uh, I was a nobody. Harmony: Let me guess, it involved a woman. (Cell phone rings) Tucker: Hey. This might be something. This is Tucker. Harmony: (Whispers) What? Tucker: I see. Harmony: What? Guys, I've figured it out! [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Wait, when news gets out about Angelina, people are gonna want refunds. Chloe: God. Kay: What? Chloe: It's already happening. Abby: Ohh, my rep in this town is ruined. Chloe: Shut up, Abby. Just shut up. Abby: (Scoffs) Tucker: Hey, everybody. All right, we've got some good news. Abby: You found a replacement for Angelina? Tucker: Yeah, with Harmony's help. Neil: Really? Who is it? Kay: Oh, that's wonderful! Harmony: The Wanted. Devon: Oh, no! Abby: What?! Chloe: How did you get anybody? Amazing. That's amazing. Victoria: We're saved! Kevin: It's this young band. They're way better than Angelina. Abby: Oh, my God. Carmine: Damn! (Voices overlapping) [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Don't you care about being with somebody who's your equal? Victor: I got some news for you, okay? There's much more to her than meets the eye. She's very warmhearted, and she makes me happy. Nikki: Okay, well, then it's time for me to go. (Sighs) Be happy. Victor: Well, you do the same. Victor: What was that for? Sharon: I missed you. [SCENE_BREAK] Adam: So... the test, how do you think it went? Chelsea: (Exhales slowly) This whole day has been a blur. I'm not even sure I was coherent. Adam: Oh, I bet you're being modest. I'm sure you-- I'm sure you did great. Chelsea: I think I did all right. Sharon leave this? Adam: Yep. You okay? What's wrong? Chelsea: (Gasps) Nothing. No, nothing. I-I'm just ready for you to pop that cork. I want to celebrate. Adam: As you wish. Chelsea: (Laughs) [SCENE_BREAK] Daniel: (Sighs) Daisy: Hey. I just had the coolest idea. We should do a family dinner. Nothing fancy, just spaghetti, and then I thought we could invite Kevin and Chloe and Summer and Nick and even your mother. Daniel: Are you--are you just completely out of your mind? What makes you think that she would come? Daisy: She might. You know, I have a feeling that Phyllis will come around. Daniel, this is what I want more than anything, to have a real family, and then you know what? We can work on making a sister or brother for Lucy. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Thank you. Nick: You know what? Let's just get out of here. Let's go on a honeymoon. Let's go anywhere, just have some fun. Phyllis: Yeah, stop hovering over me. Nick: You need some space? Phyllis: Yeah, I think I do. Nick: Okay. Phyllis: No, I don't, no, I don't. No, no, no, please don't go. (Sighs) don't go. [NEXT_ON] Lauren: I need to do whatever it takes to defend my family. Kevin: It's not like she's gonna poison the coffee. Eden: Are you sure about that? Avery: I think I found a way to get rid of Daisy.

Tucker and Harmony are able to use their connections to get who they wanted to perform at the gala

Anthony: I'm sorry. Taylor: It's okay. We all have an off day. Anthony: No, I'm sorry you're so sad. Taylor: Well, I don't know that that's true. I--listen, I just came to drop by the food items for the food drive. Dayzee: Oh, no, no, no. Just--just-- Taylor, give him a chance. Taylor: (Sighs) Anthony: Do you have a picture? Taylor: Of what? Anthony: Your driver's license, your doctor's license? I don't want to look at them. I just need to hold it in my hand. Taylor: (Sighs) Let's see. Dayzee: Go ahead. Anthony: (Sighs) Your life is about to change you've been so lonely. A man... you won't have to go after him. He'll come right to your front door. Taylor: Yes, a-a lot of men come to my door-- gardeners, mailmen. Anthony: No, no. You'll see a sign he's coming. There will be a storm. You'll find a stray cat that same night. Taylor: (Scoffs) Anthony: And that's when you will know that something new is about to begin. Please wait here. Please wait here a minute. Please. Taylor: Okay. Thank you. Anthony: I've gotta go back to work. Taylor: What exactly am I waiting for? Dayzee: (Chuckles) Um, he actually really doesn't do those anymore. It was kind of a special favor. Stephanie: Well, actually, I was not sure that you would stay if you knew it was me that wanted to see you. [SCENE_BREAK] Donna: Uh, um, just a-a little bit tighter. Amber: Yeah, you don't want it fallin' off Donna: Yeah, he-- he knows, Amber. Justin: I did it. Aw. Donna: You did, and you did a great job. Justin: Yes, this is my first time. I never got a chance to with-- Donna: I know. Justin: Yeah. Amber: You never, what? Donna: He never got a chance to do that for Marcus. Amber: Well, you know, there are all different kinds of fathers. Donna: Yeah, that's right. There are. Amber: You know, Marcus, he's gonna be a really great dad. Justin: (Chuckles) Amber: I just wish that, uh...well, I guess you guys know what I wish. Justin: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Dayzee: (Muttering) Oh, there it is. Marcus: Mm. Dayzee: Hi. Marcus: Hello. Dayzee: You know, you can't just walk into a place of business and just start kissing people. Marcus: You're mad that I'm late. Dayzee: How would I know if you're early or late? I don't keep tabs on your behind when it comes in from lunch break empty-handed. Marcus: I-I'm not empty-handed. See, I actually got everybody in shipping to donate to your food drive. Dayzee: (Gasps) Really? Marcus: Now all we gotta do is just go to the car and unload everything. Dayzee: (Squeals) Let's go do it. Marcus: Mm-hmm. Let's go. Dayzee: Okay. Marcus: All right. (Chuckles) Isn't--isn't that Stephanie and Taylor over there? Dayzee: Mm-hmm. Marcus: Looks like trouble. Dayzee: Mm. It was bound to happen. Marcus: You know, I thought you weren't talking to Stephanie yourself. Dayzee: Not talking to people is too much work. Besides, it doesn't help them like you think it would. Come on. Let's go. Marcus: All right. Taylor: (Sighs) You have something you want to say to me? Stephanie: Did I get the wrong message when I saw you at, uh, Hope's fashion show? Taylor: You didn't think I would be civil? Making a big public spectacle isn't my scene, Stephanie. I'll leave that for you. What do you want? Stephanie: Well, I... (Chuckles) I guess at this moment, you probably think it's-- it's impossible for us to ever be friends again. So I guess I'm going to ask, what do I have to do to make that possible? [SCENE_BREAK] Dayzee: You and the guys at shipping did very good. Leilani: Marcus wins for biggest donation, okay? Marcus: Okay. (Laughs) Dayzee: (Laughs) Marcus: What, is this my prize? Dayzee: Um, would you rather have a sardine sandwich? Seriously, an ounce of free coffee with every food donation, and people bring in those little cans of sardines that have been in the back of Grandpa's closet since he died. So we-- who's gonna eat that? Marcus: Somebody could fish with it. Dayzee: (Laughs) Marcus: Maybe. Dayzee: That's what I like about you. You know, life hands you sardines or a baby that you did not expect, and you don't even complain. You just, like, figure it out. Marcus: Uh, plus I'm cute. Don't forget that. Dayzee: Who told you that? Amber? Marcus: Why? Is that one of her lies? Dayzee: Maybe this time, she was right about something. Marcus: Mm. Dayzee: Mnh-mnh. Eat your muffin. (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: She seems like a very contented baby. Amber: Yeah, once she's fed and changed, she's a happy little girl. Justin: Yeah. Amber: I wish her mom could be that way instead of always wanting something more. Do you guys mind if I ask you where you stand, you know, on--on the question of me and Marcus? Because raising Rosey together with him would make me so happy. Justin: Well, that's really Marcus' decision, Amber. Amber: I-I would just really like your support. Justin: We've been supporting his relationship with Dayzee. Donna: (Sighs) Amber, I-it's-- it's not like we think you're a bad person. Justin: Actually, we do. Donna: I'm--I'm sorry, but, yeah, we kind of do. [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: What would it take to make it possible for us to be friends again? Well, maybe if the dream I had long ago came true. Why don't we call Anthony in here and ask him if that's going to happen? Stephanie: And what dream would that be? Taylor: The one where you're my real friend. The one where you actually cared about me instead of using me as a decoy to keep Brooke away from Ridge. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: I know I've done some terrible things but... I wasn't always this way. Donna: (Sighs) Justin: You tried to pass my son's baby off as somebody else's for money. How are we supposed to forget that? Amber: I guess you can't. I'm sorry. I mean, you guys have been so nice to me. I just... Donna: Well, I guess it's fair to say that we have seen a different side of you since Rosey's been born. Amber: It's okay. I'm not gonna run off with her or not let you guys see her. Just... Justin: How do we know what you won't do? You tried to rob Marcus of his child. Do you have any idea what that can do to a man? Amber: Look, I don't-- I don't know what to say to you guys to make you understand any easier, okay? I guess--I guess I just must've been crazy. I mean, have you ever been so desperate that you don't even recognize yourself? And for what, huh? Living some not-so-happily-ever-after life with somebody who doesn't even like me? I know everybody thinks that I'm at home, and I'm-- I'm crying these bitter tears because things didn't work out, but the truth is, that little girl there-- she is my salvation. Just by her existing and being who she is, she has untold all of my lies. And I had--I had this trap that I had built around myself, and that little baby, she set me free. Donna: That's exactly the way I-I felt the day that Marcus found me. Justin never knew that I was pregnant. I gave up our son for adoption, and you never knew. I mean, he's forgiven me, of course, but it is-- it's hard sometimes, Amber. And that's why he's-- he gets so mad at you when you lie to Marcus like that. Look, I-I'm no one to throw the first stone. And if--if Justin can forgive me, well, then I'll forgive you. And if Marcus thinks that you make him happy, well, who am to stand in the way? (Cell phone rings) Amber: (Sighs) Thank you. (Ring) Amber: (Sniffles) (Sighs) Hey, Marcus. Hi. No, um, Rosey and I, we don't need groceries. We have all the essentials. And, um, your parents, they just brought me lunch. (Chuckles) Yeah, just--just for a visit. They're actually here right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcus: Well, don't let them mess up Rosey's nap, okay? Or she won't sleep tonight. All right. Later. Dayzee: What's goin' on over there? Is Amber bonding with your parents? Marcus: Well, anything is possible. Dayzee: Clearly with Amber, the impossible is no obstacle. Marcus: She's really not that bad. Still, I better go take a look. Thanks for the muffin. Dayzee: You're welcome. Sorry about your walking away with less that you brought. Marcus: So have you heard from Thomas lately? Dayzee: No. Marcus: And that's okay with you? I mean, you guys were pretty tight. Dayzee: Yeah, we were. Marcus: You miss him? Dayzee: I miss who he was trying to be. It's better this way. Marcus: Good. I'm glad to hear it. Dayzee: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I love you, Taylor you are a woman that I admire and respect. Taylor: Well, that may be true up to a point. But you also saw a woman that had some vulnerabilities and that you could control and dominate. Stephanie: I love you as much as if you were my own child, as if you're my own flesh and blood. Taylor: Well, I, you know, uh, that's not really my definition of love. I think what has been between us has been more of, like, a bargain we struck, or more accurately, more like a-a trade for qualities that we admire in each other. You've always had a lot of trouble trusting that good would prevail. And I've always been a little too altruistic for my own good, and you did teach me how to stand up for myself, but guess what? I am not going to have you defining who I am anymore. I'm not going to have you telling me how to feel or how to think or how to make a fool out of myself over Ridge one more time, ever. And you're asking me to stand here and figure out a way to restore our friendship? Even on its best days, I wouldn't want it back! Stephanie: I've hurt you terribly. I know that. Taylor: No, you just did what you always do. You used people like chess pieces. I mean... (Chuckles) I put myself in checkmate, and I took myself off your little chessboard of life. Stephanie: Well, I guess that says it all, doesn't it? Um, you know, it-- I-it's just that I was... I was just kind of hoping that maybe we could, you know-- Taylor: What is that? What--what is that? Stephanie: Oh. Um, well, if... if we're to be fair about things, um, I was thinking maybe, um, maybe we could work this out. Taylor: You are unbelievable. [SCENE_BREAK] Marcus: Hey. Amber: Hey. You didn't tell me you were coming over. Marcus: Didn't think I had to. So you put moms and pops to sleep already? Amber: Oh, they just left. I think I'm growing on them. Marcus: Uh, don't you be growing on anybody, okay? Amber: Uh, why not? Marcus: Because every time you try, you go in too hard. Amber: Hmm. Marcus: Hey, how's my baby girl, huh? Hey, Rosey. Hey, Baby. How's my baby? Amber: You were at Dayzee's when you called, weren't you? You know, she really needs some new CDs. Marcus: (Chuckles) I'll make sure I tell her. Amber: And by the way, what's Dayzee got that I don't have? Mm, aside from, you know, hips and a business of her own and... hmm, never mind. Marcus: Don't you feel bad for all those people with ugly babies? What? Amber: I was just wondering what other lies that I told you. I just figure that I should just clear everything up now while we're starting fresh and new. Marcus: Amber, we're not new. We have a baby together. Amber: Well, see? That's what's new. That's new. Marcus: (Chuckles) Okay. Amber: Did I tell you I went to law school? Hmm? I didn't tell you that my parents were terribly in love, and my father died before I was born, did I? Marcus: Amber? Amber: Liars lie, okay? I was a liar. I am just really trying to undo all of that right now. So I'm not bilingual. Mnh-mnh. And I was never in the national spelling bee. Oh, and that coyote thing? I-I never had a pet coyote and that, um... (Chuckles) The thing that you like to do in bed that I told you I'd never tried before? Yeah, I actually like that a lot. I just-- I didn't want to tell you, because I-I was afraid you would think I was slutty. Marcus: I don't have a problem with slutty. Amber: Oh, not even with the mother of your child? Marcus: (Chuckles) Amber: Just-- I really don't want to be anything I used to be. Marcus: Amber, there's no such thing as a complete fresh start. You're always starting over with the same raw material. Amber: I just really want to change, Marcus, okay? No one's gonna want me the way I am. You won't want me. Marcus: Amber, life gives you what it gives you for a reason. Amber: Yeah, well, I want another reason it gave me you. Amber: You don't have to kiss me back. Marcus: Okay. Amber: But you did, just a little. Marcus: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Taylor: How's that? Is that clear for you? Are you gettin' my drift? Know what I'm sayin'? Stephanie: Yes. Yes. I understand that you have very strong feelings about this. I-- Taylor: You made me stay here? You got Anthony to keep me here for that?! Stephanie: No, look, Tom doesn't need these shares. He's going to inherit half of his father's shares and--and a portion of Eric's shares, and the damage that I've caused cannot be undone until we undo this agreement. Taylor: I'm sorry. I--oh, I'm not understanding that part. I don't get that part. I don't know how that can undo anything. What can it undo? Help me understand. Is it my humiliation, maybe? Or the damage done to Thomas and his father's relationship? Stephanie: (Sighs) Taylor: No, that cost us, Stephanie. And your loss of the Forrester company share is the price that you are going to pay. Stephanie: I did this for you! Taylor: (Scoffs) Stephanie: I knew you wanted him back. I knew it could never happen any other way. Taylor: Did you actually just say that? Did you hear what you just said, what just came out of your mouth? You said that you were fully aware that Ridge didn't love me enough to come back to me on his own. Stephanie: No, no, no, that is not what I said! Taylor: Yes, you did! Well, it's a good thing that life is full of endless possibilities. Stephanie: Yeah. Yeah, it is. Yes. Taylor: I don't hate you, Stephanie. I really don't. I allowed you to use me. I allowed you to interfere in my life. And--and--and it-- the truth is, it's because I did, I did want the same thing you did. Stephanie: That's what I always thought. Taylor: But that's over. I have my own mind, Stephanie. And I can think for myself. I am tired of sitting on the sidelines. I am not letting life just happen to me anymore. I am free of that mindset. You know what? My life is just beginning. It's just starting, and I am ready for it.

She knew she wouldn't come if she knew that beforehand

Woman: Together we can take on the world oh, yeah together we can do anything if we just believe together you and me Brody: Jess? Jessica! Jess, look. I know it's not what you want to hear, that Cristian isn't interested, but you just can't run off like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: Will you marry me, Layla? [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: I should go. John: I'm sorry. Marty: So am I, but it's time. Bye. John: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Markko. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Tell me something. The letter--would you still feel this way if you hadn't read it? Marty: There's nothing in that letter that I didn't already know, that Natalie is in love with you and you're in love with her. John: It's about you and me, and you know how I feel about you. Marty: Yeah, but we had our chance, actually twice, and some things just aren't meant to be. John: You know, my old man, he would say, "every relationship can end, but, you know, it's the ones that stick it out through the hard times that make it." Marty: I know, but does that sound good to you, just sticking it out? John: I don't know, but I'm willing to try. Marty: I know you are because you're a good man and you're trying to protect me, and I'll never forget how you rescued me from Todd and you coaxed me back into life. I was a broken mess back then, but I'm not anymore, thanks to you. You helped make me strong, strong enough to say good-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: I miss you so much. You know, I lie there in my cell trying to sleep, but I can't. I can't sleep without you being next to me. Starr: I know. I curl up with your pillow, but then when I wake up in the middle of the night, you're not there. [Sobs] Cole: If I fall asleep-- Starr: Oh... Cole: What? Starr: No. It's just that when we're together, everything else just doesn't seem that important. Cole: I know. Starr: Maybe that's what we need to do, Cole. You know, we need to concentrate on the good stuff because there's so much of it. There's Hope. There's our home. Everything is going to be better when I go to L.U. Maybe we should just focus on us. Cole: How about we just focus on right now? Starr: Do you have any idea how much it means to me that you're here? I mean, I know it's just some stupid prom, but it isn't, you know? It's our school. It's where we met. It's where it all happened. It's where we fell in love. Cole: I know. Starr: Gosh, I just-- everything feels great when we're together. Cole: You know that's all I want is for us to be together. I never want to let you go. Starr: Then don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: I can't believe that you would do this to me. I would never do this to you! Ford: Oh, get over yourself. It was one kiss. Markko: That's a lie. It was more than just one kiss. This has been going on for a while now, hasn't it? Hasn't it? No, don't you look at him. Ford: Calm down. Markko: You shut up! Tell me I'm right, Langston. Tell me that you've been seeing this bastard now for weeks. Langston: Markko, I don't know why you think that. Markko: Because it's the truth and everybody knows it! Langston: What? What are you talking about? Markko: Your friends Matthew and Destiny. I saw them on the tape that I was making for you. The camera must've still been rolling, and it caught them talking about how they saw you kissing Ford in the gym, right? Stupid me, I didn't want to believe it, so I asked them, and Destiny told me. She told me she saw you, Lang. So how long? How long have you been sneaking around with this creep? [SCENE_BREAK] Layla: If this is how you win an argument-- Cristian: I'm done arguing. Jessica and I were high-school sweethearts, and I feel bad that she's stuck in the past, and I really hope that she gets better, but my life, my future is with you. I love you. [Layla sniffles] Cristian: Are you gonna marry me, or what? [SCENE_BREAK] [Jessica sobbing] Brody: Hey, hey, what's wrong? Jessica, did somebody hurt you? Jessica: What do you think? Brody: What happened? Jessica: He proposed to her. My boyfriend, the boy that I love more than anything else in the world, he's marrying someone else. Did you hear me? Cristian is marrying someone else. He proposed to Layla. How can he do this to me? My life is over! [Jessica sobbing] [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: I knew you'd come back. All right. Pull up a stool. What's going on with you? Did you see Johnny? What did he say? Where is he? Ooh, you hate appletinis. Natalie: Ugh. Somebody want to get me a double shot of whiskey, straight up? Roxy: Double whiskey? What the hell is going on with you? Did you go to the airport? Natalie: I should've, but no. I swallowed my pride, and I went to the station. Roxy: Was Johnny there? Natalie: Oh, yeah. He was there, all right. Roxy: Well, what'd he say? Natalie: Not much. He was busy. Roxy: Busy with what? Natalie: I got there. Roxy: Baby, don't, don't. Don't do that because Johnny wouldn't like that. Natalie: Mm. I guess that's just too bad, isn't it? Roxy: Would you just get out behind the bar? Don't drink like that. It's gonna make you sick. Natalie: Oh... Roxy: All right. Look. What happened when you got to the office? Natalie: He was kissing Marty. Roxy: What? Natalie: Yep. He was kissing Marty. My letter was right there, and he obviously read it. Roxy: What kind of kiss? Natalie: A kiss--his mouth, her mouth. They were kissing. Roxy: Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. Natalie: So you know what? You win some, you lose some. You know, I put my heart out there, and he picked Marty. Roxy: Oh, God, there's got to be some reason. Natalie: Yeah. Yeah. He wants Marty, not me. John doesn't want me. That's fine. John doesn't want me. Roxy: Oh, honey. [Natalie sobs] [SCENE_BREAK] John: You were always strong enough, and you and me, it was never about me rescuing you or protecting you. It's about how I feel about you. Marty: But you know that thing, that special thing that draws two people together and keeps them together no matter what? You have that with Natalie. I can see it. I can feel it, so let's just be friends. That sounds ridiculous, but I hope we can be. John: I can't imagine my life without you in it. Marty: Ah, but I have to get on with that, and so do you. John: [Sighs] What do you mean? Marty: There's-- there's someone waiting for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: God, I never should've listened to you. I never should've written that stupid letter. Do you know John doesn't even watch those movies? "I'll meet you at midnight, or I'm leaving you forever." Those stupid Hollywood movies. Roxy: Everybody watches those movies. Yes. Natalie: No. John doesn't. Marty doesn't. Oh, my God, oh, my God, he probably read her the letter. Great. I could just see her face, her shrink know-it-all face. "Poor Natalie. She's got it bad." Roxy: No. Shrinks don't talk like that, but maybe they should talk like that because maybe their patients would understand them a little bit better. Natalie: Trust me, that's what she meant. Roxy: Oh, there's got to be some explanation for all this. Natalie: He tripped, and she caught him with her mouth? They were kissing. Roxy: What kind of kiss was it? I mean, you know, maybe she just got there, so he was kissing her hello. Maybe he was just kissing her good-bye, or maybe he was-- Natalie: It was a kiss. Roxy: Maybe it was her birthday. Fine! Fine! Natalie: Where are you going? Roxy: I am calling up Johnny to find out why he was kissing Marty Saybrooke when you were here waiting for him. Natalie: No, don't you dare. Roxy: No, no, no. You can't just assume that he wants to be with Marty Saybrooke. You got to ask him. Natalie: So that he can tell me to my face that he doesn't want to be with me? Yeah, that'd be fun. Roxy: He wants to be with you. I saw with my own eyes. I'm telling you, you had every right to send him that letter. Natalie: Now, thanks to you, I cannot live here anymore without dying of humiliation. Roxy: All right. So you were embarrassed. All right, so big deal. At least you were honest. Now you got to hear Johnny's side of things. Natalie: Oh, I am humiliated enough. God, none of this would've happened-- Roxy: If what, if I didn't talk you into sending that letter? Natalie: If Jared hadn't died. [SCENE_BREAK] Layla: I thought I was the kind of girl who would only attract screw-ups, that I couldn't tell a good man if I fell on him. Cristian: That's why I'm down on my knees. I'm a lot harder to miss. Layla: Cristian, you're the kind of guy I could only dream of, dream about ending up with. Cristian: I love you, Layla, and I'm yours 100%. Layla: Well, then you better get up if you're gonna marry me. Oh. Ring. Cristian: Oh. Layla: Ha ha! Oh! [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: You don't want to hear about this. Brody: It's okay. I understand. Jessica: No. You don't understand. Nobody understands. Nobody knows what it's like to go back in time, to feel things that are over for everyone else. It's not over for me, and I don't know if it ever will be, and you-- you keep on hoping that I'm gonna remember you, and what if I never do? It's just too much pressure. I can't take it. Brody: Jess, I don't care how long it takes. Jessica: And what if I never remember? What if I am stuck here forever? Is that what you want? Brody: Well, when you were in high school the first time and the whole prom thing didn't go so well, you got over it, and then you and Cristian broke up, and you got over that, too. You moved on. You got married. You had Bree, and, yeah, it took a little while, but-- Jessica: Half my life. Brody: Fine, half your life. Jessica: So you would wait that long for me to relive it? Brody: I will wait for you as long as it takes. Jessica: Why? Brody: Because I-- Jessica: No! Stop it. I can't take it. Brody: Wait. Where are you going? Jessica: I'm going home. Brody: No. Then let me drive you. Jessica: No. I just want to walk. Brody: What? No. I'm sorry. It's after midnight. You're not walking home alone, not on my watch. Jessica: I don't want to talk about it anymore. Brody: Fine. We don't talk, but I'm driving you home. [SCENE_BREAK] Officer: Sorry, pal. It's after midnight. Time to go back to jail. [SCENE_BREAK] Markko: I think I deserve an answer, don't you, after how long we've been together, 3 years. We're living together, Langston. We've been talking about the future while you've been sneaking off on me. Who are you? Won't even look at me. Nice. You leave me standing on the dance floor like an idiot while you sneak off to see this jerk. Langston: It wasn't like that. Markko: No? I was at the prom. You left. I came running after you, and here you were wrapped around this loser. Langston: Markko, I'm so sorry. Markko: No, I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear it, Lang. Just tell me what this is. What exactly is going on between you two? Tell me! Were you two just tonguing, or did you sleep with him? Langston: Can we just get out of here, please? Markko: No. I'm not going anywhere until you tell me what's going on here. Langston: I will but just in private. Can we just go-- Markko: Why? Why? Is this news to him? I don't think so. I'm the one who doesn't know anything. I'm the fool! I trusted you! Langston: I know. I'm so sorry, Markko. Please, can we just go somewhere else so we could talk? Markko: No. I'm sorry. You don't get to scout locations. We're doing this right here, right now. Come on, say it. Ford: All right, fine. We slept together. Happy now? [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: Hey, can you give us a minute? Officer: Make it quick. Starr: You have to go? Cole: This was great. Starr: It's too bad it's not real. Cole: Starr, of course it's real. Starr: Cole, as much as we want our problems just to go away, they're not. You still believe that my dad pushed your mother down those stairs. Cole: Starr, it's not like I wanted to believe it. I mean, who wouldn't want to believe it? Starr, there was a witness. Starr: You won't even consider that Hannah is lying, a girl that tried to kill herself because a guy broke up with her, that she wouldn't do anything to break us up so she could have you all to herself? Cole: And the fact that you weren't too fond of her before this happened, you don't think that affected your judgment at all? Starr: Okay, you're right. I don't like her, okay? She doesn't respect our boundaries. We live together. We have a child, and she acts like you're up for grabs. That is not okay, and, I mean, maybe you're too flattered to see it. Cole: I'm not flattered. Starr: Oh, come on. Cole: Starr, the reason why I came here is so that we can remind each other of what's really important and that I love you. Starr: I love you, too. Cole: Okay, so can we just hang on to that? Starr: I will if you will. [SCENE_BREAK] Roxy: I know how much you loved Jared, and I know how much you miss him. But this thing about Johnny--Jared would be proud of you because you learned how to open up your heart again. Natalie: I never got a chance to close it. Jared died, and John came riding to the rescue before I'd even left the grave. Roxy: Oh, baby, I know he was there for you, but you know why he was there for you? Because he never stopped loving you. Natalie: Oh, please. Roxy: No, it's true. Natalie: I am just another of a long line of damsels in distress, you know, and I should have known. Marty lost the baby. John's never gonna leave her now. Roxy: All that stuff that happened on the mountain didn't come out of nowhere. There's a lot of history there. Natalie: I should have left it in the past. Roxy: Let me tell you--and this is something I really know. The past has a life of its own, and you can't ever control that. Natalie: You don't understand. What I'm trying to tell you is that what happened with John is because of Jared. I was a mess, and he put me back together, and that is--that's all it was. Roxy: You don't believe that, and neither do I. You got your feelings hurt. That's all it was. And now you got to talk to John. Natalie: I can't! Okay? I can't. I can't talk about this anymore. I know that you're, um--you're trying to help, but I really just need to be alone. Roxy: Well, I'm not leaving you here by your lonesome. Natalie: I'll be fine. I'm just gonna finish this drink, and I got a plane to catch. Roxy: Natty... Natalie: I'll call you when I land. Roxy: Baby, don't close down your heart, because you're gonna regret that. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: "If there's any part of you that feels the same way, I'll be at Rodi's at midnight. If I don't see you there then this is good-bye." John: It's past midnight. She's gone. Marty: Yeah, but anyone who has the guts enough to write this letter isn't going to leave because you're a little late. But she's not gonna wait forever. So go. Go before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Jess, wait! Jessica: I told you I don't want to talk about this. Brody: I can't leave you like this. Jessica: Why? I'm home safe and sound. You've been a perfect gentleman. It's time to say good night. Brody: So that's it. Jessica: What do you want from me, Brody? I--I don't remember you. I'm sure you're a really nice guy, but nothing that either one of us can do is gonna change that. Brody: I thought we were making progress. Jessica: Progress? I got my heart stomped on tonight. Brody: And you'll get over it. You will. You already have. Listen, I don't mean to sound callous, but you've got to realize that you have already lived through this, and you survived. Jessica: I've lost everything. Brody: No, you-- no, you haven't. You still have a family who loves you. You have a beautiful little girl. And you've got me. Jessica: I don't remember you, Brody! Brody: I think you do. I think we had a moment there in the gym tonight. Jessica: No. Brody: Jessica, you looked at me, and you knew me. And maybe it was because we were--maybe it was because we were dancing, and maybe if we try that again. Maybe--like this. Jessica: You're confusing me. Brody: Just stop fighting it, please. Jessica: Stop trying to make me remember things that I don't want to remember. Brody: Like what? What don't you want to remember? Jessica: It's not that I don't want to remember. It's that I can't remember, okay? The memories--they're gone. It's an empty space. When I reach for them, they're just not there. Brody: Why? Jessica: Because a monster put an electrical current through my brain. Brody: What monster? Jessica: I need--I need to go inside. Brody: No, don't you go. We are so close right now. Please. If you just let yourself remember this one little thing, you'll get it all back. Jessica: I don't want to. Brody: And I don't blame you. But you can do this! You can make this happen! You can remember what happened! Yeah, and when you do, when you realize that you survived, that you lived through this, you'll get your life back. You just have to be brave just one more time, and I will be right here. I am not going anywhere. You were in the observatory up on the mountain. You were in a white nightgown. Jessica: I can't do this. Stop. Brody: Yes, you can. Yes, you can! And you know why? Because it's over. You've already lived through it. You're safe. He can't touch you. I won't let him. Jessica: Who? Brody: Mitch. Your biological father. The man who kidnapped you and he pumped you full of drugs-- Jessica: Brody, please don't do this. Brody: And he tried to rape you. Jessica, that's what you're scared to remember. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm not just leaving you here. Marty: Then I'll walk you out. Come on. John, you want me to be happy. I want you to be happy, so come on, let's go. Natalie's waiting. Your future is waiting, so...let's go for it. Oh, honey, hi. How did it go? Cole: It was great. Starr was really happy to see me. John: That's good. Marty: Yeah. I'm so glad that worked out for you. John, you have someplace to go. John: I have to get Cole back to his cell. Marty: I'm sure Officer Greenlee here can do that. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: 5 ball...corner pocket. Uh! [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: I just got to go lock up. Starr. What are you still doing here? Starr: I'm sorry. I was just about to leave. Layla: Do you have a ride? Starr: Yeah. I have my car. Layla: Are you okay? Because we can take you home. I mean, we're supposed to be chaperoning you guys. Starr: Is that new? Layla: This gorgeous thing? Brand-new as of 10 minutes ago. We're getting married. Starr: It's really nice. You guys are getting married because you love each other. Layla: Starr, what's wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Markko, please-- Markko: You son of a bitch! Langston: No, Markko! [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Mitch wanted an heir, and in his sick mind, I guess it made sense to conceive a child with you, and you were in no condition to fight him off. He-- he drugged you. He tortured you. You were helpless. He put you on the bed. He was about to--to get on top of you, and I got there in time, and I stopped him. So he never--he tried, but thank God, he never got the chance. And Marty seems to think that the shock of it, that your brain just couldn't take it in, which is why you snapped back to a time when you were young and innocent and safe. Listen to me. Once you made peace with it, once you realize that you survived, that you're safe and Mitch is locked up and he's not ever gonna be able to touch you again, you'll be okay. You'll remember who you are. You'll remember your daughter and your sister... and you'll remember me. Jessica: And that's what this is about. It's about you. Brody: No. Jessica: You know, I knew you were selfish, but to make up something so vile and disgusting-- Brody: I didn't make this up. Jessica: You need to go. My father didn't rape me. Brody: Your biological father, not Clint, and it was an attempted rape. Jessica: Oh, right, because you saved the day? Because you're such a hero? Brody: I stopped it because I love you! Jessica: You need to go! You had your two dates, so get out of here! Brody: Okay. I'll go, okay? I just need you to take it easy. I'm sorry if I pushed you too hard, but I was just--I was trying to get through to you. I never meant to hurt you. Jessica: Well, you did. Don't you ever touch me again. Just get out of here before I call the station and make a report. And if you ever come near me again, you will regret it. [Door slams] [SCENE_BREAK] Cristian: I'm going to take another look around, make sure everything's locked. Layla: What's wrong? Starr: I--I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to spoil your night. Layla: Don't worry about it. What's going on? Starr: Everything is a mess. Layla: With Cole? Starr: Yes. Well, no. If--if Cole and I were on a desert island, just the two of us with Hope, then we would be perfect, but we're not, and he's in jail, and it's because this girl that's going after him has convinced him that my dad pushed his mom down the stairs, and he believes her because he hates my dad and because his mom lost her baby, and everything is just a mess. Layla: Yeah, it is. But, you know, it's not the first time somebody from the outside tried to interfere with two people who love each other. Starr: I just don't get it. Why go after someone who's already taken? Layla: Well, in my case, Jessica still thinks Cristian is hers, or should be. Starr: Oh, right. She still thinks that she's in high school. Layla: Mm-hmm, and she stuffed the ballot box so she and Cristian could be named prom king and queen. Starr: Seriously? Layla: Yeah, but it didn't matter because Cristian's with me, just like Cole is with you. Trust me, that desperate girl will never get him away from you. Starr: But he likes her, and I can tell. She tells him everything that he wants to hear. Layla: Does he love you? Starr: Yeah, he does. Layla: Do you love him? Starr: Yeah. Layla: Then you'll be fine. Starr: But there's more than just me. There's--there's Hope, and she needs her father. Layla: And he needs her, but we're getting ahead of ourselves. You have enough on your plate without worrying about some girl, so you need to focus on Hope and hang on to what you know--that your guy loves you. That's all that matters. Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Are you sure this is what you want? Marty: Yes. Go. John: Okay. Cole's gonna have a word with his mother. Make sure you get him back in his street clothes before you put him in his cell. No mention about tonight with Manning around. Cole: Trust me, I got it. You gonna tell me what that was all about? [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Great, great. Why don't you just break it all, huh? Why not? Might as well, huh? You had to push her too far. You had to push her too far. And now she's gone and you've lost her for good. [SCENE_BREAK] Jessica: It's not true. It's not true. [Crying] He's just mad because I love Cristian, who loves Layla. It's not fair! I love him so much more than she does. Oh, why doesn't he care? He doesn't care. He just wants what he wants. Well, two can play at that game. [SCENE_BREAK] Langston: Markko, stop it. Stop it, both of you! Stop it! Leave him alone, Markko! Stop it! Markko: What? Are you protecting him now? Langston: I'm protecting you! I don't want you to get hurt! Markko: It's a little late for that! How could you do this? You lied to me! You broke every promise you ever made! Ford: Oh, grow up. It was just sex. It was nothing. You want to play house with her? Go right ahead. It's not like I'm in love with her. Langston: What? You said that you were-- Ford: Leave it alone, Langston. It's over. Langston: You said that you loved me. Ford: Yeah, well, we said a lot of things. Markko: I guess I'm not the only one who's a fool. Langston: It was just sex? It's not like you're in love with me? Is that a joke? Ford: Well, what was I supposed to say? The guy attacked me. Langston: So you didn't mean it? Ford: Look, Langston, it was fun. Langston: You said that you were in love with me. Ford: Yeah. I loved it. You loved it. It was great. It was exciting, but I'm not about to open a joint checking account. God, you're still in high school. Langston: I'm about to graduate. Ford: Yeah, and go to college and have a life. Langston: With you. I thought with you. Ford: Yeah, well, that's not possible right now. I mean, you saw him. Your boyfriend's a lunatic. Langston: Okay, but he was just upset. He'll get over it. I mean, that's not the point. You and me, we understand each other. Ford: Look, it was great, but you got to admit, half the fun is the risk. I mean, who doesn't love a secret, okay? But now that everybody knows, I'm over it. Langston: You bastard. I'm gonna kill you for this. [SCENE_BREAK] Cole: So the reason why I came here--so that we can remind each other of what's really important and that I love you. Starr: I love you, too. Cole: Okay, so can we just hang on to that? Starr: I will if you will. [SCENE_BREAK] Marty: You said Starr was happy to see you? Cole: Yeah. It meant a lot that I was able to be there. Marty: It was a big night for her. It would have been sad if you hadn't been able to share it. She loves you. Cole: But is that enough? Marty: What do you mean? Cole: It doesn't change anything. I'm just starting to think-- Marty: Starting to think what? Cole: I mean, as great as tonight was, it didn't solve anything. I'm still in jail, and Starr still trusts her dad, and I have no idea if we can get past all this. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Brody: Jessica? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Ford: Langston is so predictable. Hi.

When Ford tells him that they have been sleeping together, Markko punches Ford

[Knocks on door] Todd: I told you to take the day off. [Door opens] Blair: Good morning to you, too, sunshine. Todd: Oh, go away, Blair. Blair: Called your office. They said you'd called in sick. You don't call in sick. Todd: What, you never played hooky? Blair: You're the boss. You don't get to play hooky, schnooky. Todd: I'm fine. Blair: No. You are not fine, and there's only one cure to what ails you -- Téa. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Are you sure you got enough sleep last night? I know you didn't fall asleep till late. How are you feeling, sweetheart? Dani: Better now that I know you're never going to see Todd Manning again. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: What is that supposed to be, Dorian? Dorian: This is the weapon used to stab Mitch Laurence. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Hope you had some fun on the outside because after Commissioner Buchanan and D.A. Hanen get through with you, you're gonna be locked up for the rest of your life. Mitch: Oh, haven't you heard? The D.A. can't prove anything, except, apparently, her undying love for the commissioner, and as far as Bo Buchanan is concerned, I wouldn't bank on him keeping his job much longer. Brody: Oh, haven't you heard? Mayor Lord fired him without cause. The commissioner's attorneys are gonna have a field day. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I don't know where you got that, but the letter opener that Mitch Laurence used to try to kill himself, that's locked up in the evidence room with his fingerprints all over it. Dorian: Interesting because this one with the initials J.B. on it clearly belongs to Jared Banks, and Mitch's blood is all over the blade, and John McBain's fingerprints are all over the handle. John, would you care to explain that? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocks on door] Rex: Open up. Gigi: Oh, no. Schuyler: Uh, do you want me to duck out the back? Gigi: No. No. I want you to stay. Rex: Gige, come on. Okay. Thank God. You're okay. Shane told me that the power was out, that you needed -- me. Gigi: Shane was mistaken. Rex: Oh, maybe he was wrong about the power, but obviously you need me to save you -- from yourself -- and from him. Gigi: I'm sorry Shane got you up here with a lie. I'll have a talk about that with him, but I'm all right. Rex: Well, isn't this cozy? Thought that I was giving you time to sort things out, not move him in. Schuyler: Rex, it's not like that. Rex: Oh, cut the crap. I know you two have been sleeping together since before Christmas. Gigi: What? Schuyler: Whoa. Rex: I came up here Christmas Eve, moron that I am, to remind you of how I felt, and I caught a glimpse of you two decorating that -- stupid coat rack. You've been staying here ever since, huh? Schuyler: No. Gigi: No, Rex. He hasn't. You're jumping to conclusions. Schuyler went home that night. Rex: That night -- but not last night. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Keep an extra close eye on Laurence, no unauthorized visitors. I don't care if it's the pope. Guard: Got it. Mitch: Oh, thank you for your protectiveness, Officer, but not to worry. The pope is a false idol. Brody: Cut the crap, Laurence. No one is interested. Mitch: Well, then how about my heartfelt thanks for saving me from Viki's drunken husband? Brody: If Charlie was drinking, you drove him to it, you bastard. You killed his son. Mitch: California authorities agreed that I acted in self-defense. I'm afraid Charlie will just have to accept that. Brody: Charlie is stronger than you think. We all are. You can't break us because we have something you'll never have. Mitch: Hmm, love? Ha ha ha! Officer, we're not through here. Brody: Yeah, we are. Mitch: But I have something to say to you about my daughter Jessica. [SCENE_BREAK] Natalie: John doesn't have to explain anything. He didn't have -- John: Stay out of it, Natalie. Bo: Dorian, where did you get that? Dorian: Why does that matter? This is obviously clear evidence of an attempted murder and cover-up by John McBain. Natalie: No. No. He would never do that. Bo: Well, I won't accept that evidence without a forensics report. Dorian: Fine. I've already ordered one. In fact, James, let's make sure we expedite that. Let's run these to the lab. Bo: John? John: Yeah? Bo: Was Dorian telling the truth? Was that letter opener used to stab Mitch Laurence? John: If my prints are on it, they were planted there. Bo: Okay. Well, does that mean that you wiped it clean and got rid of it or that you didn't stab Laurence, or does it mean both? [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: So, I spoke to an ex-client of mine this morning. Her name is Marty Saybrooke. She's been through hell and back recently, knows a thing or two about trauma, and she also happens to be an excellent therapist, and I was think -- Dani: A shrink? God, Mom. Téa: Look, just until we fi -- Dani: You don't trust me. You don't believe me when I say that I'm not gonna go after your ex again. Téa: Daniella, listen to me, okay? Dani: I still hate Todd, so much I can barely breathe, but I'm nothing like him. I'm not a murderer. I thought I could get revenge for Dad, but when I was standing in front of Todd holding that gun, all I wanted to do was puke. I couldn't pull the trigger, not then, not now, not ever. I'm not a head case. I just want to put this behind me. Téa: But first, you have to deal with what happened. You cannot skip that step. Dani: How am I supposed to do that? [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Did you miss the part, Blair, where Téa waltzed out of my life and took our daughter with her and swore she'd never have anything to do with me? Blair: Oh, come on. Téa would've said anything at that point to, you know, calm Dani down. Todd: She meant it. Blair: Téa is still head over heels in love with you. Way you've taken to your little bed here, it looks like you've got it bad for her, too. Todd: All right, Blair. Whatever it is I'm feeling, I'm over it. Thank you very much. I guess it was temporary insanity, so you can go now, Nurse Nightingale. Thank you. Blair: Wow, I am damn good, aren't I? Todd: No. I just don't want to waste any more sleep because Téa is finally out of my life. Do you mind? Blair: Oh, okay. Sure. All right. I'm out of here, but, you know, Todd, after all the lies and all the hurt that they've caused, maybe it's -- listen. Maybe it's time you were honest with yourself. Todd: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: Hey. Matthew: Did I come by too early? Dani: Oh. No. Come in. Mom? Téa: Oh. Um -- I'm gonna go run an errand. Mwah. It is so good to see you walking again. Matthew: Thanks to you. Téa: You're welcome. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: You know, I'm -- I should leave, let you guys talk. Rex: Oh, you're gonna let her deal with me all by herself? That's manly. Gigi: Rex -- Rex: Are you two sleeping together, or not? Schuyler: That's not what this is about. Rex: Oh, the hell, it isn't. Gigi, if you are sleeping with another man, I have a right to know. It is simply yes-or-no question. Are you two having sex together? Yes or no? Gigi: Yes. We made love. Are you happy now? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocks on door] Elijah: Well, hey there, Blair. Come on in. Blair: I, um -- well, I got your message. So, what's up? I mean, it must be pretty important. You just answered the door half naked. Elijah: Sorry. You didn't call me back, so I went and worked out in the hotel gym and just got out of the shower. Blair: Really? Elijah: Yeah. Blair: Hmm, hmm. Elijah: Listen. I wanted to talk to you. What I wanted to talk to you about was what happened last night. Blair: Okay. Shoot, no pun intended. Elijah: Good one. Um, look. I need you to promise me that you won't tell anybody that Dani showed up to your house waving a gun. Blair: So, how is Dani today? Elijah: Well, Téa seems to think she's doing better, you know, working through some things, anyway. Blair: Working through things how? Elijah: You know what? She didn't really go into details, but she promises there will not be a repeat of last night. Blair: Oh, and I'm supposed to bet my children's father's life on Téa Delgado's word. Is that it? Elijah: What do you want us to do, Blair, haul her down to the LPD and have her booked on attempted murder, or what? Blair: No. Dani needs help, Eli. I mean serious help, but she doesn't need you and Téa covering up for her. Elijah: Oh, you're right. You're right. Téa knows that. Blair: Look. The last thing I want to see is that little girl punished for anything, and she certainly doesn't need to be sent away alone again. That's for sure. Elijah: Exactly. Listen. Thank you. Blair: I'm curious, though. You really care about Dani, even though she's not your real niece, or it is her mother that you care so much about? [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: Well, it seems like you and your mom made up. Dani: Kind of. Matthew: Well, kind of is better than nothing. Are you feeling better? Dani: I wasn't sick. Matthew: Then why didn't you come to the New Year's party? Dani: Because I decided to kill Todd Manning instead. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knocks on door] Todd: Shaun, I told you, I don't need you today. [Door opens] Téa: It's me, Todd. I came by to tell you that Daniella is feeling better this morning. Todd: Has she decided she doesn't want me dead anymore? Téa: Ha ha! Well, I didn't say that, but your daughter is probably not gonna come gunning for you anytime soon. She was in shock when she left Dorian's last night, but she let me help her through the night, and I think we're getting somewhere slowly but surely. Todd: You didn't need to come all the way down here to tell me that. Téa: Um, well, I -- I want to talk to you about what I said to Daniella last night about -- Todd: You don't have to say anything. Téa: I do have to say something. I told Daniella that I would never see you again, that you were out of my life forever, and I said that because it was the only way to start to heal things between Dani and me. Todd: Yes. I understand. Hating me buys you her love. Sure. Téa: Um, whatever Dani feels, I want you to know that I don't hate you, Todd. I love you. God help me. I love you, and I always will, and I know that you can't feel the same about me, and I know that you'll never forgive me. Todd: Téa -- you're wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: I knew I shouldn't have left you last night. Dani: It wouldn't have mattered, anyway. If I hadn't tried to kill Todd last night, it just would've been some other night. I was that into killing the man who murdered my dad. It was all I could ever think about. Matthew: It's just, we had that sort of memorial service for your dad, and I thought that made things better. Dani: It did, but after I went off with Destiny that night at the diner, I looked at Todd through his window. Seeing him happy practically broke me. I'm a horrible person, right? Matthew: No. You saw Todd Manning shoot your dad. I don't know what I would do if I saw someone -- Dani: I took the gun from your dad's safe. Matthew: You what? Dani: I saw him locking it up, and I memorized the combination. Matthew, I could've killed someone with his gun. I could've gotten him fired. Matthew: Yeah. Well, someone is already trying to do that. [SCENE_BREAK] John: If Dorian can prove corruption, you're out, Bo. I'm not gonna let that happen. [Door opens] Dorian: Okay. Here it is, forensic report on the letter opener, and, just as I said, it has John McBain's fingerprints all over it. Bo: Hmm, because the one in the evidence room has Mitch Laurence's fingerprints all over it. Dorian: And the victim himself said that he was stabbed by John McBain. Bo: Well, I will take the word of a decorated detective over a murderer any day of the week. Dorian: Bo, we both know John's track record on this kind of thing. You know, he has been known to cut corners when he doesn't get things his way. Bo: Dorian, don't you think John would be smart enough to wipe his prints off the evidence? Dorian: Not if he had to make the switch in a hurry, and you know something, Bo? Quite frankly, this attempt to protect your subordinate just verifies my suspicion that you are somehow involved in this cover-up. Therefore, I'm gonna ask you again. Give me back your badge. John: You're making a mistake, lady. Dorian: No, sir. You're the one who made the mistake, and I can assure you, there's gonna be an investigation. Natalie: John didn't do anything -- John: Stay out of this, Natalie. Natalie: And Uncle Bo is not covering up anything. Bo: Natalie, we can handle it. Natalie: No. I can't handle it, okay? I just need to get the truth out. I stabbed Mitch Laurence. [SCENE_BREAK] Brody: Threatening Jessica again? Mitch: Threaten her? I live to protect her. Brody: You're not her father in any way that counts. Mitch: She has my blood. Now, if she were to get sick -- Brody: She did get sick, and she got through it without any help from you. Mitch: I wouldn't be so cocky if I were you. I saved my grandson Shane from certain death by leukemia. He has my immune system working inside of him, but, you see, that is what the father does. He saves. My children need partners that are worthy of them, and, frankly, I find you to be lacking. Brody: Well, frankly, I don't give a crap what you think. Mitch: Mark my words. You will not be adding another birth stone to that necklace you gave Jessica. You surprised I knew about that? You shouldn't be. My heirs are very important to me. Brody: I don't give a damn what's important to you, and if you do anything to hurt Jessica, you're a dead man. Mitch: Now, where have I heard that before? [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Natalie, dear, while it is noble of you to defend your former beau, a very serious crime has been committed here. Natalie: I know because I committed it. I took the letter opener from Jared's office -- Bo: Don't do this. Natalie: And I came to the police station, and I saw Mitch in cuffs, and I just stabbed him. John: That's not true. Natalie: No. I -- John came in. He found the letter opener on the floor, and he just assumed that Mitch stabbed himself. Bo: Natalie, keep your mouth shut. Natalie: No. No. I stabbed Mitch. John: You're right. She's covering for me. I did it, so do whatever you need to do with me, but leave Bo and Natalie out of it. [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: You know that Dorian is the new mayor, and she hates my family, but you know what? She not gonna get away with firing my dad. Dani: I hope not. I know what it's like to have your father treated like crap. You know, sometimes I feel like you're the only person who understands me. Matthew: You can tell me anything anytime. Dani: I don't want to keep talking about my messed-up life. Tell me about first night. Bet Destiny was glad I wasn't there after the way I treated her. What's wrong? You can tell me anything anytime, too, you know? Did something happen with Destiny? Matthew: Destiny told me she likes me. Dani: Likes you likes you? Matthew: Actually, she used the "L" word. Dani: Wow, she came right out with it. Matthew: You don't seem surprised. Dani: Don't tell me you are. Matthew: Of course I am. I mean, we're just friends, and that's what I told her, and now she's upset, and I feel like a jerk -- Dani: Sorry. Matthew: But at least I talked her out of the idea that I like you like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: I still don't accept the fact that you waited so long to tell me about our kid, and for a while, that's all I could think of, but then -- no matter how hard I tried, I still had all these other thoughts, how you stuck by me knowing all the things you know about me and the crazy things I've done and that you love me in spite of them all, and I thought about how you came to me the second I needed you most, even though I'd hurt you before. I think most of all, it was the thought of our wedding -- the happiest I've ever been, and I was gonna try to find you on New Year's Eve and tell you. Téa: Then you forgive me? Todd: Oh, I don't know about that. Téa: Ha ha ha! Todd: What I'm trying to say now is that I love you. I never stopped. [SCENE_BREAK] Blair: I couldn't help notice last night when you and Téa showed up over at Dorian's to help Dani that you were all decked out. Going on a date? Elijah: What's it to you? Blair: Just curious. Elijah: Well, if you must know, Téa was feeling really badly about Danielle and what happened with Ross. I wanted to make her feel better, so I took her out. Blair: So, you were just being a real sweet brother-in-law. Is that it? Elijah: Fine. Fine. Maybe I am interested, and maybe she's interested in me, too, or maybe one day, she will be. Of course, I'll probably be collecting social security by then because as of now, she is nowhere near over Todd. I guess there's no hope for a guy when the woman he wants wants another guy. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: So, how long has this little affair been going on? Schuyler: It's not an affair. Gigi: I swear, nothing happened until last night. Rex: It was only one time. Is that what you're saying? Gigi: Yes, Rex. It's the truth. Rex: Hey, I guess this isn't all on you. I'm the one who asked you to figure things out. Obviously, this is one way to figure it out. Okay. If you have now gotten this out of your system and you want to come home to me and Shane, we can work it out. We can figure out a way to get past this. This does not have to destroy us. I slept with Stacy once. Didn't mean anything. Gigi: This isn't like you and Stacy. Rex: What are you saying? Are you saying that it meant something? Are you choosing Joplin over me? Schuyler: Come on. She doesn't have to do this right now. Rex: Yes, she does. Gigi, you tell me right now, okay? Who do you want to be with right now, him or me? Rex: I'm hearing a "but" coming. Gigi: Um, I made a decision last night. I asked Schuyler to stay with me, so I guess, yes, I made a choice. I wanted to be with him. Rex: That was last night. What about today? Gigi: Today -- I still want to be with him. Rex: I never thought I'd say this, but I guess my father was right about one thing. Gigi: Your father? You've been talking to Mitch? [SCENE_BREAK] Mitch: "Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest. Yea, he shall give delight to thy soul." [SCENE_BREAK] Elijah: So, now that Téa has sworn off Todd forever, the field is wide open for you, right? Blair: Now, what makes you think that I even want to play on that field anymore? Elijah: What do you mean? I thought you wanted Todd. At least Téa certainly thought so. Blair: Well, you know what? So did I, and I even told everybody that would listen the reason I broke Téa and Todd up was for my kids. Now, my kids even called me on that one. Yep. They knew what I wouldn't admit myself, that I wanted Todd. Elijah: You explain to me what women see in that guy. I don't get it. Is he worth the trouble? My brother is dead. Téa and Danielle are a wreck, and then you -- Blair: You know, Elijah, if I could predict the future, would I do what I did? Probably not, absolutely not, you know, but for whatever reason, whatever is going on with Todd and me, I sometimes can't recognize the difference between love and -- I don't know -- stubborn pride. Elijah: Pride? Blair: Yeah. Pride. Pride is exactly what was going on back then. You know, I just wanted to win. I had to beat Téa. I did everything I could to break them up. I mean, you were even a part of that. Elijah: Well, yeah, on behalf of my brother, but you're right. I'll own up to that. Blair: And even after I tried everything, I finally just had to admit that Todd really loved Téa. [SCENE_BREAK] Téa: Timing is a little off, considering I just promised never to see you again. Todd: Ha ha! Here you are. You're seeing me now. Téa: Well, I needed to explain, you know? Todd: And you did. Still standing here. Téa: There's another reason I'm here. I came to say good-bye. Dani and I are leaving Llanview. [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: Can't believe Destiny thought you were into me. Matthew: Maybe she was looking for reasons why I couldn't feel the same way she does. I don't know. Dani: I hope you don't lose her as a friend. Matthew: You know, I was really nervous going into high school, and then all the popular kids started making fun of me and stuff. Dani: Oh, I hate those morons. Matthew: You know what? Destiny was there for me. I mean, she was the only one who made things okay -- the kids being mean, the accident. I never would've gotten out of that wheelchair if it weren't for her. She's really important to me, and then there's you. Dani: Me? Matthew: Yeah. You didn't have to help me bust out of that boarding school. I mean, a month ago, you barely knew me, and now you're one of the best friends I ever had. I don't know what I would do without you. Dani: You're gonna have to find out. Matthew: What do you mean? Dani: I'm not gonna be around for much longer. My mom and I are leaving the country. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Officer Lovett, do what you need to do. Bo: No. Nobody gets arrested, not you and not Natalie. Now, I may serve at the mayor's pleasure, but you don't run this department. I'm still the police commissioner. I call the shots. Dorian: I will see to it that justice is served, even if I have to call for a special hearing of Internal Affairs myself. Bo: Well, obviously, Dorian, all you want out of this is something against me that will stick, but I'm sure as hell not gonna let you run roughshod over everybody here. Dorian: That's not up to you, Bo. Bo: Well, here's the deal. If all you want to put an end to all this crap is my badge, fine. There it is. Natalie: No, Bo. Do not give that to her. Bo: You consider me fired. [SCENE_BREAK] Gigi: You have been talking to Mitch? Everyone knows how dangerous he is. Rex: Appreciate the concern, but, psycho that he is, he did tell me that I shouldn't be wasting my time with you. Gigi: What? He doesn't even know -- waste? Waste? We loved each other. Rex: Yeah. We loved each other so much, it's already past tense after one night in the sack with this guy. Fine. You want to be with him? Go for it. You do what you have to do, and so will I. Gigi: What's that supposed to mean? Rex: Enjoy it while it lasts. [Door closes] [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I will accept your badge, Bo, and, of course, I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We'll sort the rest of this out later, John. Don't be surprised by a hearing in front of Internal Affairs. Bo: Hey, Dorian -- how about your letter opener? Dorian: Thank you. I'll hand this over to your replacement. Excuse me. [Door closes] Brody: What the heck was that? John: I would've handled the charges against me, Bo. Natalie: Uncle Bo -- Bo: No, no. I'm fine with it, Natalie. Natalie: I am so, so sorry. Bo: Look. I'm the one that Dorian wanted. If this hadn't worked, she would've tried something else. Brody: Why would Dorian risk firing someone who's the best man for the job? Why would she make that her first job as mayor? John: Maybe it wasn't up to her. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: Ohh -- I need a moment alone with that prisoner. Guard: But the commissioner said -- Dorian: Bo Buchanan is no longer police commissioner, effective immediately. I, however, am still the mayor, and I have just given you an order. Guard: Yes, ma'am. Dorian: Thank you very much, Officer Flynn. Mitch: You're growing into your power every day, Mayor. Dorian: I did your dirty work in exchange for my family's safety. Mitch: Brilliant. Dorian: It gave me no pleasure, asking Bo to turn over his badge. Mitch: Oh, I find that hard to believe. Dorian: Whatever issues we have had in the past, I respect him, and you've made my job as mayor 10 times as difficult. I am not going to be able to fill his shoes. Mitch: And yet someone will have to, which brings me to your next task. [SCENE_BREAK] Matthew: What? I thought your mom gave up on the idea of dragging you around the world now that you -- Dani: Now that my mom doesn't have to keep me away from my dad anymore? It's okay. I mean, I know I hated it before, but it makes sense now. I don't want to live in the same town as my dad's murderer. I don't want to see him walking around free, and my mom promised to take me back to Tahiti so we could say a real good-bye to my dad. Matthew: I can't believe this. Dani: Well, there's nothing here for me in Llanview, anyway, except you. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: Well, I wish I could say I was surprised you're leaving, but I guess that's why I didn't want to wake up today. Téa: Todd, look. It's not you, okay? Todd: Oh, come on. Don't give me that. Of course it's me. Our daughter can't stand to be in the same hemisphere as me. She thinks I killed her father. Oh, well. Whatever. It's not like I'm gonna miss her. Never got to know her. Téa: Come on, Todd. I know how much you care about your kids. This is killing you. Todd: You know, I can be very spiteful, keep you from going, make you tell Dani who I really am to her. Téa: You don't want to do that. Todd: No. I don't. I care about you too much. Téa: God, don't say that. Todd: What? Why not? Téa: You'll make it that much harder for me to leave. Todd: I said I wouldn't stop you from going. I never said I'd make it easy for you. Téa: Listen to me. Dani will come to know the truth. She will. In time, she will come to understand that Ross is not the man she thought he was. She will understand the truth of who he was, not the fantasy of who she wanted him to be, and when that happens, when she's healed enough, I will tell her about you. I will explain to her who her father really is, and we will come back to you. Todd: All right. Can I get an eta on that? Téa: Ha ha ha! I might take a minute. Todd: Forever. [SCENE_BREAK] Schuyler: Did you mean that, what you said about wanting to be with me? Gigi: Every word of it. Schuyler: Am I an idiot for feeling bad about Rex? Gigi: If you are, then so am I, but I think feeling bad, that just comes with the territory, you know? Rex and me, we've been through so much, and I know that we're gonna have a lot of sort out when I get home. Schuyler: Ha! Yeah. Yeah. Do you want to go? Gigi: No, not now, not yet. I know that pretty soon, I'll have to go back down the mountain and deal with what I just did, but right now, I -- Schuyler: Yes? Gigi: Um, I just want to have breakfast with you and then lunch and then dinner. Is that okay with you? Schuyler: Yeah. That's really okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Rex: Hello. My name is Rex Balsom, and I need a lawyer. I want to sue my ex for custody of our son. [SCENE_BREAK] Elijah: So, you can shut off your feelings for Todd just like that? Blair: Not just like that -- Elijah: Ah, I didn't think so. Blair: But, you know, with enough time and the right -- distraction -- Elijah: Like my brother? Did Ross distract you? Blair: No. He could not make me forget Todd. Elijah: I wouldn't worry. You'll find someone who can, gorgeous woman like yourself. [Blair chuckles] Blair: And I don't think you have to worry about anything, either. I'm sure a handsome man like yourself is not gonna have any problem finding someone to, uh, distract you from Téa Delgado. Elijah: Uh, you know, since the people we both want want each other, maybe you and I should get together. What do you think? Blair: Maybe we should. [SCENE_BREAK] Dani: Text you whenever I can. Matthew: I will, too, but it's -- Dani: I know. It's not gonna be the same as busting out of mugworts school for unwanted teens. Matthew: Or smooth-talking our way onto a plane like international con men. Dani: Or convincing a neurosurgeon to operate on you and then waiting and praying for you to get out of surgery so you could walk again. Matthew: Never gonna forget you. Dani: Ditto. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: I'm still waiting to hear your handpicked choice for police commissioner. Mitch: Hmm, it's one of my more brilliant ideas, if I do say so myself. [SCENE_BREAK] John: The only person that could've known about the other letter opener is Laurence. Bo: But why would Dorian do his bidding? John: Probably holding something over her. Bo: Yanking her chain from a hospital room and from jail? John: I guess he's done worse. Bo: But there's no way he would've found that letter opener wherever you stashed it. John: But obviously he's got a lot of people working for him. Bo: Well, if we're gonna get Laurence, I think we've got to find out who those people are. John: We will. Your resignation won't be for nothing. [SCENE_BREAK] Dorian: That's who you've picked to replace Bo as the police commissioner? Mitch: Mm, perfect, isn't it? Dorian: Perfectly insane. Even if I wanted to, which I do not, it's impossible. Mitch: But you're Dorian Lord, the mayor of Llanview. Why, you, of all people, should know, Dorian, nothing is impossible. [SCENE_BREAK] Todd: What?

Blair and Elijah appear to be hooking up at the same time.

Katie: Welcome to "Author's Corner" with psychic Myra Haft. Now, this is interesting. I didn't realize that psychics had specialties. Some are into ghosts, and some are all about past lives. Myra: Some of the brave ones even take on the stock market. [Laughs] Katie: And what is your specialty? Myra: Babies. Katie: Oh. That's fascinating. Newborns, toddlers? Myra: Yet to be born babies. I can sense when a couple's expecting, the sex of the baby, and whether they're reincarnated spirits. Katie: Oh, okay. Well, in that case, do you see anything about me? Myra: I -- I'm not getting anything. Are -- are you expecting? Katie: I am, but through a surrogate. Myra: Oh. My gift only works with biological parents. But congratulations. I wish you tremendous luck. Katie: I will take it. To read an excerpt from Myra's wonderful book, please visit our website. And remember, it's earth day. Take care of your planet. We'll be right back. Brad: And we're out. Katie: Hey, that's the stage manager's job! [Laughs] Brad: I know. I have always wanted to say that. And by the way, the director says that you are good to go. Katie: Okay. Oh, Myra, this is Brad, my baby's daddy. Brad: Hello. Myra: You're not gonna trip me up on that one again. He's not the biological father. Right? Brad: Yeah. Actually, I am. Myra: You're kidding? [SCENE_BREAK] Vienna: Look at the colors for summer. Lisa: Yeah. Vienna: Aren't they beautiful, Honey? Henry: Sure they are. Well, I'm gonna head over to Metro, get some -- Vienna: No, no, no! You can't leave! No. I need your expert opinion. Henry: Ah -- baby decisions are not my territory. That's for you, Brad, and Katie. Vienna: Oh, come on. Just one outfit, please? Please. Henry: Okay. Lisa: Henry, my dear, you are a very noble young man to allow your beloved to carry a baby for someone else. Henry: Yeah, well, you're telling me. I went from hot and sexy to – [Groans] Lisa: Oh, come on! Be brave. [Laughs] Henry: Hmm. Vienna: So -- what do you think? Henry: Well, that's -- wow. I never thought I'd say this, but, um -- Vienna: What, you hate it? Henry: Hate it? No, I -- I love it. You never looked more beautiful in your life. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: You didn't get a sense that Brad's the father? Why not? Brad: Because this psychic stuff, no offense -- I mean, it's kind of a crock. Katie: Brad, don't be rude. Brad: Vienna's pregnant with my baby. We have the doctor bills to prove it. Who needs a psychic? Katie: Why do you think you didn't get any "Daddy" signals from Brad? Myra: I don't know. You know, clairvoyance isn't foolproof. Sometimes I do get it wrong. Brad: What did I tell you? Myra: But if you'll read my book, you'll see I'm often right. Brad: I'm sure you are. It's nice meeting you. Ready to go? Katie: I did read the book, and our research here on Myra's success rate is off the charts. I'm sorry. I don't mean to grill you, but I just want to make sure everything's okay. Do you think there's something wrong with the baby? Is that why you're not sensing anything? Brad: Katie, come on. Myra: No, no, no, no. I'm sure the baby's just fine. It's probably something as simple as the fact that I'm seeing Brad out of context, with you instead of the woman who's carrying the child. Katie: So you're just getting mixed signals? Myra: Perhaps. You know, if Brad and the mother were standing here together, I'd get a better reading. Katie: Oh, well, in that case, let's -- let us take you out for a drink. Brad: Why? Katie: So Myra can meet Vienna, and you can tell us what you see. Please. Myra: Well, I certainly owe you a favor for agreeing to stay late when my plane was delayed. Katie: So you'll do it? Myra: I would be delighted. Katie: Oh, thank you so much. Let's go. [Laughs] Brad: Oh, boy. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: You heard what Margo said. You cannot pay the ransom. Lily: If we want to get Luke and Noah back, we have to give the kidnappers what they want! Holden: Or it's the surest way to get them killed. Listen, we need to let the police handle this. Maybe Margo can get something more out of Damian. Lily: Why do you keep harping on Damian? Holden: Just because Damian was in custody when Luke was taken doesn't mean he's innocent. He has people out there helping him. Lily: I don't care! If we give them the money, who cares who did what? Luke and Noah will be home! Holden: You want to give them the money? Fine. Who are you gonna give it to? Damian? That's the first name that popped into your head, isn't it? Lily: Just because you keep talking about him. Holden: What are you doing? Lily: I'm gonna look at this last note. Maybe there's a clue as to who they are or where I can give them the money. There's nothing. There's nothing. Holden: Lily -- Lily: Why don't they just tell me where I can meet them and give them the money? I want my son back! God, Holden, I want my son back! [SCENE_BREAK] Margo: So you can't tell me where Luke or Noah are, you can't tell me which rival faction of your family may have taken them, but you want me to let you go, and then you're going to lead me directly to the guilty party? Damien: I'm not saying I can find them right away. But I have contacts, Margo. People will talk to me that won't talk to you. Margo: Grimaldi people? Damian: Yes. I can get messages to members of the family, and they will lead me to the right places. Margo: I'm sure that you know your family very well, Damian. But I know you, and I can't dismiss the possibility that you are the one behind this. Damian: How could I have kidnapped Luke when you kept me locked up in here? Margo: Because you said yourself you have connections! You have contacts! You easily could have arranged Luke's kidnapping from your jail cell. Damian: If I'm so powerful, what good is it going to do to keep me here? Margo: I'll sleep better. Damian: Margo, my son and his friend -- they mean nothing to these people. They will kill them unless I can stop them. You have to let me go. Margo: Until you're arraigned and bail is set, you're not going anywhere. Damian: But we can't wait that long, Margo! [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I keep imagining that knock on the door and Margo standing there and telling us -- Holden: They're alive. Lily: How do you know? Holden: Because no money has exchanged hands yet. They need to keep Luke and Noah alive in order to get the payoff. Lily: Where are you going? Holden: I'm gonna go see if I can find any of Luke's friends, see if they've seen him, heard anything. Lily: I'll go with you. Holden: No, no, no. You need to stay here in case the kidnappers call. If I find anything out, I'll call you. [SCENE_BREAK] Vienna: Ah! Henry: I can't keep my hands off of you. What's happening? [Laughs] Vienna: Lust. Lisa: No, don't be silly. Look where his hand is. No, if a man has lust on his mind, believe me, he would be groping other places. [Laughter] Lisa: Yeah, so this is definitely love. Henry: Yeah, yeah. That's got to be it. Yeah. Lisa: Well, obviously, the outfit is -- it's a winner. So would you like -- how about another? Vienna: Yes, yes, yes. Lisa: Okay, okay, good. Vienna: Another. Lisa: Yes, all right. Vienna: Come with me? Henry: Uh, yeah. Can I? Lisa: Sure. Why not? Henry: Drop it! Vienna: Oh! Henry: You're so sexy pregnant! I'm so turned on! Vienna: Me too! You're wonderful! Lisa: Uh, how's it going in there? You need another size? Vienna: No, no, the size is perfect. Henry: We're doing great! Vienna: Oh! Lisa: Carry on. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: This is where Vienna works. She's our surrogate. She and her partner run this place, but I don't see them. Brad: Are Henry and Vienna in the back? Bartender: No, they're not here yet. Brad: Well, Henry said they were working here tonight. Bartender: I guess they got hung up. Brad: Ah! Well, you know, we tried. I guess we'll have to make a psychic connection some other time. Katie: Well, you don't have to rush off, do you? Brad: Well, Katie, she -- she's on a book tour. You got to be tired, right? Katie: You can stay a little longer, Myra. Myra: If it's important to you. Brad: We don't know when they're gonna show up. Katie: You'll know when you call them. Come on. Let's get you a drink. It doesn't affect your psychic powers, does it? Myra: No. [SCENE_BREAK] [Vienna moaning] [Cell phone rings] Vienna: The phone's ringing. Answer before Lisa comes back to see what's going on. Henry: Yeah? Brad: Where are you guys? Henry: We're in the middle of something really important here. Brad: You said you were gonna be at Metro tonight. Henry: Yeah, we are. We're coming as soon as we can. Vienna: Mm! [SCENE_BREAK] Damian: Is there any news, Lily? Lily: Not yet. May I speak to Damian alone? Margo: I'll be right outside. Damian: What's happened? Why are you here? Lily: I need to discuss something with you. Damian: What is it? Lily: I've decided to pay the ransom. Damian: Have you heard from the kidnappers again? Did they give you an amount? Lily: No. Damian: Did they tell you where to deliver the money? Lily: Not yet, but I want to be ready. Margo thinks I should wait, but I can't. I have to know in my heart that I'm doing everything I can to get Luke and Noah out of there as quickly as possible. Problem is Holden. Damian: Holden agrees with Margo? Lily: He thinks giving the money is giving up our leverage. But if it's the only way we can save Luke -- Damian: Holden's right. Lily: You think I should stand by and let some kidnapper do God knows what to our son? Damian: Lily, these people want money and no chance of prosecution. It doesn't matter if they collect the ransom. They won't want to leave any witnesses behind. Lily: What should we do? Damian: I've got to find out who got them. Lily: Well, what do you need? How can I help you? Damian: I need my freedom. Talk to Margo. Convince her. Lily: Damian, the first ransom note was written on your stationary. There's no way Margo's gonna let you go. Damian: We have to find a way, Lily. [Sighs] Lily: If there was anything I could do to help -- Damian: Perhaps there is something. Margo: I thought you went back home. Holden: Waiting around was getting to me, so I decided to go and talk of Luke's friends to see if they knew anything about where he was headed before he disappeared. Margo: Any luck? Holden: I'm back to Damian. Is he still a prime suspect? Margo: He's all I've got. Of course, Lily doesn't think so. Holden: Did she call you? Margo: No. She's in here talking to him now. Holden: What the hell are you doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Lisa: Henry, my dear, are you all right? You seem a little warm. Henry: Everything's great, Lisa. Thanks. [Laughs] Lisa: There she comes. Both of you look a little overheated. Oh, Dear, maybe I should go and then kind of turn down the heat, huh? Vienna: No, no. No, don't -- don't do a thing. We adore your dressing room. Henry: Yes. Lisa: That's good. Oops! [Laughter] Lisa: Yes, well, do come again. Henry: We will. [SCENE_BREAK] Damian: You're overreacting. Lily was just trying to help our son. Holden: Just stay out of this! You were supposed to stay at home and wait to hear from the kidnappers. Lily: I couldn't stand waiting any more than you could. Holden: I was out doing something productive, talking to Luke's friends, but you were here with Damian. Why? Margo: Perhaps the two of you should go home. Holden: Yeah, maybe we should. Call us if you hear anything. Margo: Of course I will. Um, I'm sorry. There's something both of you should remember. Lily: What's that? Margo: You didn't cause this, either of you. Try not to be so hard on each other. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: Maybe you should call him again. Brad: Just relax. I'm sure they'll be here any minute, walking through that door. Myra: Think they just did. Katie: Hi! Myra: Well, I don't need to be a psychic to see that you're the surrogate mother. Yes, now I'm feeling it. You're the -- I'm so sorry. We haven't even been introduced. Katie: Oh, Myra, this is Vienna, and Henry is her partner. Vienna: In all ways. Myra: It's nice to meet you. I'm sorry. I really can't stay. Katie: What's wrong? Myra: I, um -- you know, a couple of sips of wine, and the jet lag just kicked in. Katie: Well, you were feeling fine before Henry and Vienna showed up. You sensed something, didn't you? Myra: Not necessarily. Henry: What's going on? Katie: Don't you have some sort of Hippocratic Oath against hit-and-run ESP? Myra: If I wasn't so tired -- Katie: You can't feel something about our baby and then just run off before telling us what it is. Katie: Is there something wrong with the baby? Vienna: No, of course not. Why are you asking her that? Katie: Because she knows something that she's not telling us. What is it? Henry: Katie -- Katie, you're upsetting Vienna, all right? Vienna: No. Why would she know anything about the baby? Brad: She's a psychic. Katie: Don't say it like it's nothing. She specializes in predicting things about unborn babies. Myra: But I'm not a doctor, and if -- if Vienna is going to an O.B. regularly and she's been told all is well, then I'm sure it is. Katie: So you can't see anything? Myra: It's difficult. Katie: Well, we'll try another way. Henry: Why -- why are we trying this at all? Katie: I read in your book that if the auras aren't clear, you can do a tarot card reading. Myra: Cards can be useful. Katie: Well, let's do that then. Can you do a reading? Vienna: No, no. I don't want to. Katie: Why not? Henry: Because it's -- it's a gimmick. It's a trick. Why waste our time? Katie: Because I don't feel like it's wasting time to find out things about the baby that I'm gonna raise and live with for the next 18 years. Brad: Or longer. And if it's a girl, I'm not gonna let her get married till she's at what, at least 30? Katie: Will you please just humor me? If you don't believe in it, then what's the harm? Henry: I -- I don't think it's a good idea. That's all. Brad: Okay, can we all just -- can we all just kind of please go along with this? I know my wife, when she's got a bug up her -- I mean -- I mean once Katie is concerned, you know, it's -- can we just help her to feel better, please? Let's play some cards. Henry: Sure. Katie: Okay. Here. Brad, come sit next to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: You lied to me, Lily. Lily: I thought Damian might have some information that could help us. And some of what he said makes sense. If we could just help get him out of jail -- Holden: Help him? Damian is where he belongs. Lily: Well, it is possible that someone else is responsible. Holden: Who, who? Lily: We're a wealthy family, Holden. That alone makes -- Holden: They took Noah first. This is about punishing Luke. And that's exactly what your ex-husband does. I'm sorry I -- keep saying things like that. Maybe if we just don't talk about Damian at all -- Lily: All right. Holden: You want some tea? I'll get us some tea. Lily: Tea would be nice. [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Myra: Who wants to start? Vienna: Oh. She's beautiful. Henry: Yeah! That -- that's not a surprise at all. The cards represent us, right? Myra: Oh, you studied the tarot. Henry: I know about it. Doesn't mean I necessarily believe in it. Katie: What does Vienna's card mean? Myra: That's the empress card. She heralds conception, or the birth of a child. Katie: See? It works. Okay, me next. Myra: Ah, the lovers. Brad: Well, you don't have to explain that. I think we've pretty much got that covered. Myra: Well, it doesn't just stand for the love you two share. It stands for love in all its forms. Katie: Well, we already love the baby, and we love Henry and Vienna for helping us start a family. Vienna: Okay. Brad -- [Vienna clears throat] Vienna: What did you get? Brad: Uh -- the king of cups. It's good to be the king. Myra: It's the sign of the seducer. Katie: Oh, well, you got that right. Myra: He has an air of innocence about him, but he thrives on the company of women. Brad: Well, that was the old me. I'm a one-woman king now. Henry: Okay. Uh, here goes nothing. Myra: The fool. Henry: Aha! Thank you, friends -- and lovers. Brad: Come on, Henry. When the card's right, you know they're right. Myra: It's actually -- it's not what you think. The fool actually stands for new beginnings. And he's almost always hiding something. Katie: What are you hiding? Henry: Actually, uh -- I do have a -- a deep, dark secret that I haven't been able to share with you guys. Katie: What is it? Henry: It is that, uh, this tarot game is over. Vienna and I -- we have to go. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: "Get the money. Wrap it in newspaper. We will tell you where to leave it tomorrow. Be ready." Tomorrow. Holden: Put some cookies on the tray in case you're hungry. Lily: Thanks. Holden: What? What is it? Lily: I love you so much. Holden: I love you, too. Lily: But, Holden, you have to understand that I can't stop thinking if we do nothing, we lose Luke. Holden: We won't. Lily: We won't. I'm not really hungry, but -- I think we should have something more substantial than cookies. Holden: Okay. Want to split a turkey sandwich? Lily: Yeah. Yeah, that'd be great. Holden: All right. I'll be right back. Holden: Lily, I'm just wondering if you wanted -- Lily? [SCENE_BREAK] Lisa: Oh, it's Lily! What are you doing here? Lily: I, uh -- I need to talk to Lenny Arnold. Lisa: Oh, Honey, he's not here tonight. His son's in a play. What? What is it? What's wrong? Lily: I need to look at some security tapes. Who has Lenny's keys? Lisa: I do. But why do you need the tapes? Lily: I just -- I need them, Lisa. Lisa: Honey, just come over here. Tell me -- you know you can tell me anything. What is it? Lily: Luke and Noah have been kidnapped. Lisa: No! Lily: And Damian is the prime suspect. Lisa: No -- Damian? I can't believe that. Lily: I -- I know. I don't believe it, either. But I need his help, so I need to prove that he's not involved. Lisa: Oh, I see. And that's why you need the tapes? You think that will help you prove it? Lily: Yeah. I need to see who went in and out of his room. Lisa: Ah. When? Lily: Anytime this last week. Uh, I think that somebody stole his stationary and used it to write a ransom note. Lisa: Come on. Let's just go look. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: Oh, hi. I thought you were Lily. Lucinda: No, no. It's just me. It's just me, your annoying mother-in-law. Now, I know that you said that you would call me if there was any news, but I -- I'm just going stark-raving mad, and my imagination is working overtime, and I'm inflicting myself on you. What's the matter? There has been news. It's bad? Holden: No, no, no. There's -- there's no news at all. Nothing about Luke and Noah, I swear. Lucinda: Come off it, Holden. I've known you since you were 15 years old! Don't think that there's anything you can put over on me! Holden: Aren't you supposed to have radiation this week? Lucinda: Oh, come on. Please, don't change the subject. Holden: You have to be wiped out, and you're driving yourself around? Lucinda: I'm not driving myself around. I'm being driven around. And I'm sick and tired of people telling me what I should do night and day! There's a family calamity, and what am I supposed to do? I'm supposed to get on my fainting couch and fan my -- Holden: I know you're worried. We all are. But you have enough on your plate right now. You don't need to worry. Lucinda: Honey, I want the children in my house -- Holden: What? Lucinda: The -- the kids. I want Natalie and -- and Faith and Ethan. They're at your mother's right now. Holden: Yeah, yeah. Lily and I thought it would best to keep them out of the fray. Lucinda: Absolutely. I couldn't agree with you more. And it's been wonderful for your mother, and I'm -- I'm sure it's very gratifying. There's nothing worse than feeling completely useless at a time like this! Holden: Oh, come on. You're anything but useless. Lucinda: Well, I want to do more! And I -- I need the kids. And it's my turn. So I'm sending the car to pick them up at Emma's tomorrow, and that's that. Holden: Okay, all right. Lucinda: All right. Holden: I'll talk to Lily about it. Lucinda: Okay. Where is she, by the way? She doesn't call me. Holden: I don't know. [Sighs] Lucinda: You don't know? Holden: You know, I -- it seems like we've been at odds on everything lately, even paying the ransom. I'm with Margo. I think if we pay it, we lose our leverage. But Lily -- she wants to pay it, and she thinks that -- forget it. Lucinda: What? She thinks what? Holden: She thinks that Damian is gonna find a way out of this. If you ask me, he's done nothing but cause this family misery ever since he showed up here. Lucinda: Is he still insisting that it's some unknown member of his family that's engineered all this? Holden: If you ask me, I think he's the one who engineered the whole thing. Somehow, he's managed to get Lily to trust him. [Sighs] Lucinda: And it's a good thing Margo has him and to keep him for the duration. I sure as hell don't trust Damian. Neither should Lily. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: Well, it was nice meeting you, Myra. Katie: Well, wait. She didn't even tell us anything about the baby yet. You could have waited before you scooped up the cards like that. Henry: You're right. I'm sorry. Did you have anything else you wanted to add? Myra: Just that I don't really know anything you don't know yourselves. Henry: Well, look at the time. Uh, Vienna and I have to get back to Al's. Sorry. Brad: I thought you were working here tonight. Vienna: Well, we were, but, um -- Henry: They were shorthanded tonight. They actually called us on the way over here and we forgot about it with all the -- the fun and games. So, uh, we got to go. We'll -- we'll see you guys. Okay? Vienna: Yeah. Uh, nice meeting you. Katie: Wait. Do you have anything else you want to tell me? Myra: Yes, I do. Brad: What is it? Myra: As much as I believe in my psychic abilities, there's no replacement for doing what your own instincts tell you. Trust your instincts, Katie. Brad: My instincts are telling me that we should go home and be lovers. Katie: And my instincts are saying that something's wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: See right here? Margo: Well, you know, I can't tell if that's a man or a woman. Lily: Well, he or she is going into Damian's room. See the room number? Margo: Yeah. It's certainly not a maid. Lily: Proving that someone got into his room, stole the stationary that the ransom notes were written on. And look at the date. Margo: Yeah, that's two days before the first ransom note. Lily: Proving that someone set Damian up! Margo: Or proving that he hired someone as an alibi. Damian: Lily, you found something? Margo: Damian, come here. Do you know who that is? Damian: That's the person who kidnapped my son? Margo: Just tell me. If you know who it is, just tell me. Damian: I can't tell who it is, but -- as soon as I'm released, you can be sure I'll find him. Lily: This proves that someone else wrote the ransom notes. [Sighs] Margo: It's not conclusive evidence. Damian: But it is evidence. Lily: Margo, please! Margo: All right, all right, all right, all right! This combined with everything else, it's looking more and more like Damian didn't do the kidnapping. You are free to go, but please don't leave town. Damian: Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere until Luke and -- and Noah are safely home. Margo: All right. I'm gonna have to see the other tapes from the Lakeview. Lily: Yes. Lisa is waiting for your call. She'll help you with anything you need. Margo: All right. Thank you. Damian, if you do find your mysterious visitor, please call me before you do anything stupid. Damian: Of course. I have to go to the hotel first. Lily: I can't go anywhere with you, Damian! Holden doesn't even know I left. I need to go home. Damian: Now? We're so close. Lily -- Lily: Promise me that you'll call me when you find out who's behind this. Damian: I will, I promise. Lily: And there's something else. This came today. Damian: They want you to deliver the money tomorrow. Did you tell Margo about this? Lily: No. Damian: Holden? Lily: I know what they'll say. I'm telling you, Damian, if you can't find out who did this by tonight, I am paying that ransom tomorrow. I don't give a damn what anybody has to say! [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Katie, you met this woman what, like a couple of hours ago? And all of a sudden, she becomes the super information highway about our baby? Katie: She just had a strange look on her face, didn't she? I'm afraid that she sensed something disturbing and she didn't want to tell us 'cause she didn't want to upset us. Brad: You are such a worrier. Katie: Do you have any genetic defects in your background? Brad: What are you talking about? Katie: Like any -- any, um, conditions or diseases that the baby could inherit? Brad: Mm -- no. I mean, not that I'm aware of, no. Katie: What about Vienna? Brad: Are you kidding? Vienna's a horse. I mean, she's got like what, 20 brothers, and they're all healthy, and all their kids are healthy. Katie: Well, at least we don't have to worry about the baby inheriting any of Henry's traits. His family's a little -- you know, he has that sister with all of those mental problems. Brad: How long are you gonna be obsessing about this? Katie: Until I know that there's nothing wrong with our baby. Brad: Okay, we're gonna ask Vienna to take some tests -- the kind of tests they can do when the baby is still percolating. Katie: What are we gonna do if something's wrong? Brad: We're gonna love the baby no matter what happens, right? Katie: Absolutely right. Brad: Right. [Sighs] Katie: Do you think Vienna will do it? Brad: Let's ask her. Katie: Okay. Brad: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Myra: Hello again. Vienna: Myra -- Henry: Uh, um -- excuse me. Welcome to Al's. Can I get you a menu? Myra: I'm not staying. I've already seen everything I need to see. Henry: Is that a fact? Myra: Sometimes the cards tell me more than I want to know and I choose to be discreet. Henry: We appreciate that. Myra: You're good people, and you have nothing to fear from me, but I do feel compelled to remind you that no matter how careful you are, secrets have a way of revealing themselves. By the way, Henry, your fool card was inverted. Vienna: What does that mean? Myra: A new start, and regrets if you don't embrace it. Vienna: You're not a fool. She is. She's the fool. And she's wrong -- wrong, wrong, wrong. Henry: No, Vienna, she's not. She's not. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: What are you doing? Holden: Just fixing the wheel on Ethan's favorite truck. Lily: Don't you want to know where I went? Holden: I know where you went. I spoke to Margo. Lily: I'm sorry for running out on you, Holden, but I had to get Damian out of jail so that he could help Luke. Holden: Good for you. Lily: Please. I wanted to talk to you. I would have talked to you. I just couldn't fight about it anymore. Holden: Luke is my son. Lily: Of course he is. Holden: I love him. I raised him. Lily: I know that. Holden: His life is at stake here, and what do you do? You shut me out, and you run to Damian. Lily: Damian has information that no one else has. We need him, Holden. If we're gonna find Luke and Noah, we need him. Why -- why can't you see that? Why -- Holden: Because Luke and Noah aren't the only ones that I'm worried about here. Lily: Don't go! Please, don't go! Wait. Talk to me. Talk to me. Holden: How can you trust him? Lily: I have to. Luke needs him. Holden: Look, we nearly lost Luke because of Damian's crazy family. If you think that Damian's right, if you think that one of his relatives is doing this -- Lily: They'll hurt him. Don't you see that's why I had to do everything I could? Why are you so angry with me? Why don't you understand? Holden: Because I'm not only worried about Luke and Noah, I'm worried about you. Every time you go see Damian, you make yourself a target. I'm worried about losing you. That doesn't make me happy. It terrifies me. [SCENE_BREAK] Lisa: Look at this beautiful scrapbook of Eduardo's. I've just found it. Damian: Lucky for us, you never throw anything away. Lisa: Yes. I loved your cousin very much, and all of his things are so precious to me. Damian: What are these? Lisa: Mainly newspaper clippings from a long time ago, Grimaldi family events. Damian: "Woman claiming Grimaldi fortune found murdered." Lisa: Huh? That sounds famil -- let me see the picture. May I see it? Damian: Yeah. Do you recognize her? I don't. Lisa: No. I -- I can't say that -- look at that. What is that strange thing she's got around her neck? It looks like a -- a zodiac pendant or something. Damian: It's Pisces. It's the sign of Pisces. Lisa: Pisces? Does that mean something to you? Damian: Well, Noah said that the user name of the person who broke into the foundation computer was P-E-S-C-I, Pesci, and that's Italian for Pisces. Lisa: Well, they kidnapped because he knew something. Damian: No. If they just wanted the money, the ransom, they wouldn't have needed Noah. They could have gone straight to Luke. But Noah must have been on to something. And I think this Pisces might be the clue, and the way to stop them. Thank you, Lisa. Lisa: Oh, yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I wish I could promise I won't take any chances. Holden: You can't help it. And I can't help wanting to keep you safe. Use Damian if you have to. Lily: Thank you. Holden: Just promise me one thing. No more secrets. Because that is the one thing that will tear us apart. What is it? Lily: This came just before I slipped out. Holden: A ransom demand? Lily: That's why I had to get Damian released. We're running out of time, Holden. [SCENE_BREAK] Henry: You heard the psychic. Big secrets like this have a way of coming out. Vienna: You don't believe in psychics! Henry: I know, but it makes common sense, right? We've got to tell Brad and Katie the truth before they find out some other way. Vienna: No, no, no. We can't do that. They'll be devastated. Henry: It's a lie, Vienna! I -- I'm the baby's father, not Brad! Vienna: No, but it -- it doesn't matter! We promised them a baby -- this -- this baby! We -- we can't change our minds! Katie: Hi. Henry: Hey, hey, guys. Katie: You're upset. Vienna: No, no. Its hormones. Henry: Yeah. We talk about changing the napkins, and she bursts into tears. Vienna: Yeah, I'm fine. Katie: Okay, good, 'cause we have something to ask you. Henry: Is this about Myra? Katie: Yeah, I'm sorry that I had her do that reading. Henry: Yeah. That was kind of a bust, wasn't it? Vienna: Nothing of what she said means anything. Katie: In my head I know that, but in my heart, I'm worried, so would you do us a favor? Vienna: Of course. Anything for you. We love you, and this is your baby. Brad: See? I told you that she'd be cool with it. Katie: Good, 'cause Brad and I were just wondering if you would take a genetic test, just so that we can make sure that everything's okay. Brad: I mean, just to find out if, you know, there's anything in either one of our families that we need to be concerned about. Although I'm sure that there isn't. Henry: That is a good idea. Vienna: Out of the question. [SCENE_BREAK] Holden: Did you show this to Margo? Lily: She would have tried to stop me from paying the ransom. Holden: Because paying the ransom -- Lily: Doesn't guarantee we'll get them back. I know that. That's why I got Damian's help. But if he's not successful, I am paying that ransom. I can't wait any longer. Don't fight me on this! Holden: I won't, but I think Margo needs to see the note. Lily: What good would that do? Holden: Lily, would you ever forgive yourself if we held back something that might be a clue that would help her out? Lily: I'll call her. Holden: No, you know what? I'll just go down to the station myself. It will be quicker. Lily: And this time, I will wait here for you, I promise. [Doorbell rings] Damian: I waited for Holden to leave. I didn't want to cause you more trouble. Lily: Then you shouldn't be sneaking around. Damian: Lily, I think my hunch paid off. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: We really thought you'd be okay with this. Brad: It's just a few tests. Vienna: Yeah, but -- but these tests -- won't they hurt the baby? Katie: No, no! We would never endanger the baby. Brad: Yeah. Nothing's gonna happen to our kid. Katie: But this way, we'll know everything we need to know. Vienna: No, no. I don't want to do it. Henry: Hey, hey, Brad and Katie -- it's their baby. If they want to do this, who are we to say no? [Clears throat] Vienna: Okay. If the doctor says its fine and its safe, I'll take the tests. Katie: Oh, great. Thank you so much. Okay, we'll see you at home. Henry: Okay. All right. Vienna: Why did you force me to agree to take those tests? Henry: This is the perfect solution to our problem. Vienna: They're gonna find out that you are the father. Henry: Yeah, maybe, but if they do, they'll find out from a doctor and not from us! Vienna: And how is that gonna help? Henry: Because -- because we -- we can act just as surprised at the news as they are! We don't have to tell them we've been keeping the secret for weeks. Vienna: Yeah, but they'll still be devastated, and they're gonna feel that they've lost another baby! Henry: But we're not the ones that have to tell them. Sweetie, trust me. Trust me, this is the better way. [SCENE_BREAK] Brad: Do -- do you feel better now? Katie: I'm worried about Henry and Vienna. Brad: Oh! [Laughing] Brad: I just got you to stop worrying about the baby, and now you're worrying about Henry and Vienna. Katie: Weren't they acting a little strange to you? Brad: Henry is always strange, and Vienna probably just didn't want to -- she wasn't excited about doing any more tests. Will you please relax? Relax? Katie: I will try. Brad: I -- I promise, promise in a few months, we are gonna have a beautiful baby that's half mine and all yours. Katie: I hope so. Brad: I know so. And I'm the king. So -- [SCENE_BREAK] Damian: Who are you calling? Lily: Holden so he can come back. Damian: And stop us? No. Lily: He and I talked, and we agreed that we cannot keep secrets from each other anymore. Damian: Even if it means working with me? Lily: He'll let you do what you can, but you need to tell us both. Damian: You know, Lily, I'm happy you and Holden have resolved your differences, but this is about Luciano, so I'm sorry. Whatever deal you've made with your husband, I don't care. Lily: That's not your choice to make! Damian: Lily, I think I found a way to expose the people who kidnapped our son. Lily: You did? That's -- that's wonderful! Well, when Holden gets back -- Damian: Holden can't know about this! He'll never let you do what has to be done. Lily: You can't be sure of that. Damian: Can you be certain I'm wrong? Lily: I'm not gonna break a promise to my husband. Damian: Fine. The note says to send, uh, instruction for the ransom drop tomorrow. You'll have until then. Lily: To do what? Damian: To decide if our son's life is worth risking your marriage or not. [NEXT_ON] Paul: I want to know where you were. Meg: Are you accusing me of something, Paul? Damian: You're too late to be part of it now. Holden: You son of a -- Lily: Where's Luke?! Zoe: Get off of me! Holden: Lily! Zoe: Your mother double-crossed us! Zac: Which means you're not going anywhere. [Gunshot] Luke: No!

Meanwhile, the psychic makes comments that are more telling when she sees Vienna and Henry alone later

Gus: Why do you insist on pinning these murders on Eden? Harley: I'm just following the evidence. Gus: As long as the evidence leads you away from Ben Reade, right? Harley: Look at these. Gus: Yeah. The autopsy photos of Ramona Hendon. I've seen these. Harley: Look at the bruise on her shoulder. Gus: I know all about the bruise on her shoulder. We've ordered extreme close- ups on these. They're coming. Harley: Okay, well, when you get them back I think you'll find that they match a man's large signet ring, the kind the killer wore when he held her under the water. Gus: Yeah, I thought of that as well, okay. I've thought about the ring. I've gone through Ben Reade's things. He doesn't own a ring like this, or we couldn't find one, anyway. Harley: Mitch Hendon does. My dad got one just like that when he was in the service. He and Mitch Hendon served in the same unit. Gus: So you like Mitch for these murders. Harley: I... Yeah. He has motive. And you know what? If Ben didn't murder Ramona, then his motive is starting to look weaker and weaker, isn't it? Gus: Yeah. Let's just back up for a second. Shall we? Where did you get these photos in the first place? Harley: Rick gave them to me. I mean, I took them from Rick and I had them copied. Gus: In your efforts to try to pin these murders on Eden. Harley: I am looking at these murders objectively. I have no need to pin them on anyone or to protect anyone. Look, I know this is hard for you, but if you want to protect your sister, maybe you should take a step back and realize that her problems are bigger than you know. Gus: I know that my sister's got problems, okay, and I know that she's hiding something. I just... I just don't know what. [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: So, you can do it? You can do it. Great, Cassie. That's great. No, really, whatever you can swing. Perfect. That's perfect. Michelle: Okay, great, you guys. Thank you so much. Can you take this into... Okay! All you single ladies up front and center. Blake: No. Michelle: Get ready! (Good-natured grumbling) Are you ready? Here comes the next bride. (Applause) Marah: That's not fair! I would have ducked, too. I wasn't ready. Blake: Oh, that's brilliant. Did Reva see that? Where is Reva? Josh: I don't know. Maybe in the kitchen or something. Let me go find her. Marah: So, babe, you ready for Bridezilla? Tony: Any time. Danny: Good catch. Michelle: You guys are angels. Thank you guys so much. Marah: You're welcome. Danny: This really... This was fantastic. It was everything we ever wanted, but we just didn't know. Well, she didn't know. Marah: Well, it was Tony's idea, so... Tony: Well, sort of. But if it wasn't for Marah, this would have never happened. Michelle: Well, you're a sweetheart. And you know, now that you've had all the practice with the planning... Marah: Whoa! Don't you even go near the "M" word, okay? That's a long way off. We're still young, right, babe? You know what? We have one more great surprise for you so you guys just wait right here. Tony: Oh, yeah. We'll be right back. We'll be right back. Josh: Reva, look, I'm sorry, okay? I know you're mad at me, I get that, and you have every right to be, so why don't you just lay it on me, okay? Just give me both barrels here. Reva: We're at a party, Joshua. Josh: I know that, and yesterday we were at Shayne's graduation, and tomorrow we'll be somewhere else. But the fact is that right now we're alone, so once again, Reva, I'm sorry. Just tell me what it is that we have to do to make things right between us. Christopher: Reva! Reva: Hey! Christopher: I hope I'm not too late. Reva: No. As a matter of fact, you're just in time. Josh: Um, have we met? Reva: Oh, I'm sorry. This is Dr. Christopher Langham. I invited him. [SCENE_BREAK] Marah: This is so exciting. Tony: Are we ready? Daniel: Yeah, absolutely. Marah: Thank you so much for doing this. Daniel: Oh, Tony asked me. Let's do it. Tony: All right, man. Daniel: Yeah. Marah: Babe, how did you pull this off? Tony: Bedingfield? I've known the guy for years. I saw that he was doing some concerts in Chicago and I snagged him. Marah: Thank you. (Laughter) Michelle: Um, Danny? Danny: Huh? Michelle: Isn't that... Huh? Danny: Daniel Bedingfield. Hey. He's an old friend of Tony's. How are you? Long time, no see. Michelle: Hi. Daniel: You guys did it! Congratulations. Thank you so much for letting me be part of the first dance of Mr. And Mrs. Danny Santos. Danny: Thanks. Daniel: If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today? If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way? If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call? If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all? I'll never know what the future brings but I know you're here with me now we'll make it through and I hope you are the one I share my life with I don't want to run away but I can't take I don't understand if I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am? Is there any way that I could stay in your arms? If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed? If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head? If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life? If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife? I don't know why you're so far away but I know that this much is true we'll make it through and I hope you are the one I share my life with and I wish that you could be the one I die with and I pray that you're the one I build my home with I hope I love you all my life I don't want to run away but I can't take it I don't understand if I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am? Is there any way that I can stay in your arms? Because darling, I miss you body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away and I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today 'cause I love you whether it's wrong or right and though I can't be with you tonight you know my heart is by your side I don't want to run away but I can't take it I don't understand if I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am? Is there any way that I could stay in your arms? Tony: Daniel Bedingfield, I owe you big-time, man! (Cheers and applause) [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Well, Dr. Langham, it's nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. Christopher: And I, you. Josh: What exactly brings you to Springfield? Christopher: Work. Josh: Really? Reva: Yes. He's going to be here for a while, too, so I thought maybe it might be nice for him to come over and meet some of the people. Josh: You have work here? Christopher: Yes. A research project at the university. Josh: Well, that surprises me, Dr. Langham. See, I... Christopher: Please, I'm Chris. Josh: Right. It surprises me because of what you do. Springfield University is not exactly a center for the paranormal, is it? Christopher: Well, I follow the money, Josh, like any researcher. Reva: Spaulding Enterprises funded a huge grant. Josh: Oh, they love throwing money around, don't they? Bless their hearts. Christopher: Actually, Reva being here was a big incentive for me to go after them. She's going to be an important part of the study. Josh: She is? I don't know that... Did you tell me that? Reva: I haven't made any decision yet. Christopher: Well, I'm hoping a trip to Milan will persuade you. Josh: Excuse me? Reva: He has a conference there. You're leaving when? Tomorrow? Christopher: Yeah, that's right. I didn't mention it yesterday but the more I think about it, I'd really like you to come. There's still a lot of seats left on the plane. I figured it'd be the perfect way for us to start our work. Reva: It sounds so fabulous but I really can't leave now. Shayne's only home for another month or so. Christopher: Oh, really? He made a decision then? Reva: A decision was made. He's been drafted by a major league team and he'll be leaving soon. Christopher: Oh, well. It was worth a try. Josh: You know what? There's still a lot of people here out on the patio, probably. You said you came here to meet some people, right. Christopher: Thanks. I came mainly to see Reva. Marah: Mom, have you seen the tray... Dr. Langham, hi. Christopher: Hi, Marah. Nice to see you again. Josh: Again? Marah: We met at the demonstration at the country club. Josh: Demonstration? I... Did I know about that? Reva: No. Josh: Did you tell me? Reva: Well, yeah, actually I told you about it. You must have had other things on your mind. Marah: Mom, the tray with the birdseed? Reva: Yes. On the table. Right there. Marah: Thanks. You guys, come on. Danny and Michelle are leaving. Reva: Okay, we'll be there in a minute. Josh: Wow. Dr. Langham, it seems that you have met my entire family. That's really something. And now you've met me. [SCENE_BREAK] Ed: It's wonderful seeing you so happy. Michelle: That's because you were here to give me away. It made all the difference in the world. You will never know. Thank you, Dad. Danny: Michelle and I have decided that you are going to be our good luck charm. Ed: Hey, whatever works, you know? Danny: We will, this time. All right? I promise. Ed: I'm not the one you married. Danny: Well, yeah. When I married Michelle, I married this entire family. I mean it. I'm going to make all of you proud. Ed: Just make her happy. [SCENE_BREAK] Marah: Okay, birdseed instead of rice. Blake: Oh, very smart. You read the manual, didn't you? Holly: Good thing. You're going to be next. Marah: Oh, yeah. You guys, stop it. All of you. (Laughter) Tony: Hey, babe. Marah: Hey, honey. Tony: Can you excuse us? Marah: What's up? Tony: What took you so long? Marah: Well, it was pretty heavy in the kitchen. My parents were in there and one of my mom's friends, and they were talking about something. Tony: What's up? Marah: I don't know, but I'll find out. Tony: But you're okay? Marah: Yeah. Yeah, why? What's up? Tony: The way that you freaked out, about the "M" word. Marah: Oh, babe, they were just joking. I mean... What? You weren't thinking...? Tony: Don't worry. Don't worry. Don't worry. I will not say that word again. Last time I said "marriage" we didn't speak for months. Marah: That was different. That was a long time ago. I love you. Tony: I know. And I love you. So why won't you marry me? Marah: (Laughs nervously) I didn't say that I wouldn't marry you. I just... That's... Tony: (Laughs) Marah: Oh, you little brat. Tony: (Laughs) I got you. Marah: Yes, you did get me. (Laughs) Don't scare me like that. Rick: Marah, hurry up. They're trying to leave. Marah: Okay, okay. Frank: Rick, hold on. I need a final picture here, big man. Oh, come on. I'm out of film! Darci: I've got a camera in my purse out at the car. I can go get it and meet you out front, if... if you want me to stay. Frank: It's up to you. Thanks. Danny: Wow, it looks like we got to. All right, you ready to rumble? Michelle: All right, let's go. Danny: All right. (Crowd cheering) Holly: Hey. How are you doing? Ed: I'm fine. There's a saying: You're only as happy as your happiest child. So tonight I'm a happy man. Holly: Really? Ed: I'm sorry all that stuff happened with Ben earlier. Holly: It's not your fault. I just feel terrible. I wish I could have known how to... Ed: Don't... Just let it go. There's nothing you could have done anyway. [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: All right, run it all down for me. Tell me what you're thinking. Harley: You're sure? I thought you might take my head off when you found out... Gus: Just be my clear-thinking mind for me. Go ahead. What have you got? Harley: Okay, I've got two theories here. Okay, one: If Mitch Hendon murdered his wife, then maybe he did all the other killings, too, to make her look like she was just one in a string of serial killings. Gus: No, because he's got an airtight alibi for the country club murder. Harley: Okay, still a possibility. Here's the other one: Mitch is a copycat. See, all the other murders, they were already public. So maybe he decides he can kill Ramona and she'll just look like one in the chain. Gus: Well, that would mean that we have two killers. Harley: Maybe. Gus: Hm. Harley: Listen, why do you think Eden is hiding something? Gus: Because I asked her for all of her records for her escort service and she said she didn't have any. Harley: Be pretty smart-- illegal business and all. Gus: Mm-hmm, but that's not her. See, ever since she was a little girl and she could hold a pair of scissors and a can of paste, she would document every single minute of her life. Harley: Really? Gus: Oh, yes. Harley: I don't see her as that dried-flower newspaper clipping kind of gal. Gus: Well, she is. She documents everything, and believe me, she's got documents and records of her business. She's just got them somewhere, I know it Harley: All right. What do you want to do next? Gus: I say we bring Mitch Hendon in, we throw him against the wall, we see if he pops. And then we get a search warrant for one Eden August. (Cell phone rings) Aitoro. What? No, no, no. Just get all units on it right away. You track him down. Harley: What? What is it? Gus: Ben Reade shook the guy that we had tailing him. He's on the loose. [SCENE_BREAK] Christopher: It seems I've brought this conference up at a bad time. Reva: You know, I'm so sorry that you didn't get here sooner. You missed half the party, but there's still people out there so why don't you go say hello to them, and I'll call you later about the conference. Christopher: Sure. It was nice to meet you, Josh. Josh: Hey, it was great to meet you, too. Really. A joy. Chris. Reva: At least you waited until he got out the door. Could you have been a little more rude? Josh: Reva, you've got to be kidding me. I mean, come on. The guy comes waltzing in here, I've never laid eyes on him in my life, he wants to take you to Europe tomorrow. You've agreed to work with him in some capacity. He knows all my family. And you've told him private things about our life. Reva: I haven't told him anything about Shayne. Josh: He knows about Shayne. Reva: Well, yeah, because it came up in our work. He... There were some images I was getting of Shayne that didn't make any sense. And it's because there were facts that I didn't know about. So, you know, it's... Marah: Hey, you guys, you missed it. Tony: Yeah. Danny and Michelle just left. Reva: So the party's winding down? That's good, because I feel like leaving. Marah: Babe, you know what? I have some summer clothes I need to pick up at the house, so I can just go there and come back to the museum. Tony: Okay, I'll drive you. Marah: You know what? I'll catch a ride from my parents. Reva: No problem. Ed: This can't be our kitchen. Rick: The cleaning fairies showed up. Reva: Yeah, well, it's a wedding present for the father of the bride. Mel: And for his daughter-in-law. Thank you so much, Reva. Reva: You're welcome. Congratulations, Ed. Ed: Thanks. Josh: Thank you, Ed. Great party. Ed: Well, you guys don't have to run off now? Reva: Yeah, actually we do. Ed: We're celebrating... Josh: We have to. Reva: We have to do some things. Josh: Sorry. Thank you very much, though. Ed: Thank you for coming. Reva: You bet. Ed: And you... you throw a wonderful wedding. Marah: Well, thank you for letting me have it. Babe, I love you. I've got to... Mel: Tony, is there something wrong? Tony: Looks like. [SCENE_BREAK] Blake: Ross, I left my purse up here on the picnic table, I think. Holly: And Clarissa had mine here somewhere. Ross: Yeah, Blake, can you hurry it up? I want to call Ben before it gets too late and make sure he's okay. Blake: Found it. Ross: Good girl. Holly, can we give you a ride home? Holly: No, I think I'll stay with Ed. It seems like he needs company. Thank you again for everything you've done for Ben. Ross: Don't mention it. My pleasure. We'll call you tomorrow. Holly: Okay. Blake: Bye. Holly: Good night. (Screams) Holly: Help! Somebody, quick! Help! Somebody! Help me! Ed: What? Oh, come on. Holly: It's Ben! It's Ben! Ed: What happened? Holly: He was in the water. Rick: He's in the water. Ed: Do you know what happened? Holly: I don't know. Ed: Get something underneath him. All right, gently. Gently put him down. Okay. Mel: I'll get my bag. I'll get my bag. Frank: Has somebody got a cell phone? This is Chief Cooper. ...1713 Coventry Road. We've got a possible drowning. What's your E.T.A.? All right, I'll hold. Rick: He's breathing, but it's very shallow. Ed: His pulse is fast. He's probably in shock. Any idea how long he was in the water? Holly: I don't know. It couldn't have been long. Blake: No, we were here just five minutes ago. Tony: Practically. Ed: All right, pupils are good. Rick: He's got a puncture wound here. And it's not bleeding, but it looks deep. Ed: All right, Frank, tell the EMTs we have an abdominal wound. They've got to get here fast. Fast! Frank: We also have an abdominal wound. What's your E.T.A.? All right, ambulance will be here in five minutes. Rick: Could somebody get a blanket from the house, please? Ross: I got it. Ed: Check to see if there are any other puncture wounds. Let's get the back-up here, fast. Mel: What's going on? Blake: Frank, the killer threatened Ben. Why didn't he have protection? Frank: Blake, we had surveillance on him. Blake: (Scoffs) Pretty lousy surveillance. And it wasn't for protection. Ross: Rick. Rick: All right, thanks, Ross. Tony: What are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Marah: All right, guys, I'm not leaving until you tell me what's going on. Reva: Sweetheart, it's nothing for you to... Josh: We're fine. It's a spat. Marah: It looks like more than that. Josh: Your mom and I are in disagreement over a choice that was made. She sees it one way; I see it another way. But I'm pretty sure things are going to be fine. Marah: So this is about Shayne, right, Mom? Are you mad about him going pro, because I think it's really what he wanted. I mean, he was talking about it at graduation and today he was really excited. Reva: I know. Josh: Look, your mom and I disagree on this. You know that, right? Now, Shayne said to me that he wished he had somebody who would make this decision for him and in a way, I did that. I signed him up with a sports agent. Marah: Yeah, I know. Shayne told me. And though I was surprised you did that, Shayne seems okay. Josh: Well, the thing is, I didn't tell Shayne what I was doing. You know? There was a window of opportunity, the draft was coming up, I didn't want him to miss it, so I signed him up with the agent, the agent submitted him for the draft. I also did not tell your mom. And that was wrong. Marah: So let me get this straight: Shayne had to go pro, even if he hadn't wanted to? Josh: No. Not necessarily. And he made the choice to go pro on his own, before he found out what I had done. Marah: Yeah, he said that. So, it seems as though everything has worked out the way he wanted it. Josh: Yes. Marah: Mom? Reva: Yeah. Everything's fine. Marah: And you know that Shayne can go back to school if he decides that that's what he wants to do, right? Reva: Yes, honey. I do know that. You know what? Why don't you go ahead and take our car back to the museum? I'm sure Tony's waiting for you. Marah: You know, or you could drive me and we could go hang out? Reva: Sweetheart, it's fine. Everything is fine. Don't you worry. Marah: Are you sure? Reva: Yes, I'm sure. Go back to that cute boy. I'll call you tomorrow, okay? Marah: Okay. Goodnight. Reva: Goodnight. Marah: Good night, Dad. Josh: I love you, sweetheart. Goodnight. Marah: You guys play nice. Reva: (Laughs) Well, that was low. You want to go at me, you don't do it through my daughter. Josh: Reva, I'm not trying to "go at you." Marah's not a child anymore. She wants to know what's going on, she has a right to know what's going on. And everybody else is going to know if things keep up like this. Reva: Like this? Josh: Reva, it's done. I'm sorry it had to be that way. I'm sorry I didn't tell you what I was doing, but it worked out. Reva: Did it? Josh: Shayne's doing what he wants to do. Isn't that the most important thing here? Really? Just tell me what it is that has to happen for us to work this out. Reva: I don't know, but I'll tell you one thing: Nothing's going to get "worked out" with a couple of "sorrys" here or in Ed Bauer's kitchen. And that's something you're going to have to accept. [SCENE_BREAK] Danny: Hey, hey. What's the rush? No, no. We haven't even had the reception yet. Michelle: Oh, yeah? Those hot dogs and the s'mores counted on my father's patio. Danny: Obviously you have not seen the spread. Michelle: (Gasps) Danny: Yeah. Michelle: Oh, look at this! Danny: And... Yes! Michelle: Oh, peanut butter cups! Yes. We're going to have to feed each other these. Danny: All right. Wait. And this. I want to make sure the flash is working. Okay. Michelle: Ready? Smile. (Laughter) Danny: I want get one of you. Ready? Michelle: Mm-hmm. Danny: Okay. Michelle: (Laughs) This is going to be very dangerous later, this camera. Danny: You think? So our kid won't get to see all the wedding pictures. Michelle: Well, our kid got to be there. That's more than most kids... Danny: Oh, don't say that ever again. Please? Michelle: It's okay. Danny: Please? Michelle: Let's dance. Let's put some music on. That's tradition, too, you know. Danny: Huh? Huh? Michelle: You taste like peanut butter. (Music playing) Danny: You were scared, weren't you? To get married again, to be tied to me. It's okay. You can tell me now. Michelle: Not of you. I've never, ever been scared about you, Danny. I love you. And I realize everything that you've done to get us here. To you. Danny: To us. To another shot at getting it right. [SCENE_BREAK] Gus: How's his color? Ed: Get him on his side. Frank? Rick: No. Gus: What happened? Frank: Well, we're not sure. This place was deserted for about five or ten minutes, and Holly got back here and found Ben underneath the water unconscious. I searched the area, didn't find anything, nobody saw anything so I called C.S.U. They're on their way over here. Harley: Will he be okay? Frank: Not sure about that either. Ed said he found a little small puncture wound. Might be internal bleeding. Gus: Any signs of a weapon? Frank: I found this in the bushes. Harley: Ooh. Gus: Ice pick. Frank: Yep. Ross: Frank, I want a guard for my client starting tonight. He needs protection now that he's a victim and not a suspect. Gus: Not so fast, Marler. We don't know that for sure. Ross: Gus, take a look at him. What does it take to convince you? Gus: Well. Mel: Shh, I need quiet. Okay, I'm getting breath sounds bilaterally but they're shallow. Rick: Of course he's hypotensive. Open the rings wide open. Let's transport him when he's stable. Mel: We'll hook him up in the ambulance, okay, because I think he's getting hypothermic. Rick: All right. Mel: Let's go. Gus: Excuse me. I thought you went home. Eden: Look, I already talked to Frank, okay. I was looking to see if Bill was back here. Gus: Yeah, what time was that? Eden: I don't know. I didn't look at my watch. What is this? Tony: Gus, she was with me from the moment she got here. [SCENE_BREAK] Josh: Okay, I... I... I realize this is not going to magically go away. But how could we make it... it go away? What... what... What can I say? What can I do, Reva? Reva: I don't know. Josh: Does it even matter to you that Shayne is happy? That he has this opportunity of a lifetime ahead of him, that he's going to... Reva: Would you stop making your case, Joshua? Of course it matters that Shayne's happy. That's all I ever wanted. Josh: Really, is it? Because it seems like... Part of what's made you angry is that he didn't make the choice you wanted him to, Reva... Reva: Damn it, Joshua! Do you really think that's the problem here? Josh: I don't know! Reva: It's not, it's you! It's what you did and how you did it! Josh: Okay, then I am sorry! Reva: Stop saying that. Josh: But I am! I'm sorry, Reva... Reva: No, you're not. You're not sorry. You're sorry that I'm angry, but you're not sorry that you went behind my back. Josh: That's not true. I really am, Reva. I am sorry. I'm sorry things couldn't have been done in a different way. Reva: But they could have been done differently. You decided to have it happen like this. Because if Shayne and... and I had been involved in this, then it would have been messy. And maybe things wouldn't have turned out the way you wanted; the right way. So don't tell me you're sorry and that you wish things could have been differently. Because they're exactly how you wanted them to be. Josh: Well, this is not what I wanted to... Reva: Well, what the hell did you expect to happen? Josh: I don't know! I don't know! I guess I figured you'd be upset, but once you saw how happy Shayne was, things might get a little bit better. Reva: Do you want things to be better? Do you? Then just... Look me in the eye and tell me that if you had the opportunity to do this all over again, that you would do it differently. Just tell me that. You can't. You can't say it. Josh: Do you really think that I would have taken the steps I took if I didn't believe in my heart that it was the only way? Reva: So you'd shut me out again? Josh: (Sighs) Reva: You... you would go behind my back again, not even tell your own son that you were making a decision about his future without him. Josh: If the situation were the same, if one of our kids were facing an opportunity that I really believed they would regret if they let the opportunity go by, then, yes, I would do what I thought was the right thing to do. Reva: Well, then you see why "I'm sorry" is useless? Because you'd do it again, Joshua. And that's the problem. And I don't think I can get over that. Josh: So, what do we do now? Reva: I don't know. I mean, we can go over and over and around and around this, but it won't change. Maybe we need some time or... Some space. Maybe an ocean of space for a little while. Josh: You talking about this conference thing? You're thinking you're going to go? (Sighs) Reva: Maybe I should. Josh: You're going to take this, you're going to take our problems to... to Chris, Reva? What is this guy to you? Reva: Oh, don't... don't go there. He's an acquaintance... Josh: Okay. Reva: We work together and that is it. Josh: Fine, but I still think it's... it's... It's bad timing for you to go to Europe right now with some guy, Reva. Reva: I don't like what I'm about to say, but it's true: Right now, I don't care what you think, Joshua. [SCENE_BREAK] Harley: You know what this means, don't you? Gus: Yeah, it means Marler's right. My number one suspect just became a victim. Harley: No, I meant the ice pick. Remember our theory? How each piece of evidence is connected to the previous murder? Something sharp. We thought it was the pin that was taken from Ariana. Gus: The pin we found in Eden's things. Harley: The pin that we took from Eden. Gus: So, wait, wait, what are you saying, that she improvised? Harley: I'm just saying, remember it. And I'm saying when you question Ben Reade, be ready. Hey, at least you got a live victim. Maybe you can finally solve this thing. I'll see you later. Frank: You ready? Gus: Yeah, just give me one second, Frank. Eden, I want you in my office first thing tomorrow morning. Tony: Gus, I already told you... Gus: And I want you to bring all of your business records with you, okay? Eden: I told you I don't have them... Gus: Bring your business records with you! Eden: Hey, thanks for standing up for me with Gus and... Frank. Tony: Don't worry about it. Don't worry about it. You know, I don't get this. I was really starting to believe that Ben Reade was the killer. Eden: I know, me, too. Especially everything he said to me, I was really starting to get scared of him. Tony: Do you want me to take you home? Eden: Oh, thank you. Would you? But I've got to find Bill. Do you mind hanging out? Tony: No, no, I don't mind. Eden: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Ed: You okay? Holly: (Sighs) Ed: Is there any place you want to go besides the hospital? Holly: Do you mean a meeting? But I have you for that. Ed: Holly, there's no blame here. Holly: Well, I can take a sense of responsibility instead. Ed: If it's not yours to take... Holly: It is, it is. I mean, way back when Meg was born, I didn't think twice about sending him away to boarding school. Ed: Sweetheart, the wonderful thing about kids is they give you a million chances. A million chances to get it right. There's tomorrow. Holly: Does Ben have a tomorrow? Can you say that for sure? [SCENE_BREAK] Michelle: I feel like I've... I've found you for the first time. Danny: You have, baby. It's different now. This time, everything is going to be right and good. Everything. [NEXT_ON] Gus: You have got to stop stonewalling me because I swear, sister or no sister, I will take you down! Josh: You're not just going away like it's some vacation or something. You're running away, Reva. Reva: Arrivederci.

Christopher arrived at the barbecue, and told Reva that he wanted her to go to a conference with him in Milan the next day

Courtney: You need to cherish that life, Sam. Protect it. Ok? Don't do anything crazy or impulsive. You need to make that baby come first no matter what because if you don't, it could be the worst mistake that you have ever made. Sam, come on. It is your responsibility to protect that baby. You have to make completely different choices. You need to stop thinking about yourself because it's not just about you anymore. Sam: No, Courtney. It's about you. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You want to marry Sam to take my place as the baby's father? Jason: No, it's not about taking your place. I just -- Sonny: What? Jason: I just want to give the baby the best life I can. Isn't that what we talked about? Isn't that what you want? Sonny: No, what I want is to stop lying and I want you to stop, too. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: I -- I work here. Woman: Is there a session tonight? Dillon: Session? No, no. I was just studying. Woman: Oh. You the night watchman? Dillon: Yeah, in a way, kind of. I mean, tonight, I sort of am. Woman: You should really double-check the back window -- I mean, especially with all this equipment in here. Dillon: That's how you got in. Woman: It's unlocked. Dillon: You sing great -- you know that? Woman: Look, I thought this place was empty. Sorry to bother you. Dillon: What? Hey, hey, wait, wait! Wait a second! Hold -- I'm -- I'm Dillon. Who are you? Woman: Why are you asking, huh? So you can get my name right when you call the cops? Dillon: No. no. No, I don't -- I don't want to call the cops. I would never do something like that. I just want to know -- Woman: It's Lynn. Dillon: Lynn. Ok. Nice to meet you, Lynn. What on earth are you doing coming to an empty studio in the middle of the night to sing? Lynn: Beats the shower. Dillon: "Beats the --" your voice is amazing. Have you -- have you ever thought about singing professionally? Lynn: I've considered it. Dillon: Ok, ok, because -- because if you wanted, you could get a record deal like that. Lynn: I would rather throw myself in front of a train. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door slams] Ric: That's it. Oh, pardon me. Thank you very much. Ok. Alexis: I never agreed to conversation. I'm here for the sole purpose of demonstrating that you hold no attraction for me whatsoever. Ric: Understood. Alexis: They must be trying to upgrade the place. Ric: Are we making conversation? Alexis: I was just pointing out the specials. Ric: Oh. I see. Hmm -- "The grazing connoisseur -- 11 whisper-light mini- entrees served with an elegant sampling of complimentary wine." Alexis: Not in this life. Ric: I'm surprised you even noticed. But you're going to order mineral water, right? A small green salad with oil and vinegar on the side and fish of the day, lightly grilled. Alexis: And your point would be? Ric: Am I wrong? Come on, face it -- I'm an excellent judge of character; you're an easy read. Harvard Law was crawling with women exactly like you. You've all done very well in your power designer suits and your expensive but practical shoes, slaves to your day planners. You run to the gym whenever you possibly can and you never eat or drink too much. Alexis: I'll have the grazing wino special, please. Which course is first, red or white? [SCENE_BREAK] Mike: Look, I saw your boys outside. There's no need to get hostile here. I mean, I -- I'm good for the loan. Mickey: Yeah, that's what you said last week. Mike: Look, Mickey -- Mickey, just give me a little time. Mickey: Better idea -- give me my money. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I used to lie. I mean, you know, I lived with Brenda close to a year. I would swear to her that I was not in the mob. I lied to Lily. It got her killed so I stopped. I mean, a little lie here and there to spare somebody some pain is one thing, but right now, there are people who I love who are trusting me. Their lives, their happiness are in my hands. Jason: Michael's happier this way, right? [Sonny sighs] Jason: Ok, I think Morgan will be, too. You know what, Sonny? Who knows how this situation with Sam and me is even going to work, but at least we can get married. We can give the baby that much. Sonny: And you don't care that it's built on another lie? Jason: Yes, I -- of course I care, but I'm doing this for Michael because I love him and it's best for him! That's the only truth I care about. You promised Michael to keep his family together -- that's what you're doing, so you can't be with Sam. She and her baby need somebody -- that's where I fit in. This is the only way to give everybody something. Sonny: You know what, Jason? What you're saying sounds right, but it does not change how I feel. If you marry Sam, it's more than an arrangement -- it's the first step to building a family with my child that doesn't include me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: I've never seen you more beautiful, have I? Mary: Nope, never once. Another toast? Nikolas: Yes -- to our wedding night and to all our nights together for the rest of our lives. Mary: To us. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: I -- I am probably breaking all kinds of confidentiality rules, but I am wondering about the -- the man next door. Bellhop: Is there a problem? Emily: No -- not at all, but he looks like a guy I went to college with. Do you know his name? Bellhop: Connor Bishop. He is here on his honeymoon. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: You know, I know I'm being selfish, but Sam's baby will never miss me. Jason: The baby is going to know you its whole life, just like Michael knows me. Sonny: I finally get what I took from you. You used to be Michael's father. He looked up to you. He needed you. Now all that belongs to me. Ok? He trusts me, the way he talks like me, the way he thinks I'm smarter and stronger than anybody else, and I'm thinking maybe a little bit that you're going to, you know, have that with Sam's baby, you know, and maybe I should be ok with that. Now, I'm not saying that you wouldn't be a good parent -- you're a lot more patient than I am -- but I -- that's not the way I'm made up. I can't give up my child even -- even if it's for its own good. Now, I agreed to do this because I didn't have a choice, but the more this goes on, Jason, the more I hate it. Jason: All right, Sonny, I hate it, too. I just don't see any other way. Sonny: I know that, ok? I know that and -- and I -- you know, I realize how much you're trying to do for me, and you're trying to clean up my mess, you know, but I should be thanking you instead of fighting you every way. [Phone rings] Sonny: Hello. What? Is he conscious? All right, I'll be -- I'll be right there. Somebody beat up Mike bad enough to put him in the hospital. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: It must be really difficult to see a nobody from nowhere carrying Jason's child. Courtney: You're somebody -- believe me. When you have that baby and you see what a child needs, maybe you'll understand. I mean, Sam, there's going to be this little person who loves you and calls you "Mommy." I mean, you're going to be a giant in your child's eyes. And that baby -- it will trust you above all others, just like it trusts you right now and depends on you for protection. Sam: I understand that. Courtney: Yeah, I thought I did, too. But then I didn't think about my baby when I should have and I miscarried and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Sam: Hmm. Not even me? Courtney: Listen, one thing I know for sure -- if you don't take care of that baby now, you will regret it for the rest of your life. [Phone rings] [Courtney sighs] [Courtney whistles] Courtney: Yes? How bad? [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: You won't believe what just happened. Lucky: What, you know about it? Emily: How'd you find out about it? Lucky: I called Alexis. My dad -- he escaped from jail and Skye helped him with it, but she's under arrest for murder -- for killing Ross Duncan, you know? And now, they think that Skye -- she helped my mom escape from the institute and framed her for murder. Emily: Yeah -- oh, God. Yeah. It's crazy. Lucky: Listen, I need to go home. Emily: Yeah -- no, I understand. Lucky: Ok. How did you know about it? Emily: That was something else. Don't worry about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: You might want to cleanse your palate a little bit with some soda water. Alexis: Don't be ridiculous. Where I come from, 11-year-olds drink wine instead of milk for dinner. Ric: You know, I spent a summer in the Greek countryside -- it's extraordinary, right in between Harvard College and Harvard Law. Alexis: Twice in one sentence -- that's impressive. Ric: Am I supposed to understand what that means? Alexis: You've mentioned Harvard three times since we've switched from white to red, which is a total of seven since we sat down at the table. Ric: Really? Hadn't noticed. Alexis: Dropping the name of one's Ivy League school is permissible at 25, immature at 35, and pathetic at 40. Ric: Really? How old do you think I am? Alexis: Old enough to know better. Ric: Hmm. Alexis: And old enough to know that you aren't the only person in Port Charles with an Ivy League degree. Ric: That's right. You went to -- oh, Yale, right? Something like that? Alexis: Summa cum laude, Yale undergrad, Yale Law, post juris doctorate at Oxford, and a few economic seminars at Wharton just for fun. Ric: Unbelievable. Alexis: That my degree is better than yours or that I don't throw it in everyone's face? Ric: Neither. Alexis: What? Ric: Well, I just find it amazing that a woman of your education would be attracted to a thug who didn't even finish high school. So come on, Alexis -- what's the story between you and Sonny? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Why didn't you let me know when you got in over your head, Mike? Mike: Look, I just- - I just needed a little more time. Sonny: Well, you should have let me take care of it. Mike: Truthfully, I didn't want to listen to you call me a worthless bum. It may be accurate, but it's still hard to take. Sonny: So you let yourself go through this? Mike: What'd I tell you? I just thought I could get an extension. Sonny: Well, next time, come to me. I mean, you know, I'll quit the name- calling, you know? It doesn't do anybody any good. Mike: No, no, wait a minute. Is it my painkillers or is my son starting to mellow? [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Hey. What's the word -- he got beat up by some bookie? Jason: Yeah, it looks like it. Courtney: Well, how bad is he hurt? Jason: He's ok -- no internal injuries. Courtney: Why didn't he tell me about this? I could have made it go away. God, I sound just like Sonny. Jason: Sonny's in there. Courtney: Well, Mike's my father, too, Jason. Jason: Yeah, I know, but the doctor said one visitor at a time. Courtney: Ok. Well, I still reserve the right to run in there and defend my father if Sonny starts yelling at him for the unforgivable crime of getting beat up. Jason: Why are you doing here? Sam: I ran into Courtney in the park, and -- and then she had gotten the call about Mike. He's just -- he's been really good to me -- Jason: Yeah, but it is a little late to be in the park alone. Sam: I'm fine, Jason, I'm fine. Jason: Ok, that's good, but you need to think about the baby and be more careful. You can't take unnecessary risks, Sam. Sam: I'm starting to understand that. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: Hi. Nikolas: Oh -- I'm -- I'm sorry, I didn't realize -- Emily: Do you know who I am? Nikolas: You're -- you're Emily. And I know that we've never met, but now's probably -- Emily: Never -- never met? I mean, the bellhop said that your name is Connor Bishop and you're -- Nikolas: I -- I -- Emily: Here on your honeymoon! Nikolas: Emily, I am -- I am Connor Bishop. Look, I know that Mary -- Emily: No, wait -- Connor Bishop is dead! He was a marine! He was killed -- Nikolas: I know -- Emily: In Iraq! Nikolas: I know. Emily, Emily, Emily, I will explain. Just please keep your voice down. I don't want to ruin this for Mary. We're on a second honeymoon. Emily: All right. That's impossible. Nikolas: Would you just let me explain? Please. Emily: Yeah. I'd really like -- I'd really like to understand. Nikolas: Ok. Ok, I know that Mary told you that she was a widow. Ok? Emily: She talked about it all the time. Nikolas: I know, but obviously, that's not true, but there's a good reason for it -- she's covering for me. Emily, I am a deserter from the marines. Ok? Emily: Right. Nikolas: I was -- look, look, look, wait, wait. I was injured in the war. Ok? I was -- I was missing and I was presumed dead. That's the -- the military even -- they told Mary that. They had a memorial for me. They even -- they even gave her a flag. It's in our living room. Emily: Yeah. I've seen it. Nikolas: But there was a mistake. There was a mistake in identification, ok? In actuality, I was in a V.A. hospital recovering from my injuries and when it was time for me to report back to my unit, Mary -- she couldn't take it. She -- she begged me to stay with her and I -- I guess I gave in because I left the hospital -- Emily: Whoa, what -- you guess? You -- Nikolas: I -- I -- yes. I don't remember what happened. Ok, I think I may have -- I hit my head or -- had a fight with the M.P.S. I don't know, I don't remember. I was -- I was wandering around, and Mary brought me back to our house. Emily: Ok. Why can't you remember? Nikolas: Just waking up, trying to recall where I was, who I was. And then -- and then I realized that I didn't know anything, Emily. It was just a complete sense of disorientation. I -- I panicked. I panicked, so Mary explained to me what happened. Look, I -- I didn't know her. I didn't even -- I didn't know myself. I couldn't recall our life together or even loving her. But, you know, somehow she -- she got me through it. She helped me heal. Emily: She's told a lot of lies. Nikolas: I -- yes, I know. But it -- but it was to protect me. Emily, Emily, I -- I am a fugitive. If the military finds me, I will go to prison for desertion, so Mary -- she has to pretend that I'm dead. Look, I -- I know that that -- that must seem unimaginably cruel to you, given the real grief that you feel for your fiancée, but that -- that is the truth. Emily: You -- you know about Nikolas? Nikolas: Yes, I do. I've -- I've heard you tell Mary about him, and I've seen you alone and crying about it. The night that you -- you know, you spun your car off the road? Emily: Yeah. Nikolas: I carried you back to our house. Emily: I wish you'd said something. Nikolas: I know, but I -- I have to hide. It's the only way that I can be with Mary. Emily: You want to stay with her? Nikolas: Of course. She's my wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: Hey, where did you learn to walk so fast? Lynn: Are you following me? Dillon: I have a question. Lynn: No. Dillon: What? What? Lynn: Look, whatever you're going to ask, my answer is no. Dillon: Why do you not want to sing? Lynn: Why should I explain anything to you? You're a complete stranger. Dillon: Well, I don't know -- maybe because I could have called the cops on you for breaking and entering and I didn't. Lynn: Look, I love to sing, ok? Nothing makes me happier. And when I sing, my life makes sense. But singing professionally, dancing in some stupid video -- that is completely different. Dillon: So you don't like music videos? Lynn: Why should I prance around in glitter and sequins for some no-name director who would rather be making a movie? Huh? And why should I sing for some drooling teenage boys? They don't care about my voice -- believe me. And the girls -- all they care about is clothing and jewelry, not the music. And the suits? Look, just forget it, ok? All they care about is demographics. Dillon: Hey, how do you know so much about this business? Lynn: I have a stage father from hell. He's determined to turn me into the next Britney Spears. Look, all I want to do is sing, ok? He doesn't care about that. All he cares about is packaging and marketing and getting that next big break. Music doesn't matter to him. I couldn't take it, so I left. Dillon: Ok. That's because you're an artist. Lynn: Whatever. Dillon: No, I -- listen to me. Listen to me. I understand that. I really do. Where are you staying right now? Lynn: How is that any of your business? Dillon: I -- I have a stage mother, too, in a way, kind of. I mean, I -- I always wanted to be a director and -- and I wanted to follow that passion and that dream and she wants me to be Donald Trump, so -- Lynn: Well, you already have the hair for it. Dillon: Hair joke -- ok. Look, the point is that I am living on my own, ok? Lynn: You don't even work at the studio, do you? You just crash there? Dillon: No, I do work at the studio, absolutely. I just -- I just live on a -- on a boat right now. It's more of a casino sort of thing. Lynn: Oh. I am not going to some boat with you, so just save your breath. Dillon: No, wait a minute -- why don't you stay at the studio? Yeah. Lynn: Are you serious? Dillon: Yes, I am -- what's the -- what's the problem? Lynn: In return for what? Dillon: I'm not hitting on you, ok? Not a chance. I have a girlfriend -- thank you. Lynn: Right. That's what they all say. [SCENE_BREAK] Ric: Why are you so defensive about Sonny? Alexis: Why are you so obsessed with Sonny? Ric: Look, sleeping with a client -- I didn't know that was a class maybe they offered at Yale. Alexis: Oh, like you've never slept with a client. Ric: Look, we've all had our unfortunate lapses in judgment. I just don't understand how a ruthless career criminal would ever bed down a scholarly prude. Alexis: A what? Ric: A scholarly prude. Alexis: You think I'm a prude? Ric: Don't take offense at it. I'm just making an observation. Alexis: Just because I know how to dress and I don't expose my midriff and I know how to speak the King's English? Ric: Well, obviously, Sonny saw something that I'm missing. Alexis: You just keep talking about him no matter what. Is that why you took me to dinner? Ric: Look, I understand you were slumming, right? Alexis: What, are you going to call him up on the phone and tell him that you have me out for dinner? Ric: I'm not interested in my brother, Ms. Davis. I'm interested in you. Alexis: He's going to laugh in your face -- if he ever laughed, which he doesn't, but he may smile. He has a nice smile. Ric: Oh, is that what got you? Alexis: No! Ric: Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up Sonny. Obviously, I dredged up some sort of pain from a past love affair. Alexis: Love affair? Me and Sonny and one one-night stand does not a love affair make. That was right, right? I mean, "and," conjunction, "one," indirect noun, "one night" -- Ric: All right, so, if it wasn't -- Alexis: Compound adjective -- Ric: A love affair, then what was it? Alexis: What? Ric: Between you and Sonny. Alexis: I helped him with some legal work, all right? And I got him out of trouble on more than one occasion. Ric: Well, I'm well aware of that. Alexis: And he was very grateful for that, so he flirted with me. Ric: And you fell for that? Alexis: I went to bed with him one night! So what? Ric: All right, but why Sonny? What was the attraction? Are you ok? Alexis: I have asthma. [Alexis exhales] Alexis: It was his eyes, all right? They're dark -- and soulful. And dark. Ric: Yeah, well, he has that going for him. Alexis: You know how it is with him. I mean, you just don't know what's happening and even though you know it's going to turn out bad, you don't care because it's some sort of rush. It's like speeding down a highway in a limo in the dead of night without headlights and that kick of adrenaline that you could die at any moment. Ric: You never struck me as somebody who was suicidal. Alexis: Neither did I. I'm not. It was a lapse in judgment. Can you just drop it? Ric: Ok. Well, if you could change one thing, would you -- would you ride in that limo again? Alexis: I would pass on everything except one night. Ric: The night that you went to bed with Sonny? [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I'm not saying it's ok to gamble, Mike, but we both know you're not going to quit anyway. But if you get yourself in debt again, just -- you know, if you don't want to call me, that's fine. Call Meyer -- he's my accountant. He'll take care of you. Mike: It sounds like you're being a little less angry with me. Sonny: Well, you know what? You weren't there when I needed you growing up, but one lesson you did teach me and that is that if you give your word, you keep it. When you love somebody, you don't let them down. Now, when you have a child, you protect that child no matter what else you have to give up. Mike: So, in other words, you're trying to be the kind of father that I wasn't. Sonny: I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm understanding a little more of what it takes being a father. You know, trying to keep a family together -- it's not so easy. I'm not saying that I would leave like you did, but I -- I'm understanding a little more what you were going through, at least a little more than I did. Courtney: It's my turn. Sonny: Can you give us a minute? Courtney: Come on, Sonny. I'd like to see him, too. Mike: Hey, hey. Come on, guys. Take it easy, all right? Sonny: All right. Don't upset him, huh? Jason: How is he? Sonny: He's doing all right. I guess it was just a warning. You know? They could have really worked him over pretty bad, but they didn't. Sam: Wow. I'm glad he's ok. Sonny: How'd you hear about it? Sam: I was in the park with Courtney, and before you lecture me about the potential dangers of being alone at night in the park, don't worry -- I've already agreed never to do it again. Jason: We should get going. You need some rest. Sam: Ok. Sonny: Ok, hold on. I just wanted to say one thing. I was a little out of line before about the marriage. I think -- I think we all agree, you know, that this is right for the baby and all that kind of stuff and as long as, you know, this is going to give the baby a better life with me, you know, part of -- Jason: Yeah. Sonny: His life, right? Then I'm, you know -- I wanted to -- Sam: Married -- I'm glad you feel that way. Sonny: Give me -- let me know when the dates and all that stuff is -- Sam: Yeah. Sonny: And we'll keep on playing the charade. Sam: Ok. Jason: Ok. Sonny: All right. Jason: Let's go. It's getting late. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Alexis: Why is it that you men always think that a woman being in bed with one of you is the most memorable experience of their lives? Is it testosterone? Is it ego? Is it cluelessness? Ric: All right. Then what was the most memorable time you ever had with Sonny? Alexis: Puerto Rico. He took me to Puerto Rico and -- it -- it was transcendent. It was -- the world just fell away. I didn't think about anything, I didn't worry about anything. I didn't try to figure anything out. I just danced. Ric: You never struck me as much of a dancer. Alexis: You -- are so narstissic -- nartistic -- narcististic. Ric: I'm so what? Alexis: You're stuck on yourself. You can't see the obvious that's right in front of your face. So typical. Ric: You know, why don't we -- why don't we dance right here? Alexis: So you can prove to Sonny that you're a better dancer than he is? Ric: You know, I've never seen Sonny dance, so I couldn't really tell you. Alexis: I'm not going to be an event in your endless competition with him. Ric: Oh, it's one dance! Alexis: Uh-uh. Ric: What is it? What is it? You're afraid? Alexis: Nope. Ric: Then I guess I must assume that you can't dance. Alexis: Let's dance. Ric: Ok, you're on. Alexis: Maybe it's the wine. Ric: What? Why do you say that? Alexis: I think you actually dance better than your brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: How's Mike doing? Courtney: He's ok. The nurse is in checking his vitals again. I'll -- ahem -- I'll pay off his bookie. Sonny: No, it's -- don't worry about it. It's already taken care of. Save your money for your -- the charity. It's doing ok? Courtney: Yeah. I never thought that helping kids could be so complicated. Sonny: It's for abused children, right? Courtney: Yeah. Neglected ones, too. And I want to get them while they're young, give them a way out. Sonny: How'd you get the idea to do something like that? Courtney: From you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: It took a while, but we finally found a way to start over and, little by little, I fell in love with her. I -- I may not know the man that I -- that I used to be, Emily, but I know who I am now, and honestly, I -- I really couldn't imagine my life without Mary. Mary: Connor? Nikolas: Oh, look, I -- I have to go. Will you please -- please, don't tell anyone about this? Emily: Not a word. It'll be as if we -- we never even met. Nikolas: Ok. Thank you. Emily: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Dillon: So, you can sing all you want. Nobody will bother you. Lynn: You'll lock that window? Dillon: The -- oh, yeah. No, yeah, yeah, yeah. You'll be safe -- don't worry about it. There's food in the fridge and a cot up in the booth. Lynn: Look, thanks for all of this. Dillon: You're the best singer I've ever heard. You have a gift, Lynn, and I hope you don't throw that away to spite your father. Lynn: Look, I can't be something I'm not. Dillon: You're an artist. Artists create their own reality. They make their own place in the world. So am I. It's what we do. Lynn: You really believe that, don't you? Dillon: Yeah, I do. Maybe someday you will, too. [SCENE_BREAK] [Music plays] Ric: Oh! Oh, there you go! Ah! Alexis: Oh! Is that for us? Ric: No, I think it's for you. You're quite the dancer. Alexis: Yes, I know -- I mean, thank you. I think I need to go home. Ric: Wait -- oh, wait a minute. You're really in no shape to drive yourself. Alexis: I realize that. I'm going to -- I have -- I -- I can call someone. Ric: Well, no. Let me take you home. Alexis: No. The number's in my -- Ric: I'm sure it is -- Alexis: Whatever, in my purse. Ric: But you're going to have to wait for it. I mean, really. I can take you home. It's no problem. Alexis: Well, now, are you sure, really? Because, you know, I -- I need to know that there is not going to be a problem, if you know what I'm saying. No funny business. Ric: Well, I'm not that funny. Ask anybody. Alexis: You swear? Ric: I swear. Alexis: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Ok, look, we might not ever like each other very much, but sometimes when you're not making me so angry I can't see straight, sometimes I picture the little boy you must have been -- you know, very serious but sweet, quiet, way too sad, but really smart. Sonny: It's a little too late to save me. Courtney: Yeah, but what if you had had help when you were a kid? Sonny: Well, I mean -- Courtney: You know, what if you had a place to go when Deke was angry or you knew how to get help for your mom instead of trying to help her yourself? I mean, what if you had just had a chance to be a kid? Sonny: I -- I did all right, Courtney. Courtney: Yeah, you did great, Sonny. I mean, you -- you made a life for yourself, but it cost you. Sonny: Yes, yeah. I realize that. Courtney: Well, maybe if you'd had a little help all those years ago, I mean, maybe you could have gone to college or gotten off the streets or maybe you wouldn't have had to be so cold and ruthless and there wouldn't be so much danger in your life. I mean, you didn't have anyone back then to protect you -- I can't change that. But maybe if I can protect some of these kids, give them what you never had -- anyway, that's -- that's the idea. Sonny: You're doing a good thing. Courtney: Well, so are you. Sonny: I've been bailing Mike out for years. Courtney: No, I mean -- I mean with Jason and Sam. You know, Jason betrayed you. I mean, he took something that you want and I know -- I know how difficult that is for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Mary: You've given me the most beautiful honeymoon a bride could ever dream of. Nikolas: Are you sure that you're ready to spend the rest of your life with me? Mary: Yeah. Nikolas: And do you realize that I may never again carve you a wooden duck? Mary: Oh, my God. I -- I never thought of that. Nikolas: Can you handle the disappointment? Mary: No. Uh-uh. Nikolas: What do you mean, no? What do you mean --? [Mary giggles] Mary: No -- ah! Oh, no! Ah! Ah! No! [Mary laughs] [Mary screams] [NEXT_ON] Lucky: You're going to go to prison for what you put my mother through. Jason: I need a check drawn up for a million dollars. Courtney: Thank you for the check. I know that it was your way of apologizing. Nikolas: You're still here. Emily: I've been waiting for you.

Nikolas recognizes Emily only as Mary's friend-he has no memory of her

Steffy: I don't know where you stand with hope... but I hope you know what you mean to me. Can I give you a hug? Liam: [ Chuckles ] Yeah. Yes. Yeah. [ Phone rings ] [ Ring ] Steffy? Hey. Uh, it's your phone, right? Steffy: Ignore it. [ Ring ] Liam: Okay. [ Ring ] Liam: Hope. Uh-- Hope: Liam, what the hell are you doing? You proposed to me last night, and now you're kissing steffy. Ridge: See, this makes sense to me. We should be doing more of this and less talking about our kids. Brooke: I agree. I don't want to fight about our children anymore. Ridge: It's inevitable, isn't it? Brooke: We care about each other too much. We have to figure out a way to make this work. Ridge: I know, but how? Brooke: You will always love your son, and I will always protect my daughter, but the love for our children shouldn't be what's tearing us apart. Ridge: It shouldn't be, no. Brooke: I want you to come home, ridge. I want you to work this out with me somehow. Ridge: How can I do that? You hate my son. You can't even be around him, and now hope is cutting all ties with my grandson. You really think she's gonna do that? Brooke: Knowing how liam and hope feel about each other, I think that liam is putting a ring on her finger as we speak. Ridge: I want to make sure I get this right. So hope is rethinking the one thing that she wanted more than anything else-- to be douglas' parent. She doesn't want to do that anymore. Brooke: No. Ridge: So what, this is your idea? Whose idea is it? Brooke: Thomas is the only reason that you and I are apart, ridge. He's the reason why liam is so afraid for his family. Ridge: Okay. That is quite a thing to put on somebody, your new bride. You're asking her to not talk to certain people and you're telling her who not to parent? Brooke: She was surprised about the proposal and about the terms, but she wants to have a life with liam, and she wants to be a mother to douglas as well. Ridge: Okay, but liam didn't want to have any of that. Brooke: He walked out. Ridge: There's a shocker. Brooke: And he went over to steffy'S. So hope rushed over there to tell liam that she wanted to be in his life. She wanted to accept the proposal. So hope and liam are going to move on with their lives without thomas lurking in the background. Hope: You asked me to marry you, our daughter sleeping in the next room, and now this? Steffy: Hope, it's not what you think. I was hugging him, and I--I kissed him. Hope: I don't care. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to hear any excuses. There is no excuse. Liam: Hope, listen, you know how I feel about you. I literally got down on one knee last night. Hope: And I wanted to accept your proposal. I want to put that ring back on my finger more than anything. I want to marry you, liam, but the conditions that you set-- Liam: Yes. Yes. There were conditions because thomas can't be a part of our life anymore. He just can'T. Hope: I understand how you feel about thomas. But there is a little boy involved, liam, and he matters, too. I know it's a complicated situation, but I did not expect you to go running back to steffy. Ridge: My son keeps proving himself. For some reason, you don't want to see that. There's a whole side to him that you just want to ignore. Brooke: What do we talk about every time we're together? Who do we talk about? What is the common thread to all of our problems? It's thomas. Brooke: Ohh. Brooke: Still he's creating chaos, and he's creating friction. Ridge: No, you know what the common thread is? We talk about what happened six months ago. We don't talk about now at all. Brooke: Yeah. Well, we do talk about what happened months ago and the fear of what's gonna happen next and what's happening right now. Ridge: What's happening? We had a nice holiday, thomas has a new girlfriend, and things are on the upswing. Brooke: Mm-hmm. Well, that's what he says, and that's what he wants to make it look like. But I have a hard time believing it. Ridge: No, I know because you--you believe that he's gonna do something, right? Brooke: Oh, yes, I do, 100%. And I'm not the only one who feels that way. Ridge: [ Laughs ] Oh, that's fantastic. So now you and liam, you agree on things? Brooke: I just want thomas out of hope's life. I don't like how he's been insinuating himself in every area of her life. I just-- I worry about her, ridge. Ridge: You don't have to worry about her. He's not gonna hurt her. He's not gonna hurt anybody. Brooke: Do you think I like this? I don't want to think about what catastrophe's gonna happen next. I hate the fact that you're not here in your home. And I don't want to worry about hope anymore. I don't want to watch her suffer. And that's all because of thomas, because he continues to destroy people's lives. Ridge: Well, he hasn't destroyed mine. And I believe in my son. Brooke: I know. Maybe some day, when you see thomas the way I do, maybe that's the day that you'll come back to me. Hope: How did we even get here? One moment you want to marry me, and now... Liam: I still want to marry you, hope. Nothing's changed. Hope: After everything we fought through-- losing our daughter, finding out she was alive-- to just have it fall apart like this? Liam: This is my point. Thomas is the one who keeps coming between us. Hope: You know, I barely slept last night after you left. I just kept going over and over what you said to me, and, after talking to my mom this morning, I came over here ready to talk about the ultimatum. I was so sure that we would find a solution. Liam: We can find a solution. We can work all of this out. Hope: And then you went and did something like this. A year ago, we lost our daughter. But we made our way through that unspeakable tragedy. But our family was reunited because of douglas. And I'm not going to walk away from him. That boy needs me. Liam: I hear you. But you're not hearing me every time I tell you how concerned I am about thomas, and if our life together-- if our relationship is gonna work, that needs to come before everything else. Hope: Even douglas? Liam: Y-- Hope: He was the only one that told the truth about beth, that she was still alive. That little boy gave us our daughter back. He gave us our lives back. And he brought us together again. I don't know where I would be if it wasn't for him. I love you, liam, but I'm a mother to douglas now, and I am not going to abandon him. And after seeing the-- the two of you here today... together the way you were... I'm more sure of that now than ever. Ridge: I don't think I'm asking too much. I'm asking you to give credit where credit is due. Thomas is working hard. He's trying to figure it out. Look at him. He's-- he's designing with hope. Brooke: Which I'm not sure is a good idea. Ridge: Why? He's-- he's dating zoe. Brooke: Well... Ridge: Well, nothing, and he's a-- he's a good father. He's working on it. He's spending time with douglas. Brooke: He has been spending more time with douglas. I'll give him that. Ridge: Okay. Give him that. And maybe find it in here to give him a little more than that. You know why he's doing well right now? Because his family is there for him, there to support him. And you're part of that family. He's doing okay with steffy. He and hope, they're in a decent place. He's working at the company, but you, for whatever reason, you just want to sit here and wait for him to fail, wait for him to do something else. You know what that does to me? That tears me up. I'm over at my dad'S. Yeah, we're one big happy family. I'm not-- I'm not happy when I'm not with you. Brooke: Is shauna still there? Ridge: Yeah, shauna's there. She's-- she's in the guesthouse 'cause quinn and dad, they asked her to stay. We're not talking about shauna right now. We're talking about thomas. We're talking about us because if we don't figure this out, it's gonna be too late. Brooke: Too late? Ridge: You're in my heart. You know that. But so is my son. If you're gonna love me, you have to love thomas. Liam: I'm sorry you walked in on that. Steffy: It's my fault. Liam: Listen, I-- I'm sorry that you're hurting. This is not how I wanted things to go. But I meant everything I said last night. I want to be your husband. I want to be with you and beth forever. And yeah, hope, I have conditions. And, steffy, I'm sorry I keep on bringing this up in front of you, but thomas is obsessive, and that makes him dangerous. He wanted you so bad that he was willing to keep the truth about beth from both of you, and then he exploited your feelings with his kid, and then he tricked you into marrying him, and then, when his back was up against the wall, he kidnapped you. He actually kidnapped you. And despite all of this, you're still letting him pressure you into working with him? I mean, the guy has a history of insinuating himself into our lives, and he's doing it again, and I feel like I am watching a horror film where he just keeps on dragging you back in. Hope: I have not forgotten about what thomas has done. But I do believe he is trying to be a better person, that he is moving on. Liam: No, he's not. He's a psychopath. Hope: Oh. Okay. So we should just let douglas be with a psychopath. Liam: Douglas has a home, hope. He has a family that acts as a support system, and yes, we're always gonna be in his life, but you-- you c--you cannot be his mother if co-parenting him means a lifetime connection to his father because that is exactly what thomas wants. Hope: Thomas is the least of our problems right now, liam. I came over here today hoping to work things out with you, hoping to leave with a ring on my finger, that our hearts could guide us through this, but now I don't think that's ever going to happen. Because I saw with my own eyes how much you still want steffy. (Dog vo) my beneful superfood blend Brooke: I do believe in second chances, and I do want thomas to get better. [ Sighs ] I want to be able to forgive and accept. Ridge: Well, then let's do that. But don't do it for thomas. Don't do it for us. Do it for you because... carrying around that kind of resentment, that just can't be healthy. You got to know if I thought that he was dangerous in any way, I wouldn't do that to you. I wouldn't do it to your daughter. He just needs a little help, and if--if-- if we can do that, if we can find some forgiveness and move on, we can rip up those divorce papers and I can move back in. I--I don't want to be without you anymore. Liam: Hope, don'T. Don'T. Hope: I saw what I saw, liam. Liam: I know, but now you're talking about, like, ending things. Hope: You were kissing steffy. Liam: Yeah, and you keep bringing thomas deeper and deeper into our lives, and I can't live that way. Hope: Oh, apparently not because you spent the night here last night. Steffy: Hope-- Hope: You and--no. Steffy is obviously a beautiful woman. And you have a child together. And it's complicated with douglas and thomas, and instead of working through that, you want to take the easy way out. Liam: No. What I want is you. Hope: I don't think I'm an option anymore. That is why I went to italy all those years ago-- because of this. Liam: Whoa. You--italy now? That's-- okay. Okay. I-- I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I hurt you. And yes, you're right. I have a child with steffy. I slept on the couch with kelly last night, and you know something? It made me realize I don't see her enough anymore. Hope: Well, you'll be seeing more of her now. It just breaks my heart that you won't be there to see beth every morning when she wakes up. Liam: What--what is that? Don't say that. What are you talking about? Hope: How can we possibly fix this, liam? You were kissing her! You wanted to kiss her! And you're still in love with her, aren't you? Admit it, you love her. Ha! Liam: We have-- we have a child together, hope. Yeah, I love her. Hope: [ Chuckles ] I can't do this anymore. Steffy: Hope. Hope: Steffy, please. I don't want to play these games. And I don't want to share you with her. Last night you proposed to me, but today you broke me. You broke us. You brought back every fear, every insecurity that I have ever had about our relationship. It is all just right here, right in front of me. Liam: Okay, okay, listen. Listen, can we just... could we go home and talk? Can we take a breather here? Hope: What you put the both of us through, it's not fair. And the thing that keeps coming between us, liam, it isn't thomas. It's steffy. It always has been, and you've never gotten over her. So, as much as I will... always love you... I can't do this anymore. I--I can'T. Liam: Hope-- Hope: I won'T. Liam: Hope. Hope: [ Sobbing ]

She also thinks he still wants Steffy

Tracy: You're my father's secretary. You are paid to know where he is. Have him call me immediately. Skye: You must be so popular around the office. Tracy: I'm trying my father's cell. Skye: He's probably at the hospital waiting for news about Jason. There's no need to call him with such a simple misunderstanding. Tracy: It's not a misunderstanding. You were stealing from his safe, which is why my next call is to security. Skye: Ohh. Count the money. Not a dime is missing. Tracy: Because I walked in. If I hadn't, you would have walked out with thousands. Skye: I hate to disappoint you, Tracy, but have no need to steal from ELQ. I have plenty of my own money. Tracy: You're worth nothing. Skye: No. That would be you when your dirty little secret comes out. [SCENE_BREAK] PA: Dr. Garrett, Dr. Henry Garrett... Patrick: Hey. What the hell you doing here? Get out of here. Anthony: I came to pay my respects, bring a little life into Mr. Morgan's. Patrick: Well, keep walking. Anthony: What, are you worried I'm gonna do something untoward? Something that's not gonna be in the best interest of the patient? Orchids are a symbol of love. It's not like I brought a lily for his chest. I'll just leave these under the bedside table-- Patrick: You're not going in there. Anthony: What do you have the problem with? Am I not allowed, or is it my gift? Patrick: Both. Anthony: You remind me of a guard at Pentonville. He didn't know how to bend either. I wonder how his widow is faring. Patrick: I'm interested in your threats, and they don't scare me. Anthony: What would scare you, Doc? Maybe I know already. Sonny: Is there a problem? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: You're not gonna say anything? Abby: What is there to say? I assume you made your choice. I went to work today, you didn't. Michael: Abby, you know why. Abby: I guess I should get my resume ready. Michael: You're not gonna lose the job no matter what I decide. Abby: It never hurts to be prepared, right? And ELQ will make a great reference. Well, assuming that they don't disclose that the only reason why I got the job is so your great-grandfather could get you in the door. Michael: Abby, I tried to make it work. What's the point of staying if I'm not happy? Abby: Are you talking about ELQ or us? Michael: Well, I thought you wanted me to go. Abby: Because a difference of opinion? Michael: That's all it was? It sounded more like a breakup to me. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Shawn: Carly? Carly: Uh, in here. Shawn: Hey. Carly: Hey. What's wrong? What's happened? Shawn: I've got news on Jax. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Your empty threats are tiresome. Like everything else about you. Skye: Would you prefer Gino Soleito Jr. come knocking at your door? He's all grown up now and every bit as connected as his father. Still, the one I think you should watch out for is Gina. Bit of a temper, that one. Don't think she'd take too kindly to knowing that you helped yourself to a generous portion of her daddy's fortune. Tracy: One small snag. You have no proof. Skye: Are you willing to bet everything you have on it? Tracy: Where is it? Skye: Oh--so much for protestations of innocence. Tracy: I don't steal. Skye: Then why are you grabbing the purse off my arm? Tracy: Because I wouldn't put it past you to fabricate some evidence and put it on a thingy, on a disk. Skye: Paranoia is such a sure revealing sign of guilt. Tracy: Skye, you would do anything you possibly could to get my father to think I'm not trustworthy. Skye: Well, you're not. He knows that much already. Give me that. Tracy: And don't ever call him-- Johnny: Please, don't stop for me. I love a good catfight. Tracy: If you're looking for your father, he finally took the hint and scurried back to his dung heap. Feel free to join him at any time. Skye: Watch your valuables. Let go! Johnny: Actually, feisty, you're the one I'm after. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: Hey. Ethan: What are you doing here? Kristina: It's good to see you, too. Ethan: I'm a little busy right now. Kristina: Uh, I was passing by and saw your car and thought I'd say hi, give you my first impressions of life at PCU. Ethan: Great. Let's do like coffee tomorrow or something, ok? Kristina: Are you trying to run me off? Ethan: In a word, yes. No offense. Kristina: Are you expecting someone? Ethan: As a matter of fact I am. Some heavy hitters from upstate. They're coming in hopefully to drop a large amount of cash on these tables. So I need to finish setting up. Kristina: I can help. Ethan: No. I got it. Thanks. Kristina: I meant once you start playing. I can manage the bar, keep everyone's drinks full, while you're dealing from the bottom of the deck. Ethan: Look, Kristina, these are not exactly the kind of people that your parents want you hanging out with. Kristina: Well, technically, neither are you. If you're so worried about my parents-- Ethan: Look, I'm not worried about myself, ok? I'm worried about you. Kristina: I can handle it. Ethan: Look, these people are not fans of Sonny's, ok? I do not want you to get hurt. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: I bring Jason an orchid I cultivated myself, and the good doctor acts like I'm carrying a potful of explosives. Sonny: Take your pot and go, Anthony. Anthony: Sonny, I'm trying to keep the peace here. I'm honoring the truce you made with John. Sonny: Yeah, yeah, yeah, we got the message. So get out of here. Anthony: No good deed goes unpunished. Try to keep this alive, please. At least until Morgan gets sprung. It takes indirect light, room temperature, you water the roots and not the leaves. Sonny: Usually when something needs that much attention, I wind up killing it. Anthony: Well, you ought to be more careful, about a lot of things. Morgan, for example. I don't think you appreciate how much he does for you. Sonny: I don't think you appreciate that you're still breathing, Anthony. Patrick: Ok, that's enough. I'm not gonna say it again. Get out of here. Anthony: Um, eh...is it within hospital policy to at least ask how the patient's doing? Patrick: Restricted. Anthony: You must be under a lot of tension now, Sonny, with him out of commission. So much of your ground is wide open. Let's hope he makes a speedy recovery. For your wife's new office. Let me guess. Against policy. And no inmate around to run the asylum properly. Sonny: Let me give you some advice for your own benefit. Don't get involved when it doesn't concern you. Patrick: Are you kidding me right now? He was about to go in there and whack your right-hand man. Do you even care anymore? Steve: Jason's not in there. The guy's a plant. One of Sonny's guys. It was a setup. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: I've been out on the harbor assisting with the search. We found a deployed parachute, which would indicate that Jax got out of the plane before it went down. Carly: So where is he? I mean, if Jax is alive, why hasn't he gotten in touch with me? Shawn: Who's to say he hasn't? Carly: No. Jax would never let me think he was dead. Shawn: Look, there's been a lot of bad blood between the two of you. Carly: No, I don't care how angry Jax is with me. He loves Josslyn and Morgan and he'd never just walk out of their lives. Shawn: Look, the way I see it, he didn't have much choice. If word gets out Jax survived, Sonny could come looking to finish the job. Carly: No, you don't understand. If Jax never sees Morgan and Josslyn again, Sonny wins. And that's worse than death for Jax. There has to be another reason why he hasn't gotten in touch with us. What if he's hurt? What if he can't make it to a phone? Shawn: Look, a hundred different things could have happened to Jax after his plane went down. Right now it's anyone's guess. Carly: That's not good enough. That's not good enough for Josslyn and Morgan, and it sure as hell's not good enough for me. Shawn: What do you want to believe? Carly: I want to believe that Jax is ok. And I really want to believe that I don't have to look my little girl in the face and tell her that her daddy's dead because of me. [SCENE_BREAK] Tracy: Why are you here to see Skye, may I ask? Skye: Good question. What can I do for you? Johnny: Well, actually, you've done more than enough. Skye left me with some loose ends to untie. Tracy: Ahh. Living down to expectations. How predictable. A rich, powerful gangster... Skye: Don't forget good-looking. Johnny: Oh, right back at ya. Tracy: Charming! Tell me, Skye, how did Johnny hear about your services? Do you advertise online, or do you rely solely on word of mouth, mobster to mobster? Skye: Careful, Tracy. You know, people in glass houses and all that. Tracy: Get out before I call security. Johnny: But weren't you the one grabbing at her purse? Skye: Ooh, he's good, isn't he? Tracy: Oh, I think I'll make it a twofer. I'll get you both thrown out at the same time. Johnny: No need to make it physical. Skye: Have fun counting your money, while you still have it. Johnny: So, wondering how I untied myself from your bed? Skye: Oh, no need to explain. I like a man who's resourceful. Johnny: What about lethal, hmm? You keep playing this game with my father, it's gonna end badly. Skye: I'm touched by your concern. Johnny: Why don't you tell me what you got on my father, huh? I can keep Edward safe. Skye: So dramatic. Johnny: I'm serious. Tell me what I need to know to deal with my father my way. Skye: Your father and I have an understanding. Johnny: Ok, whatever he's offered you, including your own life, he's lying. My father's word ain't worth spit. Skye: And yours is? Johnny: I can keep Edward safe. Skye: Why should I trust you? Johnny: Because I'm about the only option you've got now. The only person you can trust. And I wouldn't wait very long, because the offer won't be on the table, or bed, for long. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: [Sighs] I know what you're thinking. Shawn: Hmm. Carly: Jax and I have been over for a long time, so why not just sign the papers? Shawn: I'm not thinking anything. Carly: I can't. It would be like giving up on Jax. Shawn: If he walked through the door right now, would you sign those papers? Carly: You always do that. Shawn: Do what? Carly: You always ask me questions that make me clarify what I'm thinking, and I just can't, because it's not that simple. Shawn: It was for Jax. I'm seeing his signature on the dotted line. Carly: No. Jax wanted it to be forever, you know. So did I. Everything was perfect. I had this amazing husband and a miracle daughter, and we were so happy--and then we weren't, and I don't really know what happened. Shawn: Yeah, you do. Carly: I wouldn't cut Sonny out of my life. Shawn: Now you have. So I'll ask again. If Jax walked through that door right now, would you sign those papers? Carly: Sonny's out. But Jason's not, and he will always be a part of my life, and Jax can't handle that. Shawn: Then what are you waiting for? [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: You mean to tell me you knew about this? Robin: Only after I went into Jason's room. Patrick: And when I came over here, that's why you didn't let me into his room. Robin: If someone planted a decoy, obviously I had to figure out what was going on. Steve: The idea was for Anthony Zacchara to try to off someone he thought was Jason, and we'd get him on attempted murder. Sonny: But we didn't because of you. I mean... Patrick: Who the hell do you think you are, Sonny? You know, you say you care about Robin, but you're constantly putting her life in danger. My daughter-- you have one of those, don't you? She sleeps in our bed every single night because she's scared that mommy's gonna get shot again. And then you got her in the middle of a mob war. What's it gonna take for you to wake up? Robin dead? Robin: Patrick, stop. Patrick: If you and Anthony Zacchara want each other dead, then you go take each other out. You leave my family out of this. Sonny: I'm not gonna do this right now with you. You can move Jason back in and I'll come by later. Patrick: Go ahead. Obviously Sonny runs the hospital now, doesn't he? Steve: Oh, no, he doesn't. Patrick: No, he doesn't? The gang members are running around here like it's their place. Robin: Stop. We're not doing this here. Patrick: So they're allowed to do whatever they want, but I can't raise my voice? Robin: Both of you in there, now. Go. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Didn't we agree we'd always be honest with each other? Michael: Abby, you don't like it when I'm honest. Abby: No, I don't like watching your father manipulate you. Michael: My father needs my support. How is that manipulation? Abby: Sonny told you that he never wanted you to be a part of his business. Now he's done a complete about-face, intentionally pulling you in. That is selfish beyond belief. Michael: Look, I heard you the first 20 times, Abby. I get it. Abby: That's just it. You don't. You're too close, Michael. All you see is an opening, a chance to prove yourself. Michael: And that's so terrible, wanting my father to know I'm capable and responsible? Abby: It's terrible when your father's pulling you into something illegal, when you're putting your freedom at risk again. Michael: If you think I'm going to abandon my father, you are wasting your breath. Abby: I didn't say abandon. Just don't become part of his world. Michael: You know, we'll just table this whole thing, ok? Abby: See? Now you even sound like your dad. You don't get the answer you like, so you just want to ignore the whole thing. Michael, you've got to face the facts. Jax could be dead. And your father did everything but admit that he was responsible. Michael: Jax tried to kidnap my sister. All my dad did was try and stop him. That's it. Abby: I know that you like to see the good in people. You did it with me, when everyone else treated me like I was nothing. Michael: And I was right about you, Abby, just like I'm right about my father. Abby: Ok, again, I am just asking you to keep your options open. Michael: Is that your nice way of saying, "stay on at ELQ so I can keep my job"? Abby: If that's all you took away from this, that I'm worried about my stupid job, don't even bother packing. Get out! Michael: See, this is what I'm talking about, Abby. You said it's ok to have a difference of opinion, but when I speak up, you get pissed off. Abby: I'm pissed because you think that I'm so shallow that some job is more important to me than the rest of your life. Michael: Look, I know it's not about the job to you. That was a cheap shot. I'm sorry. Abby: You think? Michael: You've been incredible this past year. I have no idea what I would have done without you. Abby: I feel the same way. You know that. I mean, you have saved my life so many times. Michael: So, can we backtrack here, find a way to compromise? Abby: Well, for starters, you don't have to pack these bags every time we have an argument. Michael: Yeah. Well, that's something I learned from my parents. Whenever they had an argument, my mom would go and move to another house. Abby: Look, I am--I'm no expert, Michael, and this is my first attempt at a healthy relationship. I know one thing. We have to be truthful, or we'll lose each other for sure. Michael: I get it. We don't agree right now, but it doesn't change the way that I feel about you, how important you are to me. Abby: See? This is good. Communication. We hit a rough patch and we just, we worked through it, like two mature adults. Michael: Yeah. Like when you said, don't bother packing, just get out. Abby: That was my mistake. I'll do better next time. Michael: You already planning our next argument? Abby: As long as we never go to bed angry. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: You know, it's sweet of you to worry about me, but I've been dealing with people hating my father all my life. Ethan: Not the way Michael has. You were raised by Alexis. You have no idea what really goes on. Kristina: I think I can handle serving drinks at a card game. Ethan: Why would you want to? Kristina: You really have to ask that? To spend time with you. Ethan: Look, Kristina, how many times are we gonna have this conversation? Kristina: As many as it takes. Ethan: You just started college. Your world is wide open. You can study whatever you want. You can be whomever you want. Kristina: I was at the campus store and thought of you...and got you this. It's a friendship bracelet. Ethan: I can't accept gifts from you. Kristina: Why not? Skye: Just the person I wanted to see. Got a minute? Ethan: Well, for you, always. Skye: Oh, Kristina, hi. I'm sorry. Would you mind? I really need to speak to Ethan alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: What do you care if I sign those divorce papers or not? Shawn: I want to make sure you're ok before I leave town. Carly: Oh, right. Your job in DC. Shawn: No. The position's been filled. Carly: What are you talking about? I thought it was a done deal. Shawn: I didn't make it down before the final interview. Carly: Because you've been here dealing with me and my crazy life. Shawn: No, because I decided not to go. Carly: No, what are you talking about? This was your chance to get out of security, to be a science teacher, to put your degree to good use. Shawn: Carly, plans change. Carly: No, they don't. You call them, you tell them that you're gonna come down. I'm sure they want you more than they want the other person. Shawn: There'll be other jobs. I was glad to stay and help. Carly: Of course you were, because you're that kind of a person. Shawn: I don't look at it as giving up anything. I don't blame you or anyone. I made my own choice. Carly: Now you sound like Jason. Shawn: [Laughs] Well, how is he doing? Carly: He made it through the surgery. We're just waiting for him to wake up. [Cell phone ringing] Shawn: Yeah. Any news on the search? Thanks. You said you weren't ready to sign the papers. This might change your mind. [SCENE_BREAK] Robin: Why did you go behind my back and agree to this? Steve: I'm not trying to undercut you, Robin. The police came to me. Robin: I am the only one that is allowed to make decisions on behalf of the hospital. The police know that. Steve: They also know how close you are to the patient. Maybe too close for objectivity. Robin: If by "they" you mean my uncle Mac, he wasn't allowed to make this kind of decision. Neither were you, for the record. Steve: You and Jason have a complicated history, that's all. Robin: But I am still the acting Chief of Staff. I don't appreciate being patted on the head and then you making decisions behind my back. Patrick: And what about Sonny? Mac knows what happened in our living room. Why the hell would he let him run around this hospital with free rein? Steve: The order came down from the DA's office. They suspect Anthony is behind this whole prescription drug ring that's been happening at the hospital. Robin: I told you about the missing drugs. Steve: They have no evidence to tie him to the stolen meds, so they're trying to get him on something else. Patrick: And so why are we just hearing about this now? Steve: You've been busy with Jason. Patrick: Ok, but what about her? Why would you do this to her? Robin: What about what you've been doing? [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: Did you take your plant for a walk? Anthony: It's an orchid, and, yes, we had a little walk and talk. She listens to me better than you and Claudia ever did. Johnny: Oh, that's good. She doesn't have legs to run away and a mouth to talk back with. Anthony: I should warn you, John, Sonny's gonna be looking to retaliate. Johnny: What'd you do now? Anthony: Listen, I'm as innocent as a lamb. Johnny: So Sonny's gonna retaliate for no reason. Anthony: What can I say? Corinthos isn't the most stable guy around. Johnny: This coming from the guy who talks to plants. Anthony: It's an orchid. One I especially picked for Jason. I thought his hospital room could use a little beauty. But I was stopped at the door. Johnny: By Sonny? Anthony: No, Dr. Drake. That guy's got a mouth on him. You should have heard him, John. He thinks he's better than me just because he wears a white coat. Johnny: Yeah, well, you keep talking to plants, you'll be seeing a lot of white coats. Sonny: Johnny, your father is making it real hard to keep the balance, so I'm gonna have to upset it and start over. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Excuse me. What I'm doing, besides saving Jason's life? And cleaning water bottles and doing nasal polyps? Robin: That's what I'm talking about--sarcastic little digs just like that. Patrick: Well, I apologize, but I feel a little resentment because my skills have been wasted. Robin: I'm only trying to give every surgeon here an equal opportunity. Patrick: Not every surgeon is created equal, and you can't change that by revising hospital policy. Robin: This is what I'm saying. I can't even count on my own husband to stick up for me. Patrick: I am trying to support you. I am. Robin: Really? You think that I don't know that everyone's talking about me behind my back, including you two, rolling your eyes every single time I implement a new chart? I mean, come on, you've done this job. You know how difficult it is. Steve: I know. Touch decisions have to be made every day. Robin: Right. So why are you talking about me behind my back? Why can't you just offer to help me? Steve: I thought I was helping you by heading up the missing drugs investigation. Robin: Ok, fine, but you could have told me that there was a complete stranger in this room instead of Jason, so I didn't have to run around the entire hospital trying to figure out what the hell happened. I mean, I don't have time to waste like that. Patrick: Robin, you're doing it again? Robin: Doing what? Patrick: If you could just bring it down a notch, we could all cooperate better. Robin: Really? You'd be less critical? Patrick: You're my wife. You think it's easy to hear everybody talking behind your back? Robin: Have you told them to stop? Or is it too important to you to be one of the boys? [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Why don't we grab that coffee tomorrow? Let's say 10:00? I want to hear about your classes. Kristina: That's ok. I get it. Ethan: Wait, Kristina, are you all right? Kristina: Believe it or not, I'm mature enough to handle a blow-off. Skye: Sorry. I should have called first. I clearly walked in on something. Ethan: Oh, don't worry about it. I was just trying to provide a friendly shoulder for Kristina. I don't think it did much good. Skye: No feelings there? Ethan: Don't get me wrong. Kristina is a sweet kid. But she's too young, too messed up about life. Skye: It probably isn't easy being the daughter of a mobster. Ethan: Well, Sonny didn't exactly do her any favors. I mean, he neglected her most of his life, and then when he finally deigns to show up, he tried to control her. Kristina couldn't get his love, so she acted out for attention. Kristina's a messed-up kid, you know? And frankly, I feel sorry for her. Besides, Sonny made it abundantly clear that if I'd like to keep breathing, I would keep my distance. Skye: Whoo. That could put a damper on things. Ethan: Yeah. I tried to explain that she's the one with the crush, but he wasn't buying it. Skye: Well, personally, I think Sonny should be grateful to you. You were so kind to Kristina after that abusive relationship with Kiefer. Ethan: Yeah. You know, everything that's happened to Kristina is all bubbling up to the surface. It's like she's a ticking time bomb just waiting to go off, and I thought maybe I could contain it. But, you know. Skye: Have you tried being brutally honest? Ethan: The truth doesn't work if you're not ready to hear it. Been there, done that with Luke. Skye: I heard about the intervention. Ethan: Yeah. It was painful. And a total waste. Skye: Well, as a fellow alcoholic, I completely understand Luke's resistance. You know, you work so hard to maintain the illusion of having some control in your life. Ethan: I mean, that night when Luke hit Jake, it was like something broke. It's like he doesn't care about anything or anyone. Skye: What about you? Did Maya break your heart? Ethan: You heard about that, huh? Skye: Well, Alice told me that Maya went back to Philadelphia. Didn't give any detail. Ethan: I found Maya in bed with some doctor. Skye: Ooh. That must have been painful. Ethan: You know, Maya was actually surprisingly decent about it. I know it's a cliché, but I'd like to think that we parted as friends. Skye: Well, no doubt Maya will be kicking herself someday. I'm sure she already is. [Sighs] I think love is all about luck and timing, isn't it? Along the way you find your amusements where you can. Ethan: Are you looking for amusement? Skye: Well, it's not to say there aren't always lots of willing partners. They're usually just a little too complicated for my taste. Ethan: Nothing complicated about me. I can promise you that. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: You changed your mind about the orchid. I knew you would. Sonny: Yeah, the orchid, Johnny. Listen, we've had this discu--how do we keep him in check? Anthony: Listen, it's never easy starting over, so try to keep open to the experience. Johnny: He talks to plants now. Anthony: It's an orchid. Sonny: He was outside of Jason's hospital room, Johnny. Anthony: I was bringing him a gift. I thought it was a lovely gesture. Don't forget my instructions. This little lady can be very temperamental. Sonny: Can you drop the "I'm talking to a flower" routine? Anthony: Such hostility, Sonny. You feel threatened? Johnny: Knock it off, Pop. Anthony: Now, if Mr. Corinthos was in a vulnerable position, I could understand his need to flex a little muscle. But he claims to have everything under control. Sonny: Do something about your dad! 'Cause if you don't, I'm gonna have to do something about both of you. Anthony: [Laughing] Hee hee hee hee hee hee. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn: When was the last time you saw Jax's boat? Carly: Uh, the day after the plane went down, with you on the docks. Why? Shawn: I take it you haven't moved the boat or arranged it to be shipped somewhere. Carly: No. What's going on? Shawn: That was the harbormaster on the phone. The Silent Lady isn't in her slip. Carly: The boat's gone? Shawn: Look, the harbormaster's ready to report it stolen if you give the word. Carly: Jax is alive. He survived. Jax is alive! My God, I have to tell Morgan. Shawn: You might want to pump your brakes on that. Carly: No, you don't understand. Morgan is starting a new school. He's starting a new life. Everything has changed for him. And on the way up to the school he's asking me, "Mom, do you ever think I'm gonna see Jax again?" And it was breaking my heart, and now I can tell him he will. Shawn: I know it's tough, but if you say anything, there's gonna be repercussions. Carly: Because if Sonny finds out that Jax is alive, he'll try and make him disappear again. Shawn: But technically, you don't know if Jax is alive. Carly: Are you kidding me? The Silent Lady is gone. A parachute is found nearby. It's not a coincidence. Look, I have to tell Morgan. Shawn: No, no, that's too much of a burden for a child to carry. Carly: Morgan is responsible, all right? I'll swear him to secrecy. Shawn: It only takes one slip, Carly. Look, wouldn't it be harder for him to find out Jax survived a plane crash only to be gunned down by Sonny? Carly: I can't let him go on thinking that Jax is dead. Shawn: Look, like you said, Jax loves Morgan and Joss too much to stay away. He'll be back when he's ready to deal with you and his family and Sonny. Look, the kindest thing you could do for Jax is keep the secret. Carly: I don't know, Shawn. Oh, God. Shawn: Listen, listen. Jax, he could have found a way to take any boat, but he took the one he gave you. It's a message, by way of saying he's ok. That there's still a connection. But as parents. Carly: Tell the harbormaster that, um, I, um, sold the boat. Shawn: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: We are all on the same team. Robin: Well, it sure doesn't feel that way. Steve: Look, I know how hard it is to be chief. You've got a million balls in the air and you're just hoping every day that one of them falls down in the right place. Robin: Yeah, and if they don't, everyone is watching and judging. Steve: No one expected you to jump into this job and be perfect overnight. Patrick: Nobody except you. Robin: I'm just trying to do a good job. I'm trying to do what is the best thing for the hospital and the staff, creating a team. I mean, that's why you chose me, Steve. Steve: I know. I know how dedicated you are. Robin: Well, then why are you talking about me behind my back and keeping secrets, implementing-- Steve: No, this isn't about me trying to prove that I can do a better job than you. Patrick: I think he's just trying to help. Robin: You have no idea how patronizing that sounds. Steve: Look, this is a high-stress job. It is. And I don't want you to crash and burn. And you will if you keep trying to do this by yourself. Trust me. I know. Robin: You don't think I can do this job, do you? Patrick: That's not true. Robin: If you think you can do a better job, it's all yours. Good luck, Chief. [SCENE_BREAK] Kristina: [Sobbing] [Cries out] [SCENE_BREAK] Johnny: We stay out of Sonny's business, he stays out of ours. We make money. Nobody dies. Everybody's happy. Anthony: Until Sonny decides it's in his best interest to break your precious peace, and then he will. Johnny: That's what you want, isn't it? You thrive in chaos. That's why you've been goading Sonny every chance you get. Anthony: Would you prefer that I apologize, say I'm sorry to Sonny for sneaking past his goons and getting this close to Jason Morgan? Johnny: You're not gonna be able to say much to Sonny or anybody else, for that matter. You forget that I got the power and the paperwork to call the SEC and get your ass sent back to Pentonville. Anthony: Good luck with that. Johnny: What the hell is that supposed to mean? Anthony: I know people. People who owe me, people who are afraid of me. This is what I've been trying to teach you, John. You think that keeping the peace gives you power? Keeping the peace is crap! You rule through fear. Nothing more, nothing less. Pay attention to me. You wondering what crazy thing's gonna happen next? It's good to wonder. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Ok, the truth is, I can't do what you do. Robin: Well, we're about to find out. Patrick: I have an oversized ego and nonexistent bedside manner, and technique in the OR... Robin: What's keeping the elevator? Patrick: Doesn't automatically translate into being able to manage people. Robin: Do you have a point here? Patrick: My point is, it's easy to complain about the changes that are being made, from the sidelines. But what you're doing, that's the hard job. You're changing this hospital for the best. And I don't have all the answers. Robin: Well, you better start to figure it out, because if you're gonna be chief, the entire hospital's going to be depending on you. Patrick: You're not gonna let me off the hook easily, are you? Robin: Not a chance. Patrick: You know me, though. You love me. You married me. You know that I can be a jerk. Robin: Getting warmer. Patrick: Look, Robin, Steve's right. It's a very hard position that you're in. But I know that you can do it. And I want you to know that I'm gonna help you in any way that I can. Ok? You can do this. I have absolute faith in you. Robin: Thanks. Whew. I needed to hear that. Patrick: Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Skye: I need you to look after Grandfather. Ethan: Why me? Skye: Well, he obviously likes you, or else he wouldn't have offered you the million dollars to keep you and Maya married. Ethan: Most people would tell you I'm not the most trustworthy person. Skye: Most people would be wrong. Ethan: All right. Why does Edward need protecting? Skye: It's a precaution against a certain someone. Ethan: Ok, if I'm gonna say yes, I'm gonna need to know who. Skye: Anthony Zacchara. Johnny: Whoops. [SCENE_BREAK] Anthony: I come bearing gifts. Tracy: I'm not interested. Anthony: Ooh, I love it when you play hard to get. Tracy: I'm not playing. And I'm sick to death of hearing my own voice repeat it again and again and again. But allow me to say it one more time. You will never get me. So take your stinking house plant-- Anthony: It's an orchid. Tracy: And your beauty treatments and go. If I ever find you in this building again, you will be forcibly ejected. I want nothing, nothing, nothing more to do with you! Anthony: And yet somehow I think you will. [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Carly: What the hell do you want?

Sonny tells Patrick not to meddle in other people's affairs

Emily: Did you remember something? Nikolas: No. Emily: It's all right. I don't care how long it takes. I'll never give up hope that you'll remember. Nikolas: You don't get it, Emily. That kiss just killed me. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Jax? Jax? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, Jax. Oh, my God, she shot you! Are you ok? Jax: Courtney, you should've sent someone else. Faith: Looky -- that's the ninja cheerleader to the rescue. Jax: Just let her go, Faith. Courtney: Faith, he's bleeding! Jax: The money's coming! Courtney: He needs a doctor! Faith: Shut up! Stop your whining -- it bores me. You know what? I'm actually really glad he called you. [Jax groans] Faith: Now I have all the leverage I need to get your boyfriend and your brother to do whatever I want. Courtney: How could you do this to him, Faith? You're a monster! He would never do this to you! Oh, my God, Jax! Please don't die! [Courtney weeps] Courtney: Please don't -- [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: I can't believe that I'm going to ask you this and I'm not even trying to start a fight. Sonny: You can ask me anything. Carly: Do you want to call down to the station and check up on Sam? [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: Sam, it'll be all right. Just try to relax. There are grounds for an appeal, so -- Sam: Ow. It hurts. Alexis: Sam, what's wrong? Sam: It's my baby, please. Alexis: Sam? Sam? Ric: Get the cuffs off. Sam: No, I really -- Ric: Get the cuffs off. Alexis: It's ok. Sam: Ow! Alexis: Would you please go call somebody at the hospital. Sam: Help me, please! My baby! Alexis: She could lose her baby. Sam: Ow! [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: You say you promised never to let go, but the person you made that -- Emily: We promised. Nikolas: I don't know what I felt when I said those words, Emily. I don't know how I can keep a promise that I don't even remember making. Emily: That's ok. Nikolas: No, it's not ok. Nothing about this is ok. That was more than just a simple kiss, Emily. It was a test. It was a -- it was a question -- would it make me remember? Would I look into your eyes afterward and be the fiancé you lost, the man you love? Emily: I love you. Nikolas: No. You love the man I could be if I remember. You don't love who I am now. And it's not your fault. It's not your fault, but it makes -- it makes me crazy. Yeah, I -- I know that I said I wanted to learn about who I was, that I wanted to spend time with you and -- and I want to keep that promise, but I -- I can't make myself be who you expect. Emily: I don't mean to pressure you. Nikolas: I know you don't, but you can't help yourself, and neither can I. I'm angry all the time, whether I show it or not. Why would you want to be around that and why would I let you? [SCENE_BREAK] Lois: Brookie! Hi, sweetie. Brook Lynn: Ma, come on. Lois: What? I'm allowed to hug you -- I'm your mother. So what do you need, huh? Why did you summon your mother? Did you change your mind about L&B? Brook Lynn: It's not that. Lois: So? What, is there a problem? Can I help? Brook Lynn: Ma, look, I'm really worried about you. Lois: And why would that be? Brook Lynn: What does Great-Aunt Grace always say, huh? Wake up and smell the espresso. Lois: And this would be relevant why? Brook Lynn: Ma, can't you tell when a gangster is hitting on you? Lois: And who would this gangster be? Brook Lynn: Lorenzo Alcazar. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: I brought in the best attorney to defend Sam. I don't need to know the details. Carly: I'm just saying you don't -- you don't need to prove anything to me by not checking in on her. I know you're worried about the baby. Sonny: Yeah, yeah. Well, I mean, look, I hate the fact that Sam may have to go to prison for even a little while and I'm pretty sure that I can fix that, but there's nothing I can do tonight, you know. If I -- the more I call, the more I show any interest, it's going to prove to Ric that he can get to me through her. Carly: Well, you've obviously thought this through, then. Sonny: Well, you know, Sam -- you know, she's my responsibility because of the situation. Carly: I understand that. Sonny: And as much as I know this is going to be hard on you because she is the mother of my daughter, but the truth is that I'm not with Sam. My life is with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Alexis: It'll be all right. Sam: It hurts so bad. Alexis: Just try and take some breaths, ok? Sam: I'm so scared. Alexis: And why don't you hold my hand. You can squeeze it as hard as you want. You got to breathe. Sam: What's wrong with my baby? Why does it hurt so much? Alexis: You guys are with me? Sam: Can you go with me, please? Alexis: Of course I can, and I will be happy to do it. All right, guys? Sam: Ow. Ric: Whoa, whoa, wait a minute, deputy; you're not going with them. Deputy: The fugitive is in my custody, sir. I have a court order for extradition. Ric: What, do you want to put her on the prison van now, huh? You want to take her down to South Carolina in the hopes that maybe she's going to lose her baby? Sam McCall is pregnant with my niece. She's not leaving Port Charles until I know that that child is safe. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: How could she do this to you? Faith: Get away from him. Courtney: Oh, my God. You're a murderer, Faith! Faith: He's not dead yet, buttercup, but you will be. Courtney: No! No! Faith: Get away from Jax! Courtney: No, this is all my fault! This is all my fault! You wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for me! I'm so sorry! Faith: Move, bunny! Courtney: No! Jax: Do what she says. Courtney: He never did anything to you, Faith! How could you do this? What is wrong with you? Faith: Step away! Courtney: No! Faith: Step away! Courtney: He never threatened you, Faith! Jax: Come on, do it. Courtney: Just hold on, Jax. Just hold on. Faith: Step away from Jax now! Courtney: I'm not going to let you hurt him again! Faith: When I say move, I mean move! Hey, girl. Courtney: Get away with this? Faith: I should've shot you when I had the chance! Courtney: Not this time. Faith: Jax! No! Ugh! Courtney: How bad are you hurt? Jax: Getting shot was a small price to pay for seeing you in action. [SCENE_BREAK] Brook Lynn: Haven't you bothered to ask around about Mr. Alcazar, Mom? Because if you had, you would understand how dangerous he is. I'm talking arms smuggler, ok, international criminal. God, why do you think Sage is in such the mess that she is? Ma, it's because he spoils her because she's embarrassed about how he makes his money, and who wouldn't be? Lois: So you're embarrassed because I've been seen with Mr. Alcazar from time to time? Brook Lynn: How can you say that to me? Lois: I'm sorry. I find the man a little fascinating, that's all. Brook Lynn: Ma, can't you see how extremely dangerous he is? Lois: I've never seen that side of him, no. Brook Lynn: Look, Mom, I'm worried about you, ok? This guy -- he's so -- he's so dangerous, ok? Why can't you see that? Lois: Lorenzo and I are friendly, nothing more. Brook Lynn: How friendly? Lois: With all due respect to your friend Georgie, I think she's very jealous of Sage, and -- Brook Lynn: Look, leave Sage out of this, Mom. How friendly? Lois: You have nothing to worry about. Brook Lynn: No, I am worried, and that's what I'm trying to tell you. What aren't you telling me? Lorenzo: Ah, Lois, Brook Lynn. Nice to see you. Brook Lynn: Look, you stay the hell away from my mother. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: I bet we could dig up a bottle of wine around here somewhere. It's probably 500 years old and priceless. Nikolas: You hoping that -- that'll take the edge off and make the pain go away? Because let me tell you, it doesn't work. You know what I remember about this room? We had sex on this couch the night Mary walked into the river and almost died. And even then, you refused to tell me the truth. Emily: I'm sorry. I want to get past all of that. Nikolas: I can't do this. I can't stand to see the disappointment in your eyes every time I look at you. You keep -- you just keep searching for some flicker of recognition, a hint of who I was, a connection, and every time, I let you down. I can't -- Emily: No, you don't. Nikolas: The prince that you were in love with, Emily, is gone. If I could get him back for you, I would, but I can't! Emily: I love the man you are now. Nikolas: You don't even know the man I am now, Emily, and you know what? Neither do I. Emily: It doesn't matter. I still love you. Nikolas: Why? Really, why? How can you love someone who kisses you one minute and wants to get away from you the next? I mean, isn't -- isn't love supposed to feel good? Isn't it supposed to make us happy? Do I make you happy? Emily: I'm happy that you're alive, and I believe -- Nikolas: But I'm hurting you every minute, Emily, and I can't stand that. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Is the baby all right? Dr. Meadows: So far, so good. Sam: Look, are you sure? Dr. Meadows: How's the pain? Sam: It's really bad. Why does it hurt so much? Dr. Meadows: Well, we'll know as soon as we get the results of the other tests. Sam: How long do you think that's going to take? Dr. Meadows: I can put a rush on it. Alexis: That won't be necessary. Ric: Yeah, Ms. McCall was being extradited to South Carolina when she collapsed. I don't want to move her if there's any risk at all to the child. Dr. Meadows: None of us do, Mr. Lansing. Ric: I understand that, doctor. I just want you to take some time and extra care when you're analyzing the tests. That's all I'm trying to say. Dr. Meadows: I'll let you know as soon as I get the test results. And I'll order you some pain medication. Ric: Thank you. Sam: Could somebody please call Sonny? Ric: Yeah, I will, I will. You try to relax. Alexis: It's going to be all right. Sam: I just -- I need to see Sonny. Ric: Come on, come on -- Alexis: If I didn't know better, I'd think you actually cared about Sam and her baby. Ric: That child is my niece, all right, even if Sonny chooses to ignore it. Alexis: Five minutes ago, you were willing to ship her off to South Carolina. Ric: That was before she collapsed. Can you grasp the difference here, counselor? Alexis: Oh, so you have selective humanity? Ric: Yes, for that baby, yes, I do. I'm not going to make an innocent child pay for its parents' mistakes. [SCENE_BREAK] Carly: You know, this -- this part of the day is what I missed most. A little brandy, some chocolate, you. Sonny: Yeah, I missed it, too. Carly: It's not to say that I didn't think about shoving you into the harbor on more than one occasion -- with weights. Sonny: Right. Carly: But then I would just -- in the next second I would want to go to you and just tell you I wanted to start all over. But then I'd drown you again -- ooh, in my mind, you know? But you never stayed drowned. Sonny, you just kept coming to the surface, and you would -- you were gasping for air, and you were -- you were grabbing at me. Sonny: There were times, you know, when I wanted to be with you, and -- I don't know. I wouldn't admit it. Then I got shot, and I couldn't hide from it anymore. Carly: And that's when I realized without a doubt -- I still loved you, and I always will. Sonny: You know, when I woke up and saw you there, I thought I had died. Carly: Did you think you were in heaven or in hell? Sonny: I didn't care, you know, as long as you were with me. Oh -- Carly: That is an excellent answer. Sonny: Yeah? Carly: Yeah -- cheers -- an excellent answer. Sonny: Is it? All right. Carly: You know, though, seriously, after Costa Rica, though, I just realized that I needed to start to forgive because it was costing too much to hold on to all that anger and pain. It cost a whole lot more to hold on to that than just learn -- learn to let it go. Sonny: As long as we're honest with each other, we can do anything we want. [Phone rings] Sonny: It's all right. Just come over here for a second. Carly: You know what? Just go answer it. You know we'll both feel better. Sonny: All right. Yeah? Ric: Sam's in the hospital. There could be something wrong with the baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikolas: The more you remember the old Nikolas, Emily, the more I disappoint you. Emily: Not at all. Nikolas: Why are you doing this? Why are you pretending that everything is ok? Why? Emily: Because it will be. Nikolas: But how -- I don't -- how can you believe that? When you look at me, you see a man who is just broken, a man you once loved who may never love you again. You don't love who I am now. I don't care what you say. You couldn't possibly. Emily: Wait, don't presume to tell me who I love and who I don't. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Here, hold this. Put pressure on it. Jax: Call 911. Let the paramedics deal with it. Courtney: This will work. Hold still, ok? Here. Is it ok? Jax: Yeah. Courtney: Great. Jax: You're very resourceful, you know that? Courtney: Thanks. Jax: Did I ever tell you the story about Papua New Guinea? My brother, Jerry, got himself in a bit of a jam with the local authorities -- with a local chief, and anyway, it was something about his oldest daughter. I had to make things right. You know, he didn't have much of a sense of humor. Anyway, there we were, poison darts flying all around us, and Jerry turns to me and says -- Courtney: Ok, come on, Jax; let's get the hell out of here. Can you stand up? Jax: That is exactly what he said. How did you know that? Have I told you the story before? Courtney: Oh, God. Jax: What? [SCENE_BREAK] Brook Lynn: My mother is a good person, ok? She's smart and she's honest, and she's worked so hard, and she does not hang out with wise guys, understand? And I don't care how much money you have or what kind of suits you wear or how many international arms you smuggle, buddy. You are just like those losers in Benson Hurst that sit on the corner, and you know what? My ma -- she didn't like them, and she doesn't like you, and I don't care how friendly she seems, she doesn't mean it. Lois: Will you put it to rest, please? Brook Lynn: So do you understand what I'm saying? There will be no coffee at Kelly's, no phone calls. Do not stop by the studio for stupid reasons, ok? And stop showing my mom your good side. She doesn't want you in her life now, and she never will. Am I making myself clear? Lois: Brook Lynn Ashton, that would be enough! Brook Lynn: Ma, I'm only trying to help you from yourself, ok? And I don't apologize. Lois: Whew. I -- I don't know what to say, for once. Lorenzo: Well, I hope I haven't given you the wrong impression, but I'm in love with someone else. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: What happened? Ric: The judge ordered immediate extradition, and Sam -- she collapsed when -- Sonny: I thought you were going to get a postponement. Alexis: It was denied. Ric: Sam collapsed while being led out of the squad room. We're waiting on the test results. Sonny: Ok. Alexis, look, you know what? I don't want to be hard on you right now, but if -- if you're not capable of defending Sam, you know -- Alexis: I'm capable. I'm very capable of defending Sam, and I intend to win. Sonny: Ok. Just make sure she stays in Port Charles, ok? Thanks. Sam: Sonny -- Sonny: How you doing? Sam: I've been better. Sonny: Is the baby all right? Sam: Yeah, I -- I hope so. Sonny: Is there any pain? Sam: No -- yeah, I'm ok. Sonny: So what happened? Sam: Ric and Alexis -- they got into a huge fight in front of the judge. Less than half of it was about me. He upheld the extradition, and I was supposed to leave tonight. Sonny: Right. Sam: The cop from Bailey's Beach showed up, and I just -- I got scared, Sonny. I didn't know what to do. Sonny: Is -- wait, what about Ric? Did he do anything to cause this or what -- Sam: No, no, Sonny, nobody hurt me. I -- I'm faking it. [SCENE_BREAK] Emily: I love you. I don't care what you remember. You could be the Cassadine prince or some guy out in the woods in a plaid shirt. I love you either way. I hate your injury. I hate that you're pushing me away. But if that's what you need right now, you push away from me all you want. It won't change how I feel about you. I believe in you. I believe in us, and I know that if I hold on long enough -- Nikolas: You could be just wasting your time. You probably are. Emily: Well, I'm willing to take that risk! Nikolas: And what if I'm not? Emily: Well, then there's nothing I can do except keep loving you. I don't care if you understand it. I promised to love you forever, and I will. Nikolas: Don't you realize that's the last thing that I need to hear right now? Huh? That it only creates more pressure, more expectations, more pain? I don't remember loving you! I may never love you again, Emily! You understand that? Emily: I don't believe that. Nikolas: Please, just go. I can't do this. Please go, leave me alone. Please. Emily: I'll go. But I'm never giving up. [SCENE_BREAK] Lois: Yeah, my daughter -- she must've seen us having coffee on some occasion and panicked, that's all. But she had the complete and total wrong idea of anything she may have observed. Lorenzo: Well, I never intended to upset her. Lois: Oh, Brookie will be fine. But if I somehow conveyed more interest than what I'm actually feeling in regard to you, yourself, please accept my apologies. Lorenzo: Well, only if you accept mine, for putting you on the spot. Lois: Apology's accepted. So, who's the lucky girl? Lorenzo: Well, that's fairly complicated. Lois: Isn't it always? Lorenzo: She's married. Lois: That is a really bad idea, which I'm sure you well know. Lorenzo: You're absolutely right. Lois: So, the husband -- is he aware? Does he suspect? Lorenzo: I'm in love with Carly Corinthos. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Even if they take you to South Carolina, it would only be for a little while. Sam: I want my baby born here. Sonny: She -- she will be. Look, I'm not -- look, I don't think, you know, faking it was the right thing to do, but at least you bought yourself some time. Sam: Yeah -- Sonny: They all think there's something medically wrong -- Sam: Only until the test results come back, Sonny. Sonny: Alexis will buy time. Sam: No, Ric had her all flustered at the hearing. He kept implying there was some big romance or something going between the two of them. It -- Sonny: Listen to me, ok? I've seen Alexis work for years. She may be a little off, I'll give you that, but she's brilliant at what she does, and she'll do anything for a child -- even if it's my child. Sam: Well, I hope so. Sonny: Well, you know, look, Alexis is a diversion at this point, ok? Because I'm going to do everything I have to do. You're not -- I'm not going to let you go to prison. I'm going to take care of you and our child. [Knock on door] Deputy: Look, I need some proof that there's really a problem here. If not, I have orders to move the prisoner tonight. Carly: Orders? You have orders? Who are your orders from? Are they from Sam's doctors? Are they from your boss? Are they from God? Because I think you're a little out of your jurisdiction here. What the hell gives you the right to put a precious baby's life at risk? Is it your uniform? Because you know what? Sam wouldn't even be in this place if it wasn't for -- oh, I get it. I get it. You are trying to deliberately make Sam miscarry so the jury won't have any sympathy for her. You know what? The reason you came all the way up here from South Carolina is to put this woman at risk, is to destroy her life, and destroy the life of her unborn child! Deputy: I guess I can wait till morning. Carly: Yeah, why don't you wait someplace else? [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: I don't disagree with you. Pursuing a married woman is a bad idea. Lois: Bad idea? Forget bad idea. Going after Carly Corinthos is insane. Lorenzo: Then you know her? Lois: Are you kidding me? I grew up with Sonny in Benson Hurst, ok? A lot of very bad things have happened to that man, but Carly is, by far, the worst. She brings out the very deepest, darkest side of him, and I am talking dark here. She lies, manipulates. She has Sonny all upset all the time, and now she's cheating on him? She is a disgrace, ok? And just leave it to her -- it is just like Carly to be married to Sonny while she's stringing you along. Lorenzo: In all fairness to Carly, that isn't what happened. Lois: Ha! Lorenzo: It isn't. Lois: She is -- she's teasing you. She's just testing you, that's all. Lorenzo: Far from it. You know, I'm actually surprised the two of you don't get along, though. You're very alike. Lois: There's no need to get insulting. Ned: Hey, Brook. Brook Lynn: Dad, look. Mom's in trouble, ok, and you need to save her. She said she finds him fascinating. Lorenzo: You know, you and Carly actually have a lot in common. Lois: You know, I don't consider that to be a compliment. Lorenzo: She's intelligent. Lois: So are weasels. Lorenzo: She's strong. Lois: Yeah, a lot of cold-blooded reptiles are strong -- pythons, alligators, those huge lizards from China. Lorenzo: Komodo dragons? Lois: So you see my point. Lorenzo: Carly knows what she wants out of life. Lois: She is a human wrecking ball. Lorenzo: Carly can be very loving. Lois: Ah! Stop it. I can't take it anymore. [Phone rings] Lois: La la la la la, ahem. Lorenzo: Excuse me. Yes? Faith: I need to see you. Lorenzo: I'm in the middle of a meeting. Faith: If I am caught before I die, I will tell Sonny that we've been working together all along. Lorenzo: Go ahead. Faith: It is about Carly. Lorenzo: Where are you? Faith: 39 Ivy Street, in the basement. [SCENE_BREAK] Ned: I want you to leave right now, and I want you to stay away from Lois. Lois: Are you out of your mind? Lorenzo: If I could have my phone? Ned: And don't come back. Lorenzo: Lois, I've enjoyed our conversation. Brook Lynn and Mr. Ashton, we'll address your concerns at a later date. Lois: I'll address your concerns right now, pal. Butt out of my life. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Hey. Jax: Hey. Courtney: How you doing? Jax: All right. Bullet hit an artery. I would've bled to death if it wasn't for you. Courtney: Well, I'm glad I got there in time. Jax: You know, I couldn't have pulled off a better rescue myself. Very impressive. Courtney: Thank you. Jax: I'll be as good as new in a couple of days. Courtney: That's great, Jax. Jax: Yeah. Courtney: You know, you turned out to be a pretty amazing guy, you know that? Jax: Well, you're pretty amazing yourself. Courtney: You know, we've had some good times, haven't we? I'm so glad I got the chance to know you. Jax: Is it -- is it the medication, or are you trying to say goodbye? [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: You're beginning to annoy me. Faith: Yeah, well, that's nothing new. But you need to listen to me. Lorenzo: I won't help you get out of the country, Faith. You aren't worth the risk. Faith: Why are you bothering to keep the peace with Sonny? Huh? What's your big strategy? To wait patiently for Carly until she sees the light and comes running back to you? Because if that's the case, you're going to be waiting a long time. Lorenzo: And why is that? Faith: Oh, because Sonny is the father of Sam McCall's baby. And he admitted all to wifey, and she's staying with him anyway. Carly is not leaving Sonny, period. You lost, Lorenzo. Sonny won. So why bother keeping the peace? [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Thank you for coming here and checking on me. I -- Sonny: I care about you, Sam, you know? I always will. I'll do anything for our daughter. Sam: But -- Sonny: There's no "but." It's just -- Sam: Yeah -- Sonny: No, look, the situation is different now that Carly and I got back together, but at least, you know, nobody's lying about anything, you know? Sam: I know, Sonny, I know, and I understand that. I might even be happy for you -- eventually -- Sonny: Listen -- listen -- I will always be committed to this child, and I'll do -- you know, I'll always be there for both of you. Carly: Deputy Sparks has left the building. Sonny: Oh, that was -- thank you. Carly: You're welcome. It was kind of fun. I haven't pitched a fit in ages. Sam: Ahem. Can I have a moment with Carly, please? Sonny: Hmm -- Carly: Sure. Fine with me. Sonny: Oh -- all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Alexis -- Sam says there was a problem with the extradition hearing? Alexis: There'll be other hearings. Sonny: Ok. You're not sabotaging this just for some kind of revenge or anything -- Alexis: Ok -- Sonny: I'm just asking, I'm just asking. Alexis: And I'm just telling you that you really need to try to grasp that this is not about you. This is about Sam. Sonny: Ok. Alexis: I can actually empathize with her. Sonny: So this has nothing to do with us sleeping together that night -- Alexis: No, no, it doesn't -- no, no -- see? That's my point. Sonny: No, I'm just -- Alexis: Well, and I'm just telling you again. You're accusing me of having ulterior motives, and I'm just trying to do my job. And you know what else? I actually have more sympathy for Sam now than I did before. [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: I'll always be Sonny's sister, ok? And Faith went after you because of me. Jax: No! Faith went after me because I have a jet and I have a lot of money. Courtney: She'd never have approached you, Jax, if you hadn't been standing with me. Jax: Ok, you need to stop that right now and listen to me. This had nothing to do with you. Courtney: I put your life in danger, all right, Jax? It's not going to happen again. Jax: You're not listening. Courtney: This is what's best for you, ok? Jax: You're scared, aren't you? Courtney: I don't want you to get hurt because of me. Jax: Well, I won't -- so long as we never, ever kickbox. I'm serious. Courtney: Look, Jax, I want what's best for you. Jax: You're chicken. You're chicken. Courtney: Well, I'm trying to do the right thing here, all right? [Jax imitates a chicken] Courtney: Oh, ok. That's mature. That's -- that's going -- yeah. Jax: Well, it's accurate, isn't it? If you try to bail on me, I will come after you anyway. I'll win you over sooner or later -- probably sooner, just like our bet. Courtney: I doubt it. Jax: Really? Prove it. Kiss me and walk away. Courtney: No problem. Jax: You were saying? [SCENE_BREAK] Ned: Lorenzo Alcazar is a very dangerous man. He has criminal ties. He sells weapons. His brother lied to Brenda and held her captive for God knows how long. Lois: Do you think that I am not aware of that? He is not like his brother. Brook Lynn: Ma, you're right, ok? He's probably smarter, sneakier, and even more dangerous. Lois: Honey, he has been nothing but polite to me. Brook Lynn: You need to stop seeing him. Lois: I am not seeing Lorenzo Alcazar. And even if I were, which I most certainly am not, I wouldn't stop seeing him just because you pitched a public fit and humiliated me. Brook Lynn: Why do I waste my time, huh? Ned: Your daughter is very worried. Lois: She's a teenager. She's worried about everything. Ned: Lois, I'm serious. Lois: You don't have to be because there's nothing going on between me and Lorenzo. Ned: Good. Keep it that way. Lois: Hold it right there, Mr. Ned Ashton. We are ex-spouses, so you don't get to tell me what to do. So I can hang out with who I want, under what context I want, and it's absolutely none of your business because we're not together anymore, and we never will be again. Ned: Don't be so sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Lorenzo: If Carly's truly lost to me, then there's no reason to pacify Sonny. I'll make arrangements for you to disappear. Faith: "Disappear" as in leave the country or "disappear" as in never seen by anyone again? Lorenzo: That's a chance you'll have to take. Faith: And why should I trust you? Lorenzo: Because I'm all you have. You can't afford to be picky, Faith. [SCENE_BREAK] Sam: Thank you for saving me from that cop. Carly: You're welcome. Sam: Carly, I never expected you to help me out in any way. Carly: Sam, you are the mother of Sonny's little girl. And there's nothing I can do about it, so I'm trying to make peace with it. I just want you to know, when she comes to visit us, we will take care of her. I'll be good to your little girl. Sam: That's very generous, but I guess you can afford to be. You won, Carly, just like you said. You have it all. You have a great life. You have family, and you got Sonny. Carly: And I love him. And I will fight for him, which would hurt all of us, so do not put me in that position. If you respect my marriage, we will be just fine. And get some rest. Your little girl's had a rough day. Alexis: You were very effective with that deputy. Carly: Thanks. Where's Sonny? Alexis: Tearing into Ric, I presume. Carly: Good. Alexis: Carly, I know that you're very tempted to tell Sonny about Kristina. Please don't do it. Everybody is much better off this way. [SCENE_BREAK] Sonny: Hey, Ric, I will make this simple, ok? Anything happens to Sam or my child while she's in police custody, I will drag you back to that house on Martha's Vineyard, I will throw you down the stairs, and I will keep throwing you down the stairs until your neck snaps, do you understand? Ric: Listen, I have done everything that I can to keep Sam in Port Charles. All right, I don't want her extradited any more than you do. Sonny: I doubt that, Ric. Ric: I have done -- listen, you and I have our problems, but I got nothing against your children. Sonny: Well, see, it's hard for me to believe that after what you did to Carly. Ric: Really think about it, Sonny. I could've made this a hell of a lot worse than it already is. Now, I know better than anybody that your children are your only weakness. And whoever controls your child controls you. (Electronic beat playing) [NEXT_ON] Tracy: Plan to take him for everything he's got. Heather: You're exactly right. Carly: Jason and Sonny are moving heaven and earth for you. What is your problem? Nikolas: What, are you conspiring behind my back? Lois: It is the international search for the next big girl band. Dillon: What does that have to do with us?

Sam admits to Carly and Sonny that she faked the cramps.

Ryan: Helms, Borden, and MacArthur all came on after I left, so if I could get their CVs both professional and personal -- Woman: Yes, sir, right away. Ryan: And will you let everybody know that I called this meeting just to be brought up to speed? I don't want to walk out of there with pounds of paperwork, ok? Woman: Yes, sir. Ryan: Thanks. Don't I look like I'm ready to take on Cambias Industries? Julia: Well, you might be taking on a lot more than that. I think you may be in danger, Ryan. Ryan: Let me guess -- Zach. [SCENE_BREAK] [Zach hums] Kendall: Mmm. If that didn't smell so delicious, I'd think I was still dreaming. Zach: There you go. Kendall: Thanks. Nice. Where's yours? Zach: I had coffee. Kendall: Oh. Well, I'll share. Zach: Yeah? Kendall: Yeah. Zach: You're already sharing all your meals. Vitamins, nutritions -- everything is packed into this breakfast for you and your baby. Kendall: You cooked this? Zach: No. Kendall: No? No. Zach: I hired a chef. He's next door cooking up a storm. Kendall: I have a chef? Zach: Mm-hmm. Kendall: I have a private chef? I love this. This is perfect. I think maybe I probably am still dreaming. Zach: Well, maybe the news of the world will wake you up. Kendall: Ok. Zach: What, that bad? [On the front page of the Pine Valley Bulletin, is a picture of Ryan with the headline: Lavery Returns to Share Helm of Cambias Industries.] [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Wow. You look like you're ready for anything. Di: Why? What are you going to throw at me this time? Tad: You feel attacked yesterday? Di: No, I just wasn't sure if you were going to come back. Tad: To be honest, that makes two of us. Di: So why did you? [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Well, I questioned the household staff, employees at Chandler, everyone. Not a clue where my father is. Babe: Or Mama? Where would they even go, and who sent the telegram saying they disappeared? J.R.: Somebody who wanted us to drop everything and race back here. Babe: To come here and find these shoes laying around? J.R.: Yeah, like at some sort of Japanese restaurant. And these. Somebody rigged sandbags to drop on us? Babe: Or on Adam and Mama. J.R.: It doesn't add up. What the hell is going on here? [SCENE_BREAK] Image: Good God! What is your costume budget? Janet: You cannot put a price on creativity. Image: You better forget about the Halloween leftovers and start to deal with the sardines you got packed in the back of this tin can. Janet: As a matter of fact, I am going to be dealing with my cargo today. Image: Dealing? How? What is going on in that crackpot brain of yours? Janet: If I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise. Image: You don't have a plan. This is all just an opportunity for you to play dress-up and have a human scavenger hunt. Janet: Quite the contrary -- I am going to create a cliffhanger that is so great, it is going to leave you clinging to your frame. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Who are you calling? Babe: The police? J.R.: Uh-uh. No way you're going to drag Derek and his boys into this. Babe: Uh, well, that doesn't really make sense unless you know something I don't. J.R.: What is that supposed to mean? Babe: Well, maybe you have some insider information, maybe a little theory of your own. J.R.: Yeah, I've got a theory. Your mama set up this disappearance to drain the Chandler piggy bank. Babe: My mother did not abduct your father. If anyone's behind this, you know it's Adam. He probably has Mama someplace torturing her. Your dad's going to pay for this! J.R.: Your mama's going to pay for this, Babe! [SCENE_BREAK] [Regaining consciousness, Adam looks around and finds himself in bed with Brooke, Opal, and Krystal.] Adam: Oh, my God, how much did I have to drink? Oh, my head, my head. Am I a trigamist? [Brooke groans] Brooke: Ugh. What the -- am I in the basement? Adam? Joe: Ruth, where the -- Opal? Opal: Give me some of that quilt, you blanket hog! I -- oh. I'm dressed? My shoes! Krystal: What? What in the -- Opal: You! Hand over my shoes! Krystal: I don't have your shoes! Opal: My shoes! Adam: None of us has any shoes. [Opal cries] Brooke: Well, I think that's probably the least of our worries. Joe: Where are we? Opal: My shoes. Joe: A warehouse? Krystal: No, more like a packing crate. Adam: It's a -- it's a metal box! Opal: Oh, come on, you got to be kidding. Krystal: No, no. We are in the back of a box truck. Opal: Well, of course you would know. Krystal: It's a truck! Opal: What the hell kind of a joke is this? Joe: It's no joke. We're locked in. Opal: What? Brooke: Well, can't we see out? I mean, isn't there any way to, like, tell where we are, or -- Krystal: Adam can let us out. Adam: Sorry, I left my can opener at home. Krystal: No, you thought this would be one, big, scary hoot. Well, we're not scared, and we are not laughing. So just tell your goons to open up. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: I heard you were getting sprung today. I thought you could use a lift to Wildwind. You just survived hypothermia. I think you deserve a little special treatment, some TLC. So, I've got a couple thermoses in the car. One's got coffee, one's got soup. I got blankets, and the car seats are heated. Di: You know, I'm not holding you to what you said yesterday. Tad: You don't have to. Di: Yeah. I mean, because, you know, we all say things that we -- we want to take back later, so -- Tad: I don't. I meant every word I said. I have feelings for you. And I want you to hold me to that. That's why I'm here. Di: Yeah. And once again, right, we have to push through the -- the crowd of my fans, my friends, you know? People fighting for a chance to be the one to bring me home, so -- Tad: Actually, you did have another visitor. J.R. stopped by. I'm not the only person who was scared for you, and I'm certainly not the only person who still feels something for you. I want to make this work, you and me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Hmm, this is a very yummy, perfect meal. You ought to try it, Zach. It's Ryan and the paper, and you are not happy that he's back at Cambias. Zach: I got to go to the office. Kendall: What? You have to go now? Zach: Yeah. I'll call you. Kendall: No, wait a minute. No, no -- Zach, you don't get to shut down and walk out on me. Zach: There's a lot of work at the office, you know, before the end of the month. Kendall: You're going to go after Ryan for invading Cambias. Zach: I don't care about Cambias and neither does he. He wants to use my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Believe me, I can handle anything that Zach is going to dish out. Julia: Well, some of his employees came into the bar with an early edition of the paper. Ryan: Really? Announcing my return? Julia: They said they were sure it would set Zach off. Ryan: Yeah, that doesn't really come as a surprise to me. Julia: One guy even said that "Lavery won't last long, because Zach can pull the plug on anyone or anything that gets in his way." Julia: I tried to get all pals-y with them, but they wouldn't come across with the details. And when I mentioned your name, they froze me out. Ryan: Well, maybe Zach's guys aren't quite as dumb as they look. Julia: And now Zach and Kendall are divorced. They're all over each other, which makes so much sense. He hates you. You're there trying to help her with the pregnancy. Don't you think that he's going to try and get rid of you? Ryan: So, what do you want me to do? Want me to pack up and leave town? You want me to change my name or give up my life, you know, the way -- the way you did? Because I'm not. I'm not going to hide from Zach. If he wants to come after me, then I will enjoy the fight. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Ryan! Ryan, we're home! Where'd he go? Erin: Probably to work. Jonathan: Oh, right. Right, he's -- he's back at Cambias now. Erin: Mm-hmm. Hey. Hey, what's wrong? Jonathan: I -- I wish he was here. I did a -- did a lot of horrible things here. Erin: Well, just don't even think about it, ok? We're starting fresh. Now, can you unpack all this stuff for me while I run back to the motel to pick up the last load? Jonathan: Yeah. Erin: Yeah? Ok. Well, I'll be back just as soon as I get everything in the car and check out, ok? Jonathan: Ok. Erin: All right. [Knock on door] Jonathan: Oh. What did you forget? Uh, I think you -- you have the wrong place. Janet: I think you thought wrong, sonny. Jonathan: Hmm. What do you -- what do you want? Janet: I want you. Jonathan: Me? Me? Why? What -- Janet: What's your name, kid? Jonathan: Jon -- Jonathan Lavery. Janet: Surprise! It's just me. [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: If this is your revenge on me, Adam, why drag them into it? Brooke: Yes, why? Opal: And take our shoes, you sick fool! Joe: You threatened me at the hospital. That's when we admitted you to the Psych ward for observation. Brooke: Yeah, well, too bad they didn't hold him there. Opal: I mean, I was just doing my -- my sunshine lady gig. Those Manolos cost me a healthy hunk of change, and you are going to replace them, mister! Krystal: Yeah, well, my shoes weren't too shabby, either. Opal: Oh, oh, yeah, right. Well, we'll all pitch in to get you a new pair of flip-flops. Adam: Why would I drug myself and take off my own shoes? Joe: He's got a point. Brooke: Listen, I can't see anything outside, but it seems like someone left us a sort of care package here so we don't starve. Krystal: What do you mean, care package? Brooke: Well, there's crackers and cookies and squeeze cheese. Opal: Anything to drink? Brooke: Well, I don't know -- something that looks like fruit punch. And trail mix and -- Krystal: What is this? Is this some kind of kid's party or something? Brooke: Comic books. Adam: I'm calling for help. My cell phone's gone. Who has a cell phone? Joe? Joe: No, mine's gone, too. Brooke: Ugh. Krystal: You know what? I think I was using mine when I got snatched. Opal: Mine was in my smock pocket, and of course, it's not there anymore. Brooke: Well, I don't have my purse, and that's where my cell is. [Phone rings] Adam: That's mine. Where is it? Joe: It's coming from there, the cab of the truck. Adam: Great. Joe: Yeah. Krystal: Well, fat lot of good it's going to do us in there! Opal: Oh, we have been de-shoed and de-phoned! Brooke: Maybe we're parked where somebody could hear us. Krystal: If we make enough noise. Come on, all right? Come on! Help! Brooke: Help! Help! Opal: Get us out! Krystal: Somebody, help! Opal: Help! Help! [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Who are you? Why are you following me? Janet: Why are you asking questions you already know the answer to? Jonathan: I don't -- I don't -- I don't know anything about you, except that -- you changed clothes, uniforms, and that you're all these different things. I mean, people, and -- Janet: Honey, I am only just myself. Always myself, but I cannot control what goes on in that mind of yours. Jonathan: You -- are you having fun doing this? You having fun tricking me? Janet: Maybe I'm not really here. Maybe I'm just in that jumbletron of a brain of yours. Jonathan: You -- no, you knocked on this door, and you walked in here without me asking you. Janet: I'm your imaginary friend, and I'm going to stick by you through fat and slim. Jonathan: You're not my imag -- you're not my friend at all! I didn't make you up! You're very real. Janet: Why do you deny that you psychotically invited me to drop in? I mean, imaginary friends are fun. After all, we have to do anything, almost anything that you tell us to. Go ahead, try it, try it. Give me an order. Jonathan: I didn't imagine you. I'm not seeing things. I had an operation, and the doctors -- the doctors cut out the tumor -- Janet: Yes. Jonathan: That was -- the surgery was successful, and the doctors cut out the tumor that made me do bad stuff! Janet: That's right, they cut out that tumor! And what if they didn't get enough of it? What if they took too little tumor and too much brain, huh? Now, that would certainly explain everything, wouldn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Ryan's staying here for me. He needs something to occupy his time. Zach: And Jonathan is not enough? Kendall: Ryan sold Cambias to Miranda and Ethan. Before that, he ran the company by himself. He did a pretty good job. I mean, doesn't it make sense for Ethan to take advantage of Ryan being back? They could become gazillionaires together. Zach: This isn't about business. Kendall: Well, maybe Bianca hired Ryan. Zach: This is about us, and about you carrying his baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Zach doesn't impress me or scare me, Julia. Julia: You sound like me when Noah was telling me what we were up against. And he was right. And now he's gone. Ryan: I'll be careful. And I will stay safe, I promise. Julia: It's so easy to say. Ryan: Can I ask you something? When did you get to bed? Julia: Which night? Ryan: After the casino. Julia: Well, I had a 20-minute power nap. That and a quart of coffee will get me through until 1:00 or 2:00 this afternoon. Another 20-minute nap and I'll be good until midnight. Ryan: Hmm. So when do you actually plan on sleeping? Julia: Well, it's a bad habit. I gave that up a long time ago. Ryan: You realize that you do need to sleep, right, Julia? Julia: There's someone after me, too, Ryan. If I nod off for too long, I'm gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: So if you're willing to give it a try, I for one think we should see where this leads. I can't give you any guarantees, but -- Del: Well, I can. I guaran-damn-tee you're going to take your teeth home in your pocket if you don't stay away from my sister. Di: Whoa, whoa -- Del, I don't need your help with this. Del: I had to watch you suffer the last time this jerk treated you like dirt. Di: Ok, it was different then. Tad: Why don't you lighten up, Del? Del: What did you tell her? Tad: That's between your sister and -- Del: What did you tell Opal about me? Tad: Opal? Del: You warned Opal off me. Admit it! That's why she dropped off, she's out of sight, she won't return my calls. Tad: Wait a minute. You and my mother are keeping time? That's disgusting. I don't know whether to laugh or vomit. Del: She's a fine woman. Tad: Yeah, with a fine bank account, right? Del: Why don't you keep your mouth off of her? Di: Whoa! Whoa, whoa -- Del, Del, Del, Tad didn't even know you were spending time with Opal. Leave him alone. Del: Ow! Ah! Don't break it. Tad: Why not? I'd be doing the literary community a big favor. You know what you're going to do, don't you, Del? You're going to leave your sister and me alone. You're going to leave Opal alone. And you're going to leave Opal's assets alone. Right now you're going to get out of here. Del: You haven't heard the last from me. Tad: Yeah, send me a post card when your wrist stops hurting. I didn't hurt him, not in any lasting sense. Di: He just gets wrapped up in playing the role of protector. Tad: You don't need a protector. Neither does Opal. Anita: Hey, the attending signed off, so you're free to go just as soon as transport comes up. Tad: Oh, we don't need an orderly. I'll make sure she doesn't trip and sue the place. Anita: Hey, Tad, still no word from your dad? Tad: No, but Dad must have a good reason for staying out of touch. I'll track him down and get the back story. That way you don't have to call up the Mounties. [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: I mean, how did you think you were going to get away with this? Jonathan: I -- I haven't done anything. Janet: They're pretty sure you did. I'd like to know where have you been for the last 24 hours? And I mean really the real flesh-and-blood you. I do not mean the woo-woo flights of whatever's left of your brain. Jonathan: No. No, I'm not -- I'm not crazy. I'm not -- I'm not crazy. Janet: Got a truck? Jonathan: What? No. No, why would I -- why would I have a truck? Janet: Exhibit A -- what does that look like? Well, that looks like you standing next to a -- oh, my! A truck! You going to deny that it's yours? Is something burning in here? Liar, liar, don't look now, but your pants are on fire! [SCENE_BREAK] Opal: Reward! Big bucks! Just let us -- [Opal coughs] [Phone rings] Joe: Wait, wait, wait. That's mine. Opal: Yeah. Joe: It's the hospital or Ruth wondering where the devil I am. Brooke: Well -- Krystal: All right, all right. How about a little snack break, ok? Opal: Yeah. Wet my whistle. Joe: Wait a minute. Opal, don't, don't, don't. Opal: Why? Brooke: Well, because whoever drugged us left that. Joe: We don't -- we don't know what's in there, that's why. Adam: Go on, Krystal. Taste it. Krystal: Excuse me? Adam: No, sure. You're the big brave talker around here. Go on. Krystal: Well, ok, if this stuff will knock me out again, so I don't have to listen to you, I'll be a happy woman. Adam: Yeah, one way to find out. Joe: Krystal, please, don't do it. Krystal: Not bad. Opal: Hey -- Krystal: No, no, no, wait your turn, scaredy-cat. Brooke: So what is the common denominator? Why us? Joe: That's right. What is it that ties us all together? Adam: Babe is trying to snag J.R. again. She wants me out of the way. Brooke: We're all here, too, Adam. Adam: Well, Babe could have brought you over here to get back at Jamie. Krystal: Oh, oh, oh, oh, have you lost your marbles? My daughter does not possess a criminal mind. Now, your son, however, just like his daddy, has a mean streak as wide as the Wabash. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: You actually think my father killed your mother? Babe: Well, I know if somebody on the inside did this, it was your father. J.R.: "Emergency -- Adam and Krystal are missing." We're both wrong. Babe: We're so wrong. Neither one of them set this up. J.R.: They were kidnapped. [SCENE_BREAK] Janet: What we have here is a failure to communicate. Jonathan: I've only helped -- helped people since I've been back. Janet: Helped can them, like hams! Jonathan: No. I found that little Chandler boy, and I pulled that woman out -- out of the icy water, and -- Janet: That's right. Oh, right, of course you are! You're a saint, a man among men! Of course. Don't want your other imaginary friends to hear this, but I know where you got them stashed. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: I can understand if somebody went after my father for a bad business deal that went south or whatever. But why would they take Krystal, too? Babe: Mom has half of Adam's stock and power. J.R., If she gets hurt, if something happens to her -- J.R.: Nobody's going to get hurt. [Doorbell rings] J.R.: Just stay by the phone. Tad: I brought by somebody I thought you'd want to see. Di: Hi, J.R. I asked Tad to bring me over, so that I could thank you for coming to the hospital and checking on me. No, I mean, let me finish. It means a lot to me to know whether you -- whether you care, you know, if I live or die. J.R.: Care about you? I don't give a -- as a matter of fact, I was hoping they'd say that you weren't going to live. Tad: J.R., that's enough. Babe: Tad, thank God you're here. You got to find my mama. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Krystal and Adam were taken from their home. Adam: Which is why Babe's the primary suspect. Krystal: J.R.! Brooke: And Opal and I and Joe were taken from the hospital. Joe: You think it's someone that is connected with the hospital? Brooke: I don't know. Does anybody come to mind? Joe: You mean like someone who has a lot of hate in him and no conscience to speak of? Krystal: And a talent for chemistry. Opal: Who? Brooke: Well, he has drugged half the town at one time or another. Adam: Hayward, that dirtbag! Opal: But Hayward doesn't know me well enough to hate me. Brooke: Well, I don't think he has anything against me, either, so -- Joe: Yeah. What we need is to find someone who has a grudge against all of us. Krystal: Is it possible to find somebody with a few less enemies than my hubby over there? Joe: Nobody hates you, Brooke. Opal: Well, except a certain superstar whose name is Erica Kane. Brooke: You don't think Erica would do something like this, do you? Opal: Well, not by herself, but -- oh, no, no, forget it. She loves me. It wouldn't be -- well, Billy Clyde Tuggle -- now, he's dead and buried, of course, blew off that bridge and -- oh, no. Petey. Petey! Adam: You think that brat did this? What'd you do, dock his allowance? Opal: Well, with me away, Petey is probably, as we speak, throwing a highly destructive keg party reducing Cortlandt Manor to rubble. I got to get out of here. [Phone rings] Adam: That's mine. That's mine. My people -- [Ring] Adam: My people -- they'll locate my cell phone, and we'll be out of here by nightfall. Krystal: Well, let's hope so. And if not, then it'll be thanks to my daughter and a certain new man in my life. Adam: He doesn't have the energy to dial a phone. Opal: Man, you did not waste any time, did you? Who are you cheating on old Adam with? Adam: Your old husband. Opal: Palmer? The father of my son? Krystal: Palmer did propose to me right before this all happened. [Opal screams] [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: I didn't stash anyone. You took that picture, but that's your truck. And you're making things up, because you have a mental problem. Janet: Hey, now, look, there's no need to get nasty. It's not like I'm going to rat you out. I'm not a snitch. Jonathan: There's nothing to rat -- I'm innocent. Janet: You know, I really would hate to bother your family or you any longer, especially your poor brother and sister. After all, they've tried to do to help you, God knows they have their hands full. Jonathan: Yeah. Yeah, Ryan -- Ryan starts a really big job today. Janet: All right, now, don't try to change the subject, you mastermind. Come on. What's your next move? Come on. Don't make me get out the stun gun and the rubber hose. Confess. What are you going to do with the bodies? [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Tell me more. Julia: Whenever I close my eyes, the whole thing replays in my head -- the shooting that I witnessed nine years ago, all the -- the blood and the screams and the Feds putting us in the Witness Protection Program in that safe nonlife that we had to live through. Through it all, he's -- he's there somewhere. And I can feel the gun in my hand, and I can see Garret's face. I can hear the blast from the gun, and I remember the -- the blood pooling up. I don't want to sleep. So I just -- I get out of the house, and I mix with people, and I just lose myself in the music and the noise. Ryan: It helps if you're not alone. Julia: I'm always alone, Ryan. I'm alone and lost and exhausted. But it's worth it if I can -- can just block out that one moment when I fired that gun. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: Whatever is going on with Cambias and Ryan and Ethan, it has nothing to do with us. Just try to focus on how wonderful your life is and all the great things that you have going for you. Zach: You. Kendall: Us, Zach. You and me and everything that we feel for each other. We are finally together and -- and we're in love, and no one or nothing should be allowed to get in our way. Zach: Nothing can. Kendall: I saw Ryan last night, and he agreed to stop with the whole head- butting between you guys, and I really think that he will. Zach: Ryan came to see you? Kendall: No, I went to his place. Zach: You went to the Pine Cone? Kendall: No, his -- his old apartment, the one that he shared with Greenlee. Zach: And this happened last night? Kendall: Yeah, well, it's his first night being back there without Greenlee, and I know it's hard for him. I felt really bad for him. [Phone rings] Kendall: Zach? [Ring] Zach: Hello? No, I know, I just didn't expect -- Yeah. Nothing for you to worry about. I will. Damn him. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: You know, my dad is responsible for getting into my head and keeping me awake for years, and now Greenlee does that. So if you ever need late-night company, you can give me a call. [Knock on door] Julia: Thanks. Ryan: Oh, thank you. Woman: You're welcome. And Paul Borden's on line 2. Ryan: Oh, great. Thanks. I got to take this. Julia: That's -- I'll be fine. Thank you. Please be careful. Ryan: I will. Ryan: Paul. Hi. It's Ryan, yes, I just wanted to try and get you for a couple of minutes before the meeting. I have a couple offbeat ideas I'd like to run by you. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: What was that? Zach: Nothing. I got to go. Kendall: Wait, can you just stay a little longer, please? Zach: Don't worry. I'm not going to slaughter Ryan for moving in on Cambias. Kendall: What are you going to do to him? Zach: Call me if you need me. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: We flew back this morning. No one saw them leave, they didn't hear anything, and there weren't even any bags packed. All we got is this telegram and their shoes that were outside by the door. You've got to find them. J.R.: Send a flunky to the bars and the trailer park while you look for my father. Babe: When did you become such a jerk again, J.R.? J.R.: Can we just remember who's more important here? Babe: Oh, by that, you mean who's worth more. J.R.: Yeah, that's exactly what I mean, as a matter of fact. Babe: These are people we're talking about, J.R., not property. God, what is wrong with me? Why would I actually sign on for more ugliness with you and agree to marry you? Tad: Marry? J.R.: Don't worry. It's not going to happen. Tad: Well, about Adam and Krystal -- they could've gone off together, maybe back to Crow Hollow. Babe: No, Mama wouldn't go anywhere without telling me, and not after everything that happened in Crow Hollow, especially not with me already gone. J.R.: She certainly wouldn't have kicked off an $800 pair of shoes and run outside barefoot. Babe: Neither would Adam. Tad: Which leaves us with the telegram. I'll do what I can, see if I can find out who really sent it. I don't know who uses telegrams anymore. Palmer: Oh, good morning, everybody. Would you please tell your mother that I'm here? Babe: Mama -- Tad: Both Krystal and Adam are missing. Palmer: Really? Opal dropped out of sight yesterday. Hmm. Maybe she ran off with all the rest of them. [SCENE_BREAK] Opal: You! Adam: No, hold her! Opal: You little -- oh, you witch, you! Joe: It's ok, it's ok. Whoa, whoa! Opal: Oh! You! Joe: What? Opal: You -- you drained this old buzzard dry as you could, and now you're going after my ex? Krystal: Palmer pursued me! Opal: Oh, yeah, right. Well, I just want you to know one thing, missy. His fortune is branded with Petey's name, ok? Adam: Look, look, I'll gladly step aside for Palmer. Once I've unloaded you, I'll be free to recapture Brooke. Brooke: Oh, you and what army? Joe: Oh, come on. Can we do something productive, ladies and gentlemen? Brooke: Adam, how many times do I have to tell you, I don't want you, so please stop trying to use me to make your wife jealous. Krystal: Oh, as if that's even possible. Opal, you want Adam? Opal: Lord, no! Brooke: Hmm. [Noise] Joe: Wait, wait. What was that? Opal: A heartfelt rejection. Joe: No, no, no. It's outside. I heard something. Brooke: Someone? Joe: Yeah, yes. Brooke: What? Joe: Right, right. [Women shout] Janet: Poor sardines, you're getting restless. I'm sorry, I can't let you out of your big tin can just yet. You're helping me fry a bigger fish. J.R. and Babe can't get away with making Amanda miserable the way they have. They need to be taught a lesson. I'm just not doing this for my daughter. Oh, I'm doing this for mothers and daughters everywhere. [SCENE_BREAK] [As she's heading out, Kendall opens her condo's door and finds Julia standing there.] [SCENE_BREAK] [Standing in his office, Ryan looks up from his paperwork and sees Zach come through the door.] [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: They took it all, right? When I had the surgery, the -- the doctors cut out all the bad stuff? Erin: Of course they did. It's all gone. We already told you that. Jonathan: No, no, I mean, is there a chance that there -- there could be something left, a little bit of -- Erin: No, Jonathan, Jonathan -- they got it all, ok? I mean, we saw scans and X-rays, and the tumor is gone. All of it, ok? Why? What happened? Jonathan: Nothing, I just -- nothing, nothing. I started to think about what- ifs and, you know, uh -- they got it all, right? Erin: Yeah. Jonathan: It's gone? It's gone? Erin: Of course they did. Jonathan: Ok. Ok. Ok, I'm -- I'm fine. I'm ok. Erin: Ok. Jonathan: Let me -- let me take this upstairs for you. Erin: All right. Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Tad: Yeah, I love you, too. Well, Mom says when Dad didn't come back last night from the hospital, she figured it was just another late night. And then there was no sign of him this morning. She assumed that he'd slept on the sofa in his office. [Phone rings] Tad: It's Jamie. Hey, kiddo. Listen, I got a question for you. I -- yeah. Yeah, of course I'm sure. Yeah, as a matter of fact, there is. I want you to get over to the Chandlers' ASAP. It means now, James. It's important. Jamie's looking for Brooke. Palmer: Now Brooke's among the missing? J.R.: This is surreal. Babe: Everyone's dropping off the face of the earth. What are we supposed to do? Tad: Find them. [SCENE_BREAK] [Phone rings] Brooke: That's Jamie calling. He'll find us. Opal: Yeah, when? When half of us have been devoured to support the lives of the others? Krystal: Would you chill! You're way too stringy and gamey to eat. Opal: You are begging for it! Adam: Go for her throat. With those fingernails – [While everyone inside the truck argues, Janet inserts a hose through an opening in the side and opens the valve of the tank of laughing gas.] Janet: I've been working in Pine Valley Krystal: Oh, shut up, Adam, or I'm going to make your life even -- Janet: Just to get you back Joe: Please, you're just wasting energy. Brooke: Oh, we all are. Janet: I've been plottin' and a-plannin' to show you what you lack. You're a bunch of meanie beanies. You should be nice and kind. Now you're gonna suck some fun gas in your sockie feet [NEXT_ON] Zach (to Ryan): So we're even. You have my son, and I have yours. Julia (to Kendall): You love Zach, let Ryan go. Kendall: And if I don't? Julia: You'll deal with me. Brooke: Does anybody smell that? Adam: It's some kind of gas. Krystal: Of all the ways that I expected to go, this wasn't it.

Tad and Di are worried and ready to help Babe and JR find their respective parents

Bobby: You want my wife. Aidan: You're right. I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: Hey. Bianca: Hey. Oh, uh. David: Yes, hi, this is Dr. Larry Wolek. I'm not in Llanview right now. I'm at PVH consulting on a case with Dr. David Hayward. Yes, I need that baby's file faxed to me right away. All right, look, do you want to be the one responsible for not giving this baby the life it deserves? That's what I thought. I'll be expecting the file. Thank you. Babe: David, we've got to talk about the baby! There's got to be something that we -- David: I don't -- Bianca: Wow, more secrets. What's going on that you guys won't tell me? [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Mr. Slater? Jonathan Lavery. Zach: Sorry about your brother. Jonathan: I hope it makes you open to a proposition. Zach: What kind? Jonathan: You don't want more bad press for your casino, and I want my brother safe, so why don't we work together? Zach: To do what, exactly? Jonathan: Nail the person who shot my brother. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: You should've told me you were coming. I could've saved you the trouble, left it in plain sight. Kendall: I came to see you. Found this instead. Ethan: In its case under the bed? You must have exceptional eyesight. Kendall: Just tell me -- is this the gun that shot Ryan? Ethan: What if it is? You going to turn me in? You know, for a moment there at the fundraiser, we were a team. You remember my offer in the shed -- you, me, moonlight, a victim. We can go now if you like, take the rifle, finish Ryan off together. Kendall: That's not funny. Ethan: Not in the least. Kendall: I don't understand how you can leave this in the open. I mean, if I found it, anyone else could. Ethan: At this moment, the only people who know about that rifle are me and you. Kendall: Yeah, well, if you used this gun on Ryan, then you're just as good as locked up. Ethan: What's with the threats? Greenlee, Aidan, Johnny Boy Lavery, the police. Now you? You all want me out of Pine Valley so bad you'd pin attempted murder on me just to see the back of me. God, how I must terrify you all. Kendall: I'm not afraid, not of you. Ethan: No? No? I'm a Cambias! Cambias blood flowing through my evil Cambias heart. Maybe another Michael, capable of anything, right? Even murder? I can smell the paranoia on you and everybody else in this town. Kendall: Will you just drop the bogeyman imitation and catch a clue? I'm not accusing you, I'm warning you. You're right, they're after you, and they'll try to pin attempted murder on you the same way they did to me. You have to take care of yourself, you have to protect yourself, and I'm going to help you. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: I'm feeling pretty good for a guy who just got shot. Greenlee: New rule, hubster -- do not take a bullet just to score cuddle time. Ryan: Hmm. But it was so worth it. Greenlee: No, I'm serious, Ryan. I can't go through this again. It almost did me in. I begged God not to take another love from me, and now we're sitting here talking about babies. Ryan: I'm sorry that you were scared. Greenlee: Out-of-my-mind insanity. Ryan: I told you I'm not going to ditch you. Never-Leave Lavery -- that's my new name. Greenlee: Well, maybe you don't have a choice. You chose me, and God likes to pay me back for all the naughty things I've done. Maybe he thought I needed a refresher. Ryan: Well, that's -- that's why you got stuck with me for the rest of your life. Man, you must have been naughty. Greenlee: Careful. If you're my punishment, I'll be naughty again. Ryan: That's what I'm counting on. Greenlee: Do you ever stop? Ryan: I'm in love. Men in love like to make love to their wives. Greenlee: Say it again. Ryan: Men in love -- Greenlee: Not that part. Ryan: I love you. Greenlee: This is real. Ryan: How lucky can I get? Greenlee: Aside from the fresh wound in your side? Just a little reminder -- next time I tell you not to stand around and get shot, listen. Ryan: Well, I'm a bit of a slow learner, but I swear there won't be a next time. Greenlee: That's what I wanted to hear. Ryan: So, I'm thinking Gunther for a boy. Greenlee: I'm thinking not a chance. [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: He is just the cutest little thing, but he's not doing too good, really. Babe: And -- and his mama -- she's really shy and she's -- she's not speaking up for him at play group and not too much in this place. David: Babe and Krystal asked if I would do whatever I can. Bianca: Really? Including pretending to be a doctor from another town? David: No, Bianca. I needed the baby's records, so I called Larry. He told me that he was too busy to make the call himself, so he said just use his name. Doctors do that kind of thing all the time. Bianca: Sounds convenient. Well, Babe, your friend is certainly lucky to have you looking out for her baby. Babe: Well, I'd feel terrible if I did nothing. Bianca: So, what about your baby? You didn't leave Bess with J.R., did you? Babe: Oh, no, no, no, definitely not. Stuart and Marian -- they'll keep Bess safe from J.R. David: Well, look, I really have to get back to the floor. Bianca, if you came to see me, I'm sorry, but I'm really swamped. Babe: No, I came for Kendall, actually. Is she in the lounge? David: You know, I think I saw her slipping out after she found out that Ryan was ok. Krystal: But she's -- she's probably still real freaked out. You might want to find her. Bianca: Well, I guess everybody here is busy. Babe, is there anything that I can do for your friend or for her son? Krystal: All taken care of. You're so sweet to ask. Bianca: All right. Well, then I guess I'll be going. See you later. David: Bye. Krystal: Bye. Babe: Bye. David: Well, I guess we should thank God that I'm a cardiologist. You two are as subtle as a heart attack. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Anita's smart, she's funny. She's too gorgeous for words, really. Any man would want your wife. Bobby: But only one man has her. Get used to it. Aidan: Oh, you sound angry and suspicious. Bobby: Take a hint and back off. Aidan: You know what they say -- "suspicious lovers usually have their own secrets." But then again, yours are all out in the open, aren't they? Bobby: That's right. You just keep going. Aidan: Oh, I'm sorry, Bobby, really. I mean, I really think you're a lucky guy. I mean, for some reason, your wife is devoted to you and your marriage. Bobby: You want to know the reason? My wife loves me. Let's say that together -- Anita loves Bobby. All right? I can count on her. You, we don't need around. Aidan: That's too bad because I'm here, and every time you defend Slater, every time you do his bidding, you're putting my friend Anita at risk, and that is not on. Bobby: Shove it, and get out of my face. Aidan: Until you stop, I'm going to be here, so you better get used to it. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: I usually work alone. Jonathan: I'm not saying that we go all buddy picture here. I'm just saying that we work toward the same goal because you have information I need. Zach: Yeah? Like what? Jonathan: Your casino security is massive. Zach: Not massive enough, evidently. Jonathan: Well, there's eyes and ears everywhere, so someone had to see something when Ryan was shot. Zach: No one's come back with anything viable. Jonathan: Come on. You know human nature. Nobody wants to get involved. Nobody wants to step on toes. Maybe if you were -- made it more open for everybody to come forward -- I don't know, maybe if you, let's say, rewarded people for information? Zach: What would these people tell us? Jonathan: They'd tell us if somebody was scoping out the gazebo. Zach: Mm-hhm. Such as? Jonathan: Ethan Ramsey. Zach: You think Mr. Ramsey did this? Jonathan: Well, that's up for your people to tell us, but I know one thing -- that Cambias Industries would be very grateful, very grateful to your people if they helped us nail this shooter. Who knows how grateful? Zach: Let me think about it and get back to you, ok? Jonathan: Well, the sooner I get this information, the sooner Ramsey goes down. Bianca: No way are you pinning this shooting on Ethan. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: Strange town, strange people. Strange you. Kendall: Don't act like you don't get it. Ethan: Not "it." You. Kendall: No, you lie. You get me -- in all the ways that you don't want to, in all the ways that make you want to scream and cry. Ethan: About what? Kendall: Who you are. Ethan: Look, I didn't place an advertisement for an armchair shrink. Kendall: It all lines up -- my past, your past. Raised by other parents -- check. That sense that you don't belong -- check. Finding out where you really came from -- check. Not knowing if you want to belong there either -- Ethan: Check. You were having so much fun, I thought I'd play along. Kendall: You're up against a brick wall. You're on one side of the wall and what you want is on the other side, and you climb that wall but they keep yanking you back. Rage, fear -- it just takes over all those empty places. You can't hold back. I remember it all too well from the night that Ryan was shot. Ethan: It was there in your eyes on the beach in that shed. Kendall: It was there in your eyes. If you told me right now that you shot Ryan, I wouldn't be a bit surprised. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: So, if it wasn't Kendall -- Greenlee: No. No, no, no, no. Let's go back to babies and wallpapers and pink, fuzzy things. Ryan: Greenlee, they took -- they took a bullet out of me. I want to know who put it in there. Greenlee: So do I, but not now. It's too soon. Ryan: What? Look at me. I'm great. I'm better than great. All right? I can do this. I have to. Greenlee: Well, if I had no choice and I had to ruin a perfectly romantic moment by fingering a sharpshooter, I'd say Ethan Ramsey. No alibi. He was with Kendall when she found the weapon and the victim card, and then he took off when she came gunning for you. Angry young man, expert marksman, perfect setup to frame someone else -- kind of says guilty. Ryan: Yeah. Kind of screams it, actually. Greenlee: Meaning you don't buy it. So who you do you think it was? Ryan: Well, that's easy. Zach Slater. [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: So first you want to string Kendall up. Whoops -- the bullet didn't come from the gun in her hand. So then you go hunting, and you come up with Ethan? Can Simone be next, or me? Pick me, please. Jonathan: I'm not doing this for kicks. My brother almost -- I just got him back, ok? I'm not going to stop until I figure out who tried to take him away. Bianca: And this is how you do your research -- telling Zach to do what it takes to pin this on Ethan? He's already tried and convicted! Jonathan: If he's not guilty, he doesn't need your protection. Bianca: The last person who wasn't guilty almost got the death penalty, so I'm sorry if I can't just sit back and watch it happen again. Jonathan: Maybe you hang out with the wrong people. Bianca: Your brother is one of my closest friends. You want to say that to me again? Jonathan: You can do the right thing, or you can go the PC route and let the shooter go free. Bianca: Are you going to help Jonathan frame Ethan? Is -- is this your way of covering your own guilt? [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Zach was in total control that night, Greenlee. You know? He knew who was doing what when because he's the guy who handed out all of the directions. Greenlee: Yeah, and he had surveillance. He knew where everyone was. Ryan: Mm-hmm. And then he sent me to the gazebo so he could get a bead on me, or maybe he had a sniper do it. Greenlee: Ethan hates you. Ryan: Ethan hates everybody. I'm nothing special. Even -- even if Ethan did pull the trigger, I'm sure that Zach was behind it. Greenlee: Do you still think there's a connection between those two? Ryan: Makes sense. All except -- I mean, why would Zach want to gun me down? What does -- what does he gain if I'm gone? Greenlee: This is so much better than dreaming about our baby. You sure know how to show your wife a good time. Ryan: Hey -- hey, I'm -- I'm not doing this to make you crazy. Greenlee: Almost being a widow again can do that to a girl. Ryan: I'm not going anywhere, ok? I told you, you're stuck with me until we're old and well-preserved, playing with our grandkids. Greenlee: Much better. Ryan: Yeah. Now, as much as I intend, you know, to stick around, I can't be -- I can't be sure that this isn't going to happen again. Greenlee: Yes, you can, because I'm not going to let it. Ryan: You can't control it. Jonathan: I'll be there with the big guns to back her up. [SCENE_BREAK] Bobby: This whole knight-in-waiting thing is not going to pay off, ok? I'm not about to blow the best thing that's every happened to me in my life. Aidan: Sorry, what are you talking about here, your marriage to Anita, or your superduper job with Zach Slater? Bobby: Anita's with me because she wants to be, ok? So just suck that up and move on. Aidan: Well, if that is the case, you shouldn't have any reason to care what I do or whom I watch over. Anita: Why do I get the feeling we're two seconds from bad news? [SCENE_BREAK] Krystal: I am telling you there is all sorts of not right going on with that Kelly Buchanan. David: What do you mean, not right? Krystal: Well, she said she's a better mother than some homeless woman. Come on! Now, who just pulls that out of the blue? And when I ask her about what should be the best day of her life, she had nothing to say about the day her baby was born. I mean, you ask me, I could tell you the color of the blanket that they wrapped Babe up in and the nurse's middle name! David: Well, maybe she doesn't like to talk about it because it was a hard labor. Babe: Hello. Hi. Remember me? Hiked miles through the woods, delivered my best friend's baby, and then did my own? I'd say that I win the hard-labor contest. And I can still remember every single minute that my baby boy was in my arms, down to his -- his sweet, little fingertips and his eyelashes and his sweet breath on my face. So Kelly can call him Ace, but that boy is my son. Krystal: And he needs to come home. David: All right, so what are you going to do, hmm? What, are you going to snatch the baby from the mother's arms and, what, make a break for it? Babe: I am his mother! David: We don't know that for certain, Babe. And we're gong to need a hell of a lot more than just your mother's instinct. Babe: Ok, fine. What about Paul, then? You remember him, the guy who said that a baby was dead? His sister is Kelly, and he called and told me to stay away from Llanview. Why would he do something like that? David: He's probably quaking in his boots, that's why, because he knows about Bess. He knows that the baby that died in that crash was not Bianca's. It was probably yours and J.R.'s. Babe: My son is alive. I just want my son back in my arms, and I want Bess back in Bianca's. I can't sit here and lie to her face any longer. David: Then you better find a way not to see her face. Because until we get proof positive that Ace Buchanan is your son -- or not -- we don't breathe a word of this to anyone, especially not Bianca. [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: You know, Kendall thought that you set her up to shoot Ryan, so maybe you decided to let Ethan take the fall. Zach: Didn't we cover me as a suspect already -- you, me, and Maria? Bianca: Maria thinks that you're a good and honorable man. But good people do all sorts of things for all sorts of reasons. I should know. Zach: All sorts of things like what, kill a man, let somebody else take the fall for it? Bianca: I guess I'm -- I'm not saying that you set Ryan up. But if you or anyone else goes after Ethan without one shred of evidence to back you up, I'm not going to let that happen. Zach: Ethan has a champion. Are you two close? Bianca: No. As a matter of fact, we're not. But I can't allow you or anyone else to destroy him or make him the scapegoat just because he may be a Cambias. He's not Michael, and I won't let him be ruined by his family name. Zach: I couldn't agree with you more. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: They say people have auras. Well, yours is rage. It's red-hot. Ethan: Why do you care? Why are you still here? Kendall: Because I -- I get you. I know you, Ethan. Anger grinds up your insides. It makes it so that you can't watch TV, you can't read a book, you can't think about anything other than your own hate. I know. It's like that for me, too. I used to be a person a long time ago. But by the end of the fundraiser, revenge was all that was left of me. You saw me that night at the casino playing that murder game. I walked into the ocean because if I didn't have revenge, I didn't have anything. And you saved me, Ethan. You pulled me out of the waves. So let me do the same for you. Ethan: Look around, Kendall. No ocean. Not even a decent trickle from a tap sometimes. Kendall: This is not about the water. Ethan: No. There are dozens of ways to self-destruct, thousands if you get creative. You think that's where I'm going or where I've been? Kendall: You tell me. I just want to know where your head is. Are you ok? Ethan: Considering that Pine Valley is the most hostile town I think you could ever come to -- oh, and the fact that being a Cambias means either inhuman behavior or untimely death -- I am excellent. Kendall: Oh, the clever Brit version of saying "It sucks." Ethan: What do you expect? I came here to prove that I'm a Cambias. Now that I'm here, I don't even know what I was thinking about, you know? I could leave, remain a Ramsey. Maybe I could just live in peace. Kendall: You're right, you could run. Ethan: Run? I wish I had that luxury. Run where? To what, huh? Where am I going to find my peace? My birthright will keep me awake at night. Can I escape what I need? No. Kendall: Is this a rhetorical question? Because you know my answer. Ethan: I'm not going to be pushed out of Pine Valley by these people. What kind of man would that make me? What kind of son? Would I dishonor my mother? Will I not be what they want me to be, what I need? What I can stand, what I deserve? I just don't know how to fix it all together! Kendall: See, there it is. There it is. There's that pain I was talking about. Ethan: You know me so well, you give me some answers. Kendall: All right, fine. You could leave town and you could lose hope, or you can stay and lose everything. Ethan: So leave, walk away? Kendall: No. No, no, no. Get ready and be careful. Cover your tracks and don't let anyone else break into your room and let them make you spill your story. Ethan: I think I've said enough already. Kendall: No. Not to me. To anyone else, yeah, but I'm like you. I'm an outsider. I'm a murder suspect. I know what it's like. I know the reality. It's over for me now. I don't have anything left. I don't want it to be over for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Are you ok? Ryan: I'm ok. Jonathan: Good. Because now I'm going to ream you out. Ryan: I can't catch a break around this place, man. Jonathan: No, no. Dumb-ass move number one -- murder game. Dumb-ass move number two -- playing it. You in no way have permission to take off on me again. You're grounded, mister, all right? Am I making myself clear? Greenlee: Hey, hey, go easy on the guy. You're not the only one that laid down the law today. Ryan's not going anywhere -- not for at least two generations. Ryan: Hmm. Jonathan: Exactly. And to that end, this is why I've hired a big, burly security team who are going to be his new best friends. Ryan: A what? Wait a minute, now. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hospital, ok? While I'm in here, totally safe. Once I'm outside, your bruiser one and bruiser two can have my back. Greenlee: Hmm. Jonathan: That's an outstanding argument, but it's just too bad that we don't listen. Greenlee: Yeah, bruiser two is right. We win, you lose. Deal with it. Ryan: Did you just beat me down? Greenlee: Oh, in a big, bad way. Look on the upside -- maybe this security team will give you a cool code name. Ryan: I'm thinking "Gunther." Greenlee: Oh, God. Jonathan: That's awesome. Ryan: Hmm. Greenlee: Obviously family. Obviously. Ryan: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: No, there's no bad news. Bobby and I were just talking. Bobby: Yeah, just having a chat. Anita: So you're fine? Bobby: Yeah. Since you got here, never been better. Aidan: Well, Bobby, it was nice speaking with you. Bobby: Mm-hmm. Aidan: Anita, I'll hopefully see you soon. Anita: That was so not nothing. Bobby: Aidan and I are never going to be pals, ok? It's not like that's news. Anita: Yeah, but he's my friend. I mean, he's been there for me, Edmund, and Maria. I trust him, Bobby. Bobby: And I can be cool with that. Anita: You think you can say that without gritting your teeth? Bobby: Ok, ok, it's cool, it's cool. Hey, when are you off the clock, huh? I don't think I can handle the suspense. Anita: Well, I'm off soon. What suspense? Bobby: Did I say that? Anita: Oh, come on! Don't you dare! What's going on? Bobby: You really want to know? Anita: Yes. Ok, no. Yes! Bobby: No? Ok, ok. Well, later, hmm? You won't be disappointed. [SCENE_BREAK] Babe: Honestly, how hard is it to punch in some stupid number and press send? Ring, already! David: All right, all right, all right. We need to get something straight here, ok? These medical records could prove a lot, but they cannot prove who Ace's parents are. Krystal: You know, for the world's greatest doctor, you really are pretty slow. Medical records can show blood type, birthday. Babe: The birthday -- oh, the day that my son was born! David: All right, you know something? Maybe this is a good reason why you two shouldn't be here. All this hope and expectation could come crashing down on you. Krystal: Yeah, and God forbid our optimism rubs off on you. David: I'm just trying to tell you that -- that blood type can't tell you whether J.R. and Babe are this child's parents, ok? I mean, it could only eliminate them. I mean, you know that from the whole "is J.R. or Jamie the baby's father" debacle. Wait a minute. What was that? Is there something I need to know? Krystal: Other than who that baby really is? Babe: I just want to see what the records say. David: You're not listening to me, Babe. That chart is not coming with a little postscript on the bottom saying, "this baby belongs to J.R. and Babe," ok? It's not DNA. Babe: Ok, Dr. Wolek. Whatever you say. Why try to be some doctor that you're not? What's the point in getting this file if there's no point in it? David: I was only doing it because you wanted me to. Krystal: Oh, that is bull! You know that this brings us closer to the truth, and you want that just as much as we do. Babe: And I already know the truth. I saw it and I felt it and I looked into his eyes. David, my son is alive. And he stopped crying the second that I held him in my arms. He still knew me after all of this time! And he's waiting for me. So I don't need some paper to prove something that I already know. And you're going to know it soon, too. Oh, God. [SCENE_BREAK] Bianca: I guess this isn't the greatest time to catch up. Anita: Not unless you're -- Dr. Larry Wolek? I think he works at Llanview. I wonder why they would send this here. Bianca: You know, I think that David is waiting for those. [SCENE_BREAK] David: Babe, don't you think for one second that I don't want this for you. But if you build your hopes up and Ace turns out not to be your son? You've already lost him once. Do you really think that you can live through that again? Babe: You know, you have taught me some stuff since I found out you're my dad. So here's something that I can teach you. Hope can't hurt us. Just have faith. [Knock on door] David: Yeah? Anita: Excuse me, I think this is for you. David: Oh, idiots. They were supposed to send this through my fax machine. Thank you. Anita: Sure. Babe: This is it? [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: Hocket, you know I love you, man. Jonathan: I love you, too, man. Ryan: Ok. So I'm going to say this with as much brotherly love as I can kind of muster up right now. Jonathan: Ok. Ryan: Get out of this room so I can be alone with my wife. Jonathan: That gets me right here. No, it does. You touched me. You got me. Ryan: Good, that's great. Goodbye. Jonathan: Ok, goodbye. Ok. Goodbye. Greenlee: Goodbye. Jonathan: I'll see you guys tomorrow -- unless that's going to be too soon? Ryan: Goodbye. Jonathan: Goodbye. Would you take care of the big man for me? Greenlee: I'll do my best. Jonathan: Thank you. Greenlee: Nice. Nice way to treat the brother who worships you. Ryan: Mm-hmm. It's a big-brother thing. You just wouldn't understand. Greenlee: Really? Educate me, then. Tell me what was so crucial that you had to boot sweet Hocket out? Ryan: You get in this bed, and I'll show you crucial. Greenlee: You don't have to ask this wife twice. Ok. Ryan: Careful. [SCENE_BREAK] Ethan: He meant that much to you? Kendall: More than you know. Ethan: I don't get it. Kendall: That's because you hate him. Ethan: No. No, but you do. Kendall: No. You never saw us together. We were amazing. And now when I -- when I'm right there beside him, ready to open my soul, his eyes don't light up. He doesn't open his arms. I'm just like the past that doesn't really matter anymore. Ethan: The past always matters. Kendall: No, he loves Greenlee now. It still feels -- it feels so wrong to say that. I -- I used to accuse him of picking her over me, but he swore -- he swore that he loved me, and I just -- I couldn't listen. I wouldn't let go. And now -- and now he loves her. I don't know, maybe it was inevitable. Maybe -- maybe it's my fault. Ethan: You can't blame yourself for this any more than you could blame yourself for who your parents are. Kendall: Oh, like you don't sometimes blame yourself for that? Everything -- everything that I dreamed of is gone. I've lost it, and Bianca -- I don't know how she does it, but she can cope, she can deal, she -- she can move on, she can forgive, and she can live her new life. Not me. I got the payback gene. Lashing out -- that's my favorite party trick. Ethan: Hours of fun and entertainment, I'm sure. Kendall: No, it's who I am as much as the color of my eyes or the curl in my hair. I wish that I could stop it. It's like when -- when you really get down to it, I don't want to be me. Not this me. It's dark and it's cold and it's very lonely, but I really -- I don't know how to stop. Ethan: This is how you are, and you want to save me? Kendall: If I save you, then maybe I can finally know how to save myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Anita: Hey -- off the clock. Bobby: Great. Let's -- let's head home. Anita: Are you kidding? I was promised a surprise, and I'm not leaving till I get it. Bobby: Oh, that. Right. Anita: Oh, come on, at least a hint, or I'm going to scream and disturb very ill patients. Bobby: A hint? A hint? Ok, no problem. Um -- your favorite show, your favorite thing to do, a dream come true. Anita: I was thinking, like, bigger than a breadbox. Bobby: Oh, definitely bigger than a breadbox. Anita: Ok, show -- well, that's easy -- "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." Bobby: Good. Anita: Deserving family gets an awesome house. My favorite thing to do -- that's hard. Bobby: Come on, like you even have to think about it. Anita: All right, shopping. Bobby: Ok, now, a dream come true. Anita: Bobby, for real? Bobby: Technically, you haven't guessed yet. Anita: A house? Are you serious? Bobby: Yeah. Yeah, I've seen some stunners, and you get to pick out the winner. Anita: We've always talked about houses, but it was for me. I mean, is this something that you want? Bobby: Yeah, yeah. I mean, it used to be something that I always wanted for you, and now it's something I want for us. Loving you has made me want it all. The question is, my dear, do you want it all with me, huh? [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: You just had major surgery. Ryan: But before that, I remembered telling my wife that I love her, and I need some time to follow up on that. Greenlee: I'm in. Ryan: Yes, you are. Greenlee: Can we stay like this forever? Ryan: That's why God invented sponge baths. Greenlee: I love you. I need you. Ryan: I'm not going anywhere. Remember that? I've got way too much to live for. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: I thought I was ok with it -- being the bitch and being angry -- like it was my strength and it was my power. But I always end up helpless instead. And I don't control the anger, it controls me. It's all I've been. This is all I've been for so long, and if I -- if I let go of this, then I'll have nothing, and I'll be nothing. I'll just blow away. Ethan: Shh. [SCENE_BREAK] David: The baby's birthday -- March 23, 2004. Babe: His birthday. It's my son? Oh, my God, Mama! It's true, it's true! Oh, he's my son! [NEXT_ON] J.R.: I want everything that was recorded that night my father disappeared. I haven't dragged the police into this, but I will. Tad: I've got something to tell you. I proposed to Krystal. Bianca: Who is your son, Babe? Babe: Bianca and I need to talk alone.

David privately talks to Krystal and Babe about finding out whether the Llanview baby known as Ace Buchanan is in fact Babe's baby

Dru: No, it's no problem, we'll see you at seven. Lily: Mom? Dru: Lily, um, I'm so glad you're home. Lily: Are you sure, 'cause it looked like I was interrupting. Malcolm: How you doin', Lily? Lily: Um, who are you? Dru: Uh... Malcolm: You don't recognize me, huh? Lily: No, I don't. Should I? Malcolm: No, I guess not. You were just an itty bitty thing last time I saw you. Dru: Lily, this is your Uncle Malcolm. Lily: Uh... no. Dru: Yes, honey, I'm serious. He didn't die in that accident. He's come home to us. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: You're going away? Why? Why now? Victor: There's something that's going on inside of me that I need to... I need to deal with. Nikki: Well, why can't you do that here with me? Victor: There's something I have to tell you that I think will make you very happy. Nikki: Victor, are you trying to soften the blow? Victor: (Sighs) I have reinstated Nicholas as C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Nikki: Really? Victor: Mm-hmm. Nikki: Oh, my God, that's fantastic. I've been praying for this. Victor, you couldn't have told me anything that would mean more. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: C.E.O.? Oh, my gosh, Nicholas. This is so incredible. Nick: I know. It's the last thing I expected when I walked into Dad's office. Sharon: And Victor didn't even hint at this when you saw him earlier? Nick: No, and he promised that he wouldn't interfere or try and control things from the sidelines. Sharon: Wow. So Newman Enterprises is all yours? Nick: It's all mine to run as I see fit. It's mind-blowing, isn't it? [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Come on, what's takin' you so long, man? Michael: Something wrong with this glove. Kevin: What? Michael: It's not fitting right. Kevin: Quit stalling. Michael: I'm serious. It's too small. Kevin: I checked it myself. The glove is fine. Michael: Well, it might have been fine for you, but I can't get my hand into this. Kevin: Fine, we'll take the gloves off. We'll do it bare knuckles style. Michael: What do you know? It fits after all. Kevin: Well, look at that. [SCENE_BREAK] Damon: We'll do our best to answer your questions. Phyllis: No, no. Damon, you need your rest. Listen, Detective, can't you just fill out your paperwork and allow Damon to recuperate in peace? Hank: I really don't think you want me to do that, Ms. Abbott. Answer my questions now, it may save you both a lot of grief later, depending on the answers I get. [SCENE_BREAK] Lily: I can't believe this. I mean, this is amazing. You're here in our living room. Malcolm: Well, it's nice to be missed, Lily. Lily: Oh, my God, you have no idea. Mom and I were in Paris when we got the news, and Mom cried and cried and cried. Dru: I was upset, okay. Lily: You know, I only remember you from pictures. Where have you been all this time? Malcolm: Africa, mostly. It's a pretty different world out there. Lily: Yeah, I'm sure. I've only been there once, 'cause Mom had a photo shoot out there, but I'm sure it was nothing like where you were. (Sighs) it is so good to see you. Malcolm: It is so good to see you, half-pint. Lily: "Half-pint"? You used to call me that when I was, like, this... yeah. Malcolm: Little munchkin. Lily: I can't believe you remembered. Malcolm: Oh, I remember a lot of things, Lily. You'd be surprised. Dru: Yeah, um, Lily, how come you came home? I thought you were going to have dinner with Daddy. Lily: Yeah, I thought so, too, but Dad called and said that he was stuck at the office, so... Dru: All right. Well, you must be hungry. Get yourself something in the kitchen, hmm? Malcolm: Hey, you know what? I've got a better idea. Dru: What? Malcolm: Why don't I take her for a bite? Give us a chance to get reacquainted. What do you think? Lily: Yeah, yeah, Mom, please, can we, please? Dru: Honey... Malcolm: You got a problem with that, Drucilla? Lily: Mom, come on, okay? Until five minutes ago, I thought uncle Malcolm was dead. Please, Mom. Please, please, please, please. Dru: Okay. Lily: Yay. Thank you. Okay, let me just plug my phone in, 'cause my battery is dead. And do not worry, Mom. We won't be late, I promise. Right, Uncle Malcolm? Malcolm: That's right, Lily. Relax, she's in good hands. Dru: I know. Malcolm: All right, let's get you bundled up. Lily: Thank you. Malcolm: Let's do it. Lily: Bye, Mom. Dru: Bye, honey. Lily: I can't believe this. I mean, you're here and you're alive and you're here. Malcolm: In the flesh. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Did this news make you happy? Nikki: Yes, of course, but I don't understand. If you were able to make things better with Nicholas, why do you still feel the need to leave? I mean, you have responsibilities here. You have the Rec center, your probation. Victor: Both of those things have been taken care of, okay? Ms. Davis has given me permission to leave, and as far as the Rec center's concerned, I think it's time to hand it back over to the community. Jamal is gonna run it. Nikki: So there's nothing keeping you here in Genoa City? Victor: I wish I could stay. I just feel that there's something fundamentally wrong in my life. Victor: I don't know what the hell it is. It's not you, it's not our marriage. It isn't, but I feel this emptiness, you know? I just feel empty, and I think my grasping for Abby is symptomatic of what's wrong. Nikki: Are you saying this has something to do with the kids? Victor: Well, as far as Nicholas is concerned, yeah. You know, he feels that my running Newman Enterprises has put a wedge between him and me, so I tried to rectify that by handing him the company. Victor: As for Victoria... Nikki: You're not going to look for her, are you? Victor: Sweetheart, I miss her so terribly. Nikki: Well, so do I, but she made it very clear. She does not want us coming after her. Victor: Let's face it. You and I haven't seen her in a year. In a whole year. It breaks my heart every day. With every fiber in my body, I want to find her. Nikki: I know. Victor: I want to make sure that she's safe. Maybe if I find her, I can convince her to come back. Nikki: Well, I guess there's nothing I can say to stop you. Victor: Sweetheart, I've no intention of hurting you. I really don't. This is something I've got to do. Okay? Nikki: I understand. I do. I'm just wondering... how I fit into this whole scheme of yours. [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Hey, Neil. What's wrong? Honey? Sweetheart, what's got you so upset? Let me take your coat. Neil: Drucilla, do you know how bad I want a scotch right about now? Dru: Oh, baby, now you know you cannot drink. What's wrong? Neil: Um, you're standing next to the ex-interim C.E.O. of Newman Enterprises. Dru: What? Neil: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Daddy Newman decided today was the right day to anoint his son Nicholas. Dru: Oh, honey, you got fired? Neil: Oh, no, no, demoted, you know? Back to my old job. Second in command, executive vice president of buttering Nick's bagel in the morning. Dru: Oh, no, Neil. Now come on. Neil: I know, I know, I know, I know, it isn't that bad. Guess I'm just feeling a little bit sorry for myself. Dru: Yeah. Neil: Oh, but, baby, what a kick in the pants this is, you know? (Sighs) Dru: I understand, baby. It sure is. They don't know what's right. Neil: Well, I should have known it wasn't gonna last forever, you know? But a little part of me, a little tiny part, kept prayin' and hopin' that if I stayed in that job long enough, that one day, I would earn the right to keep it and... I guess that doesn't happen unless your name is on the building, right? Dru: That's nepotism for you. Neil: Yeah, sure is. Dru: Mm-hmm. Neil: But, baby, let me tell you something, okay? I'm gonna live. Dru: Yes, you are, honey. Yes, you are. You're my hero. Neil: Thanks, baby. Dru: Yeah. Neil: I surely didn't mean to come home and start dumpin' all this on you. Dru: That's okay. We'll work at Newman together. We'll work for junior together. Neil: Yeah, right, um, lucky us. Dru: There's still gonna be an us at Newman, right? Neil: Hmm, you worried about your job, aren't you? Dru: Heck, yeah, I'm worried about my job. Yes, I am. Neil: Well, don't get so paranoid, you know? You just keep doing the good job that you're doing, and everything ought to be just fine. Dru: All right, fine. I just don't want to get demoted to something beneath me, that's all. Yeah. Neil: (Chuckles) Dru: What's so funny? Neil: Who else could I could I come home to who'd have me comforting her after my bad day? Dru: Oh, honey, I'm so sorry. I can be so insensitive sometimes. Neil: No, no, no, no, no. Actually, you gave me a chance to vent. And on the brighter side, I am still C.O.O. of a multi-national conglomerate, yeah. Dru: C.O.O. of a national conglomerate, yes, you are. Let's not minimize the situation. Neil: No, we shouldn't do that. Dru: No. Neil: Hey, um, where's Lily? I wanted to apologize to her for skipping out on dinner. Dru: Yeah, um, yeah, she had to... Neil: She had to what? What? Dru: Um, well, she went out. Neil: She went out? Dru: Yeah. Neil: So she went out by herself or what? Dru: Yeah, I mean, well, no. Neil: No? Then who is she with? Dru: Your brother Malcolm. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Wow, almost sounds like you're accusing us of something. Hank: Are you sayin' uh, neither of you did anything wrong? Phyllis: Dominic Hughes deserved what he got. It was self-defense, plain and simple. Hank: I'm afraid there's nothing plain and simple about this case, ma'am. Phyllis: The man was going to shoot me. Damon stepped in front of me and took a bullet to the stomach. If he hadn't done that, we would both be dead. Is that plain and simple enough for you, Detective? [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: So are we gonna do this? Kevin: What? What do you mean? Michael: We need some ground rules. Kevin: Why? Michael: Just humor me, all right? Kevin: All right, whatever. Make it quick. Michael: Let's see, obviously nothing below the waist. Kevin: Okay, fine, let's do it. Michael: Wait. Should we set a clock or something? Kevin: For what? Michael: We're just supposed to go at each other until one of us collapses? Kevin: Or begs for mercy. Michael: I really think we should have some type of cutoff point. Kevin: Screw it, Michael, let's just do this, come on. Michael: Hold on, there's got to be a stop watch-- Michael: Uhh! Kevin: Ha. Michael: What the hell are you doing? Kevin: Shutting you up! Now come on! [SCENE_BREAK] Dru: Neil, you know, they haven't seen each other in so long. I really didn't see the harm in them breaking bread together tonight. Neil: So Malcolm didn't leave town, huh? Did he say how much longer he'll be here? Dru: I don't think he's made any firm plans yet. Neil: Well, hallelujah. Maybe he's home for good. Dru: He doesn't really consider Genoa City home anymore. Neil: Dru, come on. That's ridiculous. Dru: I know it hurts, but don't kill the messenger, honey. I'm just telling you what he told me. Neil: And he's still avoiding me, too, I suppose, huh? Dru: I guess so. Neil: I realize that he's been to hell and back, at least from what you've told me, but I have to see him. I have to cut through all that anger and hostility that he evidently feels for me. Dru: Honey, I know, but just give him some time, okay? Neil: Give him some time? Do you realize how much time has gone by since I've seen Malcolm? It's been two years and nine months almost to the day that I left Malcolm dead in Africa. And like some kind of dream, like a miracle, I find out that he's alive. And now you want me to wait? How much longer should I wait to see him? Dru: Honey, it's just that he's so filled with rage, I don't know what he would do if he did see you. Neil: Well, that's the chance that I'm gonna have to take, because I am gonna see him. Now where are they? Where they gonna be? Dru: I don't know. Neil: You didn't ask them? Dru: Well, they didn't make up their mind before they left the apartment. Neil: Okay, well, I guess I'm just gonna have to go out there and track 'em down. Dru: No, I really don't think that that's a good idea, honey. Neil: Drucilla, listen, I know that you mean well, but don't you see that this is something that I... I have to do this. Dru: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Malcolm: Lily. Lily: Yeah? Malcolm: Who are you breaking your neck trying to see? Lily: No one. I was just wondering if Gina's here. I forgot to ask the waiter. Malcolm: Oh, wow, Gina. Lily: Yeah, this is her place now. She's, like, the manager. She's gonna die when she sees you. Sorry, I... Malcolm: Hey, hey, don't worry about it. I've been surprising a lot of people lately. Lily: Well, it's the best surprise in the universe. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Can't you see? You are the one that has kept me grounded all these years. I love you as I've loved no other. Nikki: It means so much to me to hear you say that. I wish you didn't have to leave. Victor: I know. Nikki: I guess it's something that you have to do alone. Victor: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. Nikki: How long you gonna be gone? Victor: I don't know, sweetheart, but please understand that I have to do this. I need this time to myself. Nikki: Okay, I understand. I'm not gonna get in your way. Darling, just know that no matter what, you're the only man who makes me feel complete. I love you so much. Nikki: I'm gonna miss you. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Do you think maybe my father's going through something? Sharon: After everything he's been through recently, he could be. Nick: Hmm, you know, it would be just like him to... Sharon: To what? Nick: To take off without saying anything. Sharon: It wouldn't be the first time. Nick: No, it wouldn't. Sharon: Hey, where are you going? Nick: I'm going up to the main house. Sharon: I'm gonna go with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: I just wish Lauren could see you now being such a tough guy! I am sure she would be real impressed! Kevin: I'm not doing this for Lauren. I'm doing it for me. I'm tired. Michael: You're tired of what? Kevin: Of being treated like a victim! Michael: Who is treating you like a victim, me? Kevin: Everyone, everyone! It's gone on long enough, Michael! Michael: Oh! Kevin: I am not gonna let anyone walk all over me! Do you understand me? Michael: That is such bu-- oh! Okay, that's... that is two you got out of your system. You satisfied now? Kevin: Not even close! Michael: Oh! All right, I think you've had enough. Kevin: No. Michael: We're done. Kevin: No, no, no, we're not! Michael: Oh, you can stay here if you want. I'm out. Oh, oh! (Groaning) Kevin: Get up. Michael: Aah! Kevin: Get up, Michael! Get up! [SCENE_BREAK] Malcolm: No, I mean, I'm telling you right there in front of me, three little cubs as cute as they could be just falling all over themselves trying to get at their mother. Most amazing thing I ever saw. Lily: Wow, I can't even imagine what that was like, watching a mother lioness out in the wild. I mean, weren't you scared that the male lion would just come up and attack you or something? Malcolm: I don't know. I guess I never thought about it at the time. But, you know, Lily, where I was, people didn't really worry about being afraid. They just tried to survive. Lily: Some bad things happened to you there, didn't they? Lily: So, um, this is your first time here? Well, yeah, duh. Well, anyway, the third floor is all windows, and there is this gorgeous view where you can see all the lights around Lake Delaney. So we can go look at it while we're waiting for our food if you want. Malcolm: Cool, sounds good. Lead the way. Lily: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Hank: Ms. Abbott, why are you so defensive? Phyllis: We haven't done anything wrong. Hank: Unfortunately, I just can't take your word for it, ma'am. I have to investigate. Phyllis: Okay, ask your questions. We don't mind. We have nothing to hide. Hank: All right, let's talk about the night at the motel. So, uh, you were standing there with a sword, and Mr. Hughes has a gun. Damon: Mm-hmm. What's your question? Hank: Who made the first move? Phyllis: Dominic Hughes did. Hank: What were you doing there? Phyllis: What difference does it make? Hank: Look, I checked out Hughes. He'd just been released from a prison in Georgia. Phyllis: Yes, which was a huge mistake by the parole board, by the way. Hank: Apparently he was serving time for the murder of a little boy. Damon: Yeah, my little boy. Hank: So you and Mr. Hughes weren't strangers. You two had a beef. Damon: He murdered my son, detective. Hank: Did he come to Genoa City to kill you, Mr. Porter? Phyllis: No, he did not. Hank: Then Mr. Porter wanted to kill him. Phyllis: No, no. You're twisting our words around. Hank: All right, all right. Let me see if I've got this straight. You two show up to Hughes' motel room together. Phyllis: No, no, not together. I showed up. Then Damon came after. Listen, none of that matters. What matters here is that Dominic Hughes was pointing a gun at us. Hank: How do I know he wasn't trying to protect himself? Phyllis: He wasn't. He wanted to shoot me and then Damon. Hank: Now isn't it possible that Mr. Hughes was afraid for his life? Phyllis: Yeah. No, no! Hank: Which is it, Ms. Abbott, please. Phyllis: Listen, I don't know what you're getting at here. I mean, honestly, a sword is no match for a gun. I'm pretty sure he was confident that he had the upper hand. Hank: Mr. Porter, do you, uh, always carry a samurai sword when making social calls? Damon: It was hardly a social call. Hank: Then what was it, sir? Damon: I was concerned that Phyllis might be in danger. Hank: There's one thing I don't understand. A man's finally free after all those years behind bars. Knowing how you felt about him, Mr. Porter, why would he come straight to Genoa City? I mean, don't you find that a little odd? [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Uh, Dru, I'm gonna take a quick look around the club. Maybe they're in the gym or something like that, all right? Honey, don't be upset with me. Dru: Oh, I'm concerned. Neil: Yeah, I know you are. Baby, I need to find Malcolm. It's driving me absolutely crazy. I'll see you later. Wish me luck. Lily: So was I right? Was that a gorgeous view or what? Malcolm: Yes, it was. I forgot how spread out this town was. Lily: Oh, you have no idea. On a clear night, you can see all the way over to twin lakes, and at Christmastime they light up their water tower with these red and green lights. It's beautiful. I mean, it's miles away from here, but yet you can still see it. It's crazy. Lily: You don't like talking about it, do you? Malcolm: What's that? Lily: Africa. You've been a little distracted since I brought it up before. Malcolm: Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. I don't mean to be a downer. Lily: No, you're not, you're not, you're not. It's just... well, can I ask you something? Malcolm: Go for it. Lily: Well, you've been alive all this time, but, I mean, you never called home. Why? Or do you not want to talk about what it was like there? Malcolm: No, no, I don't. Lily: Yeah, but how come? Malcolm: Lily, sometimes things happen in a person's life they just don't want to talk about. Lily: Was it something really bad? Malcolm: Okay, you know what? We really need to turn the page. Now you are my favorite most beautiful little niece in the whole wide world, and I think we should be talking about silly, fun stuff. Lily: Silly, fun stuff? Malcolm: Yes, ma'am. Lily: Like what? Malcolm: I don't know, like you. Lily: Me? Malcolm: Yeah. I mean, look at you, all grown up and ladylike. What, are you in high school now? Lily: Yes, yeah, I'm a junior. Malcolm: A junior, wow. Lily: You know, I really hated moving here from Paris at first, but I made some really good friends, so it turned out okay. Malcolm: Friends, huh? Lily: Yeah. Malcolm: Would that mean friends who just so happen to be hot, studly boys, hmm? Oh, come on. I was a teenager once. I know what goes on in high school. Let me guess. You need bodyguards just to walk down the hall, right? [SCENE_BREAK] Gina: Oh, Neil, would you believe it? My ice machine decided to breathe its last breath. Neil: I'm sorry. Tough night, huh? Gina: Yeah, I feel like I'm in the middle of a whirling dervish. Neil: Yeah, me, too. Gina, I have been all over town looking for Lily. Gina: Is there a problem? Neil: Oh, no, it's a long story. Gina: Well, why don't you go sit down? Can I get you something? Neil: Uh, Gina, how about a cup of coffee? That would be great. Gina: Okay. Neil: Thanks. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Mom. Have you been crying? Nikki: It's nothing. Sharon: Really, nothing? It looks like something's wrong. Nick: We were right. Dad's leaving. There's bags by the door. Nikki: Nicholas, he's upstairs. Nick: But he is leaving without saying good-bye. Victor: Now that you're here, I won't. Nick: What's going on? Why are you leaving? Victor: There's something I have to do. Nick: What could be so important that you have to leave Mom alone? Nikki: Honey, I'll tell you later, okay? Sharon: So there's no way we can convince you to stay? Victor: No, Sharon. This is long overdue. Nick: Well, then I guess this is good-bye for now. Victor: Yep, son, it is. Nick: I think I know why you're leaving. I'm just concerned for Mom. Victor: I want you to take care of her for me. Can you do that? Nick: You know I will. Victor: All right. Nick: The company, too. It's in good hands. Victor: I know it's in good hands. That's why I made you C.E.O. of the company. I'm more proud of you than you realize. Victor: I love you more than I've ever loved anyone. You're the love of my life. Nikki: I love you. I'll miss you so much. Nikki: Please hurry. Hurry back. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Ahem, ahem. Okay, Dominic came to apologize to Damon for the pain he caused, or so he said. He said that he'd seen the light that he wanted to spend the rest of his life atoning for his mistakes. Hank: According to my notes, you visited him in prison before he was released. Phyllis: Yes, I begged him not to come. Hank: Then he wasn't here at your invitation. Phyllis: No, 'cause that would be nuts. Damon: What are you suggesting, Detective? Hank: Can anyone verify this? Did you tell anyone the reason why you went to Georgia? Phyllis: No, I didn't. Hank: What about the prison authorities? Was there someone present when you talked to Mr. Hughes? Anyone overhear your conversation? Phyllis: No, nobody was in the the room at the time of the conversation. Hank: Okay. By the way, one of the nurses here at the hospital overheard you tell Mr. Hughes you hope he dies. Phyllis: Yeah, I did say that. I was angry. My boyfriend was fighting for his life at the time. Damon: Detective Weber, what is this interrogation really about? Hank: Conspiracy, Mr. Porter. Conspiracy to commit murder. [SCENE_BREAK] Malcolm: Thanks, man. Okay, so what's this, the shy routine? What, you don't want to tell your old uncle about all your boyfriends? Hey, hey, whoa, whoa. Lily, I'm sorry. I was just goofing with you. Lily: No, no, no, it's not you. I just... I've had some really bad experiences. Malcolm: All right, well, you want to talk about it? Lily: No, you know, I'm just gonna go to the ladies' room. Malcolm: All right, well, let me walk with you. Lily: No, it's okay. Malcolm: Lily. [SCENE_BREAK] Kevin: Come on, get up! Get up! Michael: Calm down. Kevin: What are you being such a baby for? Get on your feet. Michael: Back off! I will, all right? Kevin: All right, come on, it's your turn. Hit me. Michael: I'm not gonna do it. Kevin: Come on, I want you to. Go ahead, take your best shot. Michael: Forget it. Kevin: What's the matter, huh? Are you scared? Are you gonna start cryin'? Want to call your mommy? Answer me. Answer me, you little cockroach! Tom: Answer me, you little cockroach! Kevin: Answer me. Tom: You want to play escape artist, huh? Fine, you're gonna live in this closet for a long time, sonny. Michael: Don't make me do that again. Now let's stop. Kevin: Did that make you feel good, beating up on a little kid? That make you feel like a big, strong man? Michael: Little kid? Michael: Kevin... Kevin: I remember every horrible thing that you did to me. You beat me with your belt. You locked me in that closet for hours! I remember thinking, "what if he doesn't come back?" What if I died in there? I was a little kid. I was a little kid! What kind of man does that, huh? What kind of man treats his own son worse that some dog that he finds on the street? Michael: You're talking to Michael. Kevin: I spent my whole life being so afraid of you, and guess what. I'm not afraid of you anymore. Do you hear me? Do you hear me? I said I'm not afraid of you anymore! Michael: It's me! It's Michael! Kevin: Hit me back, come on! Huh? How come you can punch a little kid, but you can't punch a grown man? Michael: Michael! Michael, Kevin! Kevin: Answer me, you son of a bitch! How do you like being a punching bag? How do you like it? 'Cause that's how you make me feel! That's why I hate you! That's why... what's why I hate you! That's why I hate you. (Sobbing) Michael: It's okay. It's okay. Let it out. Young Kevin: (Sobbing) Young Michael: Hey. Young Kevin: (Crying) Young Michael: That's right. It's okay. It's okay. Michael: It's okay. I've got you now. You're safe. It's okay. [NEXT_ON] Neil: I can't believe that you're actually alive. Malcolm: No thanks to you. J.T.: I don't know you that well.

As he dissolved in tears, Michael cradled him

Jonathan: What the hell is this? [SCENE_BREAK] Rachael: Kendall, it's not my day off, so -- Kendall: No, no, you go, and you be with your mother. She needs you, Rachael. [Rachael sighs] Rachael: Thank you. And if you or Spike need anything, just call, please? Kendall: Yes, ok. I think Spikey and I will be just fine. Rachael: Ok. Kendall: Ok. Bye. All right. That's right, my sweet boy, we are going to be just fine. Mommy will make sure of it. You know, honey, I haven't forgotten what Greenlee did to you. I know I'm putting on a pretty good show, but I haven't forgotten. I'm going to make sure that she does not get away with what she did to you. She's going to get what she deserves. And so are you. You know what that's called? That's called justice. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What is he doing here? Richie: I never got a chance to tell my side of the story. Man: This is the victim and nobody took his statement? Lt. Perry: Trust me, we don't need it. Man: I'll be the judge of that. Lt. Perry: Oh. A police eyewitness account? More than enough. When we walked in, the guy was hanging by his neck. Man: Is that true? These men string you up? Richie: The police only got half the story. Ahem. I'm here to fill in the rest. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Whoa. I realize you liked it rough -- take it easy. Ava: Shut up. Now say it again. J.R.: I got the money. Ava: You better not be kidding with me right now. J.R.: The cash is ours. The network is good to go. Ava: Holy crap! You serious? How? Who? You know what? You know what, I don't care. You know what? All I care about is I'm going to be a huge star, better than Britney. J.R.: Just keep your underwear on, ok? Ava: And -- and forget Fusion. I'm going to be the face of everything fabulous. J.R.: I don't know what it is, but everyone and every media outlet is drawn to you. Ava: Well, can you blame them? I have "it." J.R.: Together, we're going to use it. Ava: I can't belie this is happening right now. J.R.: No, no, no, no. We need to keep this network on the wraps, just until it's ready. Ava: Ok, well, why didn't you say so? Oh, my God -- this is going to be incredible. This is what I've always wanted. Imagine helicopters outside my wedding and paparazzi camped out outside trying to get a shot. And you know, we'll just do what every other celebrity does. Just invite their friends over for a barbecue, and then surprise -- we get hitched. What? J.R.: I just gave you the opportunity of a lifetime, and you want to blow it by marrying psycho boy? [SCENE_BREAK] Lt. Perry: I'm ready to take your statement. Jonathan: Whoa, no, no, no. Hold on -- you're not seriously going to listen to this guy, are you? Annie: Jonathan, don't. Jonathan: Hey, hi. Yeah, remember me? We met at The Comeback. You apologized to me for hitting on my girlfriend. Pretended to be a decent guy. Aidan: Yeah, well, he's very good at pretending. Jonathan: Who in the hell do you think you are, playing mind games with Annie, and running off with my niece? Richie: It was my niece, too. Ryan: You son of a -- Annie: Ryan -- Zach: You're in enough trouble as it is. Man: All right, knock it off. Do I need to remind you two that you were the ones who were arrested? This is your arraignment, not his. Jack: You know, this is very quickly becoming a circus, now, isn't it? Man: What do you want me to do? In order to proceed, we need Mr. Novak's statement. Jack: Well, under the circumstances, I think I should be present for that. Ryan: Doesn't make a difference, Jack. Richie, or Wes, or whatever he's going to call himself can spin the story any way he wants. It won't change the fact that only Aidan and I know the truth. All of it. Richie: Let them go. Ryan: What? Richie: They didn't try to kill me. They didn't do anything wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: So, Spikey, I bet you're wondering how I'm going to get this justice that I've been talking about. Ok, well, it starts with this journal that Mom is writing right here on her computer. Only it's not for me, it's for Greenlee. Yeah, that's right. It's going to come from my laptop right here and go straight into hers. Yeah. This will expose her for who she really is. Pay attention. Ok, let's see. [Kendall sighs] Kendall: "Dear Spike, today, I was in the ER with Kendall, the woman who calls herself your mom. She may have given birth to you, but you were meant for me. And that makes you my son, even though no one will admit it. We'll be together. I keep thinking about how wonderful that's going to be, and I will make it happen. Till then, just know that your real mommy loves you and misses you. I know you understand. I'm not trying to cause trouble. I just want to make things right." [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: I just want to make things right. Ryan and Jonathan: What? Aidan: Wait, this another twist? Jonathan: What kind of sick game are you playing? Jack: Everybody, stop talking, please, except for you. Go ahead. Man: Go on, Mr. Novak. Richie: I called Ryan and asked him to meet me. He suggested this abandoned place by the park. Ahem. And he wanted to make it private. I didn't care. Just needed to talk to him. I wanted to explain why I was in town and didn't tell anybody who I really was. He brought his friend -- Aidan. Which I get. They had no reason to trust me. So they asked me questions, and I answered them -- ahem -- the best I know how, which is honestly. Lt. Perry: When my men and I got to the pump house, you had a noose around your neck. You were barely conscious. Richie: Hey, will you lay off the visuals in front of my sister? Our mother died. We don't need you to draw us a picture. Ryan: "Us"? Did he really just say -- Richie: Look, I didn't come to town to start any trouble, especially not for Annie. But according to them, she was done with me. My own sister couldn't stand me, so -- I don't really know -- I don't know why I did it. Lt. Perry: Did what? Richie: I put the noose around my neck. Ahem. I guess I just -- I wanted to -- Annie: What, what? You wanted to what, Richie? Richie: To know what Mom went through. I wanted to feel what she felt. The chair slipped. I didn't kick it, but neither did they. So I -- I get it. It was a mistake, and I will take any psych evaluation you want me to take, but just don't let my sister's husband and her friend get locked up for a crime they didn't commit. I know a little about that. It's hell. I don't want that for them. I don't want that for us. Lt. Perry: So we put you under oath, give you a lie detector -- Richie: My story won't change. Jack: You know, Judge Warren is in his chambers. Why don't we take this mess to him? What do you say? Lt. Perry: Keep an eye on these guys, and you stay here. I still have to get your official statement. Jack: After you. Richie: Seven years of lockup, you learn how to take orders. Annie: Oh -- Ryan: Hey, hey, I know -- I know it's not easy. I know, but try not to let him get to you, all right? He's sick. Annie: You see this, though? You see this, right? Letting you guys go -- it's like he wants you to be grateful. He thinks he owns us now, Ryan. Ryan: Never. Never, all right? We're going to get him back in prison. He'll never get near you, or Emma. Greenlee: Ok, Annie, why don't you sit down? Annie: No, I don't need to sit. Greenlee: You know, I do, so keep me company? Jonathan: That's one sick son of a bitch. What do you think his next move is? Aidan: I can't get a handle on him. He's slick. Zach: Whatever he's got planned, he wants you two in the front row. Ryan: He definitely wanted to keep us out of jail for a reason. Aidan: And now, we have to figure out what that reason is. Jonathan: He's twisted, but he's smart. Zach: And he'll slip up, eventually. Ryan: And when he does, I will be there to put his ass back in prison where it belongs. Jack: Well, gentlemen, I'm happy to say, not such a good day for the DA. A very good day for you two. The charges have been dropped. It's over. Ryan: No, it's not, Jack, not by a long shot. [SCENE_BREAK] Ava: Don't call him that. J.R.: What? Psycho boy? Ava: Jonathan is not a psycho. He's amazing. I love him. Why do you think I'm marrying him? J.R.: I don't know. Maybe because you want to commit career suicide? Ava: Well, why do you care so much? J.R.: Because it's my money that's funding this network. Ava: Yeah, right. Without me, you wouldn't have a dime. J.R.: I raised all of it, so therefore, I'm responsible for every penny, and your boyfriend is a loose cannon. Ava: My fiancé. And he loves me -- more than anyone ever has. J.R.: Well, Jon Boy's love is not going to stop him from sabotaging your career. Ava: You know, I'm thinking that the only reason you don't want me with Jonathan is so that you can have me all to yourself. J.R.: The only thing I see when I look at you are dollar signs. That and a bad dye job. Ava: You're an ass. J.R.: Come on, own up. If I would have got to you with this money situation before Jonny popped the question, you would have said "Thanks, but no, thanks" before he tried to slip on that puny, wannabe little diamond. Ava: That is not true. J.R.: This thing between you guys is not permanent. Ava: Oh, really? You want to know how permanent it is? [J.R. laughs hysterically when Ava shows him heart tattoo with Yes! in the middle.] [SCENE_BREAK] Lt. Perry: We need your signatures. Ryan: Ah. Can't I do this later? Lt. Perry: Not if you want out of here. Ryan: Ahem. Greenlee: Well, thank God they can go. Annie: Thank Richie. He's figured out a way to save the day once again. Greenlee: All right, don't worry, Annie, because Ryan and Aidan -- they're going to bust him. Annie: I'm starting to wonder if that's even possible. Go -- go to him. Greenlee: What? Annie: Aidan. Go see how he's doing. You've been babysitting me long enough. Greenlee: Ok, I have made way too many mistakes to count, but leaving you right now when you're about to tear this place apart is not going to be one of them. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee's voice: "I know Kendall and Zach and Ryan and Annie want to make you whole again, Spike. They want you to hear." I want that, too, but what everyone doesn't get is that you can only be whole with me. Everything would have been fine if I hadn't turned that car around. That's why you got hurt. Because we didn't get away when we were supposed to. I'm so sorry that it had to happen like this. But I promise you, once we're together -- for good -- everything will be better." Kendall: These words that I'm typing, Spike -- I hate it. I hate -- I hate typing this. But I have to, honey. I have to. This is the only way that we are going to get Greenlee out of our lives. And after this, she will never hurt you again. Greenlee's voice: "One day, you'll be mine, Spike, like it was always meant to be. Wait a second. What is this? I don't think these things, Kendall. Kendall: What do you mean, Greenlee? Of course, you do. This is -- this is your diary. This is where you write your -- your -- your darkest, deepest thoughts. These are your darkest secrets, Greenlee -- even if I'm the one who has to write them. [SCENE_BREAK] Ryan: I mean, can you believe this guy? Zach: Hey, come on. Aidan: Ryan, I screwed up, man, all right? I want to apologize again. If I hadn't tied that noose around his neck, he wouldn't be here right now, and he wouldn't be able to play hero. Ryan: You know what, Aidan? Don't be ridiculous. There's no possible way that you could have known that he would be so crazy as to set us up like this. Aidan: Yeah, but still. I don't care what I have to do, he's going down. Zach: I said it before -- anything you need, I'm here. Jonathan: Guys, we have got to do something, ok? We can't let this scum just walk out of here right now. Ryan: He won't, he won't, and I know where you're coming from, Jonathan. I know you feel like you're climbing the walls here, but I need you to -- I need you to take that energy and focus it on Annie and Emma right now, ok? They need you. I need you. Jonathan: Ok, ok. Yes, anything that you need. Yeah. Ryan: Thank you. Jack: Ok, gentlemen, you're all set, you're free to go. Aidan: Thank you, Jack. Ryan: Thanks, Jack. Jack: You're quite welcome. If I were you, I'd get out of here before Annie's brother provokes any more charges, however. What is it with that guy? It's like he's -- what, it's like he's missing something. Aidan: Yeah, a soul. Jack: Well, whatever the case may be, please be careful, all of you, around this guy. And you -- Aidan: It's all right, you don't have to say it. Jack: Yeah. Aidan: I'm going to take care of Greenlee. Can I talk to you for a minute? Jack: Yeah, I'm on my way out, anyway. See you later. Zach: See ya. Ryan: We're done here. I'll catch up with you later, all right? Thanks. Jonathan: Yeah. I wouldn't be anywhere else. Ryan: Thanks. Jack: Sweetheart, I'll see you later. Greenlee: Oh, thank you so much. Jack: Annie, you call me if you need anything, all right? Annie: Thank you. Zach: You ready to go? Ryan: I'm not quite finished. Zach: What about you? Let's go for a walk, get some fresh air. Annie: So I won't see my husband confront my brother? No, I -- I need to be here. Zach: Well, maybe I'll join you. He was putting on quite a performance. Annie: He always does. Zach: What about you? What are you starring in? The calm before the storm? Annie: No storm. But this time, I cannot sit around and wait for Richie to make his next move. The best thing for Ryan and me to do now is to take Emma and run. Ryan: Nobody's watching. I mean, the bailiff is outside that door right there, so you can -- Richie: Ahem. Ryan: You can drop the mask. Richie: Look, I thought my statement was enough to prove to you that I'm not here to hurt Annie or Emma. Ryan: All it proved was that you're not finished doing whatever it is that you're doing to my wife. Richie: I just wanted to be near my sister. Ryan: Hmm. Do you ever get tired? I mean, carrying around all those lies? Or -- or maybe you can't even tell the difference. I mean, tell the difference between the truth and what comes out of your mouth. Richie: Don't ever talk to me about lies. Ryan: There he is -- there's the real you. So, what is it going to take for you to leave my family alone? Richie: Oh. I'm not going anywhere -- oh, not now. Maybe not ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Zach: So -- if you were to leave town, you don't think your brother would follow you? Annie: I have to do something. Maybe that's the best I can manage. God, Zach, I came to Pine Valley with a truckload of baggage -- first Terry, now Richie. The least I can do is try to get him to leave town. I owe everybody that much. Zach: You don't owe anybody anything. This is on your brother, not you. Annie: So what am I supposed to do? Zach: Don't hide. Hang out with the people that love you. There's a lot of them here today. You know, you got a big, mean defensive line to back you up. Annie: And what if that's not enough? Zach: Don't run away from your problems. It doesn't work -- I tried it. Annie: Richie, he -- he scares me more than your father, because he can keep his hate inside. And he'll wait. He'll wait as long as it takes, and when he sees his opening, he'll take it. Zach: We won't give him one. Annie: Zach, you -- you heard what he did. He hung himself. He kicked the chair out from underneath him and hung himself knowing that he would be saved in time, knowing how that would look. How do I fight someone like that? Zach: With backup. [SCENE_BREAK] Richie: You want to talk about lies? Ryan: You're the expert, right, Richie? Richie: Annie's lies got me sent to prison for seven -- seven long years, during which I spent some serious QT with myself. I have never been so clear on what I want or how I'm going to get it. Ryan: Wow, this should be good. What is it that you want, Richie? Richie: Well, a new life -- this one, right here. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Jonathan, I know this might not be the right time or place for this, but Lily tells me that you've asked Ava to marry you. Jonathan: Yes, actually -- she said yes, actually, right before I came over here. The last thing I ever wanted to do in the entire world is hurt Lily, and I hope you know that. Jack: I do. And I think Lily does, too, but that doesn't make this any less confusing for her. Jonathan: I -- I know. If there's anything at all that I can do to make this easier, I -- Jack: Jonathan, despite everything we've gone through, I -- I do wish the best for you. You made Lily very happy for a while, and you saved her from Terry, and for that, I'll always be grateful. I think you're a good man, and I think you deserve good things. Jonathan: Thank you. Jack: Yeah. Don't thank me yet, because having said all that, now I'm going to stick my nose where it doesn't belong and ask you -- are you sure about this? Jonathan: About Ava? Jack: About Ava, yeah. Jonathan: Yeah. Yeah, I am. She's alone, Jack. She's the loneliest person I've ever met. She's been doing it on her own for so long, it -- it shows. She never really had anybody see her -- you know what I mean? [Music plays] Jonathan: She never had anyone tell her that she was fun or that she's interesting, or that she's beautiful. [Ava chuckles as she plays around with J.R.] Jonathan's voice: I want to be that person for her. J.R.: Let her beg first. Jonathan's voice: I can't wait to be that person for her. J.R.: Oh, don't no, I don't think so. Ava: I wouldn't do that. I couldn't do that. J.R.: Ok, ok, seriously. You need to chill. Ava: Not until you take back what you said about Jonathan. J.R.: What is this, middle school? Ava: Where do you get off anyway? I mean, everyone knows you tried to kill your wife -- oh, and Kendall, too -- so at least Jonathan has an excuse for what he did. J.R.: Or a cover. Ava: What's your problem? You didn't seem to mind him when you were kissing his butt to ask for money. J.R.: I was willing to put up with psycho boy's drama if he was going to fund my network. But since I have another backer, it's bye-bye. Ava: If you call him that one more time -- J.R.: What? What are you going to do? Singer: I can't deny right down to you ♪ [Ava and J.R. kiss] Ava: What the hell is this? J.R.: I don't know. You tell me. Singer: Bring me to the bad side of myself ♪ [Ava and J.R. kiss again] [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: I can't get Richie's face out of my head, you know, the way that he was -- oh. The way he was -- Aidan: Yeah. Greenlee: Ryan was staring at him and -- Aidan: Oh. How? How was he staring at him -- what? Greenlee: Just total hatred, you know, the way Ryan used to stare at me. Aidan: "Used to"? Greenlee: Well, yeah. I mean, did you see the way Ryan was talking to me today? It was like I was a real human being. Aidan: Yeah. Well, good. It's about time. Greenlee: Oh, ok -- this coming from the man who kidnapped me, took me back to the scene of the crime, and said no one would ever, ever forgive me? Aidan: Well, I'm glad to see you've let that go. Greenlee, you made a mistake, all right, a big one, and you've done nothing but try and make it right ever since. In my book, that means a lot. Greenlee: And what about Ryan's book? Aidan: Well, you can't spend the rest of your life working for Ryan's forgiveness. Greenlee: But you can? Aidan: What do you mean? Greenlee: Well, on the ride over here, you said you were going to leave town for a while, try to track Richie's past mistakes. Aidan: Richie deserves to be in prison for the rest of his life, and I want to help put him there. Greenlee: Yeah, but you also want to -- you think you messed up with this noose thing, that you ruined Ryan's plan. You want to track Richie to make up for it. Aidan: Oh -- come on. Greenlee, you're reading way too much into this. Greenlee: Oh, really? Aidan: Yeah, "Oh, really." This isn't about penance or guilt, all right? This is about justice. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: This isn't fair! Kendall: No, don't -- don't touch me. Greenlee: Then why are you doing this to me? You said that we were moving past what happened. Kendall: There is no moving past what happened, Greenlee. Greenlee: But you said! Kendall: But I said -- ok. I -- all I want is for you to leave, that's all I want. But you refuse -- she refuses, Spikey, it's crazy. You refuse, and so unfortunately, this is the only way. Believe me, believe me, I wish to God there was another one, but there isn't. Do you think I -- I like lying to my husband and shipping my mother off to Paris? Greenlee: No, and you don't -- I just -- I thought that we were getting closer. Kendall: It's an act, Greenlee, an act. My skin crawls every time I'm near you. My stomach churns when I hear the sound of your voice and being in the same room with you, for God's sakes, I -- without pulling out your hair is probably the toughest challenge I've ever had. Greenlee: No. No way, no. I -- I don't believe you, because you couldn't be that nice to me if you didn't still feel something. Kendall: Oh, oh, oh, I feel plenty -- hatred, loathing. Greenlee: But look at me, Kendall. You envisioned me like this -- all bloodied and bruised -- so you know that I was hurt that day, too. Kendall: Oh -- "that day"? You mean the day that Spike lost his hearing? The day that Ian was born months too early. I envision you that way, because I never want to forget what you did and what you took from my children. Greenlee: Well, what about what you're doing to yourself? I mean, this hatred and these lies and these -- Kendall: Please, just stop -- stop, ok? I'm so sick of you. You have infected my life in so many ways -- my children, my family, my work. You are everywhere. I can't get rid of you. But that is what I am going to do, and I'm not going to stop until you are gone. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: And what's that? Greenlee: Well, whenever I try to make up for what happened with Spike -- which, by the way, is infinitely so much more horrible than your slip-up with Richie -- you tell me that I should stop trying to fix it all the time. Aidan: Wow -- so you "do" listen to me, then. Greenlee: Yes, from time to time. You said that the best thing to do would be to own up to what I did. Aidan: Yeah? Greenlee: Well, you already did that. I mean, you said you were sorry to Ryan. He said don't sweat it. Aidan: You know what? Greenlee: Why are you still beating yourself up? Aidan: Greenlee, I -- just scratch what I said about you listening to me, all right? I'm not beating myself up. Greenlee: Ok, so you're not, you know, in the ocean doing a marathon swim, but you're about to put your life on hold to investigate this guy. Aidan: Right, I see what's going on -- you don't want me to go on this trip, because you're going to miss me, right? Greenlee: Oh, please. Aidan: Oh, come on -- that's just too bad. Greenlee: Oh, yeah? Why? Aidan: Because I was going to ask you to come along. But, you know, as you're so against the idea -- Greenlee: Really? Oh -- you were going to ask me to come on your mission? Aidan: I mean, it's not the Marines, Greenlee, but, yeah, something like that. Greenlee: Because you can't do it alone. You need me. Aidan: Huh. I wouldn't go that far. Greenlee: Oh, you think that my inner biker chick's going to solve this case. Aidan: You're good -- all right? Greenlee: Oh, "good"? Aidan: I'll give you that. Greenlee: I am a rock star, a superstar, a genius PI. Aidan: I want to keep you close, all right? I want to keep an eye on you. Annie's brother's still out there, and he's dangerous. Greenlee: Well, I would love to be your wingman. But there's just one problem -- Kendall. Aidan: What about Kendall? We don't need Kendall. Greenlee: No, I know, but I -- I -- I told you this. She and I, we're -- we're getting closer, and I would hate to leave town and ruin all this progress that we've made. Aidan: Listen, if this Kendall relationship, getting-back-together thing is real, all right -- well, I wouldn't worry about it, ok, because she's not going anywhere. Greenlee: No, it -- it's for real. I can feel it. Kendall and I -- we're on our way back. We're going to be friends again, tighter than ever. [SCENE_BREAK] [J.R. and Ava are in the bushes taking their clothes off as they continue kissing and groping each other] Ava: Hmm. No, no, get off me! No! Oh, my God -- I can't do this. I have a fiancé, I'm engaged. J.R.: What? Get over yourself. Wasn't like I was going to go all the way anyhow. Ava: Fine. J.R.: Fine. [SCENE_BREAK] Jonathan: Ava makes me happy. Jack: Well, that's all that matters. Jonathan: But what about -- Jack: Lily? Yeah. Jonathan: Yeah. Jack: Well, I'll do my best to ease her through it. Jonathan: Thanks, Jack. Really, thank you. Jack: You're welcome, Jonathan. You take care of yourself, all right? Jonathan: All right. Jack: Good. Jonathan: Hey. Annie: Hey. Jonathan: I was going to head home, but if you need me to stay -- Annie: No, no, no, no, no. We have it from here. Jonathan: Are you sure? Annie: Yes, go. Go do something fun. I'll -- I'll tell Ryan to call you. Jonathan: All right. Annie: Ok. Zach: Anything you need, you give me a call, ok? Annie: Ok. You're number one on my backup speed dial. Bye. Richie: I'm a free man, Ryan. That means I get to set up shop anywhere I want. And right now, it's right here with you and Annie and Emma. Ryan: Don't say my daughter's name. Don't even think it. Richie: Oh, come on, Ryan. We had such a great time in the mountains. I mean, she even sat on my lap. Ryan: That is the last time that you will ever touch her. I will protect my family with everything I've got and that is a lot. You had your chance, Richie. You let me walk. Richie: This is the thanks I get. Ryan: You tripped up once, Richie. You'll do it again, and when you do, I'll be waiting. Richie: Well, let the games begin. This is going to be a lot more fun than I thought it would be. Ryan: This is going to be a lot of things -- fun is not one of them. Richie: Hey, you know, I know if we could just sit down and talk this out, you'd know I'm not here to hurt anybody. Ryan: And just like that, he's gone. Richie: Look, I just really want to see my sister, that's all. Ryan: Uh-huh. Annie: It's time for you to leave. Richie: But, Annie, I -- Annie: No, no, no, no, no. We're done for now. [SCENE_BREAK] Greenlee: First, I need to hear you say it. Aidan: Oh, come on. Ok, this is -- this is ridiculous, you know that. Ok, fine -- here it goes. Um -- Greenlee? Greenlee: Mm-hmm? Aidan: Will you please come on this trip with me and help me catch the bad guy? There you go. Did I get it right? Greenlee: Every word. [Greenlee chuckles] Aidan: You know for the record, I don't need your help. Greenlee: Stop. Let me bask in this moment. Aidan: Ok, are you through? Greenlee: Yes. Aidan: So? Are you in? Greenlee: Yes! Yes! Aidan: I'm going to live to regret this, aren't I? Greenlee: Never. [SCENE_BREAK] J.R.: Ah -- ahem. Ava: Uh -- so, what about the network? J.R.: Yeah. It's a go. Ava: That's good. J.R.: You know, we should send out a press release once everything's ready. Ava: Yeah, that sounds great. J.R.: You know, sometime before the wedding? Ava: Thought you said Jonathan was a liability. J.R.: Well, as long as you keep him under control, it's none of my business. But if Jon Boy doesn't affect the network, he doesn't -- ahem -- affect me. Jonathan: Hey. Ava: Huh. Jonathan: Am I interrupting something? Ava: No, no. We -- we weren't doing anything. Huh. Jonathan: Well, Ryan was cleared. Ava: Oh -- that's great! Jonathan: Yeah. Yeah, I know. It's good news. Ava: Yeah. Jonathan: Yeah. Ava: You must be really excited. Jonathan: I am. Of course, I am, yes, absolutely. Let's get out of here, huh? Let's go celebrate. Ava: Yeah, definitely. Jonathan: Ok? Ava: Ok. [SCENE_BREAK] Aidan: Cheers. Greenlee: So the deal is the sooner we get Annie's brother off the streets, the easier it's going to be for more people to sleep at night. Aidan: Well, this way, unfortunately, this little vacation of ours is not going to be all fun and games, because the more dirt we can dig up on Richie Novak, the better chance we'll have to bury him with it. Greenlee: Well, you don't have to sell me. So, um, where to first? Aidan: Annie told Ryan about a Boy Scout trip that Richie took. Greenlee: Right, where Richie's friend drowned. Oh, um -- Annie told me, too. Aidan: Well, did she also tell you that, um, she doesn't think it was an accident? Greenlee: Yeah. So if Richie could kill another boy at age 12 or 13, imagine what he's capable of doing now. Aidan: Greenlee, I've been around a few sociopaths in my time and this Richie Novak -- he is cold. [SCENE_BREAK] Kendall: "I'm the reason you exist, Spike. You were my dream, my wish, my love. Kendall thinks that doesn't matter, but we know better, don't we? I'll make things right. I promise." Greenlee: Stop this, Kendall. Think about what you're doing. Kendall: I know exactly what I'm doing, Greenlee. I am making sure that you don't ever touch or go near my son again. Greenlee: But you'll risk losing everything. Do you really hate me that much? Well, that just proves that you used to love me that much. Kendall: Oh, ok. Well, whatever I felt, that was a lifetime ago. Greenlee: It doesn't matter. It's still in there somewhere. Kendall: Would you stop? Did you not get it? Do you not get it? You hurt my child, Greenlee. You've damaged him. You have permanently damaged him, and you have damaged us. There is no love, none. There is no warmth, there is no nothing. You and I are nothing. And I swear to you if you ever go anywhere near my son again, I will kill you. Zach: Kendall? [NEXT_ON] Jonathan (to Ava): Something's bothering you, and it's more than cold feet. Ava: It's about J.R. and me. J.R. (to Adam): You still love Krystal. Ryan (to Richie): You know, I've been doing a lot of thinking on how I'm going to get rid of you, for good. [Ryan takes a gun out of his jacket]

is completely beside himself when Ava announces that she is still going to marry Jonathan